Poker in Australia

Although it may not be as glamorous as Las Vegas or Atlantic City, poker is actually very popular in Australia. If you take a look at several top WSOP winners, you will find several Australian players right away. Several poker rooms offering different variations of poker at different stakes are available across the continent, although Sydney and Melbourne are the two most visited spots when it comes to poker in Australia.

Australia also has its own poker tournament. The Aussie Millions, officially titled Crown Poker Australian Championship, is among the most popular poker tournaments in the world. It was first introduced in 1997, and has been the top poker tournament in Australia since. The famous Crown Casino hosts Aussie Millions tournament each year, attracting thousands of poker players from all around the world.

Talking about Crown Casino, it is also noted that this casino is among the best in the world when it comes to providing poker rooms. Top players including Phil Ivey, David Pham, and of course Jamie Gold often visit Crown Casino just to have fun playing poker at different levels.

Another interesting thing about poker in Australia is the level of stakes offered. You can actually find different poker tables with different blinds easily in this country, no matter where you are, allowing even beginners to get a taste of the excitements without spending too much money. Regular coaching clinics are also held in different cities to attract new players, Australian players specifically, into the world of poker.