What a Way to Start 2025!
We’ve kicked off the year with a record-breaking Queensland poker series, featuring the largest prize pool ever generated at an APLPT QLD series and an incredible 13 APLPT QLD records broken - $1,704,400! Hosted at the home of APL poker, Southport Sharks, the series spanned 33 events and delivered an electric atmosphere that sets the tone for a massive year ahead.
Among the highlights:
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The $350 Monster Stack attracted 388 entries, the largest ever staged outside of the APL Million.
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The $1,500 Jackstar event saw 342 entries, the largest ever outside of the APL Million or Victoria.
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The $180 Main Event shattered records with 1,279 entries, the largest ever staged outside of the APL Million or Victoria.
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The $600 Deep Freeze boasted 209 entries, another milestone achievement.
Let’s dive into the results from our two feature events: the Main Event and the Jackstar Super High Roller.
Main Event Champion Crowned
🏆 CHAMPION | APLPT QLD | EVENT 8 | MAIN EVENT 🏆
Tony Lu is the first APLPT Main Event Champion for 2025, besting a Queensland record field of 1,279 entries. Tony entered the final table ranked third in chips and ultimately faced Norbert Duga, the chip leader, in a thrilling heads-up battle. With skill and determination, Tony secured the victory after a brief showdown.
A Gold Coast local and retired sales director, Tony plays poker twice a week and looks forward to celebrating this milestone achievement with his wife and daughter. Congratulations, Tony!
Final Placings: 1st: Tony Lu - $36,890 + $100K Invitational Seat + $1,500 APL Million Seat
1,279 Entries, $191,850 Prize Pool, $180 Entry, 153 players paid
Jackstar Super High Roller
🏆 CHAMPION | APLPT QLD | EVENT 19 | JACKSTAR SUPER HIGH ROLLER 🏆
Romain Morvan delivered an incredible comeback to claim his first Jackstar title, overcoming a dominant run by Paris Sitzoukis. An ICM deal at three-handed play secured payouts for the top three players, but Romain ultimately claimed the title after an intense final battle.
A French expat and Aussie poker circuit regular, Romain reflected on his win: “Having days like this feels amazing. It’s good to see that it can happen again.”
Final Placings: 1st: Romain Morvan - $67,965* + $100K Invitational Seat
342 Entries, $444,600 Prize Pool, $1,500 Entry, 41 players paid
Thank You
A heartfelt thank you to Southport Sharks for hosting this spectacular series. To our players, thank you for your unwavering support of APL and Australian poker. Together, we’re building something extraordinary, and 2025 is off to a phenomenal start thanks to you!
Get Ready for the Next Series
Mark your calendars for the APL 600 in Sydney at Canterbury-Hurlstone Park RSL Club, running from Friday, 24th January to Sunday, 2nd February. With over $900,000 in guaranteed prize pools across 53 events, including 23 dealt events, this promises to be another unmissable series.
Click here for more details and start planning your journey to the felt!
See you there!
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