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Michael Mizrachi, Joe Hachem
Michael Mizrachi, Joe Hachem

The $2,500 H.O.R.S.E. has just welcomed a double dose of star power, with WSOP Main Event champions Joe Hachem and Michael Mizrachi joining the action as the field climbed to 47 entries by the first break.

Hachem, the 2005 WSOP Main Event champion, was already in the spotlight earlier this week after appearing in Thursday’s Aussie Millions Celebrity Challenge for Charity, won by Andrew Bassat.

Michael Mizrachi, Joe Hachem
Michael Mizrachi, Joe Hachem

He told PokerNews that capturing the Aussie Millions Main Event is the one title still missing from his résumé, and he’s getting into the swing of things with some mixed-game action before turning his focus to the festival’s showpiece.

Meanwhile, defending WSOP Main Event champion Mizrachi only touched down in Melbourne this morning but wasted no time heading straight to the tables. The pair shared a smile when they crossed paths on the tournament floor.

Michael Mizrachi
Michael Mizrachi

Tags: Andrew BassatAussie MillionsJoe HachemMichael Mizrachi

Some Notables in the H.O.R.S.E

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Cards, Chips, Branding
Cards, Chips, Branding

A solid lineup has assembled for the $2,500 H.O.R.S.E., with several accomplished players already in the mix.

Among those in the field is Sascha Manns, who arrives in Melbourne fresh off victory in the 2026 Irish Open H.O.R.S.E. Championship, as well as Mark Betts, who made the final table of the 2013 Aussie Millions Main Event, finishing ninth.

Also taking their seats is Michael Tomeny, best known for his deep run in the 2019 WSOP Main Event, where he finished 41st for $211,945

$2,500 H,O.R.S.E Entries

Scott Adair-CossMichael Lipari
Mark BettsSascha Manns
Jarrett BullockTroy Mclean
Tomislav CehTimothy Pater
Lauren GabrielBruno Portaro
Bradley GassickRainer Quel
Matthew GinnSalvatore Ribbera
Alla GouldAndrew Shanahan
Michele GuzzardiEmmanouel Sideridis
Brian HullHarris Soetinko
Xiuming HuangMichael Tomeny
Michael JalcShannon Vanderberg
Ashwin JhollDale West

Tags: Alla GouldAndrew ShanahanAshwin JhollAussie MillionsBradley GassickBrian HullBruno PortaroDale WestEmmanouel SideridisHarris SoetinkoJarrett BullockLauren GabrielMark BettsMatthew GinnMichael JalcMichael LipariMichael TomenyMichele GuzzardiRainer QuelSalvatore RibberaSascha MannsScott Adair-CossShannon VanderbergTimothy PaterTomislav CehTroy McleanXiuming Huang

Danny McDonagh Returns to Lead Aussie Millions Relaunch

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Danny McDonagh
Danny McDonagh

Veteran poker executive Danny McDonagh will return to a familiar role in 2026 after being confirmed as tournament director for the relaunch of the Aussie Millions, stepping back into the series he helped build into a global poker powerhouse.

Widely regarded as one of the most experienced tournament directors in the Asia-Pacific region, McDonagh was a key figure in the early rise of the Aussie Millions. And as the festival prepares for its first full edition in more than six years, the Crown Melbourne Casino has leaned on a trusted hand to help guide the festival into its next era.

Danny McDonagh
Danny McDonagh

McDonagh spoke exclusively to PokerNews, and told us about his fond memories of the early explosion in Main Event player numbers from 2004 to 2007.

"It went up from 133 to 263, then to 418 and to 747 — all down to the fact that local players had the chance to compete against the cream of professional poker players, all thanks to the three-phrase satellite program," said McDonagh. "The satellite program continues to be very popular today at Crown."

He also spoke of the spectators who were able to come and rail the action.

"It made the event a real buzz! Some are railing a close friend or relative, while others are coming specially to see some of the biggest names in poker in action. Local players were very welcoming of international players. This, combined with Melbourne city and the fabulous Crown complex, helped make the Aussie Millions a must-visit stop for so many players.

"Personally it's very exciting to be coming to my hometown Melbourne as Head TD for the Aussie Millions."

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Mixed Game Fans Saddle Up as $2,500 H.O.R.S.E. Gets Underway

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$2,,500 H.O.R.S.E
$2,,500 H.O.R.S.E

While the no-limit hold’em streets are busy with the Opening Event, the first mixed-game action of the 2026 Aussie Millions has officially joined the party as the $2,500 H.O.R.S.E. is now underway.

The event kicked off with 26 entries on the clock, and with late registration still open, that number is expected to grow as mixed-game regulars drift into the field.

As things stand, the tournament is scheduled to play down to a winner today, meaning the first Aussie Millions champion of the festival could be crowned before the day is done.

Players begin with 40,000 in chips, battling through 40-minute levels, with late registration open until the start of Level 10. A single re-entry is permitted, giving players one extra bullet if things go sideways early.

For those who enjoy a bit of variety, this one ticks all the boxes. The rotation follows the classic H.O.R.S.E. format: Hold’em, Omaha Hi-Lo, Razz, Stud, and Stud Hi-Lo, with seven hands of each game played at seven-handed tables.

There’s also a chance the tournament could stretch into a second day if numbers climb.

How to Play H.O.R.S.E. Poker

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$1M Guarantee in the Crosshairs

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Cards, Chips, Branding
Cards, Chips, Branding

As predicted, players have turned up in droves for Day 1B of the $1,500 Opening Event, and the numbers are already stacking up nicely. The first break of the day has just wrapped up, and the entry tally for today alone has climbed to 319 entries.

That surge has pushed the overall total to 722 entries across the first two starting flights, with AUD $938,600 already collected toward the prize pool. With six more levels of late registration still to play, it now looks like a near certainty that the AUD $1,000,000 guarantee will be surpassed before the day is out.

World Champ Joe Hachem Talks WSOP, Poker Today, & the One Title He Still Wants

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Joe Hachem
Joe Hachem

More than 20 years have passed since the man from Down Under earned his place among poker's immortal few by winning the 2005 WSOP Main Event, yet memories of that electric night at Binion’s remain as vivid as ever.

Hachem's was a victory that helped define a golden era. Riding the shockwaves of the Chris Moneymaker-inspired Poker Boom, another charismatic, relatable world champion had emerged — the first, and still only, Australian to win the game's greatest prize.

If poker fans could borrow Doc Brown’s DeLorean for a night, there's no doubt July 16, 2005 would be a popular destination.

However, sweet as nostalgia can be, Hachem's focus is firmly on the road ahead. The Aussie Millions has finally returned after a 6-year hiatus, and Hachem— the Godfather of Australian poker — couldn’t be more excited for the grand homecoming.

Catching up with PokerNews, the former world champion reflected on two decades in the spotlight, his strong views on the 'poker owes me nothing' crowd, family, legacy, and a burning desire to 'pass the sugar' once again.

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