Notables playing included Annette Obrestad, Tony G, Mike Matusow, Gus Hansen, Carlos Mortensen (flight one), Phil Ivey, David Benyamine, Jonathan Karamalikis, Billy Argyros (flight two), Tom Dwan, John Juanda, Andy Bloch and Van Marcus (flight three).
Play lasted around five hours at the final table that featured multiple WSOP bracelet and WPT title holder Howard Lederer, along with cash game specialists Patrik Antonius and Eli Elezra were also joined WSOP Europe Champion James Bord and tournament veteran Barny Boatman.
Place Player Country Prize (AUD)
1st David Oppenheim USA $250,000
2nd James Bord England $150,000
3rd Howard Lederer USA $80,000
4th Barny Boatman England $50,000
5th Patrik Antonius Finland $40,000
6th Eli Elezra USA $30,000
Tomorrow begins the $100k Challenge, with many major poker stars playing.
