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April 15th, 8:16 am

This looks like a great little series for our followers in the lllarwarra region (NSW).

Wednesday 17th - Sunday 21st April🎉🎉 𝗪𝗣𝗧 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗚𝗨𝗘 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 🎉🎉

WPT League Illawarra, in conjunction with The Illawarra Yacht Club, are proud to announce the schedule for our inaugural SAILORS SHOWDOWN SERIES in April 2024! And we've heard your feedback, Illawarra - the series will be fully 𝑮𝑼𝑨𝑹𝑨𝑵𝑻𝑬𝑬𝑫, along with TWO Players of the Series', as well as a $5,000 bounty to top it off 🙌

𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬: shorturl.at/cfisJ

🔥 𝑾𝒊𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒘𝒂𝒚 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒐 𝑯𝒊𝒈𝒉 𝑹𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒓, 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒉 $𝟱𝟱𝟬 🔥
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With over ✨$𝟳𝟱,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝑮𝑼𝑨𝑹𝑨𝑵𝑻𝑬𝑬𝑫✨ to be paid out in prizes over 5 ACTION-PACKED days, there is surely a game for everyone! 🙌

See you on the felt 😎

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Australian Poker Schedule

April 12th, 9:00 am

𝗧𝗢𝗣 𝗝𝗢𝗬 𝗣𝗢𝗞𝗘𝗥 𝗧𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞𝗙𝗟𝗜𝗣𝗦 𝗢𝗡 $𝟮𝗠 𝗚𝗨𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗘

Just over 2 months ago (February 6th), Australian Poker Schedule reported that Top Joy Poker Tour - TJPT had confirmed their Sydney Poker Championships would run at Canturbury Leagues Club at the end of this month (April 29 - May 9). Due to some speculation and scepticism at the time, APS reached out to TJPT CEO Roger Xie to ask a few questions. We had a very positive discussion and APS was then full of confidence that the Chinese based brand would host an impressive 27 event series, including a $2M GTD Main Event, and would even be attended by their ambassador, Australian Hall of Fame (2009) Antanas 'Tony G' Guoga!

Poker Media Australia also reported it with a preview of the series (March 27th)
www.pokermedia.com.au/2024/03/27/2-million-main-event-guarantee-top-joy-poker-tour-to-make-austra...

Unfortunately late Wednesday night, APS and players learnt via TJPT Facebook page that they have now taken the tough decision to review the $2M GTD Main Event, now reduced back to a $1M GTD Main Event, along with a few other changes. Notably the high stakes Short-Deck tournament is no longer on the schedule and Tony G is now missing from all posters. This has not gone down well with many players, nor with APS and rightly so.

Reducing a guaranteed event, 18 days out from a series from $2M to $1M, is certainly not as bad as removing the guarantee all together, but it is still a very poor look, and for a brand that has no previous history in Australia, relatively unknown and previously pump faked a series at the end of 2023, this kind of backflip is already echoing from sceptics, I told you so.

Cancelling guarantees is rare but not unheard of, Venetian and Hustler Casino both did this in 2022. PokerNews Article - www.pokernews.com/news/2022/09/venetian-stairway-to-millions-poker-guarantee-42111.htm

The statement on TJPT Facebook was worded as follows:

**𝐼𝑚𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡 𝑈𝑝𝑑𝑎𝑡𝑒: 𝑅𝑒𝑣𝑖𝑠𝑒𝑑 𝑃𝑟𝑖𝑧𝑒 𝑃𝑜𝑜𝑙 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑒 2024 𝑇𝐽𝑃𝐴 𝑆𝑦𝑑𝑛𝑒𝑦 𝑃𝑜𝑘𝑒𝑟 𝐶ℎ𝑎𝑚𝑝𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠ℎ𝑖𝑝𝑠**

𝐴𝑠 𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑜𝑛𝑔𝑜𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑡𝑠 𝑡𝑜 𝑟𝑒𝑓𝑖𝑛𝑒 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑡𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑛𝑎𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓𝑓𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑠, 𝑤𝑒 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑎𝑛𝑛𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑐𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎 𝑟𝑒𝑣𝑖𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑀𝑎𝑖𝑛 𝐸𝑣𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑝𝑟𝑖𝑧𝑒 𝑝𝑜𝑜𝑙 𝑡𝑜 𝐴𝑈𝐷 $1 𝑀𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑒 2024 𝑇𝐽𝑃𝐴 𝑆𝑦𝑑𝑛𝑒𝑦 𝑃𝑜𝑘𝑒𝑟 𝐶ℎ𝑎𝑚𝑝𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠ℎ𝑖𝑝𝑠. 𝑇ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑎𝑑𝑗𝑢𝑠𝑡𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑖𝑠 𝑑𝑟𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑛 𝑏𝑦 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑣𝑎𝑙𝑢𝑎𝑏𝑙𝑒 𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑜𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝑖𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡𝑠 𝑔𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑑 𝑓𝑟𝑜𝑚 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑟𝑒𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑙𝑦 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑐𝑙𝑢𝑑𝑒𝑑, ℎ𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑙𝑦 𝑎𝑐𝑐𝑙𝑎𝑖𝑚𝑒𝑑 𝑠𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑠 𝑖𝑛 𝑀𝑎𝑙𝑎𝑦𝑠𝑖𝑎.

