Sandilands Eliminates the Reigning Aussie Millions Champ

Earlier this year, Ami Barer topped a field of 668 players to win the Aussie Millions Main Event for AU$1.6-million. Barer was in today's field looking for more success here at the Crown, but his Day 1b was cut short courtesy of Brad Sandilands.

It appeared Barer had gotten his short stack all in preflop holding the and was looking to overcome the of Sandilands. The flop made that a tall order, but the turn made it possible as Barer picked up a gutshot straight draw. Unfortunately for him, it didn't come in as the blanked on the river.