Nach sechs Jahren Pause sind die legendären Aussie Millions zurück – das wichtigste Poker-Event Australiens im Crown Melbourne. Und schon der Auftakt zeigt, wie groß die Sehnsucht der Poker-Community nach der Traditionsserie war.
Starker Auftakt im $1.500 Opening Event
Der erste Flight des mit AUS $1.000.000 garantierten $1.500 Opening Events brachte direkt 403 Entries in den Pokerraum des Crown Melbourne. Nach 15 gespielten Levels blieben noch 56 Spieler übrig, die Chips für Tag 2 am Montag eintüten konnten.
Mit noch drei ausstehenden Starttagen ist die Garantie bereits früh klar in Reichweite und vieles deutet darauf hin, dass sie deutlich übertroffen werden könnte.
Martinelli setzt seinen Lauf fort – Finger unter den Überlebenden
Unter den Spielern, die den Sprung in Tag 2 geschafft haben, befindet sich auch der australische Regular Luke Martinelli. Er packte 212.000 Chips ein, was etwa 20 Big Blinds entspricht.
Martinelli blickt aktuell auf eine starke Phase zurück. Sein bisher größter Karriereerfolg gelang ihm mit Platz 17 im 2025 WSOP Paradise Super Main Event, der ihm $415.000 einbrachte.
Damit übertraf er seinen bisherigen Bestwert – A$356.250 ($256.668) für seinen Sieg im A$20.000 WSOP Circuit High Roller in Sydney im Jahr 2018.
Auch 2026 startete erfolgreich: Im Januar gewann er ein AUS $300 Turnier für AUS $56.095 ($37.439). Seine gesamten Live-Turniergewinne belaufen sich laut The Hendon Mob inzwischen auf $1.785.369.
Aus DACH-Sicht konnten wir Martin Finger in den Chipcounts finden, der allerdings als „Martin Fingel“ geführt wird.
Hier die Chipcounts der verbleibenden Tag 1A Spieler:
| Name | Chip Count | Big Blinds |
|---|---|---|
| Xin Li | 810,000 | 81 |
| James Tsamakis | 671,000 | 67 |
| John Chu | 604,000 | 60 |
| Yuanting Wang | 563,000 | 56 |
| Wilson Lung | 511,000 | 51 |
| Stephen Quon | 510,000 | 51 |
| Kurt Burum | 500,000 | 50 |
| Rayan Zare | 490,000 | 49 |
| Matt Cai | 463,000 | 46 |
| Prateek Datt | 461,000 | 46 |
| David Xie | 438,000 | 44 |
| Minh Tran | 423,000 | 42 |
| Zhenyi Lia | 410,000 | 41 |
| Josh Duce | 402,000 | 40 |
| Michael Zhang | 402,000 | 40 |
| Hayden Doughty | 396,000 | 40 |
| Jhapeng Yang | 371,000 | 37 |
| Po-Sen Wang | 340,000 | 34 |
| Taylor Grobe | 340,000 | 34 |
| Ben Richardson | 335,000 | 34 |
| Matthew Cinn | 334,000 | 33 |
| Sacha Ignaternro | 327,000 | 33 |
| John Lane | 325,000 | 33 |
| Raphael Tenenbaum | 322,000 | 32 |
| Saurav Shuro | 293,000 | 29 |
| Spencer Davies | 285,000 | 29 |
| Thibaut Fixari | 276,000 | 28 |
| Pranaci Bhatt | 270,000 | 27 |
| Clifford Lee | 240,000 | 24 |
| Samuel Ingham | 236,000 | 24 |
| Ye Liu | 221,000 | 22 |
| Rithy Chhay | 221,000 | 22 |
| Eddie Coughlan | 216,000 | 22 |
| Michael Ottobre | 215,000 | 22 |
| James Broom | 215,000 | 22 |
| Luke Martinelli | 212,000 | 21 |
| Aaron Li | 197,000 | 20 |
| Martin Fingel | 188,000 | 19 |
| Nikolce Bizzimoski | 184,000 | 18 |
| Tony Tso | 179,000 | 18 |
| Martyn Ward | 178,000 | 18 |
| Michael Lipari | 166,000 | 17 |
| John-Paul Saad | 166,000 | 17 |
| Luke Fletcher | 159,000 | 16 |
| Cooper Feltham | 157,000 | 16 |
| Joel Turner | 138,000 | 14 |
| Anthony Russo | 123,000 | 12 |
| Qibo Fang | 114,000 | 11 |
| Peter Gruyters | 108,000 | 11 |
| David Veigh | 101,000 | 10 |
| Troy Sweet | 91,000 | 9 |
| Tamer Anker | 81,000 | 8 |
| Ciaran Paxman | 80,000 | 8 |
| Elvie Rock | 55,000 | 6 |
| Stellos Yenofkian | 49,000 | 5 |
| Luke Manifavas | 44,000 | 4 |
Volles Haus und große Erwartungen
Die Rückkehr der Serie sorgt nicht nur für starke Teilnehmerzahlen, sondern auch für eine besondere Atmosphäre. Viele Spieler treffen erstmals seit Jahren wieder auf bekannte Gesichter aus der Szene – ein Faktor, der die Aussie Millions schon immer ausgezeichnet hat.