𝑇ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑒 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑒𝑛𝑎𝑏𝑙𝑒 𝑢𝑠 𝑡𝑜 𝑏𝑒𝑡𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑜𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑒 𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑐𝑒𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑔ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑖𝑛𝑣𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑒 𝑠𝑢𝑏𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑦 𝑖𝑛 𝑒𝑛ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑙𝑎𝑦𝑒𝑟 𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑎𝑟𝑑𝑠. 𝐴𝑑𝑑𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑦, 𝑎𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘𝑠 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑑𝑒𝑏𝑢𝑡 𝑖𝑛 𝐴𝑢𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑎, 𝑖𝑡 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 ℎ𝑒𝑙𝑝 𝑢𝑠 𝑚𝑎𝑛𝑎𝑔𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑜𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝑠𝑐𝑎𝑙𝑒 𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑒 𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑙𝑦, 𝑓𝑟𝑜𝑚 𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑛𝑒𝑒𝑑𝑠 𝑡𝑜 𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑠.

This statement completely misses the mark in my opinion.

Firstly, there is no apology at all, nor accepting responsibility for the mistake. Secondly, it states the reason for the revision is driven by their experience and operational insights, which is not evident. Thirdly, it implies the change will make their event better and enhance player experience, which I'm sure doesn't just trigger some scepticism from me. They do promise they are committed to making this a remarkable experience for everyone involved, which is nice to hear, however when you have previously made a promise and didn't deliver on it, people start to doubt much of what you say going forward. That strategy tends to only work successfully in Canberra, and there's not too many poker players from there.

APS believes rule number one is always admit your mistakes, don't cover them up or try to make up excuses, own them, poker players are not stupid. Rule number two, fix the mistake so they don't happen again. Rule number three, make up for them. Reputation is a huge factor, especially in the poker industry.

Australia Poker Schedule wishes Top Joy Poker Tour every success, I hope they break the $1M GTD Main Event, I hope everyone involved does have a remarkable experience, so we will have to wait and see, and I will provide full preview and analysis of the series approximately a week before, once structures are released. ... See MoreSee Less

Australian Poker Schedule

April 11th, 1:47 pm

WPT League Illawarra to attempt 𝐀𝐔𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐀𝐍 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐒𝐓 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝗦𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗚𝗘 𝗔𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗚𝗘

Players in the Illawarra region can get along to Wests Illawarra to try out this new innovation designed by World Poker Tour (WPT) Executive Tournament Director Matt Savage. See details in post linked.

This type of structure cannot be rated by our structure calculator, but make sure you let us know how it goes, how many runners attend and long it takes to find a winner. Good Luck to all players!✨ 𝐀𝐔𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐀𝐍 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐒𝐓 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐓 ✨

Attention poker enthusiasts! We're excited to announce an Australian first; ✨𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐀𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞✨, a groundbreaking and innovative poker tournament developed by WPT Executive Tour Director Matt Savage!

This tournament is set to redefine how we all experience poker tournaments. Say goodbye to the conventional clock because, for the first time ever in Australia, we're removing it entirely from the game for this special event!

𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝙙𝙤𝙚𝙨 𝙞𝙩 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙢𝙖𝙮 𝙖𝙨𝙠? The "Savage Average" introduces a revolutionary concept where the average stack remains constant number of Big Blinds (30) throughout the entire event. This means continuous action and strategic depth until even the very end of the tournament.

Whether you're a seasoned pro or here for a social experience, this tournament promises an unparalleled experience being something different than what we're used to! Entry of $110 (100+10), max 2 re-entries, with 60,000 starting stack.

Mark your calendars - let's make history together and redefine the game we love!

Please note: the regular $3,000 $35 Wests game will continue as normal (almost), starting at 7:30pm with late rego 10pm 🙌

#wptleagueillawarra #SavageAverage #wptleague #WorldPokerTour #AustralianPoker #wollongongpoker #wollongong #whatsoninthegong #visitwollongong ... See MoreSee Less

Australian Poker Schedule

April 8th, 9:46 pm

𝗪𝗣𝗧 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗠𝗘 𝗗𝗘𝗦𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗦 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥 𝗚𝗢𝗟𝗗 𝗖𝗢𝗔𝗦𝗧

This week our focus will be on the sunshine state, with the prestigious World Poker Tour (WPT) Prime at the The Star Gold Coast Broadbeach, Queensland.

