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2024 APL Million - Series Wrap Up
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๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Hear from Joel Williams, the Head of APL Poker -ย 

Now that the final 2024 APL Million card has been dealt, I have the opportunity to review and reflect on the phenomenal records which have been set and those that have been broken.

In a series which has shattered all previous records, it is hard to decide which metric is more impressive. While we can talk in superlatives letโ€™s review like a true poker player and take a look at the numbers

The Main Event attracted 3,160 entries, creating a $4,108,000ย prize pool that eclipsed all records to become the largest tournament ever staged in Australia (again).

The Centurion saw 558 entries and a $1,255,500 prize pool while the Jackstar hosted 999 entries, creating a $1,298,700 prize pool both exceeding all expectations.

Letโ€™s not forget to mention the $5K High Roller Shot Clock Challenge with 237 entries and a $1,113,900 prize pool which saw this series host FOUR >$1Million prize pool events!

Over 18 days an incredible 26,000 players found their way to the felt. I extend my heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you for your support and continued loyalty.

Whatever the specific statistic that is most impressive, the 2024 APL Million can only be described with one simple word โ€“ massive.

On behalf of all at APL, Iโ€™d like to thank everyone involved (on both sides of the felt) for their efforts, encouragement, enthusiasm, professionalism, and loyalty โ€“ you have all become part of Australian poker history.

#2024APLMILLION

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SERIES NUMBERS ย (Friday 9th - Monday 26th August)


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๐—”๐—ฃ๐—Ÿ ๐— ๐—œ๐—Ÿ๐—Ÿ๐—œ๐—ข๐—ก ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฐ ๐— ๐—”๐—œ๐—ก ๐—˜๐—ฉ๐—˜๐—ก๐—ง ๐—–๐—›๐—”๐— ๐—ฃ๐—œ๐—ข๐—ก - ๐—”๐— ๐—œ๐—ก ๐—ฅ๐—œ๐—ฌ๐—”๐—ญ๐—”๐—ง๐—œ

Melbourne's Amin Riyazati has placed first in what is officially the largest live poker tournament field in Australian history.

Across ten Day 1 flights and three progressive days thereafter, Amin is the last one standing from 3,160 entries.

The Melburnian faced a barrage of all-ins from heads-up opponent Hai Kee, and eventually found the spot to call with Ace-Ten. Faced against Hai's 8-6, the board ran clean to leave Amin in utter disbelief.

Sheer elation, joy, and relief were evident in his reaction. Since turning pro last year, Amin has found numerous deep runs, five-figure scores, and trophies, but has continually sought "the big one".

If this isn't it, then nothing is.

In future APL Million series, the Southport Sharks ceiling will play host to a drop-down banner bearing the likeness and name of Amin Riyazati, as he now joins the Hall of Fame.

The first-place prize of $706,500 comes from a total pool of over $4.1 million, with the series growing with each successive edition.

Four events saw prize pools of more than one million dollars, with more than $13,100,000 throughout the past 18 days.

Players of all skill levels and buy-in ranges were able to participate in the series, with the APL-funded $100,000 Player of the Series Promotion proving a resounding success.

The question now looms: how big will the 2025 APL Million Main Event be? With more than 1,100 satellite entries generated across the APL network in the past twelve months, this is truly the premier poker event in the country.

๐˜๐˜๐˜•๐˜ˆ๐˜“ ๐˜—๐˜“๐˜ˆ๐˜Š๐˜๐˜•๐˜Ž๐˜š:

  1. Amin Riyazati - $706,500 + $100K Invitational Seat
  2. Hai Kee - $461,000
  3. Anthony Russo - $305,100
  4. Malcolm Trayner - $233,160
  5. Vivek Reddy Banala - $180,250
  6. Grant Wheeler - $135,565
  7. Brock Munro - $100,200
  8. Nathanial Hutton - $66,410
  9. Kane Peters - $44,705

๐Ÿฏ,๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฒ๐Ÿฌ ๐—˜๐—ป๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐˜€, $๐Ÿฐ,๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿด,๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฌ ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜‡๐—ฒ ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—น, $๐Ÿญ,๐Ÿฑ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฌ ๐—˜๐—ป๐˜๐—ฟ๐˜†, ๐Ÿฏ๐Ÿฒ๐Ÿฒ ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜†๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€ ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—ฑ

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๐Ÿ† ๐—ฃ๐—Ÿ๐—”๐—ฌ๐—˜๐—ฅ ๐—ข๐—™ ๐—ง๐—›๐—˜ ๐—ฆ๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—œ๐—˜๐—ฆ | ๐—”๐—ฃ๐—Ÿ ๐— ๐—œ๐—Ÿ๐—Ÿ๐—œ๐—ข๐—ก

After 18 thrilling days of poker action, the $100,000 Player of the Series, funded by APL has come to an end. Check out the final POTs standings!ย 

