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PokerListings.com has pwned coverage of the Aussie Millions for another year, bringing you comprehensive coverage of Alex Kostritsyn's thrilling victory in the $10,500 Main Event. The 21-year-old Russian prodigy defeated Erik Seidel in heads-up play to take down a $1.65 million AUD first prize. Congratulations to Alex, to Erik and to all of Australia for once again showing the world how to stage an incredible series of poker!

Event Winner

Alexander Kostritsyn

Alexander Kostritsyn wins 1,650,000 AUD

Aussie Millions

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Payout Structure

Place Payout
1 1,650,000 AUD
2 1,000,000 AUD
3 700,000 AUD
4 500,000 AUD
5 400,000 AUD
6 300,000 AUD
7 225,000 AUD
8-9 175,000 AUD
10-12 135,000 AUD
13-18 100,000 AUD
19-24 65,000 AUD
25-30 40,000 AUD
31-36 30,000 AUD
37-48 25,000 AUD
49-64 20,000 AUD
65-80 15,000 AUD

Event Rules

  • The $10,000 buy-in No Limit Holdem Main Event will be a five day event with Day 1 divided into three flights.
  • Players will begin with 20,000 in tournament chips.
  • The duration of each level is 90 minutes.
  • Play will move to 8 handed as soon as possible on Day 1, and will remain 8-handed until 32 players remain at which time play will move to 6 handed.
  • There will be a redraw for seating prior to the commencement of Day 2, and again when 32 players remain.
  • 7 levels will be played on Day 1. Up to 7 levels will be played on Day 2 and each day thereafter. The final table will be played on Day 5.

Blind Structure

Level Ante Blinds
Level 1 50/100
Level 2 100/200
Level 3 25 100/200
Level 4 25 150/300
Level 5 50 200/400
Level 6 75 300/600
Level 7 100 400/800
Level 8 100 500/1,000
Level 9 200 600/1,200
Level 10 200 800/1,600
Level 11 300 1,000/2,000
Level 12 400 1,200/2,400
Level 13 500 1,500/3,000
Level 14 500 2,000/4,000
Level 15 500 3,000/6,000
Level 17 1,000 4,000/8,000
Level 18 1,000 5,000/10,000
Level 19 2,000 6,000/12,000
Level 20 2,000 8,000/16,000
Level 21 3,000 10,000/20,000
Level 22 4,000 12,000/24,000
Level 23 5,000 15,000/30,000
Level 24 5,000 20,000/40,000
Level 25 5,000 30,000/60,000
Level 26 10,000 40,000/80,000
Level 27 10,000 50,000/100,000

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Event Information

Event Name
Aussie Millions
Venue
Crown Casino, Melbourne
Date
2008-01-14
Final Day
2008-01-20
Buy In
10,000 AUD
Entrants
780
Prize Pool
7,800,000 AUD
First Prize
1,650,000 AUD

Event Winner

Player Prize Money
1 Alexander Kostritsyn A$1,650,000
2 Erik Seidel A$1,000,000
3 Michael Chrisanthopoulos A$700,000
4 Peter Ling A$500,000
5 Nino Marotta A$400,000

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