2009 Aussie Millions

$1 Million Cash Game
Day: 1
Event Info

2009 Aussie Millions

Event Info
Buy-in
1,000,000 AUD

High Stakes Negotiation

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OK! We're ready to rock and roll here in the River Room. After a quick photo opportunity (where Dwan replied "F*ck that," when a photographer asked the two men to pose back-to-back), Dwan and Antonius are seated at opposite ends of the table.

There was a lengthy discussion regarding games and stakes. They're definitely playing no-limit hold'em; some pot-limit Omaha may be mixed in also. The two went back and forth regarding the size of the blinds and finally settled on $1,000 and $2,000. Antonius does not want to lower the game later for full ring, expressing a concern that if he gets stuck big early against Dwan, he'll have no chance to recover in a smaller game later.

"These guys have to ante up if they want to play with us and be on television," Antonius said. Dwan seemed more concerned about which stake level would be most likely to interest Gus Hansen.

Cards are in the air now.