Billy "The Croc" Argyros Wins Event #18: 2 Card Manila Australian Championships (AU$18,040)

In a fitting end to the 2009 Aussie Millions, and on Australia Day, one of the biggest personalities in Australian poker Billy "The Croc" Argyros has captured the final Gold Ring of the championships with his victory here today in the 2 Card Manila Australian Championships.

While 2 Card Manila is not the best known event, Billy put on a show for the folks on the rail today after a slow start to overpower then chip leader Paul Ravesi with a combination of a few Baileys, some sharp wit, a little karaoke, and some good play. He takes home AU$18,040 but in his words "It's not about the money, it's about the Gold Ring!"

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