2009 Aussie Millions

Event 1 - $1,100 No Limit Hold'em
Day: 2
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Event Info

2009 Aussie Millions

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
j♦j♠
Prize
150,000 AUD
Event Info
Buy-in
1,000 AUD
Prize Pool
731,000 AUD
Entries
731
Level Info
Level
23
Blinds
25,000 / 50,000
Ante
5,000

A Question of Coordination

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The railbirds enjoy great access at the Aussie Millions
The railbirds enjoy great access at the Aussie Millions
For those not familiar with the Crown Poker Room there is a natural divide down the middle of the room where spectators can walk through the room between the tables. One side of the room is generally used for cash games, while the other is generally for tournament tables and high-stakes cash games. The beauty of the setup is that the room is adaptable and capable of handling a massive tournament field such as we saw in this event.

However an interesting dilemma has just emerged for the tournament staff. With such a big field, there will still be nine tables in action as we approach the money stage of this tournament.

We have eight tables in the main tournament area of the Crown Poker Room but still have one table, the secondary feature table, which is situated on the cash side of the room.

As we approach the bubble we're going to test the communication skills of the TDs as they coordinate hand-for-hand play across the spectator aisle.

Also because we are now only one table away from the money stage, all players have been asked to remove headphones and iPods as they are no longer permitted for the rest of the tournament.