2026 Victorian Poker Championship

$2,500 Victorian Champs Main Event
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Day: 3
Event Info
2026 Victorian Poker Championship
Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
j♣j♦
Prize
350,000 AUD
Event Info
Buy-in
2,500 AUD
Prize Pool
1,573,000 AUD
Total Entries
715
Places Paid
89
Level Info
Level
35
Blinds
300,000 / 600,000
Ante
600,000
Players Info - Day 3
Entries
43
Players Left
9
Players Left 1 / 715

"I'm Just Being Friendly"

Level 23 : Blinds 20,000/40,000, 40,000 ante
Joe Hachem
Joe Hachem

Action folded around to Joe Hachem in the small blind, who took a moment before sliding in a call.

"Friendly pot," said Hachem, and Thomas Pearce agreed by checking his big blind option. Hachem led out for 50,000 on the 8♥K♠Q♣ flop, and Pearce made the call.

The 4♠ turn saw both players check, and Hachem sized up to 250,000 on the K♥ river. After taking a moment, Pearce slid in the call. Hachem tabled K♣Q♦ for a full house, and Pearce quickly mucked.

"Friendly," said Hachem as he raked in the pot. "I'm just being friendly."

Tags: Joe HachemThomas Pearce