An interesting incident occurred within Aussie Millions 2011... The organizers of the festival held a tournament that was not on the official schedule - Super high roller with buy-in $250'000... The tournament was attended by 20 players, among them two Russians - Alexander Kostritsyn, Nikolay Evdakov, three Chinese businessmen Richard Yong, Wang qiang, Paul Phuawho came to play Aussie Millions Cash Gameas well as renowned professionals.
Their names: Phil Ivey, Tom dwan, John juanda, Chris ferguson, Tony bloom, Annette obrestad, James obst, Roland de Wolfe, James bord and Daniel Cates.
Won the victory Erik seidel and won $2'489'747, second place for already winners of the $100K Challenge tournament at the Aussie Millions 2011 - Sam trickett ($1'493'736) and third place - David Benyamine ($995'824).