Antonio Esfandiari won the first ever $1,000,000 Big One for One Drop at the 2012 WSOP, collecting $18.3 million, which was the largest prize in poker history at the time. The Iranian-born former magician had already won two WPT titles and a WSOP bracelet during the boom years and was one of the most televised players of the era.
Esfandiari has three bracelets in total and remains a popular commentator and ambassador.
Notable results
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | WSOP $1,000,000 Big One for One Drop | 1st | $18,346,673 |
| 2004 | WPT L.A. Poker Classic | 1st | $1,399,135 |
| 2004 | WSOP $2,000 Pot-Limit Hold'em | 1st | $184,860 |
| 2014 | WSOP Europe €1,650 PLO | 1st | $220,000 |
Earnings and results are compiled from public tournament records and are approximate. Last updated 2026-10-29. For the complete record see The Hendon Mob.
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