Aussie Millions Cash Game 2012: High Stakes and Drama Unfold

The Aussie Millions Cash Game 2012 was a thrilling event that brought together some of the biggest names in poker. Three businessmen from Macau caused a stir last year, and one of them returned to Melbourne this year. The players seated around the table were Jason Mercier, Winfred Yu, Richard Yong, Gus Hansen, Sam Trickett, and Daniel Negreanu, with two empty seats.

Jason Mercier bought in for $100,000, while the others bought in for $200,000. The blinds were $500/1,000 with an ante of $100, and the ante was posted by the player on the button. The players decided to play No-Limit Hold'em instead of alternating between NLH and PLO.

Richard Yong limped in with the button, Gus Hansen raised to $500 from the small blind, and Sam Trickett raised to $4,000 from the big blind, both opponents called. On the flop 8d 6d 8s, Gus Hansen bet $8,100, Sam Trickett called, and Richard Yong folded. On the turn 5d, Gus Hansen bet $20,200, and Sam Trickett called. On the river 5s, Gus Hansen bet $55,100, and Sam Trickett called with Td 7d, winning the pot.