Four of the past five Aussie Millions winners all have impressive poker careers. The first five winners were all Australians, but since 2003 only one Aussie has been able to win it.

2007 winner Gus Hansen picked up the $1.5 million (AUS) first-place prize to add to his long list of victories.

2006 winner Lee Nelson is a retired doctor who plays on the Australian poker tournament circuit and has numerous wins Down Under.

2005 winner Jamil Dia is the last local boy to win the Aussie millions.

2004 winner Tony Bloom is a London-based player who has earned over $1.5 million in tournament winnings, and he has been on numerous televised poker events.

2003 winner Peter Costa is a Greek professional player living in Vegas. He has four WSOP final tables and is a two time European Poker Player of the Year nominee.