Day 1a
Hachem King on Day 1a of ANZPT Repechage
It was a miserable day in Melbourne today, but that didn't stop 224 entrants taking part on Day 1a of the historic ANZPT Repechage Main Event.It's an event that has brought a lot of hype and excitement. It's the first time a repechage format has been employed in an ANZPT Main Event and with a $750,...more
ANZPT Repechage: The life cycle of a poker player
The Crown Poker Room has seen many transformations over the years. From the tables of Two-Card Manila in the back corner with registration on whiteboards, to the seventy-something tables and digital displays that are now spread throughout the basement level space here in the Crown Casino. Even toda...more
ANZPT Repechage: Golden rule of guarantees
In the poker world, guarantees are made to be broken. We've seen it throughout Macau where the Red Dragon prize pool guarantees are always smashed. We've seen it online in the recent SCOOP series where over $75 million in prize money was given away. Will we see the same here in Melbourne for the AN...more
ANZPT Repechage: Money talks
The money or the title? The cash or the glory? We all play poker tournaments for different reasons but it's the age-old question - would you prefer to take home the top prize or the trophy?It's possibly a question that many players in Australasia had to consider before playing in today's ANZPT Repec...more
ANZPT Repechage shines through gloomy Melbourne skies
As I sit here and look out the window at a miserable, rainy Melbourne day, I can't help but think of Las Vegas. You may have heard that there's a little poker tournament called the World Series of Poker which has just kicked off in the scorching Nevada desert heat. Sure, I have moments of being some...more
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