Pokerstars 2009 Aussie Millions Satellite Series

The Aussie Millions has gone from strength to strength since it started in 2001, and is now one of the biggest events on the poker circuit. Team PokerStars Pro Lee Nelson won in 2006, walking away with $1,295,800 and the Aussie Millions Main Event 2009 winner is guaranteed to take home at least $2,000,000.

Pokerstars runs weekly Aussie Millions $530 Satellites.

The $530 Aussie Millions Satellites run every Sunday at 14:00 AEDT from now until the 11th January 2009. To find the daily Aussie Millions $530 Satellites go to the tabs “Events” >> “Special” in you PokerStars lobby.

Each Aussie Millions $530 satellite guarantees one Aussie Millions 2009 prize package for every $8,000 in the prize pool each week. The more players that enter, the more prize packages you can be won. Players can buy in directly to any Aussie Millions $530 Satellite or take a less expensive route by qualifier in any of the daily Aussie Millions Qualifier tournaments.

PokerStars Aussie Millions $530 Satellite

• Sunday
  $530 direct buy in or qualify - 14:00 AEDT - 1 Aussie Millions prize package for every $8,000 in the prize pool

PokerStars is running several daily qualifiers to the Aussie Millions $530 satellites in a range of different buy-ins, at the times listed below, from now until January 13, 2009.

To register for any of these Aussie Millions Satellites open an account at PokerStars from any of the links at Oz Poker and sign up using the PokerStars Marketing Code PAWT7 and and deposit using the Bonus Code FIRST2008 and you’ll have an extra $50 to play with.

To find the daily Aussie Millions Satellites go to the tabs “Events” >> “Special” in you PokerStars lobby.

PokerStars Aussie Millions $530 Satellite Qualifiers Schedule

• Monday
  800 FPP + R Turbo - 19:00 AEDT - 1 seat for every 33,000 FPPs in the prize pool
  $16 + R - 19:30 AEDT - 1 seat for every $530 in the prize pool
• Tuesday
  800 FPP + R Turbo - 19:00 AEDT - 1 seat for every 33,000 FPPs in the prize pool
  $16 + R - 19:30 AEDT - 1 seat for every $530 in the prize pool
• Wednesday
  800 FPP + R Turbo - 19:00 AEDT - 1 seat for every 33,000 FPPs in the prize pool
  $16 + R - 19:30 AEDT - 1 seat for every $530 in the prize pool
• Thursday
  800 FPP + R Turbo - 19:00 AEDT - 1 seat for every 33,000 FPPs in the prize pool
  $16 + R - 19:30 AEDT - 1 seat for every $530 in the prize pool
• Friday
  800 FPP + R Turbo - 19:00 AEDT - 1 seat for every 33,000 FPPs in the prize pool
  $16 + R - 19:30 AEDT - 1 seat for every $530 in the prize pool
• Saturday
  $16 + R - 14:00 AEDT - 1 seat for every $530 in the prize pool
• Sunday
  $16 + R - 11:00 AEDT - 1 seat for every $530 in the prize pool
  $16 + R - 11:30 AEDT - 1 seat for every $530 in the prize pool
  $16 + R - 12:00 AEDT - 1 seat for every $530 in the prize pool

Pokerstars Aussie & New Zealand Only Aussie Millions Freerolls

PokerStars is running daily Phase 1 Aussie Millions Freeroll Qualifiers open only to Australian and New Zealand PokerStars players.

The Phase 1 Qualifiers are free to enter and registration for each Phase 1 Aussie Millions Freeroll opens just two hours prior to start time each day.

Registration opens at 17:30 AEDT every day and the tournaments start at 19:30 AEDT each and every day until the last tournament on January 10th.

The top 200 players in each Phase 1 Aussie Millions Freeroll qualify for the Phase 2 PokerStars Aussie Millions Freeroll on January 11th at 19:30 AEDT.

The Phase 2 PokerStars Aussie Millions Freeroll will payout one PokerStars Aussie Millions prize package including an Aussie Millions Main Event entry worth $10,500 plus money for expenses.

To play in any of these Aussie Millions Freerolls at PokerStars sign up using the PokerStars Marketing Code PAWT7 and and deposit using the Bonus Code FIRST2008 and you’ll have an extra $50 to play with.

The Australia and New Zealand only Phase 1 Aussie Millions Freerolls can be found under the “Tourney” >> “Regional” tabs in your PokerStars main lobby.

Full Tilt Poker Aussie’s Only Aussie Millions Freeroll

In addition to our exclusive $12,500 Aussie Millions Freeroll at Full Tilt for players that sign up to Full Tilt using our links, Full Tilt Poker are also offering another Aussie Millions Freeroll only for Australian residents.

Full Tilt are offering all australian poker players the chance to play in the Aussie Millions Freeroll and win your seat at the 2009 Aussie Millions Main Event and your shot at over $2,000,000.

