The series winner was to be the first to win four games.
On 19 December 2008 he was announced the series winner with 52.2% of the votes.
If more contests than two occur, such as in baseball, the series winner gets one point.
A game, and thereby the Series, winner must be decided on that game.
This year, the bonus will double the series winners' Open paychecks.
The series winners play in the Final Four to determine the championship.
As series winner, Aaron scooped a total prize of £50,990.
The book contains over 100 recipes, including all the regional heat winners and the overall series winner.
"He had a series winner," he said with a smile.
"Bonus points" may also be earned in any given match and count toward deciding the series winner.
