Event #6: No-Limit Hold'em - 6-Handed
Day 1 Completed
2011 Aussie Millions
Event #6: No-Limit Hold'em - 6-Handed
Day: 1
Event Info
Final Results
Event Info
Level Info
Players Info - Day 1
2011 Aussie Millions
Buy-in
1,000 AUD
Entries
373
Level
22
Blinds
12,000 / 24,000
Ante
3,000
Final Two Tables Set
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Level 17
: 4,000/8,000, 1,000 ante
It took over 12 hours of play and more than 360 eliminations but finally day one of the Event 6: $1,100 6-Max is in the bag, with the final two tables set!
Due to the rising popularity in short-handed play it is no surprise that this event drew such large numbers and it can be expected that the event will become a staple on schedule.
Joining the field today but falling short of any significant finish included Aussie favorites Grant Levy, Eric Assadourian, Tony Hachem, Stewart Scott and Mel Judah. Some of the internationals who took a shot at an Aussie Millions victory included Peter Jetten, Scott Montgomery, Simon Watt and Steve Yea but they also fell short early in the day.
The money bubble was finally cracked at around midnight, with Ali Ghezeblash the man to take the bubble-boy moniker.
Some honorable mentions must go out to in the money finishers Neil Channing (26th), Luke Santo (21st), James Potter (15th) and 2010 Aussie Millions 6-Max event winner Kristian Lunardi (13th).
Table Draw: One
| Seat | Player | Chip Count |
| 1 | Gautam Dhingra | 369,000 |
| 2 | Kelsey Hendriks | 172,000 |
| 3 | Daniel Neilson | 217,000 |
| 4 | Levi Blanchette | 136,000 |
| 5 | Michael Guttman | 201,000 |
| 6 | Nicholas Owens | 506,000 |
Table Draw: Two
| Seat | Player | Chip Count |
| 1 | Jackson Zheng | 159,000 |
| 2 | Tim O'Shea | 857,000 |
| 3 | Andrew Hinrichsen | 541,000 |
| 4 | Michael Accardo | 176,000 |
| 5 | Milan Gurung | 287,000 |
| 6 | Nino Marotta | 131,000 |
Any of the players above could take this tournament down, with each of them already proving themselves terrific short-handed players, out maneuvering the field to make it where they are now.
Tim O’Shea goes into his table as a dominate chip leader, but with Andrew Hinrichsen and Jackson Zheng on either side of him it will not be easy travelling.
It is Nicholas Owens on his table that has the chip lead, but with the experience of Michael Guttman and Daniel Neilson to get past it will be a hotly contested table.
Join the PokerNews Live Reporting Team tomorrow as we bring you the exciting conclusion of the final two tables kicking off at 2:00 p.m EST. Be sure to also join us a few hours before that for the coverage of the Event 7: $1,150 Rebuys.
Final Chip Counts
These are the remaining players and their chip counts:
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
857,000 | 627,000 |
|
541,000 | 361,000 |
|
506,000 | 326,000 |
|
369,000 | 69,000 |
|
287,000 | 37,000 |
|
217,000 | 145,000 |
|
201,000 | 156,000 |
|
176,000 | 106,000 |
|
172,000 | 102,000 |
|
159,000 | 104,000 |
|
|
136,000 | 55,000 |
|
131,000 | 131,000 |
Lunardi Exits
Level 17
: 4,000/8,000, 1,000 ante
With Kristian Lunardi exiting in 13th place we have our final 12 set!
Stay tuned for chip counts and seating allocations! The final two tables are sure to impress with some of the best in the field able to weave their way to day 2!
One More
Level 17
: 4,000/8,000, 1,000 ante
The tournament director has made the call that play will stop when we are down to two tables and come back tomorrow. Who will be the last to leave this evening?
Gupta Gutted
Level 17
: 4,000/8,000, 1,000 ante
Ash Gupta made a gallant effort to finish 14th but fell short when his 
on an 
board ran into Nicholas Owens' 
.
The turn card was the 
and the river the 
to seal the victory for Owens.
Gupta takes home a handy AUD$5,215 for his work.
Oh My
Level 17
: 4,000/8,000, 1,000 ante
John O'Rourke is the latest victim with his 
up against Tim O'Shae's 
.
The flop came 
giving O'Shae a bit of a sweat but when the turn and river bricked out it was over for O'Rourke in 15th place.
Level: 17
Blinds: 4,000/8,000
Ante: 1,000
Drewe Doesn't Do It Again
Level 16
: 3,000/6,000, 500 ante
Martin Drewe can go home tonight proud of his achievements thus far at the Aussie Millions. If taking down the opening event for over AUD$200,000 wasn't enough Drewe has made another astoning run, finishing 19th in this event.
Drewe was relatively short-stacked when he got it all-in holding 
against the 
of Ash Gupta.
The board showing 
and Drewe would need one more diamond to keep his hopes alive. But alas, the on the river sent Drewe home.
Vesko Five
Level 16
: 3,000/6,000, 500 ante
Vesko Zmukic has failed in his attempt at taking home an Aussie Millions gold ring when he moved his stack in with 
and got one caller with 
.
When the flop fell 
Zmukic was looking good to take down the hand and double-up, the on the turn barely putting a dent in his confidence.
But the river rolled off another heart-breaking , and that was that for Zmukic, sent packing in 20th place for AUD$4,015.