PlayersOnly treats PL.com players to Aussie seat

Alexander Kostritsyn played his cards right to win the 2008 Aussie Millions.

As the end of 2008 nears, anticipation is building for one of the biggest poker events in the Southern Hemisphere. The Aussie Millions will take place in January 2009, and now PokerListings players have an exclusive shot at a free seat at PlayersOnly Poker.

PlayersOnly Poker will host a freeroll for PokerListings players Dec. 13 at 9 p.m. ET with $19,825 in prizes on the line. The biggest prize will be a trip to play in the Aussie Millions.

New players can qualify by heading to the poker site, depositing $50 and playing some poker between Nov. 1 and Nov. 30. Existing players who signed up at PlayersOnly Poker through PokerListings in the past can also qualify by earning 500 Frequent Player Points in November.

The winner of the freeroll will receive a $16,000 prize package that includes the buy-in for the Aussie Millions as well as money for travel and expenses.

Players in second through 10th place in the freeroll will get a second chance at an Aussie Millions seat with a free shot at the Aussie Millions Tournament on Dec. 14. Each seat in the weekly tournament is worth $425.

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The Aussie Millions main event is scheduled to take place Jan. 18-24 in Melbourne, Australia. It has an $8,800 buy-in and is guaranteed to pay out at least $2 million AUD to the winner.

During the 2008 Aussie Millions, 780 players from around the world flocked to the Crown Casino for the event. Some of the world's biggest poker pros were in the mix as well, with several of them taking their share of the prize pool.

Perry Friedman picked up a 77th-place cash while Erick Lindgren, Matt Matros, Tom "durrrr" Dwan, Kenna James, Raymond Rahme, Kevin "BeLOWaBOVe" Saul, Andy Black, Matt Stout, Max Pescatori and others placed above him for a payout as well.

Erik Seidel was the last big name standing when it came down to the final table, and he managed to work his way into heads-up play too. However, Alexander Kostritsyn proved to be a formidable foe for the eight-time World Series of Poker bracelet winner.

Kostritsyn picked up a $1.65 million AUD prize for the win, and Seidel settled for a $1 million AUD second-place prize.

For your shot at joining Kostritsyn in the winner's circle and sitting among the ranks of players like Seidel, head to PlayersOnly Poker and get signed up today.