These 15 incredible players have battled their way to the top, earning points and glory in their Tiers. Let's give a round of applause to our Players of the Series!ย 

๐Ÿฅ‡Tier 1:
1st | Michael Maddocks |ย $31,500
2nd | Amin Riyazati | $17,500
3rd | Luke Edwards |ย $10,500
4th | Chin Chan | $7,000
5th | Christopher Edgar | $3,500
๐ŸฅˆTier 2:
1st | Kota Kagasaki | $9,000
2nd | Damien Stanley | $5,000
3rd | Kaiwen Wu | $3,000
4th | Simon Knapp | $2,000
5th | Shane Mann | $1,000
๐Ÿฅ‰Tier 3:
1st | Danny Dabab | $4,500
2nd | Ricky Kroesen | $2.500
3rd | Jesper Henrich | ย $1,500
4th | George Zhang | $1,000
5th | Peter W Brown | $500

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Get ready for an unforgettable poker adventure in paradise! The Ville 600 is descending upon the stunning Ville Resort Casino in Townsville, promising an experience that combines world-class poker with tropical luxury.

๐Ÿ”— SERIES PDF BOOKLET -ย https://apl.tiny.us/ville600-2024-pdf

Immerse yourself in 8 days of thrilling action with a massive $1,000,000 Series Estimate prize pool spread across 39 exciting events. Feel the rush with 16 dealer-dealt events that will test your skills and nerve!

Prepare for the main attractions:

  • $150,000 GTD - $600 Ville 600 Main Event
  • $100,000 GTD -$1,500 entry Jackstar Super High Roller

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Check out all the 2024 APL Million Event Winner posts below

Event 1 - Mike Maddocks

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Event 2 - Sam Crowny

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Event 3 - Parasko Emmanoilidis

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Event 4 - Peter Missen

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Event 5 - Kota Kagasaki

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Event 6 - Ricky Kroesen

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Event 7 - Matthew Ginn

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Event 8 - Johan Lees

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Event 9 - Amin Riyazati

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Event 10 - Jackieย Glazier

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Event 11 - Tom Rusnak

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Event 12 - Amin Riyazati

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Event 13 - Richard Deaves

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Event 14 - Thomas Balandis

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Event 15 - Catherine Young

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Event 16 - Christopher Edgar

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Event 17 - George Zhang

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Event 18 - Kert Salve

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Event 19 - Josh Strange

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Event 20 - Shelby Hsieh

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Event 21 - Joseph Brooks

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Event 22 - Kobe Diaz

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Event 23 - Jackson Young

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Event 24 - Mark Sivills

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Event 25 - Jonathan Hawkins

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Event 26 - Htet Kyaw Zin

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Event 27 - Jade Mitchell

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Event 28 - Ricky Kroesen

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Event 29 - Nadyne Thorne

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Event 30 - Deep Freeze

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Event 31 - Rex Ly

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Event 32 - Kevin Smith

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Event 33 - Dale Marsland

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Event 34 - Jake Lomas

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Event 35 - Chin Yaw Chan

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Event 36 - Christopher Perkins

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Event 37 - Alan Humphrey

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Event 38 - Jack Herbert

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Event 39 - Nathanial Hutton

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Event 40 - Youngwhan Bae

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Event 41- Joshua Prestonย 

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Event 42- Owen Whishย 

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Event 43- Matthew Themelco

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Event 44- Matthew Ginn

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Event 45- Gary Retallick

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Event 46- Joshua Klein

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Event 47- Dean Schneiderย 

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Event 48- Shem Goltz

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Event 49- Jacob Fulop

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Event 50- Michelle Psarras

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Event 51- James Searle

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Event 52- Cleber Camargo

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Event 53- Luke Edwards

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Event 54- Brock Munro

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Event 55- Luo Ming Liu

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Event 56 - Ken Demlakian

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Event 57- Uno Uka

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Event 58- Adam Thaggard

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Event 59- Fred Ranchhoo

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Event 60- Lachlan Goodwin

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Event 61- Shane Mann

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Event 62- Fiona Katu

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Event 63 - Roland Hawkins

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Event 64 - Florence Ho

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Event 65 - Daniel Embleton

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Event 66 - Darren Melia

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Event 67 - Paris Sitzoukis & Izuchukwu Oparaocha

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Event 68 - Tim Bredl

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Event 69 - Damian Oklobdzija

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Event 70 - Puthy Chea

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Event 71 - Victor Wang

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Event 72 - Adam Troeth

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Event 73 - Cooper Hassan

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Event 74 - Brandon Edwards

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Event 75 - Kenta Ito

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Event 76 - Naj Ajez

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Event 77 - Conrad Zalewski

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Event 78 - Jesper Henrich

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Event 79 - Sun Zhen & Joseph Yi

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Event 80 - Neng Zhao

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Event 81 - Sergio Martin

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Event 82 - Renee Wheatland

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Event 83 - Michael Roughley

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