Win a Fortune in the Aussie Poker Millions Cash Game

The Aussie poker millions cash game occurs each year at Crown Melbourne in Australia. It is widely considered to be the most prestigious event in the southern hemisphere, only being outranked by the World Series of Poker in the north according to various sources. There are 20 different stages, or events, that lead up to what is commonly known as the "Main Event" or the true showdown in which the last participants get to show their skills. It is anticipated that the prize pool for the 2014 games will reach or perhaps even exceed $20 million.

This year marks the 12th anniversary of the cash game, and the Main Event will be televised around the world. There are some 4000 individual participants with more than 1500 of them coming from international locations such as Portugal, Macau, Hong Kong, India, England, China, Estonia, Canada, Ireland and Israel. Representatives for countries such as the United States, Sweden, South Africa, Russia and Singapore will also attend. The Aussie poker millions cash game holds the record for the highest buy-in with a massive $250,000 per entrant in 2011. Much like the WSOP, increasing coverage by the media has spurred more and more participation and the prize pool has grown from just $1 million back in 2003 to the $20 million that it is today.

While absolutely anyone can enter, those who do are typically well-off and already have established bankrolls. Since 1998, it has been a true skill test for anyone and everyone who wants to put themselves up against some of the greatest players in the world. People like Serena Williams, Jack Black and even Matt Damon have tested their skills against others but, unfortunately, have never walked away with part of the purse. The stakes for the individual events vary, too, and this means that people can pick and choose which to try and which to avoid. Overall, anyone who can afford to enter will certainly enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.