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Joseph Antar Wins $5,000 Challenge For Largest Career Victory ($482,405 AUD)
Level 32
: Blinds 800,000/1,600,000, 16,000,000 ante
After an unscheduled third day play due to an unexpectedly large field size, Joseph Antar emerged victorious in the Aussie Millions $5,000 Challenge, topping a 464-entry field and defeating Jennifer Cassell heads-up to claim the title, trophy, and $482,405 AUD top prize.
The win caps a standout year for the Australian pro, whose recent results include victories at the Australian Poker Open, Sydney Champs series, and Australian Poker League Poker Tour. Antar can now add Aussie Millions champion to his growing résumé.
Final Table Results
| Place | Player | Country | Payout (AUD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joseph Antar | Australia | $ 482,405 |
| 2 | Jennifer Cassell | Australia | $ 290,280 |
| 3 | Michael Tomeny | United States | $ 188,895 |
| 4 | Kahle Burns | Australia | $ 141,725 |
| 5 | Michael Gathy | Belgium | $ 108,955 |
| 6 | Vincent Wan | Australia | $ 87,510 |
| 7 | Xiaosheng Zheng | China | $ 72,570 |
| 8 | Troy Sweet | Australia | $ 57,630 |
| 9 | Thijs Hilberts | Netherlands | $ 43,755 |
Stay tuned for a recap of the final day.