2011 Aussie Millions

Full Tilt Poker $25,000 Shootout Invitational
Day: 2
Event Info

2011 Aussie Millions

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
a10
Prize
250,000 AUD
Event Info
Buy-in
25,000 AUD
Prize Pool
600,000 AUD
Entries
24
Level Info
Level
8
Blinds
5,000 / 10,000
Ante
1,000

Croc Biting Back

Level 8 : 1,200/2,400, 200 ante

James Bord raised it up to 5500, and Billy "The Croc" Argyros moved all in for his last 8,500. Nikolay Evdakov then put his sunglasses on and moved all in himself. This sent Patrik Antonius into the tank. He could possibly send us to a final table with a double knockout. His facial expression went from clearly folding, to "lets do this," to "maybe not," to "ok I'll fold". Bord folded as well, and Croc flipped over pocket Kings. They were well ahead of the Russian's {a-Hearts}{q-Hearts}, and they would stay ahead with the board coming {6-Diamonds}{k-Clubs}{4-Clubs}{3-Hearts}{9-Clubs}.

The Croc is still short with around 23,000, but he's in better shape than before. Oh, and he's quieted down a lot as well. The cocktail server must have taken off for the night.

Tags: Billy "The Croc" ArgyrosNikolay EvdakovPatrik Antonius

Level: 9

Blinds: 1,200/2,400

Ante: 200

Level: 10

Blinds: 1,500/3,000

Ante: 300

Antonius and Bord Mix It Up

Level 8 : 1,200/2,400, 200 ante

James Bord made it 5,700 from the cutoff and Patrik Antonius called from the big blind.

The flop came down {7-Hearts}{6-Clubs}{3-Diamonds} and Antonius checked to Bord who bet 7,200. Antonius made the call and the {6-Spades} fell down on the turn.

Both players checked to the river, which brought the {k-Hearts}. Again, the two checked and Bord tabled {k-Diamonds}{10-Hearts} to take the pot.

Tags: Patrik AntoniusJames Bord

Evdakov Ousted

Level 9 : 1,200/2,400, 200 ante
Nikolay Evdakov
Nikolay Evdakov

Nikolay Evdakov open-shoved for about 30,000 with {a-Clubs}{10-Clubs} and was called by Patrik Antonius, who flipped over {a-Hearts}{q-Clubs}.

The board ran true for Antonius, coming out {5-Clubs}{q-Spades}{7-Spades}{10-Diamonds}{4-Clubs}. Evdakov is dunzo, while the remaining three continue to battle it out.

Tags: Patrik AntoniusNikolay Evdakov

Croc Doubles

Level 9 : 1,200/2,400, 200 ante

Patrik Antonius made it 6,000 to go and Billy Argyros moved all in. After some deliberation, Antonius, said "I have to call," and tossed in the chips, turning over {k-Hearts}{6-Diamonds}. Argyros tabled {k-Clubs}{j-Diamonds}.

The board ran out {7-Diamonds}{7-Hearts}{3-Spades}{9-Spades}{2-Diamonds} and Argyros added a little more to his stack, and now sits at 44,000.

Tags: Billy ArgyrosPatrik Antonius

Level: 11

Blinds: 2,000/4,000

Ante: 400

Tightening Up

Level 11 : 2,000/4,000, 400 ante

Even though the players have very few big blinds, the play has tightened up considerably since returning from break. A quick raise seems to be enough to take down most of the pots preflop.

The blinds are certainly forcing the action, but we've yet to see any final fireworks.

$10k Tequilas

Level 11 : 2,000/4,000, 400 ante

James Bord just offered Billy "The Croc" Argyros $10,000 to drink four shots of Tequila. He's accepted, but there seems to be some difficulty in getting the shots to the table and in front of the camera. Bord stated "it's good value to make sure he wouldn't throw up on the table."

Tags: Billy "The Croc" ArgyrosJames Bord