The numbers are finally in. A total of 461 entries has made for a prize pool of $922,000. That's a great result for the ANZPT as its the second largest field in history for this tour.
It is the top 54 players who will be guaranteed a min-cash of $3,688, while the top prize they'll all be gunning for is $226,812.
Luke Edwards has amassed a massive stack at the midway point of the afternoon and we were there to catch a recent hand which added to his huge chip count.
Edwards was in early position when he opened the pot. A player in middle position would then three-bet to 1,150 and it was then sent back around to Edwards. A four-bet from Edwards would make it an extra 3,350 to his opponent and a call would see some cards dealt on the felt.
Flop:
On the flop, Edwards led for 4,000 and his opponent popped it to 10,000. Edwards then confidently put out a big stack of chips, more than enough to cover his opponent's 30,000-chip stack. The player went into the tank and eventually let go of his hand to send the pot to Edwards.
Raemin Alexander just strolled over to the media desk and told us about a recent hand he was involved in. Alexander was all smiles as we recalled the hand which saw him take to a flop.
On the flop, apparently Alexander check-shoved and sent his opponent deep into the tank. Eventually the player called and turned over for top-two pair. Alexander was in trouble here, but when a hit the river it was back into his seat with a healthy stack.
As you very well know, this ANZPT Sydney event is the first stop on the fourth season of the popular tour. But what happened in season three, you may ask?
A total of 1,746 players took part in Season III of the ANZPT, creating a total prize pool of AUD$3,692,040.
During that time, numerous stars arose including Octavian Voegele, who won $148,900 after defeating 253 players at the ANZPT Adelaide. Likewise, Grant Levy conquered a field of 220 players at ANZPT Perth to win a $131,500 prize.
Finally, how can we forget Lee Nelson’s win at the ANZPT Melbourne for $156,550, giving him an ANZPT title to go along with his 2006 Aussie Millions Poker Championship crown.
All in all, season three was a very memorable one and hopefully this season is shaping up to be just the same.
When we went to Dennis Huntly's table around in the Oasis Room there was a flop showing and Huntly was in a hand with one opponent. The player led for 1,200 and Huntly flicked out the call.
The on the turn would see Huntly's opponent check and Huntly splash in his last 6,000. The player made the call and the two turned their hands over.
Huntly:
Opponent:
Huntly was looking good and when the hit the river, it was a handy little double-up.
The players are refreshed and ready to go after their dinner break. Just two more levels and its all over here on Day 1b of the 2012 ANZPT Sydney Main Event.
![[user162117]](/img/avatars/avatar.svg){kind=avatar}
flop.
and Huntly was in a hand with one opponent. The player led for 1,200 and Huntly flicked out the call.
on the turn would see Huntly's opponent check and Huntly splash in his last 6,000. The player made the call and the two turned their hands over.
hit the river, it was a handy little double-up.