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2013 AUSSIE MILLIONS: CROWN’S BIG DEAL
taking place on day 2. Play continues until 36
players remain, at which time there is another
re-draw and play becomes 6-handed. The ante
structure is excellent, with the average stack
never under pressure throughout the entire
event, and the format sees the cream rise to the
top. Add in the fact that over 60 percent of the
field satellite their way in and it becomes one
of the best value tournaments held anywhere.
As the Aussie Millions Main Event continues
the events don’t stop, with the schedule specifically
designed to give players something else to do if
they bust from the main. Unlike other festivals that
end once the main event gets going, the Aussie
Millions gives players almost too many choices.
EVENT 9: AU$1,100 TEAMS EVENT (NLHE)
Sunday 27 January 2013 at 2:15pm
This event sees two players sharing one stack,
with play rotating between the teammates every
level. In a unique twist, the first partner plays with
half the start bank, and if they are eliminated
from the tournament, their partner sits with the
remaining stack. Once into the second level, the
team has its full stack and either teammate can
bust the team.
EVENT 10: AU$100,000 CHALLENGE (NLHE)
Sunday 27 January 2013 at 2:30pm
The Aussie Millions has a number of
unique events on its calendar, but none more
prestigious over the years than the $100,000
Challenge. While other events around the world
have added six-figure buy-ins to their schedule,
the Aussie Millions has been doing it for the
past seven years. The best of the best battle it
out against the richest of the rich, in what was
previously a strictly closed-door affair. Regular
attendees include Phil Ivey, Gus Hansen, Patrik
Antonius and Tom Dwan along with Aussie
locals Joe Hachem, Tony G and Jeff Lisandro.
Past champions have included Dan Smith, Sam
Trickett, Dan Shak, David Steicke, Erick Lindgren
and John Juanda.
EVENT 11: AU$2,500 LIMIT OMAHA HI-LO
Sunday 27 January 2013 at 6:15pm
EVENT 12: AU$1,100
NO LIMIT HOLD’EM – MIX MAX
Monday 28 January 2013 at 2:15pm
Becoming increasingly popular on the
international circuit mix max events start as fullring
games, redraw to six-max events at a later
stage and finish heads-up. Two mix max events
have been introduced for the 2013 Aussie Millions,
events 12 and 19.
EVENT 13: AU$5,000 CHINESE POKER
Monday 28 January 2013 at 6:15pm
This event returns after its successful
introduction last year.
EVENT 14: AU$1,100 TERMINATOR
NO LIMIT HOLD’EM
Tuesday 29 January 2013 at 2:15pm
Every player starts with one terminator
chip and when you bust a player you receive his
terminator chip. If you are knocked out you can
cash in the terminator chips you won along the
way, as part of the prize pool is set aside to make
these payments.
EVENT 15: AU$2,500 HORSE
Tuesday 29 January 2013 at 6:15pm
EVENT 16: AU$1,100 NO LIMIT HOLD’EM
Wednesday 30 January 2013 at 12:15pm
EVENT 17: AU$2,500 POT LIMIT OMAHA
Wednesday 30 January 2013 at 6:15pm
EVENT 18: AU$550 AUSTRALIAN
POKER HALL OF FAME CLASSIC (NLHE)
Thursday 31 January 2013 at 12:15
Members of the Australian Poker Hall of Fame
will be out in full force for this one, with bounties
put on their heads and some great prizes up for
grabs. This one is sure to be great fun as the old
guard mixes it up with the young guns.
EVENT 19: AU$5,000
NO LIMIT HOLD’EM MIX MAX
Thursday 31 January 2013 at 6:15pm
EVENT 20: AUD$2,500
NO LIMIT HOLD’EM SIX MAX
Friday 1 February 2013 at 12:15pm
This tournament has a ridiculously slow
structure so be sure not to miss it.
EVENT 21: AU$250,000 CHALLENGE (NLHE)
Friday 1 February 2013 at 2:15pm
The $100,000 Challenge is an incredible event
to witness, but it’s not the biggest buy-in on the
schedule. In January 2011, what began as a rumor
around the Crown Poker Room quickly grew into a
reality when the world’s first ever AU$250,000 buy-in
tournament was held. A staggering 20 players ponied
up the buy-in, with stalwart Erik Seidel taking home
the AU$2.5 million first prize. In 2012, 16 players
entered with legend Phil Ivey winning the event.
In 2013 the $250,000 Challenge will again feature
prominently, with more wealthy businessmen from
Asia expected to participate, as this year there is no
clash with Chinese New Year festivities.
EVENT 22: AU$5,000 EIGHT-GAME
MIXED EVENT
Friday 1 February 2013 at 6:15pm
EVENT 23: AU$600 TURBO
NO LIMIT HOLD’EM CUBED
Saturday 2 February 2013 at 12:15pm
A new addition to the 2012 Aussie Millions
schedule, players will have the option to purchase
a single AU$500 rebuy and add-on prior to the end
of the first break. Players have just 20 seconds to
act so expect the action to be fast and furious.
EVENT 24: AU$25,000 CHALLENGE (NLHE)
Saturday 2 February 2013 at 2:15pm
Returning to the Championship once more,
the scheduling issues that saw a reduced field play
in 2012 have been resolved, with more than 50
entrants expected to participate in 2013.
EVENT 25: AU$1,100 POT LIMIT
OMAHA HI-LO
Saturday 2 February 2013 at 6:15pm
Another event making its first appearance at
the Aussie Millions, Crown claim this tournament
is the most requested event they have ever had so
expect a large field.
EVENT 26: AU$5,000 TURBO
NO LIMIT HOLD’EM SIX MAX
Sunday 3 February 2013 at 2:15pm
The final event on the schedule will be action
packed as players take their last shot in the event
most requested by Crown’s high rollers, who want
to have some fun at the end of the carnival.
The 2013 Aussie Millions Poker Championship
is set to be the biggest and best on record, so we
suggest you start packing now! With satellites for
the Main Event running across most of the major
online poker rooms, your chance at winning a
summer holiday “down under” has never been
better. What are you waiting for?
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