Auch Turnierdirektor Danny McDonagh zeigte sich nach dem ersten Starttag optimistisch. Er hält bis zu 2.000 Entries für möglich, was einem Preispool von AUS $2.600.000 entsprechen würde.
Der Auftakt hat jedenfalls geliefert – und alles deutet darauf hin, dass dies erst der Anfang einer großen Rückkehr ist. Das heiß erwartete Main Event wird erst am 4. Mai starten.
Alle Infos zum Event gibt es auf der Aussie Millions Webseite.
Hier der komplette Spielplan:
| Date | Time | Event | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 24 Apr | 10:10 AM | Event #1: Opening Event Satellite (1 in 6 win) | $300 (250+50) |
| Fri, 24 Apr | 12:10 PM | Opening Event Day 1A – $1M GTD | $1,500 (1,300+200) |
| Fri, 24 Apr | 2:10 PM | AM Phase 2 Satellite (1 in 5) | $280 (230+50) |
| Fri, 24 Apr | 4:10 PM | AM Phase 2 Satellite (1 in 5) | $280 (230+50) |
| Fri, 24 Apr | 7:10 PM | AM Phase 3 Satellite (1 in 10) | $1,150 (1,060+90) |
| Fri, 24 Apr | 9:10 PM | Main Event Rebuy Satellite – 1 Seat GTD | $240 (200+40) / $100 Rebuys |
| Sat, 25 Apr | 12:10 PM | Event #1: Opening Event Day 1B – $1M GTD | $1,500 (1,300+200) |
| Sat, 25 Apr | 2:10 PM | Event #2: H.O.R.S.E. | $2,500 (2,250+250) |
| Sat, 25 Apr | 2:10 PM | AM Phase 2 Satellite (1 in 5) | $280 (230+50) |
| Sat, 25 Apr | 4:10 PM | AM Phase 2 Satellite (1 in 5) | $280 (230+50) |
| Sat, 25 Apr | 7:10 PM | AM Phase 3 Satellite (1 in 10) | $1,150 (1,060+90) |
| Sat, 25 Apr | 9:10 PM | Main Event Rebuy Satellite – 1 Seat GTD | $240 (200+40) / $100 Rebuys |
| Sun, 26 Apr | 10:10 AM | Opening Event Satellite (1 in 6) | $300 (250+50) |
| Sun, 26 Apr | 12:10 PM | Event #1: Opening Event Day 1C – $1M GTD | $1,500 (1,300+200) |
| Sun, 26 Apr | 2:10 PM | AM Phase 2 Satellite | $280 (230+50) |
| Sun, 26 Apr | 4:10 PM | AM Phase 2 Satellite | $280 (230+50) |
| Sun, 26 Apr | 6:10 PM | Event #1: Opening Event Day 1D (Turbo) – $1M GTD | $1,500 (1,300+200) |
| Sun, 26 Apr | 7:10 PM | AM Phase 3 Satellite | $1,150 (1,060+90) |
| Sun, 26 Apr | 9:10 PM | Main Event Rebuy Satellite | $240 (200+40) / $100 Rebuys |
| Mon, 27 Apr | 10:10 AM | AM Phase 1 Satellite | $85 (56+29) |
| Mon, 27 Apr | 12:10 PM | Event #1: Opening Event Day 2 (Q-only) | — |
| Mon, 27 Apr | 2:10 PM | Event #3: $5K Six-Max Day 1 | $5,000 (4,600+400) |
| Mon, 27 Apr | 4:10 PM | AM Phase 2 Satellite | $280 (230+50) |
| Mon, 27 Apr | 7:10 PM | AM Phase 3 Satellite | $1,150 (1,060+90) |
| Mon, 27 Apr | 9:10 PM | Main Event Rebuy Satellite | $240 (200+40) / $100 Rebuys |
| Tue, 28 Apr | 10:10 AM | AM Phase 1 Satellite | $85 (56+29) |
| Tue, 28 Apr | 12:10 PM | Event #4: Mystery Bounty Day 1A | $1,500 (900+400+200) |
