New Heights for the APO Main Event in 2025
The Australian Poker Open Main Event has taken a major leap forward in its second edition, with the 2025 tournament drawing 690 entries and generating a A$2,001,000 prize pool — up nearly 26% from last year’s 549-player debut.
Held once again at Doltone House Western Sydney at Club Marconi, the flagship A$3,300 buy-in event has already shattered expectations before a champion is even crowned. Last year, Hasan Onay etched his name into history as the inaugural APO Main Event winner, taking home A$284,480 following a heads-up deal with Brazil’s Higor Seibel.
This year’s edition retains the same structure but has attracted an even more impressive field, reinforcing the APO’s rapid rise as one of Australia’s premier poker festivals. The money was reached late on Day 1, and now Day 2 is set to play down to a final table. With the stakes higher than ever and over A$2 million on the line, the stage is set for a thrilling conclusion as a new champion prepares to emerge from this record-breaking field.