[3] In 2007, professional poker player Freddy Deeb defeated Bruno Fitoussi after 17 hours of final table play to win $2,276,832 and his second bracelet.

Controversy ensued when Nguyen, intoxicated during the final table of the tournament, began berating other players, notably Michael DeMichele, without receiving any penalty.

The final table was played out exclusively in no-limit Texas hold'em in 2010 and 2011 to appeal to television viewers.

[11] At the 2018 WSOP, Mizrachi won the event for a record third time, defeating 2014 champion John Hennigan heads up and winning $1,239,126.

[12] At the 2023 World Series of Poker, Rast became the second three-time winner of the event and earned $1,324,747 for his efforts.