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Poker Million

The Poker Million has been a televised European poker tournament since its inception in November 2000. The final debuted to 30 million viewers and has since remained popular.[1] It was created by UK gaming outfit Ladbrokes with the help of sports promotion firm Matchroom Sport. In 2009 sponsorship was transferred from Ladbrokes to Full Tilt Poker, which produced Poker Million VIII.[2]

Format

The Poker Million is a no-limit Texas holdem “shootout” tournament. Shootout tournaments differ from standard tournaments in that starting tables do not rebalance as players are eliminated. Instead, each starting table is an independent “heat” which plays down to one player, who then advances to the next round.

The exact format for The Poker Million has changed with sponsorship over the years, but typically involves a starting field of 72 players in 12 heats. The winners of each heat advance to one of two semi-final tables. The semi-final tables play down to three players, and then combine to form the final table.

History

Poker Million I was sponsored by Ladbrokes and Matchroom Sport and took place at the Hilton Hotel on the Isle of Man in November, 2000. Coverage of the final table drew 30 million viewers. John Duthie, who later created the European Poker Tour, defeated Teddy Tuli with a full house on the final hand to win the first place prize of £1 million.

The tournament returned in 2003 with Poker Million II. Snooker-player Jimmy White won $150,000 for first place at a final table featuring heart rate monitors and exposed hole cards.

The field for Poker Million III was expanded to feature 72 players, including 36 online qualifiers and number of celebrities. Among the celebrities were snooker stars Stephen Hendry, Mark Williams and 2003 winner Jimmy White; rugby World Cup star Mike Tindall; and, sports celebrities Tony Cascarino and 16 time World Darts Champion Phil Taylor. Irish poker professional Donnacha O'Dea won first place and $300,000.

Ladbrokes guaranteed a $1 million first place prize for Poker Million IV. Freeroll qualifier Tony Jones outlasted 66 fellow online qualifiers, eventually defeating television celebrity Helen Chamberlain heads up to claim the million dollar prize.

Northampton, UK resident Rajesh “foggy71” Modha won Poker Million V after qualifying in a $9 satellite. He overcame a final table draw that seated two-time bracelet winner and chip leader Mel Judah to his left, earning $1.2 million for the effort.[3]

Joe Beevers won Poker Million VI when his pocket nines held up against Marty Smyth’s King high. It was the second consecutive year Smyth was eliminated at the final table of the Poker Million.[4]

Smyth returned in 2008 to win the Poker Million VII for $1 million, after being reduced to one set of blinds on the third hand at the final table.[5]

James Akenhead won the 2009 Poker Million VIII, held in London on December 4.[6] Akenhead entered heads up play at a slight chip disadvantage to Juha Helppi. Akenhead eventually gained the chip lead and went all-in pre-flop with pocket tens to Juha Helppi’s pocket 6s. Akenhead earned $500,000 for 1st, and Helppi $250,000 for 2nd.

Gus Hansen won the 2010 Poker Million IX on December 10, defeating Tony Bloom heads up to win the $1,000,000 winner takes all prize from a final table of 8.

Results

Date Winner Prize Other Finalists
16-Nov-2000 John Duthie £1,000,000
14-Mar-2003 Jimmy White $150,000
09-Jul-2004 Donnacha O'Dea $300,000
19-Aug-2005 Tony Jones $1,000,000
15-Dec-2006 Rajesh Modha $1,200,000
21-Dec-2007 Joe Beevers $1,000,000
12-Dec-2008 Marty Smyth $1,000,000
4-Dec-2009 James Akenhead $500,000
10-Dec-2010 Gus Hansen $1,000,000

References

  1. ^ "www.roundersreport.net". www.roundersreport.net. Archived from the original on 2009-05-24. Retrieved 2011-03-05.
  2. ^ "Full Tilt Poker Become Poker Million Sponsors | Poker, Poker Events, Poker News, Full Tilt Poker | Poker Bingo Sports Betting Casino - Top Online Deals". Findabet.co.uk. Retrieved 2011-03-05.
  3. ^ "Ladbrokes Poker Million V | Interview with Raj Modha, Winner of the Ladbrokes Poker Million V". Tourneyblog.com. 2006-12-21. Archived from the original on 2011-07-17. Retrieved 2011-03-05.
  4. ^ "Poker Million VI Winner Joe Beevers". Internet-poker.co.uk. 2007-12-29. Archived from the original on 2011-07-16. Retrieved 2011-03-05.
  5. ^ "Poker News - Marty Smyth wins Poker Million VII". Pokerlistings.com. Retrieved 2011-03-05.
  6. ^ Welman, Jessica (2009-12-06). "James Akenhead Wins Full Tilt Poker Million VIII". Poker News Daily. Retrieved 2024-03-30.


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