| Year | Winner | Prize | Coverage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 |
|
Gregory Merson | $8,527,982 | |
| 2011 |
|
Pius Heinz | $8,711,956 | |
| 2010 |
|
Jonathan Duhamel | $8,944,138 | |
| 2009 |
|
Joseph Cada | $8,546,435 | |
| 2008 |
|
Peter Eastgate | $9,152,416 | |
| 2007 |
|
Jerry Yang | $8,250,000 | |
| 2006 |
|
Jamie Gold | $12,000,000 | |
| 2005 |
|
Joe Hachem | $7,500,000 | |
| 2004 |
|
Greg Raymer | $5,000,000 | |
| 2003 |
|
Chris Moneymaker | $2,500,000 | |
| 2002 |
|
Robert Varkonyi | $2,000,000 | |
| 2001 |
|
Carlos Mortensen | $1,500,000 | |