Aussie Rules Football Legend Adam Goodes Welcomes Players
Just like yesterday, Joel Williams welcomed players to the second starting flight of the 2018 Aussie Millions Main Event.
"The international contingent seems to arrive far earlier each and every year, and your continued patronage, particular with other offerings around the world, is particularly appreciated. Most importantly, I'd like to thank our local players who are present day in day out every single day of the year, without whose support it would be impossible to put on an event like this.
"It's a 12-month project making the event look as good as it is and it exceeds expectations each and every year. We pride ourselves on giving every possible player, with every possible bankroll, every possible opportunity to get a seat in our event."
He then introduced Australian Rules football legend Adam Goodes. A two-time Australian Football League (AFL) Premiership winner with the Sydney Swans (2005 & 2012), as well as a two-time Brownlow medallist (2003 & 2006), awarded to the "fairest and best" player in the AFL during the home-and-away season.
Williams then asked Goodes if he had room in his trophy cabinet for an Aussie Millions bracelet.
"There certainly is!" replied Goodes. "As well as the cash, I wouldn't say no to that at all. I'm not a big fan of bracelets, but I can definitely make room for one that's for sure.
"The best thing about poker is the people you get to play against. I've been playing against some awesome professional poker players, but instead of sitting there in awe of them I've been watching and trying to learn. The biggest thing to learn is that you have to minimize your mistakes because if you make one on the big stage it'll cost you your stack!
"Good luck to all players. Dealers - shuffle up and deal!"