2024 WPT Australia Championship Amasses AUD 2.9M Prize Pool

With the WPT Australia Championship returning for its third straight year, there is clear expectation. Organized at The Star Gold Coast, this elite poker tournament has attracted players from all around the world, all fighting for a chance to mark their names on the Mike Sexton WPT Australia Champions Cup. This famous trophy represents poker excellence; one lucky player will shortly be etched in the WPT Hall of Fame.

As competitors are ready to fight for a portion of the AUD 2.9 million prize pool, the buzz is growing with the event under progress. The latter phases are just around us, and poker aficionados are closely monitoring the events to find the winner.

WPT Australia: A Top Target for poker

One of Queensland’s best entertainment venues, The Star Gold Coast will host the WPT Australia Championship. Renowned for its top location and first-rate facilities, The Star Gold Coast has evolved into a poker tournament center for the area. Running from September 20 to 25, 2024, this year’s event has drawn a total of 396 entrants with each participant paying AUD 8,000 (~US$ 5,440).

Thus, the outcome One of the most profitable poker events in WPT Australia, the astonishing prize pool of AUD 2,930,041 (~US$ 1,995,016) awaits the players.

Two Thrilling Day One Flights

Two starting flights began off the tournament, and the numbers did not let down. Day 1A had 189 entries, 65 of which advanced to the next level. Day 1B saw 207 entries from which 84 players advanced. Each hoping to land a place in the top 50 and so claim a piece of the prize money, this leaves a total of 149 contestants ready to battle on Day 2.

Should one make it to the money round, the benefits will be really significant. Set at AUD 15,091 (US$ 10,274), the minimum payout offers a good return for those who can negotiate the pitch. All eyes will, however, be on the champion’s prize—a substantial AUD 585,359 (~US$ 398,512.). Apart from the financial award, the winner will also get a sought-after WPT World Championship ticket valued AUD 16,000 (US$ 10,400), therefore adding even more value to this esteemed win.

WPT Australia: A Field of Contesters Star-Studded

The WPT Australia Championship has drawn an amazing array of poker talent as usual. Among the players remaining under contention are numerous well-known names familiar from international poker circuit success.

•  Martin Kozlov – Runner-Up Last Year

Martin Kozlov, last year’s runner-up, is among the most prominent players returning for another attempt at the championship. Day 1B saw Kozlov perform really well; he bagged a good stack to set himself for the next tournament stage. Kozlov will be resolved to go all the way this time since last year he came so close to success.

•  Hamish Crawshaw – Festival FrontRunner Player of the Year

Currently leading the WPT Player of the Festival race, Hamish Crawshaw is another competitor worth observing. Already ensuring two deep runs in the lead-up to the championship, Crawshaw has been in amazing form. He finished runner-up in the Super High Roller after demolishing the Outback Survivor Bounty. Crawshaw is a strong candidate for the title given momentum on his side.

•  Stephen Song – WPT Prime Championship Runner-up

In the mix is also Stephen Song, the 2022 WPT Prime Championship winner. Song’s recent triumph at the EPT Barcelona Main Event has only served to reinforce his rising profile as one of the game’s best players. Song is clearly one of the favorites going into Day 2, with his eyes focused on adding still another big championship to his record.

•  Other Great Names in Conflict

There is still a long list of outstanding athletes here. Two of the heat leaders arriving into Day 2 are Campbell Ashton and Amin Riyazati, who have accumulated important chip piles. James Obst, a two-time WSOP bracelet winner with a decorated poker career, and Daniel Neilson, a finalist in the WSOP Paradise Main Event, are also elite echelon players.

Slighter Asian Turnout

Although players from all around the world have always drawn to the WPT Australia Championship, this year’s Asian participation has been less than expected. Still, a few Asian competitors are generating stir in the event.

Together with China’s Quan Zhou and Malaysia’s Sean Ooi, Justin Chu from Taiwan is among the few Asian players who progressed to Day 2. Some well-known figures, including Eric Tsai and Shan Huang, were less lucky; they were eliminated before Day 2.

The road ahead: day two and beyond

The surviving 149 players will have another demanding day as the event moves into Day 2 on Sunday, September 22, 2024. Given just the top 50 assured a share of the prize pool, players will jostle for place in heated competition. Every choice will be critical as they fight for a place in the money round and finally the championship crown.

The WPT Australia Live Updates will give poker enthusiasts current coverage of the action as it happens. WPT Live Updates is the go-to source for all the most recent events whether your interests are in watching your preferred players or just following the drama.

Sept 25 Livestream: The Final Showdown

September 25, 2024 marks the WPT Australia Championship’s great finale. This day will see the final table decided upon and the remaining players vying for the lion’s share of the AUD 2.9 million prize pool. Sharehand will webcast the final table for those unable to make it in person so poker enthusiasts all over may see the drama unfold in real-time.

Given so much at stake, the last table looks to be an exciting ending to the tournament this year. Only one player—from seasoned veterans to young stars—will leave with the title, trophy, and money that changes their life.

All eyes are on The Star Gold Coast as the WPT Australia Championship progresses to identify the newest WPT champion and mark her place in poker history.