Poker Million winner to have another go

2007-11-26 14:39:43

The winner of last year's Poker Million event is to enter again this year, it has been reported.

Rajesh Modha, from Northampton, won $1.2 million (£580,000) in the fifth edition of the prestigious poker event and now he is set to try and win it again, according to the Northampton Chronicle.

"I'm feeling pretty good at the moment and quite confident," he said.

"I feel like more eyes are on me than before and it's a bit more pressurised than last time, but it's fun, especially when the adrenaline is rushing."

The tournament that pits poker players against celebrities has been eagerly followed by poker fans down the years, with the first event in 2000 getting 30 million viewers worldwide.

Celebrities who have done well in the event in the past include Jimmy White ($150,000) and Soccer Am presenter Helen Chamberlain ($400,000).

Modha could meat Brian McFadden in the next round should he get through his opening heat.