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The 2013 Aussie Millions Main Event final table was played over the weekend. Dan Shak brought the largest stack to the final table (3.7 million) and fellow high-stakes pro Patrik Antonius was ranked 3rd (3.3 million). Shak was sent packing in 4th place, which left Joseph Cabret (8.1 million), Patrick Antonius (5.2 million) and Mervin Chan (4.9 million) fighting for the title!

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After 5 days of play at the Aussie Millions, the first Gold Ring of 2013 was awarded to Ruper Elder. The British poker pro, who won the 2011 EPT San Remo Main Event, bested a field of 1,338 entries in the $1,100 Opening Event and had to overcame 1 former EPT champion and the defending champion in this event, Aussie Brendon Ruble, on the final table. It was a well-deserved win by Elder who now adds $250,000 to a resume that already features over $1.5 million in tournament winnings!

$1,100 Opening Event Final Table Results:

1 Rupert Elder - $250,000
2 Martin Finger - $160,000
3 Fabian Craib - $120,000
4 Dusan Stoevski - $96,000
5 Brendon Rubie - $81,000
6 Ted Nguyen - $66,000
7 Marwin Nassif - $52,000
8 Phillip Libeau - $38,000
9 Ashley Warner - $25,000
10 Nali Kaselias - $13,500