🎉 2025 APL Million – A Record-Breaking Series 🎉
The 2025 APL Million has officially wrapped up after 18 unforgettable days, cementing it's place as the biggest and most prestigious poker series in Australian history.
From 15 August to 1 September, players from across the country and beyond converged to compete in 91 events, generating a record-breaking $15,729,935 prize pool.
At the heart of the series was the $1,500 Main Event, which attracted a staggering 3,375 entries across ten flights, creating a $4,387,500 prize pool and awarding $738,920 to our newest champion, Higor Seibel. This was again the largest tournament staged in Australia.
But the Main Event was only the beginning. The schedule was stacked with headline tournaments including the Jackstar Super High Roller, the Centurion, and a host of Player of the Series races that showcased the very best of Australian poker.
Behind the scenes, the series was powered by the tireless efforts of the APL team, who once again set a new standard for professionalism and dedication — ensuring every player felt welcomed and supported from start to finish.
In this article, you’ll:
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Hear from Joel Williams on what made this year so special
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Relive the stories of our feature champions including the Main Event, Jackstar Super High Roller, Centurion, and Player of the Series winners
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Join us in celebrating the incredible staff who made it all possible
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And find the full list of event winners across Facebook
The 2025 APL Million will be remembered as a landmark in Australian poker history — and we can’t wait to share the highlights with you.
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SERIES NUMBERS
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Series Dates: 15 August – 1 September 2025
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Total Events: 91 events across 18 days
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Total Prize Pool: $15,729,935 (Record Series Prize Pool)
- Total Entries: 30,386
Feature Event Results:
- Main Event: $4,387,500 ($2M GTD)
- 1st Prize: $738,920
- Jackstar Super High Roller: $1,920,100 ($1M GTD)
- 1st Prize: $384,090
- Centurion: $1,622,250 ($1M GTD)
- 1st Prize: $310,640
"Unbelievable.
That’s the only word to describe what has unfolded over the past eighteen days at Southport Sharks.
Every estimate, every previous record, every advertised guarantee, and every expectation has been shattered. The numbers are simply remarkable:
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2025 APL Million Main Event: 3,375 entries; $4,387,500 prize pool (+7% YoY) – the largest tournament ever staged in Australia… again
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Total Series Prize Pool: $15,729,935 (+19% YoY)
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Total Series Entries: 30,386
Now, all that remains is gratitude.
To the players for your loyalty, patience, and resilience – thank you.
To the team at Southport Sharks – thank you.
To the tireless staff (dealers, TDs, registration, media, streaming, logistics, management, and more) – an even bigger thank you.
It’s time to rest, reflect, and, most importantly, look ahead to how we can make this extraordinary series even better in 2026."
🏆 Player of the Series Results
Higor Seibel’s victory in the Main Event also catapulted him to the top of the Tier 1 Player of the Series rankings, edging out Chris Armour at the post! The Adelaidean’s rise on the Australian poker scene has been meteoric, and with triumphs in both a 489-player Six-Hundred Six Max and the 3,375-strong Main Event, he has cemented his reputation as one of the country’s top players.
George Zhang’s consistent performance had the biggest impact on the Australian Poker Schedule’s Game of Fantasy, with the Yellow Bucket Hats claiming back-to-back Fantasy victories at the APL Million. George asked us to pass on a message: “It would be great if you could shout out @gz4bet on Insta/YouTube. I’ll be releasing the APL Million daily vlogs over the next month so the community can see how it’s done.”
Antony Lakey dominated within his tier, earning the highest POTS points of all three winners. With six final table appearances and a title, he surged to an impressive 2,955 points, securing his Player of the Series trophy well before the final day thanks to an unassailable lead.
Congratulations to all players who shared in the $100,000 Player of the Series promotion — fully funded by APL!
Tier 1 – $70,000 Prize Pool (Events $600+)
Top players in the biggest buy-in events are competing for the lion’s share of the Player of the Series prize pool.
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Higor Seibel – $31,500
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Chris Armour – $17,500
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Antonio Seremet – $10,500
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Troy Sweet – $7,000
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Milan Mehta – $3,500
Tier 2 – $20,000 Prize Pool (Events $250 – $599)
Mid-tier events are proving just as competitive, with George Zhang setting the pace.
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George Zhang – $9,000
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Chi (Francis) Tsui – $5,000
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Rex Ly – $3,000
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Thomas Strang – $2,000
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Reggie Diaz – $500
Tanya Sue – $500
Tier 3 – $10,000 Prize Pool (Events $80 – $249)
In the lower buy-in events, Antony Lakey has surged ahead with an incredible score.
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Antony Lakey – $4,500
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Zac Liu – $2,500
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Matthew Themelco – $1,500
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Damien Sheppard – $1,000
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Brodie O’Flynn – $500
🏆 HIGOR SEIBEL – 2025 APL MILLION MAIN EVENT CHAMPION 🏆
Higor Seibel — the brilliant Brazilian — has been crowned the 2025 APL Million Main Event Champion.
Since 2022, Higor has been a dominant force on the Australian poker circuit, collecting countless titles and making deep runs in major tournaments. With two prior APL victories, a string of five-figure scores, and a career-best live cash of over $260,000 at the 2024 APO Main Event, Higor has already built an impressive resume. But today, he smashed through those numbers with an extraordinary $738,920 payday.
Now calling Adelaide home, the South Australian recently celebrated becoming a father for the first time. Just last month, he declared on camera that he would win this Main Event for his son — and on the first day of Spring, that bold prediction became reality.
