Top 5

1. Lucy Rokach $1,210,241

Lucy ‘Golden Ovaries’ Rokach is a central figure of the British poker scene and her strong tournament performances is the reason why. Six cash finishes at the WSOP over the last decade is backed up with solid recent form, including first place at the Midland Masters in Walsall during November 2006 for £37,000.

2. Victoria Coren $1,034,384

A well known face and voice on the poker circuit, journalist and Late Night Poker TV commentator Vicky Coren hit the jackpot last September with her £500,000 EPT win at her home from home – the Victoria Grosvenor Casino.

3. Xuyen ‘Bad Girl’ Pham $493,882

Vietnamese-born Xuyen ‘Bad Girl’ Pham’s fi nest moment came in October 2004 when she won The Gaming Club World Poker Championship (Pot Limit Hold’em) in Dublin. The victory netted her €250,000 and led to a sponsorship deal with William Hill Poker.

4. Tiffany Williamson $404,447

A regular of London’s Gusthot card club, Williamson played her heart out at the 2005 WSOP Main Event to finish an impressive 15th from 5,619 runners to win $4m.

5. Helen Chamberlain $400,000

Soccer AM presenter Helen Chamberlain stunned the poker community with her second place finish at the 2005 Poker Million.