Event #1: No-Limit Hold'em
Day 1b Started
2011 Aussie Millions
Event #1: No-Limit Hold'em
Day: 1b
Event Info
Final Results
Event Info
Level Info
2011 Aussie Millions
Buy-in
1,000 AUD
Entries
1,000
Level
27
Blinds
50,000 / 100,000
Ante
0
Day 1b Set to Begin
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Welcome back to the Crown Poker Room in Melbourne for all the continuing action of Event 1: $1,100 Opening Event at the 2011 Aussie Millions!
After 294 players began day 1a yesterday, it took almost nine hours for the eventual 38 survivors to breathe a sigh of relief as they secured their spot to return for day 2 action.
Today will see day 1b commence at 12:30 EST, whereby any of the 256 players who were sent to the rail yesterday will have the option of returning today to try their luck again!
Those who saw their demise yesterday and have a chance to utilize the unique repechage format include Mel Judah, Tony Dunst, Michael Greco, Maria Ho, James Akenhead and reigning Aussie Millions Champ Tyron Krost.
The big stack to catch from day 1a is a player by the name of John Overbeek who managed to bag a monstrous 197,200, an amount to be envied by the players commencing today.
With another Melbourne day reminiscent of an African monsoon, we are expecting big numbers to get themselves out of the rain and take to the felt, so be sure to join the PokerNews Live Reporting Team to catch every moment of action!
Level: 1
Blinds: 50/100
Ante: 0
It Begins!
Level 1
: 50/100, 0 ante
The age old call to send the cards in the air has been made, and with that play has commenced on day 1b of the Opening Event!
How The Day Will Play Out
Level 1
: 50/100, 0 ante
Much like yesterday, players will begin with a 10,000-chip starting stack and will have to weave their way through twelve forty-minute levels if they want to see themselves back for day two.
If a player does bust today- of which there will be many- they will have the chance to come back and try it all again tomorrow using the unique repechage format.
Familiar Faces
Level 1
: 50/100, 0 ante
As always the familiar faces are popping up everywhere with WSOP bracelet winner Simon Watt and recent 2010 APPT Sydney Main Event winner Jonathan Karamalikis making their first appearance at this years Aussie Millions.
Also spotted was Norway's Annette Obrestad. The Full Tilt Pro knows what it takes to win on Australian soil after taking down the $1,100 Pot Limit Omaha Event at the 2010 Aussie Millions.
Taking advantage of the ability to buy-in again after busting from yesterdays action include Maria Ho and Tony Dunst.
Some Notables
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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10,000 | |
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10,000 | |
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10,000 | |
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10,000 | 10,000 |
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10,000 | 10,000 |
Level: 2
Blinds: 75/150
Ante: 0
And The Field Continues To Grow
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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10,000 | 10,000 |
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10,000 | |
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10,000 | |
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10,000 | 10,000 |
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10,000 | |
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10,000 | |
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10,000 | |
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10,000 | |
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10,000 | |
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10,000 | |
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10,000 | 10,000 |
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10,000 | 10,000 |
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10,000 | 10,000 |
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10,000 | |
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10,000 | 10,000 |
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10,000 | |
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10,000 | 10,000 |
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10,000 | |
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10,000 | 10,000 |
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10,000 | 10,000 |
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10,000 | |
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10,000 | |
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10,000 | 10,000 |
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10,000 | 10,000 |
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10,000 | 10,000 |
Feature Table FTW?
Level 2
: 75/150, 0 ante
Although situated at the very back of the Crown Poker Room, table forty-six is definitely the table to watch at the moment!
Full Tilt Poker Red Pro Annette Obrestad headlines the table and is joined by online players Matthew "onmyVplates" Pearson and Kel "aces_up4108" Beattie as well as Billy Jordanou, Luke Tsapzis and Martin Comer.