2012 Aussie Millions

$1,000 No-Limit Hold'em Rebuys
Day: 2
Event Info

2012 Aussie Millions

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
kj
Prize
122,670 AUD
Event Info
Buy-in
1,000 AUD
Entries
92
Level Info
Level
13
Blinds
1,500 / 3,000
Ante
300

Michael Benvenuti Eliminated in 10th Place ($8,460 AUD)

Michael Benvenuti
Michael Benvenuti

Action folded to Michael Benvenuti in the cutoff and he opened to 3,500, which Marvin Rettenmaier called from the big blind. Both players proceeded to check the {K-Diamonds}{9-Clubs}{4-Spades} flop, and the {Q-Diamonds} was put out on the turn. Rettenmaier was first to act and led out for 3,800, Benvenuti called, and the {K-Spades} hit the river.

Rettenmaier gave it a few moment's thought before moving all in, enough to put his opponent at risk. Benvenuti hit the tank for a solid three minutes before a clock was called. At this point, Benvenuti announced a call only to muck when Rettenmaier rolled over {K-Clubs}{3-Clubs} for trips. Benvenuti was eliminated on the hand in tenth place while Rettenmaier vaulted up to 158,000.

Player Chips Progress
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Marvin Rettenmaier
158,000
44,300
44,300
WPT 2X Winner
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Michael Benvenuti
Busted

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Share a Coke Event

Level 10 : 600/1,200, 100 ante

The great people here at the Crown wanted us to let you know about a great event happening right here on the property. The "Share a Coke Event" is taking place today and tomorrow from 2:00 pm-10:00 pm between the Cafe Corso and The Pub here in the Crown Entertainment Complex.

Coca-Cola is installing a "Share a Coke" booth whereby patrons can receive a personalized complimentary can of coke. Four personalized cans per minute can be printed.

A mobile Crown Signature Club booth will also be located nearby for any sign up's and existing Signature Club members. Signature Club members will then be placed in a clearly marked priorityqueue at the "Share a Coke" booth. The event is open to all patrons, so if you're visiting the Crown, be sure to stop by.

Slow Going

Level 11 : 800/1,600, 200 ante

One level is in the books here on Day 2 of Event #6 and is was quite uneventful. Flops were few and far between, and no significant amount of chips changed hands. We'd like to say we're surprised, but the fact of the matter is the stacks are fairly deep and the quality of the players at this final table is second to none.

Level: 11

Blinds: 800/1,600

Ante: 200

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Level 10 : 600/1,200, 100 ante
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Karamalikis Takes The Lead

From early position Mike Watson raised to 2,400 and it got folded to Jonathan Karamalikis who was in the hi-jack. The young Australian three-bet to 5,800 and Watson made the call.

The flop brought out {A-Hearts}{7-Diamonds}{5-Hearts}. Watson check-called 7,000 and the turn was the {J-Diamonds}. Watson checked once more and opted to fold when Karamalikis threw out 16,500. With this pot Karamalikis took over the chip lead even though it's still all very close.

Player Chips Progress
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Jonathan Karamalikis
115,000
14,000
14,000
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Mike Watson
90,000
-12,600
-12,600
WSOP 1X Winner
WPT 1X Winner
EPT 2X Winner

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Let’s See a Flop

It took a couple of hands but we finally managed to see a flop. From the cut-off Mike Watson raised to 2,400 and he got three-bet right away by Marvin Rettenmaier. The German made it 5,800 to go and Watson opted to call.

The flop brought out {6-Spades}{Q-Spades}{K-Hearts} and Watson check-folde to Rettenmaier who threw out 5,600.

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