If you’re an Australian player this is your free chance to win the $15K Aussie Millions prize package that will send you to Australia’s premiere poker tournament.

To qualify for the Aussie Millions Freeroll you need to earn a spot on the Aussie Millions Top 50 Leaderboard.

The leaderboard reflects the top 50 Australian players who earned the most Full Tilt Points between 00:00 ET, December 1st and 23:59 ET December 26th.

Those top 50 poker players will play for the $15K Aussie Millions prize package.

To be eligible for the Aussie Millions Top 50 Leaderboard, you need only be an Australian resident.

The top 50 players will be entered into an exclusive Freeroll on December 28th, 2008 at 00:40 ET (16:40 AEDT). The winner will receive the AUD $15K Aussie Millions prize package, including a AUD $10,500 buy-in to the Main Event plus AUD $4,500 for travel and spending money.

Work your way to the top of the Aussie Millions Top 50 Leaderboard this December to play for the $15K Aussie Millions prize package and your shot at $2,000,000 in the Aussie Millions Main Event.

Even if you miss out on the Aussie Millions Top 50 Leaderboard, you can still play in our exclusive Aussie Millions Freeroll which will be held just a few hours later and only requires 225 Full Tilt Points to enter.

Live Aussie Millions Satellite Tournaments At Crown Poker

Win your way to the 2009 Aussie Millions by playing in the Aussie Millions Satellites which will be running daily in the Crown Poker Room from now until January.

Included in the Crown Poker Aussie Millions Satellite Series are free to enter tourney’s to the Aussie Millions called MEGA Satellites making your chance easier than ever to win your seat in to the most glamourous poker event - the Aussie Millions.

Don’s miss your chance at the $2 million first place prize. Make an effort to play in a live Aussie Millions Satellite for your chance to become a superstar and cement your name in history.

This years Live Aussie Millions Satellite Series includes 3 ways to make your way to the $10,500 entry Aussie Millions Main Event.

3 Phase Aussie Millions Satellite Series

• The 3 Phase Satellite series is a three step satellite series with Phase 1 Satellites running on demand Tuesdays, Saturday’s and Sunday’s with a scheduled tourney every Monday night at 7:10pm. The $65 Phase 1 Satellites guarantee one in every five players advance to Phase 2.
• Phase 2 Satellites run every Sunday at 4:10pm with one in every five players advancing to Phase 3. You can win your way to a Phase 2 Satellite by advancing through Phase 1 or buying in directly for $250.
• The last Phase 3 Satellite will run on January 8th 2009 at 4:30pm and one in every ten players will win an Aussie Millions $10,500 Main Event Entry. You can win your way to the Phase 3 Satellite by advancing through a Phase 2 Satellite or buying in directly for $1,150.

2 Step Aussie Millions Satellite Series

• The 2 Step Aussie Millions Satellite Series starrts with Step 1 Midday Sub Satellites running with a $25 buy in plus $25 rebuys. These kick off at 12:10pm every Monday through to Thursday and award one Step 2 Satellite seat for every $550 in the prize pool.
• The second 2 Step Aussie Millions Satellite tounrey will run on December 20th, December 27th and January 3rd at 7:10pm. You can win your way to the second 2 Step Satellite by advancing through a Step 1 Satellite or buying in directly for $550. One Aussie Millions Main Event Seat will be awarded for every $10,500 in the prize pool.

Direct Entry Aussie Millions Satellites

• The MEGA Satellites are free to enter Aussie Millions Satellites that run with $0 entry plus $25 rebuys. They will run December 20th, December 27th and January 3rd at 12:30pm and will award one Aussie Millions Main Event Seat for every $10,500 in the prize pool.
• The Thursday Night Direct Aussie Millions Satellites will run with $120 entry plus $100 rebuys and the tourneys will take place on December 18th, December 26th and January 1st at 7:10pm. One Aussie Millions Main Event Seat will be awarded for every $10,500 in the prize pool.

If you can’t make it to Crown Poker for a live Aussie Millions Satellite, make sure you take advantage of our Aussie Millions Freerolls online or play in one of the many Aussie Millions Satellites on one of our top rated poker sites.

