Checking in on the 8-Game
Another event that started today is theA$2,500 8-Game which kicked off at noon. Now approaching Level 5, the tournament has 57 entries so far with two levels plus a break left for late registration.
Several well-known players are in the field including Australians Joe Hachem, 2019 8-Game runner-up Oliver Gill, Daniel Mayoh and Mel Judah. As expected, they are joined by an international cast of players including 2020 Aussie Millions H.O.R.S.E. champion Dzmitry Urbanovich, along with Koray Aldemir, Jeff Madsen, Ari Engel, Johannes Becker, Allen Kessler and Jan Suchanek.
Last year, it was Michael Gathy who triumphed over a 94-player field to take home A$58,590. Other players to make the final table were Benny Glaser, Timothy Marsters, Sal Ribbera and Dale Townsend.
2019 Aussie Millions 8-Game Final Table
| Place | Name | Country | Payout (AUD) | Payout (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Gathy | Belgium | $58,590 | $42,185 |
| 2 | Oliver Gill | Australia | $39,760 | $28,627 |
| 3 | Timothy Marsters | Australia | $26,155 | $18,832 |
| 4 | David Munday | Australia | $19,355 | $13,936 |
| 5 | Benny Glaser | United Kingdom | $14,125 | $10,170 |
| 6 | Sal Ribbera | Australia | $11,510 | $8,287 |
| 7 | Dale Townsend | Australia | $9,415 | $6,779 |