Aussie Millions: Robert Raymond wins the opening event

The Aussie Millions had once again begun with great festivities and a blast but this time without the PokerStars brand. It runs from January 11-30, 2017 at the Crown.

1,565 entries in the opening event

The prestigious festivalwhich has recently ended their partnership with PokerStars due to changes in its live tournament offerings, kicked off with a very successful first event which saw itself a champion in Robert Raymond who took down the tournament for AUD$320,830.

Raymond from Melbourne outlasted a total field of 1,565 entries as compared to last year’s turnout of 1,320. The first event had a buy-in of AUD$1,150 and reached a prize pool of AUD$1,604,125 with 153 players making it in the money.

Alexander Lynskey, who placed 4thin the 2016 APPT Aussie Millions Main Event, placed 4thin this event for AUD$85,180.

James Chen wins HORSE Event

James Chen from Taiwan won the Event #2: $2,500 H.O.R.S.E. taking home the very first ring for the series and AUD$39,700.

Chen who won the Asian Pacific Poker Tour (APPT) 10 Macau Poker Cup (MPC) last year wasthe last man standing in a field of 49 players. The participation for this event has increased by 26% as compared to last year’s 39 players.

Austrian poker Celebrity Thomas Mühlöcker wins Event#3

Thomas Mühlöcker who is #1 in the All Time Money List for Austria is victorious in the Aussie Millions’ Event#3 AUD$1,150 Shot Clock Shootout. Shot Clock format is fast paced giving players only 30 seconds to make a decision during their turns.

Mühlöcker won the field of 153 runners which was more than last year’s 126 players. He added AUD$40,125 to his live earnings for his efforts in this tournament.

Article by Gabrielle Barredo