Full Crown Poker Aussie Millions Satellite Series Schedule

• Monday 15 December
  12:10pm Aussie Millions Sub Satellite (entry into $550 Satellite) $25/$25 Rebuys
  7:10pm Phase 1 Multi-Table Satellite (1 in 5 wins Phase 2) $65
• Tuesday 16 December
  12:10pm Aussie Millions Sub Satellite (entry into $550 Satellite) $25/$25 Rebuys
  7:10pm Aussie Millions Feature Event Satellite $70/$50 Rebuys
• Wednesday 17 December
  12:10pm Aussie Millions Sub Satellite (entry into $550 Satellite) $25/$25 Rebuys
  7:10pm Aussie Millions Feature Event Satellite $70/$50 Rebuys
• Thursday 18 December
  12:10pm Aussie Millions Sub Satellite (entry into $550 Satellite) $25/$25 Rebuys
  7.10pm Aussie Millions Main Event Satellite $120/$100 Rebuys
• Saturday 20 December
  12.10pm Free to Enter MEGA Satellite – Aussie Millions $0/$25 Rebuys
  7.10pm Aussie Millions Main Event Satellite (3 seat g’tee) $550
• Sunday 21 December
  12.10pm Aussie Millions Any $1,100 Event Satellite $130
  4:10pm Phase 2 Satellite (10 seat guarantee) $250
  7:10pm Adelaide Holdem Championship Satellite ($4,500 Package) $70/$50 Rebuys
• Monday 22 December
  12:10pm Aussie Millions Sub Satellite (entry into $550 Satellite) $25/$25 Rebuys
  7:10pm Phase 1 Multi-table Satellite (1 in 5 wins Phase 2) $65
• Tuesday 23 December
  12:10pm Aussie Millions Sub Satellite (entry into $550 Satellite) $25/$25 Rebuys
  7:10pm Aussie Millions Feature Event Satellite $70/$50 Rebuys
• Wednesday 24 December
  12:10pm Aussie Millions Sub Satellite (entry into $550 Satellite) $25/$25 Rebuys
  7:10pm Aussie Millions Feature Event Satellite $70/$50 Rebuys
• Thursday 25 December
  7:10pm Aussie Millions Sub Satellite (entry into $550 Satellite) $25/$25 Rebuys
• Friday 26 December
  4.10pm Aussie Millions Main Event Satellite $120/$100 Rebuys
• Saturday 27 December
  12.10pm Free to Enter MEGA Satellite – Aussie Millions~ $0/$25 Rebuys
  7.10pm Aussie Millions Main Event Satellite (3 seat g’tee) $550
• Sunday 28 December
  12.10pm Aussie Millions Any $1,100 Event Satellite $130
  4:10pm Phase 2 Satellite (10 seat guarantee) $250
• Monday 29 December
  12:10pm Aussie Millions Sub Satellite (entry into $550 Satellite) $25/$25 Rebuys
  7:10pm Phase 1 Multi-table Satellite (1 in 5 wins Phase 2) $65
• Tuesday 30 December
  12:10pm Aussie Millions Sub Satellite (entry into $550 Satellite) $25/$25 Rebuys
  7:10pm Aussie Millions Feature Event Satellite $70/$50 Rebuys
• Wednesday 31 December
  12:10pm Aussie Millions Sub Satellite (entry into $550 Satellite) $25/$25 Rebuys
  7:10pm Aussie Millions Feature Event Satellite $70/$50 Rebuys
• Thursday 1 January
  12:10pm Aussie Millions Sub Satellite (entry into $550 Satellite) $25/$25 Rebuys
  7.10pm Aussie Millions Main Event Satellite $120/$100 Rebuys
• Saturday 3 January
  12.10pm Free to Enter MEGA Satellite – Aussie Millions $0/$25 Rebuys
  7.10pm Aussie Millions Main Event Satellite (3 seat g’tee) $550
• Sunday 4 January
  12.30pm Opening Event Semi-Satellite $550

Pokerstars Worlds Largest Poker Tournament World Record Attempt

On Sunday December 28th EST PokerStars will attempt to set a new world record for the world’s largest poker tournament. To entice as many poker players as possible in to the event, Pokerstars have set the buy in at a very modest $10+$1 and have guaranteed $500,000 for the event.

The tournament will be capped at 35,000 players so there will be an amazing 3,500 tables in action at once.

But importantly as the tournament will be capped out at 35,000 poker players, this means that the tournament will have a guaranteed $150,000 cash overlay.

Each blind level will run for 10 minutes, making play in the tournament similar to a turbo. Tables will be 10 handed and the official prizes will be announced after the registration period closes. Players are permitted to sign up until two minutes before the tournament begins, which is at 15:30 ET on Sunday, December 28th, but we wouldn’t advise leaving it that late as with such a nice overlay this tournament will fill quickly.

The $500K Guinness World Record Attempt ($500k Gtd) has a Tournament ID of 126551369 and can be found under “Tourney” >> “Special”. With 12 days and 21 hours left before start time, there is already 2400 players registered.

Last August, PokerStars ran a similar tournament that boasted an $11 buy-in and offered a $100,000 guaranteed prize pool. In that event, 20,000 players turned out and PokerStars claimed it was the largest cash tournament ever held at the time.

If you fancy playing in this world record attempt at PokerStars sign up using the PokerStars Marketing Code PAWT7 and and deposit using the Bonus Code FIRST2008 and you’ll have an extra $50 to play with.

