Mark Gardiner (video gamer)

Mark Gardiner (born September 2, 1983 in Bellshill, Scotland) is a semi-pro video gamer who won the largest single prize in UK gaming history. Playing Pro Evolution Soccer, he won £50,000 inside Wembley Stadium in the Play.com sponsored PES Rankings tournament on March 15, 2008. He is also the current European number 2, after finishing second at the European Pro Evolution Soccer 6 Championships in Seville on October 11, 2007. He won the UK Championships held in London on September 2, 2007. He uses the nickname "Marko9Gardinic" during video game competitions.

Outside of video games, he plays football in the Glasgow CFL league for Blue Dragon. He scored 19 goals in the 06/07 season which netted him the prize of top scorer. He has scored 15 goals so far in the 07/08 season as Blue Dragon have struggled near the bottom of the league. Blue Dragon will play in the Shield final against Thai Gold on April 13, 2008.

Scot scoops 50K video game prize

Hamilton man wins £50,000 video game tournament

Marko9Gardinic wins play.com finals

PES6 European Championships report

Glasgow CFL