

The Five Biggest Single-Event Poker Wins of All Time
Poker is a game that combines skill, strategy, and a bit of luck. The biggest single-event poker wins have become legendary, showcasing the incredible amounts of money that can be won in a single tournament. Here are the five biggest single-event poker wins of all time.
5. Jamie Gold – 2006 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event
Jamie Gold won $12 million in the 2006 WSOP Main Event held at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.
4. Elton Tsang – 2016 Monte Carlo One-Drop Extravaganza
Elton Tsang won $12,248,912 in the 2016 Monte Carlo One-Drop Extravaganza.
3. Dan Colman – 2014 The Big One for One Drop
Dan Colman won $15,306,668 in 2014 The Big One for One Drop.
2. Antonio Esfandiari – 2012 The Big One for One Drop
Antonio Esfandiari won $18,346,673 in 2012 The Big One for One Drop.
1. Bryn Kenny and Aaron Zang – 2019 Triton Super High Roller Series - Triton Million
Bryn Kenny and Aaron Zang split the first-place prize of $20,563,324 and $16,775,820 respectively in the 2019 Triton Super High Roller Series - Triton Million.
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