The Aussie Millions 2011 Poker Championship

January 23, 2011 by Brett
Filed under Aussie Millions

From the 13th thru 30th January 2011, the stunning Crown Casino will play host to a world-class poker event – the Aussie Millions. This glittering poker contest ranks among the finest poker tournaments of the year, with a multi-million dollar prize pool and a dazzling array of poker stars in attendance.

Poker fans can expect a scintillating display of poker smarts

The 18-day contest kicks off to rapturous applause with the No-Limit Hold’em opening event. The buy-in starts at $1,100 ($1,000 + $100) on Thursday 13th January at 19h00. Throughout the two-and-a-half week duration, contestants will be ratcheting up the ante as they call, raise, hold and fold their way thru the tournament. The contest will shuffle players through multiple absorbing stages of play and it culminates in the Aussie Millions Farewell Party on Sunday 30th January at 21h00
The likes of Barry Greenstein, Chris Moneymaker, Vanessa Rousso, Jason Mercier, and David Williams reflect the pedigree of poker stars who will be matching their wit, skill and strategy against one another. During the contest, players will enjoy a PokerPro NL Hold’em Shootout, Pot Limit Omaha (2 Day Event), 8 Game Mixed Event, $100,000 Challenge, NL Hold’em Teams Event and the Turbo NL Hold’em, among others. For sheer entertainment value alone, the Aussie Millions contest is unbeatable.