MELBOURNE, Australia — The Aussie Millions Poker Championship returned to Crown Melbourne from April 24 to May 10, 2026, ending a six-year absence from major live poker schedules.
The series had been away since its 2020 edition, following years shaped by COVID-era disruption and operational changes at Crown. According to Crown Melbourne, the 18-tournament festival generated a total prize pool exceeding AU$22.5 million.
Malcolm Trayner Wins the Aussie Millions Main Event
The AU$10,600 Aussie Millions Main Event drew 770 entries, making it the fifth-largest Main Event in the tournament’s history.
After five days of play, Australia’s Malcolm Trayner won the title, topping a seven-handed final table made up entirely of Australian players. The final three players, Trayner, Dean Blatt, and Dejan Boskovic, agreed to a three-way ICM deal before playing on for the title.
Trayner received AU$1,382,198 under the deal-adjusted payout terms. Blatt finished second for AU$1,000,072, while Boskovic took third for AU$921,030.
2026 Aussie Millions Main Event Final Table Results
The reported final table results after the three-way ICM deal were as follows:
| Place | Player | Country | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Malcolm Trayner | Australia | AU$1,382,198 |
| 2nd | Dean Blatt | Australia | AU$1,000,072 |
| 3rd | Dejan Boskovic | Australia | AU$921,030 |
| 4th | Sheldon Mayer | Australia | AU$466,620 |
| 5th | Ricky Vikas | Australia | AU$346,500 |
| 6th | Patrick Barba | Australia | AU$269,500 |
| 7th | Kanaan Youkhanna | Australia | AU$211,750 |
Note: The top three payouts reflect the reported three-way ICM deal.
Side Event Highlights
The 2026 Aussie Millions schedule also featured several major side events. Andy Lee won the AU$25,000 Challenge, while Joseph Antar captured the AU$5,000 Challenge.
With 18 events, more than AU$22.5 million in total prize money, and a 770-entry Main Event, the 2026 Aussie Millions marked a significant return for the series on the international live poker calendar.
