button in SafariFlashback: Malcolm Trayner Wins 2026 Aussie Millions Main Event
Six years after the lights went dark on one of poker’s most iconic festivals, the Aussie Millions Poker Championship 2026 Presented by CrownBet brought the series back to life and defied all expectations.
The long-awaited revival delivered massive turnouts throughout the schedule, and the $10,600 Main Event was no exception as 770 entrants turned out to chase Aussie Millions glory — good for the fifth-largest Main Event field in series history.
After five hard-fought days on the felt, it was Australia’s own Malcolm Trayner who emerged as the first champion of the new era of Aussie Millions. Following a dominant performance at the final table, Trayner captured a career-best $1,382,198 AUD score and etched his name into Aussie Millions history.
"I've dedicated my life to poker the last eight years. People often see the wins, but they don't see the grind and they don't see the losing months. Winning something like this just means an unbelievable amount to me. I can't express how much it means to me to win the most prestigious tournament in Australia."
2026 Aussie Millions $10,600 Main Event Final Table Results
| Place | Player | Country | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malcolm Trayner | Australia | $1,382,198* |
| 2 | Dean Blatt | Australia | $921,030* |
| 3 | Dejan Boskovic | Australia | $1,000,072* |
| 4 | Sheldon Mayer | Australia | $466,620 |
| 5 | Ricky Vikas | Australia | $346,500 |
| 6 | Patrick Barba | Australia | $269,500 |
| 7 | Kanaan Youkhanna | Australia | $211,750 |
*Denotes three-way deal