| Tue, 28 Apr | 12:30 PM | Event #1: Opening Event Day 3/Final Table | — |
| Tue, 28 Apr | 2:10 PM | Event #3: $5K Six-Max Day 2 | $5,000 (4,600+400) |
| Tue, 28 Apr | 4:10 PM | Event #5: Hyper Turbo NLHE | $1,500 (1,300+200) |
| Tue, 28 Apr | 4:10 PM | AM Phase 2 Satellite | $280 (230+50) |
| Tue, 28 Apr | 7:10 PM | AM Phase 3 Satellite | $1,150 (1,060+90) |
| Tue, 28 Apr | 9:10 PM | Main Event Rebuy Satellite | $240 (200+40) / $100 Rebuys |
| Wed, 29 Apr | 10:10 AM | AM Phase 1 Satellite | $85 (56+29) |
| Wed, 29 Apr | 12:10 PM | Event #4: Mystery Bounty Day 1B | $1,500 (900+400+200) |
| Wed, 29 Apr | 4:10 PM | Event #6: NLHE / PLO | $1,500 (1,300+200) |
| Wed, 29 Apr | 4:10 PM | AM Phase 2 Satellite | $280 (230+50) |
| Wed, 29 Apr | 7:10 PM | AM Phase 3 Satellite | $1,150 (1,060+90) |
| Wed, 29 Apr | 9:10 PM | Main Event Rebuy Satellite | $240 (200+40) / $100 Rebuys |
| Wed, 29 Apr | 12:00 AM | Midnight Mega Satellite | $250 (200+50) |
| Thu, 30 Apr | 10:10 AM | AM Phase 1 Satellite | $85 (56+29) |
| Thu, 30 Apr | 12:10 PM | Event #7: No Limit Hold’em | $2,500 (2,250+250) |
| Thu, 30 Apr | 12:30 PM | Event #4: Mystery Bounty Day 2 | — |
| Thu, 30 Apr | 2:10 PM | $5K Satellite | $550 (500+50) |
| Thu, 30 Apr | 4:10 PM | AM Phase 2 Satellite | $280 (230+50) |
| Thu, 30 Apr | 7:10 PM | AM Phase 3 Satellite | $1,150 (1,060+90) |
| Thu, 30 Apr | 9:10 PM | Main Event Rebuy Satellite | $240 (200+40) / $100 Rebuys |
| Thu, 30 Apr | 12:00 AM | Midnight Mega Satellite | $250 (200+50) |
| Fri, 1 May | 10:10 AM | $5K Satellite | $550 (500+50) |
| Fri, 1 May | 12:10 PM | Event #8: $5K Challenge Day 1 | $5,000 (4,600+400) |
| Fri, 1 May | 2:10 PM | AM Phase 2 Satellite | $280 (230+50) |
| Fri, 1 May | 4:10 PM | AM Phase 2 Satellite | $280 (230+50) |
| Fri, 1 May | 7:10 PM | AM Phase 3 Satellite | $1,150 (1,060+90) |
| Fri, 1 May | 9:10 PM | Main Event Rebuy Satellite | $240 (200+40) / $100 Rebuys |
| Fri, 1 May | 12:00 AM | Midnight Mega Satellite | $250 (200+50) |
| Sat, 2 May | 10:10 AM | $5K Satellite | $550 (500+50) |
| Sat, 2 May | 12:10 PM | Event #8: $5K Challenge Day 2 | $5,000 (4,600+400) |
| Sat, 2 May | 12:30 PM | Main Event Satellite – 10 Seats GTD | $550 (480+70) / $200 Add-on |
| Sat, 2 May | 3:10 PM | $25K Challenge Satellite (1 in 10) | $2,600 (2500+100) |
| Sat, 2 May | 4:10 PM | AM Phase 2 Satellite | $280 (230+50) |
| Sat, 2 May | 7:10 PM | AM Phase 3 Satellite | $1,150 (1,060+90) |
| Sat, 2 May | 9:10 PM | Main Event Rebuy Satellite | $240 (200+40) / $100 Rebuys |
| Sat, 2 May | 12:00 AM | Midnight Mega Satellite | $250 (200+50) |
| Sun, 3 May | 10:10 AM | AM Phase 1 Satellite | $85 (56+29) |
