AU$10,600 Main Event Jour 1a | 2019 Aussie Millions

2019-01-27 13:20 UTC+11

More Notables on Day 1a

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Niveau 1 : 50/100, 0 ante

Among those to enter in the first level of the day were also Aussie Hall of Famer Mel Judah, Aymon Hata, Johannes Becker, Sam Khoueis and 2018 Aussie Millions finalist Johan Schumacher. The Belgian finished 7th for A$235,000 one year ago here at Crown Casino after initially coming over with his brother after a vacation.

Joueur	Jetons	Progression
Aymon Hata	30,000 30,000	30,000
Johannes Becker	30,000 30,000	30,000

Mel Judah	30,000 30,000	30,000

Sam Khoueis	30,000 30,000	30,000
Edward Hatzkortzian	30,000 30,000	30,000
Christian Nilles	30,000 30,000	30,000
Johan Schumacher	30,000 30,000	30,000

Tags: Aymon Hata Johan Schumacher Johannes Becker Mel Judah Sam Khoueis

2019-01-27 13:12 UTC+11

One for Tavella

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Picking up the action on the flop, Sorel Mizzi bet 550 in the small blind and was called by Antonio Tavella in early position, while Sam Khoueis in the cutoff sent his cards into the muck. The followed on the turn and Mizzi slowed down, checked his option. Tavella took the lead with a bet of 1,400 and that did the trick to claim the pot without showdown.

Joueur	Jetons	Progression
Antonio Tavella	32,000 32,000	32,000
Sorel Mizzi	29,000 29,000	29,000
Sam Khoueis	29,000 29,000	29,000

Tags: Antonio Tavella Sam Khoueis Sorel Mizzi

2019-01-27 12:58 UTC+11

First Notables in the Field

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Day 1a has kicked off with around 100 players and among those to be in their seats right off the bat were Mikel Habb, Michael Gathy, Kenny Hallaert, Dylan Honeyman, Heidi May, Ari Engel and Abraham Passet. Engel already won an Aussie Millions Main Event and also claimed an Aussie Millions ring this year, same applies for Michael Gathy who made it back-to-back wins for Belgium a few days ago.

Joueur	Jetons	Progression
Mikel Habb	30,000
Michael Gathy	30,000

Dylan Honeyman	30,000
Ari Engel	30,000

Heidi May	30,000

Abraham Passet	30,000
Kenny Hallaert	30,000

Tags: Abraham Passet Ari Engel Dylan Honeyman Heidi May Kenny Hallaert Michael Gathy Mikel Habb

2019-01-27 12:54 UTC+11

Shuffle Up and Deal by Toby Lewis

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After a late shift until past 4 a.m. local time, defending champion Toby Lewis was at the Crown Casino just now to deliver the shuffle up and deal along with Aussie Millions tournament director Joel Williams.

Lewis won't be jumping into the A$50,000 Challenge nor Day 1a of the Main Event, but rather enjoy the sunshine in Melbourne. "Don't overeat," the Brit joked, as he made that mistake in the past. He also mentioned how important it is to be patient in this tournament that gives all players a lot of time to to enjoy poker with 90-minute levels throughout.

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Niveau: 1

Blinds: 50/100

Ante: 0

2019-01-27 11:34 UTC+11

The 2019 Aussie Millions Main Event Kicks Off Today

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2018 Aussie Millions Main Event Champion Toby Lewis

At 12.30 p.m. local time, the first of three starting flights of the 2019 Aussie Millions A$10,600 Main Event kicks off in the biggest casino complex of the Southern hemisphere, the Crown Casino in Melbourne. One year ago, Toby Lewis defeated Stefan Huber heads-up and topped a massive field of 800 entries to score his biggest payday on the live circuit to date, taking home A$1,458,198 (almost $1.2 million) for his efforts.

The Brit has once again made the trip back to Australia and fell narrowly close of another victory at Crown, as he lost the blind flip against Rainer Kempe in the A$25,000 Challenge in the early morning hours. Lewis will certainly be back to try and defend his Main Event title, but perhaps he won't take a seat on Day 1a as the A$50,000 Challenge also kicks off today at around 1.10 p.m. local time in the main poker room.

Following into the footsteps of a very successful live satellite program since March for the previous year, which created a record field of 800 entries, the Aussie Millions continued the path. In 2018, more than 400 players won their entry to the Main Event and that number may be closer to 500 this time around to put the event on track for another incredible turnout.

Day 1 Level Structure

Level	Small Blind	Big Blind	Ante
1	50	100	0
2	100	200	0
3	100	200	25
4	150	300	25
5	200	400	50
6	250	500	75
7	300	600	100

The first of three starting days kicks off today and on each Day 1, seven 90-minute levels are scheduled. There is a 15-minute break after each level with a 75-minute dinner break at the end of the fourth level of play. All players receive 30,000 in chips and the event is played as a freezeout, the registration remains open until the end of the first level of Day 2 on Wednesday, January 30th, 2019.

With Australia Day celebrations spreading over the entire weekend, the action is expected to heat up in the days to come for the biggest poker event of the region. The PokerNews team will be on the floor to cover all the action until a new Aussie Millions is champion is crowned on Sunday, February 3rd, 2019.

Tags: Rainer Kempe Stefan Huber Toby Lewis

AU$10,600 Main Event

Jour 1a a débuté

Level	Small Blind	Big Blind	Ante
1	50	100	0
2	100	200	0
3	100	200	25
4	150	300	25
5	200	400	50
6	250	500	75
7	300	600	100

Level	Small Blind	Big Blind	Ante
1	50	100	0
2	100	200	0
3	100	200	25
4	150	300	25
5	200	400	50
6	250	500	75
7	300	600	100

Level	Small Blind	Big Blind	Ante
1	50	100	0
2	100	200	0
3	100	200	25
4	150	300	25
5	200	400	50
6	250	500	75
7	300	600	100