Satellites for the Main Event have already commenced at all Star properties for the WPT Prime Main Event, which suggests it will be their biggest series to date with 21 events.

𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟭𝟭 - 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟯.

Full analysis of each event below.

𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 ($𝟮,𝟬𝟬𝟬-$𝟮𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬)
4.5⭐️ 124pts $20,000 #13 Super High Roller 2-day event 40'/60'
4⭐️ 110pts $2,000 #16 WPT Prime Main Event 2-day 3-Flight event 40'/60'
4⭐️ 108pts $10,000 #20 10K High Roller 2-day event 40'
4⭐️ 103pts $5,000 #9 5K High Roller Challenge 2-day event 40'
4⭐️ 84pts $3,000 #12 PLO High Roller 2-day event 30'/40'

𝗠𝗶𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 ($𝟭,𝟭𝟬𝟬-𝟭,𝟲𝟱𝟬)
4⭐️ 86pts $1,150 #1 Opening Event 2-day 2-Flight event 30'/45'
4⭐️ 84pts $1,650 #4 Mix-Max (8-max/6-max) Action Clock Event 2-day event 30'/40'
4⭐️ 81pts $1,350 #10 Mystery Bounty Event 2-day 2-Flight event 30'/40'
4⭐️ 78pts $1,150 #19 Mini Championship Freezeout 2-day event 30'/40'
4⭐️ 78pts $1,100 #7 8-Max PLO 2-day event 30'
4⭐️ 70pts $1,000 #14 Shark Attack Survivor Bounty 20% ($1,500KOs) 2-day event 30'
3⭐️ 34pts $1,100 #18 Ultimate Turbo Freezeout 1-day event 15'

𝗟𝗼𝘄 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 ($𝟯𝟯𝟬-$𝟲𝟳𝟱)
4⭐️ 74pts $675 #6 Big Bounty NLH ($300 KOs)2-day 30'
4⭐️ 70pts $675 #8 8-Max PLO 2-day event 30'
3.5⭐️ 47pts $565 #21 The Closeout NLH Turbo 1-day 20'
3.5⭐️ 44pts $450 #5 Lifesaver Charity NLH Turbo 1-day 20'
3⭐️ 34pts $450 #2 Surf's Up NLH Turbo Freezeout 1-day 15'
3⭐️ 32pts $350 #15 PLO Turbo 1-day 15'
3⭐️ 32pts $350 #11 Wipeout NLH Turbo Freezeout 1-day 15'
3⭐️ 30pts $330 #17 NLH Action Clock Turbo Freezeout 1-day 15'
2.5⭐️ 27pts $330 #3 NLH Hyper Turbo Freezeout 1-day 12'

