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History of the by James Potter Now in its eleventh year Crown’s Aussie Millions has become one of poker’s must-notmiss events. WGM explores the history of the Southern Hemisphere’s and Asia’s largest poker tournament. Many argue if you were to name the four most important annual poker tournaments in the world “majors” like in tennis or golf, the Aussie Millions would sit alongside the WSOP in Las Vegas, the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure and the EPT grand final. If you’re a serious poker aficionado then this is definitely a tournament you should play at least once. Held every year at the iconic Crown Melbourne, the Aussie Millions is one of those titles that every poker player dreams of winning. Not only is it the biggest poker tournament held in Australia, it is also the largest in the Asia-Pacific region and the Southern Hemisphere. All the big international names in poker have made the trek “down under” to play this prestigious tournament. Phil Hellmuth, Gus Hansen, Patrik Antonius, Phil Ivey, John Juanda, Daniel Negreanu and Erik Seidel are just a few of the big names to have battled local legends such as Joe Hachem, Jeff Lisandro, Tony G and Billy “the Croc” Argyros. 14 #18 WSOP 2012 SPECIAL ISSUE
Held every year at the iconic Crown Melbourne, the Aussie Millions is one of those titles that every poker player dreams of winning. WHAT PROS SAY ABOUT THE CROWN AUSSIE MILLIONS... “One tournament a year! The place I keep coming back to, Melbourne – the poker, the tennis, the atmosphere and the people. The exquisite effort by Crown to make it a great event for the novice, the aspiring amateur and the high-stakes pro keep you coming back time after time!” GUS HANSEN, 2007 AUSSIE MILLIONS CHAMPION “I look forward to being in wonderful Melbourne to play the Aussie Millions every year. Crown runs an amazing series and there are so many events and satellites to choose from to suit all bankrolls. My favorite time of year!” OLIVER SPEIDEL, 2012 AUSSIE MILLIONS CHAMPION “Anyone who has been lucky enough to compete in the Aussie Millions at Crown, knows it is a first class event unmatched by any other stop on the poker circuit. The hotel, the weather, the staff, the food all combine to make this a special experience every year and one I always look forward to.” ERIK SEIDEL, 2011 AUSSIE MILLIONS $250,000 SUPER HIGH ROLLER CHAMPION “Crown is an excellent venue and if you’ve never experienced Melbourne I highly recommend it.” DANIEL NEGREANU, 4-TIME WSOP BRACELET WINNER AND 2-TIME WPT CHAMPION “The Aussie Millions is awesome. The people from ‘down under’ are not actually ‘down under’ but instead a cut above! And what an amazing city! Melbourne. Wow! For sure they found the ideal place to hold such a prestigious event!” PHIL LAAK, WSOPE BRACELET WINNER AND WPT CHAMPION “The Aussie Millions is one of the best if not the best tournament in the world. Quite simply, if you don’t attend you are not qualified.” TONY G, WPT BAD BOYS OF POKER CHAMPION “The Aussie Millions is amazing and there is simply no better place to be in the world in January.” MARVIN RETTENMAIER, ETP MONTE CARLO GRAND FINAL CHAMPION “I can honestly say that the hospitality of Crown and the grand scale of the Aussie Millions is second to none. Melbourne in January is a great time to visit, but everything about this place has me coming back for more!” MARIA HO, LAST WOMAN STANDING IN THE 2007 WSOP AND 2011 WSOPE MAIN EVENTS “Aussie Millions is one of the absolute best and most prestigious and professional poker tournament series in the world.” LYNN GILMARTIN, POKERNEWS.COM PRESENTER #18 WSOP 2012 SPECIAL ISSUE 15
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- Page 30 and 31: SUMMER IN MELBOURNE Young and Jacks
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History<br />
of the<br />
by James Potter<br />
Now in its eleventh<br />
year Crown’s<br />
Aussie Millions<br />
has become one of<br />
poker’s must-notmiss<br />
events. WGM<br />
explores the history<br />
of the Southern<br />
Hemisphere’s and<br />
Asia’s largest poker<br />
tournament.<br />
Many argue if you were to name the four most important annual poker tournaments in the world<br />
“majors” like in tennis or golf, the Aussie Millions would sit alongside the WSOP in Las Vegas, the<br />
PokerStars Caribbean Adventure and the EPT grand final. If you’re a serious poker aficionado<br />
then this is definitely a tournament you should play at least once.<br />
Held every year at the iconic Crown Melbourne, the Aussie Millions is one of those titles that every<br />
poker player dreams of winning. Not only is it the biggest poker tournament held in Australia, it is also<br />
the largest in the Asia-Pacific region and the Southern Hemisphere.<br />
All the big international names in poker have made the trek “down under” to play this prestigious<br />
tournament. Phil Hellmuth, Gus Hansen, Patrik Antonius, Phil Ivey, John Juanda, Daniel Negreanu and Erik<br />
Seidel are just a few of the big names to have battled local legends such as Joe Hachem, Jeff Lisandro,<br />
Tony G and Billy “the Croc” Argyros.<br />
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#<strong>18</strong> WSOP 2012 SPECIAL ISSUE
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