Biggest Wins in WSOP History

Let’s be honest....

When it comes to poker, winning isn’t just the goal… it’s everything. That idea was summed up perfectly by legendary football coach Vince Lombardi, and it fits the poker world just as well.

At the World Series of Poker (WSOP), nobody remembers the bad bets or near misses. What matters is the payout and over the years, those numbers have gotten huge.

Since 1970, the WSOP has grown from a small event into a global stage, creating millionaires and unforgettable moments along the way. And it’s no coincidence that the biggest prizes have come in recent years. With poker’s boom and the rise of high-stakes tournaments, prize pools have skyrocketed.

Back in 1976, legend Doyle Brunson won the Main Event and took home $220,000. Fast forward to 2024, and Jonathan Tamayo walked away with $10 million after beating over 10,000 players.

Same game, just much bigger money.

So, just how big can those wins get? Take a look at the biggest payouts in WSOP history ⤵️

Event / Year / Player / Prize Amount

➲ WSOP Event 55 - The Big One for One Drop (2012) || Antonio Esfandiari ⟴ $18,346,673

➲ WSOP Event 57 - The Big One for One Drop (2014) || Daniel Colman ⟴ $15,306,668

➲ WSOP Main Event (2023) || Daniel Weinman ⟴ $12,100,000

➲ WSOP Paradise - Triton Million (2024) || Alejandro Lococo ⟴ $12,070,000

➲ WSOP Main Event (2006) || Jamie Gold ⟴ $12,000,000

➲ WSOP Main Event (2025) || Michael Mizrachi ⟴ $10,000,000

➲ WSOP Paradise Super Main Event (2025) || Bernhard Binder ⟴ $10,000,000

➲ WSOP Main Event (2024) || Jonathan Tamayo ⟴ $10,000,000

➲ WSOP Main Event (2022) || Espen Jørstad ⟴ $10,000,000

➲ WSOP Main Event (2019) || Hossein Ensan ⟴ $10,000,000