Rupert Elder Wins Opening Tournament at Aussie Millions 2013

Rupert Elder won the opening tournament at Aussie Millions 2013, securing a dominant victory and adding $250,000 to his bankroll. This was his first prize in Australia in four years.

The tournament, which had a buy-in of $1,100, attracted 1,338 entries from 708 players, setting a new record for Australia. The final table featured notable players including Rupert Elder, Martin Finger, and Brendon Rubi, the previous year's champion.

Rupert Elder led the final table with 3,412,000 chips, significantly ahead of his closest competitors. The 10th place prize was $13,500, but the runner-up received tickets to the Australian Open. Marwan Nassif finished 7th, earning $52,000 for himself and his friends. Brendon Rubi, the previous year's champion, finished 5th with $81,000. The main event of Aussie Millions will start on January 27.