Exclusive $12,500 Aussie Millions Freeroll At Full Tilt

Win your way to the 2009 Aussie Millions with Oz Poker. You can win your seat for free just by playing in our exclusive $12,500 Aussie Millions freeroll at Full Tilt Poker.

This is an exclusive freeroll for Oz Poker players to attend the 2009 Aussie Millions for players that have signed up to Full Tilt Poker via our links. To qualify for these games, all you need to do is open a new real money account from our links and then earn 225 Full Tilt Points between midnight December 12th EST and 23:59 December 25th EST.

Players that have fulfilled all requirements must click on the registration link in the tournament lobby to complete registration.

If you have previously signed up to Full Tilt Poker through Oz Poker you will be able to play in this freeroll if you earn 225 Full Tilt Points between midnight December 12th EST and 23:59 December 25th EST.

Win A $12,500 Aussie Millions Prize Package

The winner will receive a $12000 prize package that Aussie Millions Main Event entry, luxurious accommodation, cash for travel, invitation to the Team PokerNews Welcome Dinner and merchandise.

Aussie Millions $12,500 Freeroll

Date : December 29th AEST / December 28th EST
Time : 06:35 AEST / 14:35 EST
Prize Pool : $12500 Aussie Millions prize package
Buy In : 225 Full Tilt Points
Password : No Password - You must qualify
Registration : Registering Now
Minimum Deposit : $50
Bonus : 100% bonus up to $600
Register Now : Download Full Tilt Poker
Deposit Options :

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Qualifying Conditions

To qualify for these games, all you need to do is open a new real money account at Full Tilt and earn 225 FTP’s between midnight December 12th EST and 23:59 December 25th EST to gain entry. Players that have fulfilled all requirements will be automatically eligible to enter the freeroll. Eligibel players must click on the registration link in the tournament lobby to complete registration. Anyone who downloads a poker site from our links will also be eligible for any of the other exclusive freerolls played at that site provided you fulfill the eligibilty criteria prior to each one.

The Aussie Millions, the southern hemisphere’s richest poker tournament returns to Crown Casino Melbourne this January 9th through to January 26th. The 2009 Aussie Millions will carry a guaranteed AUD$2 Million Main Event first prize and Full Tilt Poker are giving you the exclusive opportunity to try and win it.

Martin Rowe Books A Local APPT Sydney $1Million Win

Local Sydney poker player Martin Rowe pocketed a massive AUD $1 million to become the newest PokerStars Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT) Grand Final champion, outplaying 476 rivals over the past five days.

Rowe started out playing in pub tournaments just three years ago, but the 34-year-old financial analyst is now 2008 APPT Sydney Champion.

The tournament began on Tuesday with 477 players and by Sunday the final table of nine players had been decided with seven aussies in the running.

Rowe had been playing tournament poker for only three years when he entered a tournament at his local pub before quickly graduating to “real” poker tournaments at Star City and Melbourne’s Crown Casino.

The APPT win is his first major tournament, and featured an impressive starting field, including current WSOP Champion Peter Eastgate, homegrown WSOP Champion Joe Hachem, and former WSOP Champion Chris Moneymaker, as well as big tournament regular such as Vanessa Rousso and Gavin Griffen.

“Three years ago a pub near me started up a normal league, and I started playing in that because I was interested in the game, and how the odds came together,” he said.

“I started out hoping not to make a fool of myself, and rapidly improved.”

“I haven’t made any decisions about where I go from here. I won’t be making any decisions until after tomorrow.”

The final table play lasted a nine and a half hours and the last hand of the tournament went down this way :

Rowe raised 250,000 pre-flop.
Gray went all-in and Martin called revealing A♣Q♥ to Gray’s 9♥5♥.
The flop came down A♠Q♣5♠ giving Rowe top two pair and Gray bottom pair. The turn completed Gray’s bottom two pair with a 9♠ and Gray needed the two remaining 5’s or 9’s to survive. The river brought the 3♠ and with no player holding a spade, Rowe took the pot and final with his two pair.

This tournament ends the second season of the PokerStars.net APPT. The Season 3 schedule for the APPT is due to be announced shortly.

The standings for the final nine of the APPT Sydney Main Event are as follows :

• 1 Martin Rowe Australia $1,000,000
• 2 Jason Gray Australia $476,000
• 3 Tony Basile Canada $266,000
• 4 Antonio Fazzolari Australia $182,000
• 5 Timothy English Australia PokerStars Qualifier $140,000
• 6 Frank Saffioti Australia $100,800
• 7 Daniel Kowalski Poland PokerStars Qualifier $72,800
• 8 Hai Bo Chu Australia PokerStars Qualifier $53,200
• 9 Tom Rafferty Australia $39,200