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2018 Aussie Millions

$10,600 Main Event
Jours 1a
Event Info

2018 Aussie Millions

Résultats
Gagnant
Main Gagnante
q10
Prix
1,458,198 AUD
Event Info
Buy-in
10,600 AUD
Prize Pool
8,000,000 AUD
Entrants
800
Info Niveau
Niveau
31
Blinds
80,000 / 160,000
Ante
20,000

Samantha Abernathy Joins the Main Event Field

Niveau 3 : 100/200, 25 ante
Samantha Abernathy at the 2016 Aussie Millions Final Table
Samantha Abernathy at the 2016 Aussie Millions Final Table

We spotted Samantha Abernathy walking through the poker room on her way to her table. We waited for her to get installed, fold her big blind and managed to grab a few words with her.

"I'm very excited!" said Abernathy, "I'm a little nervous just with all the buzz that's going around. It's a weird moment to sit down!"

Abernathy shot to fame with a third-place finish in this event two years ago, taking home $437,543 the year Ari Engel took down the title, and she said that it holds a special place in her annual poker calendar.

"I think about it through the whole year! There's always this looming feeling about this stop...in a good way of course. It's diferent to any other stop."

During her trip to Melbourne, Abernathy has managed to squeeze in a trip to the tennis as well as several media opportunities.

"I went to see the Men's Semi-final, but I've also had to deal with jet lag. There were a couple of media stuff with Kiss FM and the Herald Sun."

However, now she's seated in the Main Event, she says here eyes are firmly on the prize.

"I want to run deep. I really do. I'm feeling it again this time around!"

Joueur Jetons Progression
Samantha Abernathy us
Samantha Abernathy
30,000

Tags: Ari EngelSamantha Abernathy

Del Vecchio at the Top of the Counts

Niveau 3 : 100/200, 25 ante

Michael Del Vecchio appears to be the early chip leader after having more than doubled his stack. Below are further assorted counts including Lily Kiletto, who recently joined the field.

Joueur Jetons Progression
Mike Del Vecchio us
Mike Del Vecchio
80,000
50,000
50,000
Day 3 Chip Leader
WPT 1X Winner
Nikki Stiefel au
Nikki Stiefel
42,000
-2,000
-2,000
Andreas Klatt de
Andreas Klatt
41,000
13,000
13,000
Marton Czuczor hu
Marton Czuczor
38,000
-4,000
-4,000
Tolly Sakellariou au
Tolly Sakellariou
37,000
7,000
7,000
Beshara Sukkar au
Beshara Sukkar
37,000
-6,000
-6,000
Andrew Basset au
Andrew Basset
33,500
-1,500
-1,500
Lily Kiletto us
Lily Kiletto
32,000
32,000
32,000
Peter Aristidou au
Peter Aristidou
28,000
-2,000
-2,000
Vojtech Ruzicka cz
Vojtech Ruzicka
26,500
1,500
1,500
Srdjan Brkic au
Srdjan Brkic
25,000
Michael Egan au
Michael Egan
23,000
-3,500
-3,500
Corey Kempson au
Corey Kempson
5,000
-16,000
-16,000

Tags: Lily KilettoMichael Del Vecchio

Zarb Busts One

Niveau 3 : 100/200, 25 ante

The cards of the short stack were already in the muck while Corey Zarb dragged in the pot with {A-Diamonds}{K-Spades} after having rivered top pair on the board of {5-Hearts}{4-Clubs}{2-Diamonds}{4-Spades}{K-Diamonds}. According to the dealer, the player at risk had been all in for 7,175 with pocket jacks only to see his hopes of a comeback destroyed on the river.

Joueur Jetons Progression
Corey Zarb au
Corey Zarb
67,000
7,000
7,000

Tags: Corey Zarb

Niveau: 3

Blinds: 100/200

Ante: 25

Updated Chip Counts at the Break

Niveau 2 : 100/200, 0 ante

Here are some updated chip counts from the Main Event field as the players go on their second 15-minute break of the day. When they return the blinds will remain the same (100/200) but there will be an additional 25 ante.

