Martin Jacobson raised to 2,700 from early position and Daiva Byrne three-bet all in for 16,500. A third player cold-called and Jacobson called as well.
The flop came and Jacobson check-folded to a bet from the opponent. Byrne turned over but was behind to the of her opponent. The turn and river did not help her and she was eliminated.
Lee Armstrong had what looked like a four-bet to 21,000 in front of him in the hijack. A player on the button had put in 7,700 and was thinking things over. After about two minutes, he moved in for roughly 65,000. Armstrong was in there with a quick call.
Bart Lybaert told us that it was his first time here at the Aussie Millions, and he spoke with us briefly during a break in the Main Event.
"I love it here," said Lybaert. "It's my first time and I would already say it's one of my favorite cities! I don't even know about the rest of Australia!"
Lybaert explained that he was already playing in Asia and that now he was here he can definitely see himself coming back next year.
"I think the overall quality of players is comparable to the WSOP Main Event in Las Vegas. You have some of these old guys who are taking it a bit more seriously. Then there are people who are taking a shot, these recreational players. Then you have the regs. For them, it's obviously profitable, especially for anyone who is winning in Europe."
Pratik Mehta checked in the big blind and called 8,300 from Kahle Burns, on the button with on the felt. The river was an and Mehta checked. Burns bet just 7,500 and that induced a quick call, but his was a winner.
Yet another big name in today's field has gone missing and that is 2015 Aussie Millions champion, who had last been spotted on the table of Lance Patison. The latter was kind enough to provide the details, as he was the one that sent Stavropoulos to the rail.
According to Patison, there was a raise to 2,500 from under the gun and Stavropoulos three-bet to 6,700, which Patison in the small blind called and the initial raiser folded. On a rainbow flop, Patison check-raised from 9,500 to 25,000, which was enough to put Stavropoulos all in, and the latter eventually called with pocket aces. Patison had pocket queens for top set and running nines changed nothing anymore whatsoever.
In addition to handing out the Australian Poker Young Achievement award, President of the Australian Poker Hall of Fame Joe Hachem was joined by fellow inductees including David Gorr, Leo Boxell and Mel Judah among others to welcome a new inductee to the Hall of Fame.
"This man has been on our radar for last five years," said Hachem, "We've been waiting for him to reach the qualifying time of ten years playing. His career is now long and substantial and he's won titles both in Australia and overseas. He's had a very strong online presence and is a great supporter of the poker community around Australia and the world.
"Please welcome the 2018 inductee to the Australian Poker Hall of Fame Grant Levy."
Grant Levy Poker Achievements
- 11th on the Australian all-time money list ($2.3m+ in lifetime earnings)
- 1st 2007 APPT Sydney Main Event (A$1,000,000 / US$875,542)
- 3rd 2013 EPT Grand Final (€103,000/ / US$135,059)
- 8th 2015 Aussie Millions Poker Championship (A$120,000 / US$94,816)
"Thank you very much to Joe and the other Hall of Famers to my right," said Levy. "I appreciate the recognition; as Joe says I've been around for a little while now. I started playing 12 years ago and I worked out that this is my 12th consecutive Aussie Millions.
"I'm very proud of my longevity in the game. The game is getting harder and harder, and having been around for this amount of time is something I'm proud of. I want to congratulate the Crown for such a wonderful tournament they run year in year out. 800 players is a fantastic achievement and I hope that the Aussie Millions continues to grow and grow.
"I'd like to thank my wife Sharon. When I started playing my kids were young; three years old and six months old. They're now 13, 10 and 7 years old! I had to travel a lot doing this, and being away a lot is hard work for Sharon and the kids. So I want to thank them for allowing me to do what I do. Thank you very much."
Shortly before the resumption of the Main Event, Aussie Millions tournament director Joel Williams was joined by 2005 WSOP Main Event winner, and Australian Poker Hall of Fame President Joe Hachem on the stage who was there to present some awards, the first of which was the Australian Poker Young Achiever Award.
"This award is given to one player every year," said Hachem. "It's given to a player who we see as an up and coming player who has had some really decent runs. Consistency is key, and I personally believe that this young man will be in the Australian Poker Hall of Fame one day when his time is due."
"Ladies and Gentlemen; please welcome Mr Kahle Burns."
Kahle Burns' 2017 in Poker
- 42nd 2017 Aussie Millions $10,600 Main Event (A$25,000 / US$18,881)
- 4th PokerStars Championship Macau HK$400,000 Super High Roller (HK$3,228,000 / US$415,395
- 1st Melbourne Poker Championships A$5,000 High Roller (A$76,950 / US$60,650)
- 3rd Triton Super High Roller Series Macau HK$1,000,000 Main Event (HK$10,151,000 / $1,300,035)
"Thanks heaps everybody," said Burns on receiving his award. "There are a lot of Australians in this region who have had a good 12 months against some of the best players int he world, and to win this award feels really good. I'm blessed both on and off the poker tables for the family and friends that I have, so thanks a lot."
The first two 90-minute levels are done and dusted, and the remaining 288 players out of a field of 800 entries have been sent into their second 15-minute break of the day.
and Jacobson check-folded to a bet from the opponent. Byrne turned over 
board meant Armstrong took it with queens up.
on the felt. The river was an 
and Mehta checked. Burns bet just 7,500 and that induced a quick call, but his 
was a winner.
rainbow flop, Patison check-raised from 9,500 to 25,000, which was enough to put Stavropoulos all in, and the latter eventually called with pocket aces. Patison had pocket queens for top set and running nines changed nothing anymore whatsoever.
