If there's anything young players with a background in online poker like, it's shorthanded events. A massive 255 runners signed up for the $2,500 buy-in event, making for a massive AUD$573,750 prize pool and a first place prize of almost AUD$150,000.
With 255 players entering, 29 players would get paid. Amongst the players to cash were many notables; Ryan Van Sanford and French high roller Antoine Saout had to settle for a min cash of AUD$5,450. WSOP Main Event winner Martin Jacobson got AUD$5,735 for his 22nd place, while players like Manig Loeser (15th) and Jackie Glazier (14th) both got AUD$7,170 for their deep run.