Australian Poker Young Achiever Award: Kahle Burns
Shortly before the resumption of the Main Event, Aussie Millions tournament director Joel Williams was joined by 2005 WSOP Main Event winner, and Australian Poker Hall of Fame President Joe Hachem on the stage who was there to present some awards, the first of which was the Australian Poker Young Achiever Award.
"This award is given to one player every year," said Hachem. "It's given to a player who we see as an up and coming player who has had some really decent runs. Consistency is key, and I personally believe that this young man will be in the Australian Poker Hall of Fame one day when his time is due."
"Ladies and Gentlemen; please welcome Mr Kahle Burns."
Kahle Burns' 2017 in Poker
- 42nd 2017 Aussie Millions $10,600 Main Event (A$25,000 / US$18,881)
- 4th PokerStars Championship Macau HK$400,000 Super High Roller (HK$3,228,000 / US$415,395
- 1st Melbourne Poker Championships A$5,000 High Roller (A$76,950 / US$60,650)
- 3rd Triton Super High Roller Series Macau HK$1,000,000 Main Event (HK$10,151,000 / $1,300,035)
"Thanks heaps everybody," said Burns on receiving his award. "There are a lot of Australians in this region who have had a good 12 months against some of the best players int he world, and to win this award feels really good. I'm blessed both on and off the poker tables for the family and friends that I have, so thanks a lot."