Higor emerged as the last player standing from a record-breaking field of 3,375 entries, generated across ten flights, surpassing the benchmark set in 2024. The series’ growth continues to be driven by APL’s grassroots pathways program, with more than 1,100 players satelliting their way in — some from as little as a few dollars.
One of the best examples of this pathway is Perry Langley, who turned his pub-game opportunity into a remarkable seventh-place finish worth over $100,000. Stories like Perry’s are what make the APL Million unique: everyday Australians competing alongside the nation’s best, on poker’s biggest stage.
The Australian Poker League thanks all players for their involvement and support in making the APL Million the premier poker event on the Australian calendar. Next year, a new banner will be raised in the Hall of Fame:
“Higor Seibel – 2025”
Congratulations, Higor!
Final Placings
1st: Higor Seibel – $738,920 + $100K Invitational Seat
2nd: Cooper Feltham – $495,790
3rd: Yifan Yao – $329,065
4th: Matthew Carlson – $250,090
5th: Wei Zhu – $193,050
6th: Zheming Zhu – $144,790
7th: Perry Langley – $100,915
8th: Pranav Bhatt – $61,425
9th: David Bowen – $41,680
Entries: 3,375
Prize Pool: $4,387,500
Buy-in: $1,500
Players Paid: 375
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🏆 TROY SWEET – 2025 APL MILLION JACKSTAR SUPER HIGH ROLLER CHAMPION 🏆
What a moment for Troy Sweet, who has captured the 2025 Jackstar Super High Roller title and cemented his place among the elite of Australian poker.
Only days ago, his brother Jack kicked off the series with an Opening Event victory worth more than $128,000. Now, Troy has gone one better, claiming one of the most prestigious titles on the schedule in front of a passionate and vocal rail. The Sweet brothers’ meteoric rise on the tournament scene has been a major talking point — and this latest win takes their story to a whole new level.
Troy entered the final table as chip leader and, despite plenty of swings, managed to hold his nerve all the way to the finish line. The celebrations ended with an unforgettable rail photo, capturing the energy and excitement of a champion’s moment.
Over the past 12 months, Troy had amassed around $300,000 in live earnings. Tonight, he more than doubled that figure, banking an incredible $384,090 payday along with a coveted $100K Invitational Seat.
This year’s Jackstar Super High Roller drew a record-breaking 1,477 entries, shattering the 999-entry field of 2024 and generating a massive $1,920,100 prize pool — larger than four previous APL Million Main Events. The growth of this event underlines its reputation as one of the must-play tournaments on the calendar.
Congratulations, Troy!
Final Placings
1st: Troy Sweet – $384,090 + $100K Invitational Seat
2nd: Timon Prill – $237,130
3rd: Hamish Crawshaw – $141,125
4th: Morgan Ma – $101,955
5th: Changyeon Hwang – $69,125
6th: Richard Borgonon – $49,925
7th: Daniel Francis – $42,240
8th: Ricardo Bono – $36,480
9th: Antonio Seremet – $30,720
Entries: 1,477
Prize Pool: $1,920,100
Buy-in: $1,500
Players Paid: 153
🏆 DUSTIN JUNG – 2025 APL MILLION CENTURION CHAMPION 🏆
The record-breaking 2025 Centurion lived up to its reputation, drawing a massive field of 721 entries and creating a huge $1,622,250 prize pool. With more than $300,000 awaiting the winner, it was always going to be a marathon battle — and in the end, it was Dustin Jung who stood tall.
Interestingly, Dustin hadn’t even planned to play this event. But after seeing the sheer size of the field and prize pool, he decided to jump in at the last moment, max-late registering for his shot at glory. It proved to be the best decision of his poker career.
After a gruelling final table, Dustin and runner-up Dean Stevenson agreed to a deal heads-up, leaving $10,000 and the title to play for. Dustin held his nerve, calmly steering himself to victory and securing a career-defining payday of $310,640, more than tripling his lifetime poker earnings in one night.
PokerNews’ Nicki caught up with Dustin after his win — keep an eye out for that interview to hear directly from the newest Centurion champion.
Congratulations, Dustin!
Final Placings
1st: Dustin Jung – $310,640* + $100K Invitational Seat
2nd: Dean Stevenson – $245,895*
3rd: Najeem Ajez – $129,780
4th: Aaron Li – $97,335
5th: Corey Kempson – $64,890
6th: Renato Trentin – $50,940
7th: Terry Wang – $40,555
8th: Wilson Luong – $34,880
9th: Gordon Ge – $29,200
*Deal made heads-up
Entries: 721
Prize Pool: $1,622,250
Buy-in: $2,500
Players Paid: 90
🙏 STAFF APPRECIATION 🙏
Players, please join us in celebrating and thanking our incredible APL Million staff, who this year set a new benchmark for professionalism, dedication, and experience — surpassing even our highest expectations.
Australia’s biggest poker series doesn’t just happen on its own. It takes the very best people working tirelessly behind the scenes to make it all run smoothly. From early morning starts to late-night finishes, every single staff member poured in countless hours of energy, focus, and commitment.
It’s not just about dealing cards or managing the floor. It’s about creating an atmosphere where players feel welcomed, supported, and excited to be part of something special. The scale of an event like the APL Million brings constant challenges, yet the positivity and professionalism of the team kept everything moving forward.
Whether it was managing registrations, running side events, paying out huge prize pools, or keeping the room buzzing with energy, our staff proved once again that they are the backbone of this series. Thanks to their efforts, this year’s APL Million reached record-breaking heights, with over $15 million awarded to players.
To every single staff member who contributed — we are deeply grateful. This series would not be what it is without you.
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