Notes:
✅️ The Lifesaver - Surf Life Saving Charity Event Fundraiser. Not specified, but I assuming a portion of the rake $50 per player is donated towards Surf Life Saving Queensland. It would be great to see more operators having one of these fundraising events throughout Australian poker series' with proceeds going to various charities.
✅️ Low rake, The Star makes revenue from other gaming, hotels restaurants and bars so rake is generally lower overall.
✅️ Beautiful location and property, on-site accommodation, 5 minutes from the beach, shops, restaurants and excellent in-house dining and ordering to the seat via QR code app.
✅️ Appearances from WPT stars Lynn Gilmartin (APHoF) & Ashleigh Lawrence, as well as performers, and leading tournament director WPT's Danny McDonagh (APHoF).
✅️ Full size casino quality tables all fully dealt
✅️ The most well executed Mystery Bounty in Australian Poker, the way the Star Poker Gold Coast draw these bounties out, the drama, MC Tanera and poker staff effort to prepare and make this event fun, is spectacular.
✅️Stunning crystal surfboard trophies and WPT Prime Championship trophy
✅️ Complimentary Players Party , usually included beverages and canapes - Sunday 21st April 9pm
✅️Final Table Merch - If you happen to make one of the 21 final tables this festival, you’ll score yourself an exclusive co-branded jacket.
⚠️Tournaments are played under QLD Casino Gaming Rules and not all standard TDA rules apply, it is up to the player to be aware of the rules at each event. See Attached combined PDF below, it has the rules.
✅️ WPT Player of the Series awarded to overall points leader, with no additional money taken from prize pools, nor any participation points which is great The Winner receives an $8,000 entry into WPT Australia Main Event in September, and a cool shark fin trophy! 🦈
✅️ Parking at The Star Gold Coast
All players taking part in the WPT Prime Gold Coast events will be entitled to complimentary parking. To ensure you receive your complimentary parking, please follow the below steps:
1 – Collect a manual ticket when entering the carpark (do not swipe your Membership Card).
2 – When purchasing your tournament entry at the Poker Desk, present your parking ticket where it will be stamped by the Poker Team.
3 – Prior to exiting the building, take your stamped ticket to the Parking Desk (located at the top of the stairs next to the Concierge Desk). They will then issue you with a validated parking ticket.
4 – Use the validated ticket to exit the carpark
✅️ Star Poker Gold Coast announced last week via Facebook, that restrictions on playing time do not apply to this tournament. Australian Poker Schedule encourages responsible gambling, refer to link below for more info that apply to other gaming at The Star if relevant. I assume that means it still applies to cash game poker.
www.starentertainmentgroup.com.au/starcare/
⚠️ The Star poker room, just like most venues has limited tables which may mean large numbers of alternates, players advised to arrive early or register the day before, nb. stack goes into play if preregistered.
⚠️ You must be a Member of The Star Club - Joining is free and you can start the process before you arrive via this link: www.thestarclub.com.au/sign-up
⚠️ Buy-in Process
Tournament entries can be purchased in-person at the Poker Desk with cash, gaming chips or via EFTPOS terminal (fees apply), using debit cards only (credit cards are not accepted). The cash limit at the Poker Desk is $5,000 per transaction. Any cash transactions over this amount, should be done at the cashier. Chips can then be used to complete the tournament buy-in. 𝗗𝗢 𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝗦𝗪𝗔𝗣 𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗣𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗛 𝗢𝗥 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗣𝗧 𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗣𝗦 𝗢𝗥 𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗛 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗢𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗬𝗘𝗥𝗦
❌️ No guaranteed prizepools, however large prizepools expected
❌️ No online registration
❌️ Satellite rake is a bit higher 14-15% and structures and start stacks aren't great.
❌️ 0.85% fee for EFTPOS transactions and ATM fees $3.00
❌️ No Live Stream mentioned or Live Reporting from PokerMedia Australia/PokerNews etc.
❌️ Star Poker Gold Coast announced last week via Facebook, Players are not permitted to lend or loan money or chips in any circumstances. The exchange of cash or chips between players (or players and third parties) is not permitted. No amount for this is specified, ie. even small amounts not permitted. What I believe this means, is if you are seen exchanging chips or cash with another player, you may be suspected of loaning money to one another, there seems to be no questioning or investigation if suspected, rather issued a Withdrawal of Licence (banned) via postal mail. The handling of reasonable amounts of chips and cash between patrons is obviously a common and normally innocent act among poker players, acceptable behaviour in most places. Without some qualification (eg. amounts over at least $1,000) this rule is ridiculous, so just make sure to not exchange chips or cash between yourselves accidently.
❌️ A dozen or more of Australia's top players including Alex Lynskey (APHoF), Gary Benson (APHoF), Jarred Graham (APHoF), Najeem Ajez, Rehman Kassam, Chris "Dipper" Zenenos will once again miss what is meant to be one of Australia's most prestigious poker festivals, banned without reasons provided, nor response to their queries or option to have reviewed. The Star continues to be the only place in the world that treats some of our best players as criminals, which is absolutely disgusting and shameful. As we all know, all of these players have exemplary reputations and highly respected in Australian poker.

Full Series Schedule, Structures and Star Rules PDF below
australianpokerschedule.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/WPT-PRIME-STAR-GC-2024-01.pdf

If I have left anything out or made any errors please let us know, and as always checkout our website australianpokerschedule.com.au for the full schedule and structures under the series tab.

(APHoF) = Australian Poker Hall of Fame - australianpokerschedule.com.au/australian-poker-hall-of-fame/ ... See MoreSee Less

Australian Poker Schedule

April 6th, 10:32 am

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥 𝗚𝗢𝗟𝗗 𝗖𝗢𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗬 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗩𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗦 𝗦𝗢𝗠𝗘 𝗠𝗨𝗖𝗛 𝗡𝗘𝗘𝗗𝗘𝗗 𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗬

Star Poker Gold Coast has now provided some clarification around news and regulatory requirements for players attending the upcoming WPT Prime festival at The Star Gold Coast. This is welcomed and I'm sure is appreciated by players attending.

Stay tuned for Australian Poker Schedule full preview and analysis in the coming days.

