button in SafariStandard of Play at Aussie Millions is Up, says Gathy
Four-time WSOP bracelet winner Michael Gathy has fond memories of Melbourne, winning an Aussie Millions title back in 2019 in the $2,500 8 Game Mix for A$58,590.
Now he's back and among the international players jumping into the action here in Melbourne after the event's return.
Gathy has six Aussie Millions cashes including his 2019 victory, his largest cash coming in the 2018 $25,000 Challenge.
"The standard of play is probably a little bit worse than in the United States," says Gathy. "But they've caught up a lot since the last time I was here! Back then they were maybe five years behind where everyone else is.
"Now maybe it's only a year and a half."
The standard of play may have increased, but the size of the fields have as well.
"I thought it was going to be smaller," he admits. "But I'm super happy. I think because it's the first year back, some [international players] didn't know about it.
"The fields are big, but I'm sure next year it's going to be even bigger."