In 2008 the Aussie Millions Main Event turned 21 year old Russian Alexander Kostritsyn from unknown to superstar and 1.6 million dollars richer. Boasting the largest southern hemisphere poker event - the $10,500 main event the Aussie Millions is a world renowned tournament that draws many of the world's best pros. Held in Melbourne, Australia at the prestigious Crown Casino, the Aussie millions is an annual event played out in January each year.
In 2009 the Main Event will lay claim to a $2 million guaranteed first place prize in the Main Event. The tournament includes 16 separate events with over 2000 individual participants. The 2009 event will host the worlds largest cash buy in game with a $1 million buy-in. Currently ranked as the 6th largest poker tournament in the world, winning a seat to the Aussie Millions is definitely a worthy achievement.
Seats are on offer through both the MTT promotion and also through various Live Seat Satellites. Each package is valued around $15,000 and includes Main Event entry, travel and accommodation allowances, a CarbonPoker Player Pack and an opportunity to experience the sights and sounds of Melbourne, Australia.