Unfortunately Star Poker Facebook page have decided to restrict block comments from APS and my own account. APS is your number one, completely independent, non-profit source of analysis, previews and poker news in Australia, without fear or favour.

I can announce The Star will be doing their own reporting for upcoming series, ie. no partnership with PokerMedia Australia or PokerNews. Fortunately APS is based on the Gold Coast, so stay tuned to APS for all major updates throughout the festival.In light of the uncertainty around the recent news in the regulatory environment and ahead of WPT Prime Gold Coast commencing on 11 April 2024, The Star Entertainment Group Ltd (The Star) wishes to notify all participants of the following rules and guidelines:

1. Daily Cash Limits
A daily cash limit of $49,999 applies in relation to deposits for cash transactions.

Players will be required to complete a source of funds form where a daily total of $25,000 or more in cash is deposited.

2. Cashing Out Cash Chips from Poker Cash Games
Players cashing out poker cash game winnings are required to declare them as poker winnings at the cashiers.

3. Transfer of Funds to The Star Gold Coast for use during WPT Prime
Players who want to access funds during the WPT Prime Gold Coast period (11 to 23 April 2024) are able to transfer funds directly to The Star Gold Coast Casino account and have a front money account opened on arrival. Please bring the following proof of identity documents:
• A current passport OR drivers licence/proof of age card; AND
• A current Medicare card OR card issued by the Australian Government OR current credit card or debit card.

The account details for funds transfers to the Star Gold Coast Casino account are as follows:
Account Name: The Star Gold Coast
BSB: 084-004
Account Number: 57817 7750
Swift Code: NAT AAU3304B

Players with a front money account can draw down on the funds and use chips to complete tournament buy-ins. If you require more details on the front money process, please contact gccsm@star.com.au.

4. Loans
Players are not permitted to lend or loan money or chips in any circumstances. The exchange of cash or chips between players (or players and third parties) is not permitted.

5. Source of Funds
Funds used for play must come from personal bank accounts of players. The Star will not accept transfers from a remittance provider, any third-party, or from any business account. Players must be able to provide proof that the funds are from a personal bank account.

6. Tournament Buy-ins
Players can use EFTPOS to buy-in at the Poker Desk.

Please note that EFTPOS buy-in services are for debit card use only. International debit cards will not be accepted.

Players are permitted to draw down on funds used as front money and use chips to buy-in.

Buy-ins can only be made by the individual player entering the tournament. Buy-ins cannot be made on another player’s behalf.

7. Playing time
At The Star, we have a long-standing commitment to safer gambling and harm minimisation in relation to gambling.

Restrictions on playing time do not apply to this tournament.

The Star encourages players to manage their time to ensure their wellbeing and responsible gambling.

The Star is dedicated to promoting responsible gambling and will monitor players throughout the tournament for signs of gambling related harm.

The Star takes all conduct and compliance issues seriously, including in relation to responsible gambling and anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing. The rules and guidelines set out above apply in addition to the tournament terms and conditions and conditions of entry at The Star’s venues.

If you have any questions, please contact the friendly Poker Team.

Guests must be 18 years or over to enter the casino. Player Activity Statements are available on request at The Star Club Desk or via our website. BET WITH YOUR HEAD, NOT OVER IT. Gambling Helpline 1800 858 858 gamblinghelpqld.org.au ... See MoreSee Less

Australian Poker Schedule

April 5th, 12:09 pm

WOW! Melbourne's Julian Warhurst goes huge in Malaysia!

Poker Dream 9 x Top Joy Poker Malaysia

Ev#18 Super High Roller RM30,000 (~A$9,626)

1st 🏆 RM1,089,000 (~AUD$349,430)

Congratulations Julian! 🇦🇺Congratulations to Warhurst Julian Andrew from Australia, the triumphant champion of #18 Super High Roller! 🇦🇺 With a grand prize pool of RM4,685,100, Julian secures the top prize of RM1,089,000. A masterful display of skill and determination!

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Telegram: t.me/PokerDreamOfficial/1
Official Website: pokerdream-live.com

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Australian Poker Schedule

April 5th, 1:08 am

Aussies continuing to crush it over in Vietnam, Adelaide's 𝗔𝗿𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗩𝗮𝗻 𝗪𝗶𝗷𝗸 has gone all the way to take another trophy!

New Century Poker Club's GRAND OPENING POKER SERIES, Wyndham Da Nang Golden Bay Hotel

High Roller Event VND₫ 22,000,000 (~AUD $1,330)
🏆 1st. VND₫ 242,500,000 (~AUD $14,660)

Well done Armon!

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