After a brief discussion Manny Stavropoulos and Lennert Uphoff struck a deal.
Stavropoulos has locked up AU$1,285,500, and Uphoff AU$1,214,500.
That leaves AU$100,000 on the table to play for as well as the coveted bracelet and title of Aussie Millions champion.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
11,080,000 | -70,000 |
|
8,325,000 | 35,000 |
Manny Stavropoulos won the next two pots to increase his lead over Lennart Uphoff.
Uphoff raised to 450,000 and Stavropoulos called. The flop came 
and Uphoff folded after Stavropoulos led out for 600,000.
The next hand, Stavropoulos raised to 450,000 and Uphoff called. No chips were bet until the board rested as 
and then Stavropoulos bet 750,000 and won the pot as the German folded.
The players are taking a short break while a potential deal is discussed.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
11,150,000 | 900,000 |
|
|
8,290,000 | -900,000 |
Manny Stavropoulos raised to 450,000 from the button and Lennart Uphoff called. Both players checked the 
flop, and then Uphoff led out for 450,000 on the 
turn. Stavropoulos called and the 
completed the board on the river.
Uphoff checked, Stavropoulos bet 750,000, and Uphoff took his time before making the call. Stavropoulos tabled the 
for top pair, and it was good as Uphoff sent his cards to the muck.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
10,250,000 | 1,650,000 |
|
|
9,190,000 | -1,650,000 |
Level: 33
Blinds: 100,000/200,000
Ante: 0
Manny Stavropoulos got closer than he's ever been to Lennart Uphoff after the latter folded on the river.
Stavropoulos opened to 350,000 from the button and Uphoff called to a 
flop where he check-raised his opponent's 350,000 c-bet up to 825,000. Call.
Both players checked the 
turn before Stavropoulos led for 1.4million on the 
river. Uphoff folded.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
12,040,000 | -1,525,000 |
|
|
7,400,000 | 1,525,000 |
Manny Stavropoulos raised to 350,000 on the button and then called when Lennart Uphoff three-bet to 900,000 from the big. The 
flop saw Lennart bet 650,000, Stavropoulos call, and the appear on the turn. Uphoff bet again, this time 1.275 million, and again Stavropoulos just called.
When the completed the board on the river, Uphoff, hand on hood placed over his mouth, took his time before betting 2.375 million. Stavropoulos took about 30 seconds before releasing his hand.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
13,565,000 | 2,725,000 |
|
|
5,875,000 | -2,725,000 |
Huge cheers erupted from the watching crowd after their boy, Manny Stavropoulos, took a big pot off Lennart Uphoff.
He raised to 350,000 and called after Uphoff three-bet to 900,000 from the big blind. The flop came 
and Uphoff continued for 900,000. Call.
Uphoff slowed to a check on the 
turn and soon faced a 1.6million bet from Stavropoulos. He admitted defeat with a fold.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
10,840,000 | -1,695,000 |
|
|
8,600,000 | 1,730,000 |
Who will be the 2015 Aussie Millions Poker Champion?
A local hero or a 20-year-old German? Let battle commence.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
12,535,000 | 2,935,000 |
|
|
6,870,000 | 1,270,000 |