| Sun, 3 May | 12:10 PM | Event #9: $25K Challenge Day 1 | $25,000 (24,000+1,000) |
| Sun, 3 May | 2:10 PM | Event #10: 8-Game | $2,500 (2,250+250) |
| Sun, 3 May | 4:10 PM | AM Phase 2 Satellite | $280 (230+50) |
| Sun, 3 May | 7:10 PM | AM Phase 3 Satellite | $1,150 (1,060+90) |
| Sun, 3 May | 9:10 PM | Main Event Rebuy Satellite | $240 (200+40) / $100 Rebuys |
| Sun, 3 May | 12:00 AM | Midnight Mega Satellite | $250 (200+50) |
| Mon, 4 May | 10:10 AM | AM Phase 1 Satellite | $85 (56+29) |
| Mon, 4 May | 12:30 PM | Event #11: Aussie Millions Main Event Day 1A | $10,600 (10,000+600) |
| Mon, 4 May | 2:10 PM | Event #9: $25K Challenge Day 2 | $25,000 (24,000+1,000) |
| Mon, 4 May | 4:10 PM | Event #12: Pot Limit Omaha | $1,500 (1,300+200) |
| Mon, 4 May | 4:10 PM | AM Phase 2 Satellite | $280 (230+50) |
| Mon, 4 May | 7:10 PM | AM Phase 3 Satellite | $1,150 (1,060+90) |
| Mon, 4 May | 9:10 PM | Main Event Rebuy Satellite | $240 (200+40) / $100 Rebuys |
| Mon, 4 May | 12:00 AM | Midnight Mega Satellite | $250 (200+50) |
| Tue, 5 May | 10:10 AM | AM Phase 1 Satellite | $85 (56+29) |
| Tue, 5 May | 12:30 PM | Event #11: Aussie Millions Main Event Day 1B | $10,600 (10,000+600) |
| Tue, 5 May | 2:10 PM | Event #13: Teams Event (NLHE+PLO) | $4,000 (3,700+300) |
| Tue, 5 May | 4:10 PM | AM Phase 2 Satellite | $280 (230+50) |
| Tue, 5 May | 7:10 PM | AM Phase 3 Satellite | $1,150 (1,060+90) |
| Tue, 5 May | 9:10 PM | Main Event Rebuy Satellite | $240 (200+40) / $100 Rebuys |
| Tue, 5 May | 12:00 AM | Midnight Mega Satellite | $250 (200+50) |
| Wed, 6 May | 10:10 AM | AM Phase 1 Satellite | $85 (56+29) |
| Wed, 6 May | 12:30 PM | Event #11: Aussie Millions Main Event Day 1C | $10,600 (10,000+600) |
| Wed, 6 May | 2:10 PM | Event #14: Shot Clock Terminator (NLHE) | $1,500 (800+500+200) |
| Wed, 6 May | 9:10 PM | Main Event Rebuy Satellite | $240 (200+40) / $100 Rebuys |
| Thu, 7 May | 12:30 PM | Event #11: Aussie Millions Main Event Day 2 | — |
| Thu, 7 May | 2:10 PM | Event #15: Super Turbo Bounty | $3,000 (1,700+1,000+300) |
| Fri, 8 May | 12:10 PM | Event #16: Deep Freeze NLHE Day 1 | $2,500 (2,250+250) |
| Fri, 8 May | 12:30 PM | Event #11: Aussie Millions Main Event Day 3 | — |
| Fri, 8 May | 4:10 PM | Event #17: $5K PLO Day 1 | $5,000 (4,600+400) |
| Sat, 9 May | 12:10 PM | Event #16: Deep Freeze Day 2 (Q-only) | — |
| Sat, 9 May | 12:30 PM | Event #11: Aussie Millions Main Event Day 4 | — |
| Sat, 9 May | 4:10 PM | Event #17: $5K PLO Day 2 | $5,000 (4,600+400) |
| Sun, 10 May | 12:10 PM | Event #18: Closing Event | $1,500 (800+500+200) |
| Sun, 10 May | 2:30 PM | Event #11: Aussie Millions Main Event Final Table | — |