Joueur Jetons Progression
Michael Gathy be
Michael Gathy
41,000
-4,000
-4,000
WSOP 3X Winner
Andreas Klatt de
Andreas Klatt
28,000
Dara O'Kearney ie
Dara O'Kearney
25,000
-6,000
-6,000
Vojtech Ruzicka cz
Vojtech Ruzicka
25,000
-10,000
-10,000

Updated Chip Counts

Niveau 2 : 100/200, 0 ante

The player in the cutoff limped and the button called. Kristen Bicknell and Max Silver called from the small and big blind respectively. The flop came {k-Clubs}{q-Clubs}{10-Hearts}. It checked to the cutoff who bet 200 and Bicknell was the only caller.

The turn {6-Diamonds} was checked by both players. The river {7-Clubs} was checked by Bicknell, who then folded to a river bet of 1,000.

Meanwhile, the cutoff on another table raised to 500. Daniel Neilson called on the button and Steven van Zadelhoff called in the big blind. The flop of {8-Diamonds}{5-Spades}{10-Diamonds} checked to Neilson who bet 800. Van Zadelhoff then check-raised to 2,700 forcing both players out.

Joueur Jetons Progression
Steven van Zadelhoff nl
Steven van Zadelhoff
40,000
6,000
6,000
Max Silver gb
Max Silver
32,000
WSOP 1X Winner
Kristen Bicknell ca
Kristen Bicknell
27,000
5,000
5,000
WSOP 4X Winner
Daniel Neilson au
Daniel Neilson
24,000
4,000
4,000

Tags: Daniel NeilsonKristen BicknellMax SilverSteven van Zadelhoff

Heskin Soars with Treys

Niveau 2 : 100/200, 0 ante

After a raise in early position and a call from Dave Heskin in the cutoff, a player three-bet to 1,400 on the button and the others tagged along. The {8-Diamonds}{6-Hearts}{3-Clubs} flop got checked by all players.

On the {9-Spades} turn, Heskin bet 3,000, the player on the button moved all in for a little over 17,000, the third player folded and Heskin called it off.

David Heskin: {3-Hearts}{3-Diamonds}
Button: {A-Clubs}{K-Spades}

The button was drawing dead, knocked the felt and already left the table before the {K-Hearts} river was dealt.

Joueur Jetons Progression
Dave Heskin au
Dave Heskin
53,000

Tags: David Heskin

Locke Flushes Soyza

Niveau 2 : 100/200, 0 ante
PLO champion Andrew Locke
PLO champion Andrew Locke

Christopher Soyza won the Accumulator Event of the Aussie Millions in 2015 and 2016 while Andrew Locke won his first Aussie Millions ring just a few days ago here at the Crown Casino in Melbourne. Both clashed in a hand just now with the better end for Locke.

Picking up the action on the {K-Spades}{J-Spades}{6-Clubs}{Q-Spades} turn, Soyza bet 2,500 and Locke called. After the {4-Hearts} river, Soyza made it 5,500 to go and Locke shoved for another 8,200 on top. Soyza reluctantly called and mucked his cards when Locke flipped over the {A-Spades}{4-Spades} for the nut flush.

Joueur Jetons Progression
Andrew Lock au
Andrew Lock
35,000
35,000
35,000
Christopher Soyza us
Christopher Soyza
21,000
21,000
21,000

Tags: Andrew LockeChristopher Soyza

Aoukar Eliminated

Niveau 2 : 100/200, 0 ante

The good start of Pierre Aoukar was canceled out some time ago and he didn't get to see the end of level two, as Daniel Laidlaw took his seat only a minute after the Aussie had been eliminated. Aoukar's {10-Diamonds}{7-Diamonds} were still tabled for top pair on the board {10-Spades}{9-Spades}{5-Hearts}{4-Hearts}{6-Spades}, but he was unable to beat the {9-Clubs}{4-Spades} of his opponent to join the rail.

Michael Gathy and Dinesh Velupillay have built their stacks, while Michael Kanaan entered the competition.

Joueur Jetons Progression
Dinesh Velupillay au
Dinesh Velupillay
48,000
19,000
19,000
Michael Gathy be
Michael Gathy
45,000
2,000
2,000
WSOP 3X Winner
Dara O'Kearney ie
Dara O'Kearney
31,000
1,500
1,500
Daniel Laidlaw au
Daniel Laidlaw
30,000
30,000
30,000
Michael Kanaan au
Michael Kanaan
24,000
24,000
24,000
Pierre Aoukar au
Pierre Aoukar
Eliminé

Tags: Daniel LaidlawDinesh VelupillayMichael GathyMichael KanaanPierre Aoukar