The ongoing APL Millions 2024 Series at Southport Sharks is not just a showcase of poker prowess for men but also a big platform where female poker players are shining bright and making their mark with remarkable performances. Running from August 9 to August 26, 2024, this prestigious series features 83 events and has already awarded more than 63 trophies so far. Among these winners are several talented women who are demonstrating their growing presence and skill in the world of poker. Florence Ho is the most recent winner of the ongoing festival.
Ho bested a field of 144 entries to win Event 64 NLH 120 of the series. Her victory was a significant one, considering the fact that she only started playing poker just a year ago. For her victory, she took home $3,745 and a seat at the $100K Invitational, solidifying her place in the APL history books. This victory was her first APL title and biggest cash, marking a key milestone in her career.
The 64th event of the ongoing series featured a buy-in of $120 and drew a field of 144 entries, generating $14,440. The top 15 players made the money, with the largest chunk going to the winner.
APL Millions 2024 Event 64: NLH 120 Final Table Results (AUD)
1st: Florence Ho – $3,745 + $100K Invitational Seat
2nd: William de’Coster – $2,520
3rd: Alan Khalaf – $1,655
4th: Alex Lee – $1,295
5th: Steven Williams – $1,010
6th: Ebony Smale – $865
7th: Brett Solo – $720
8th: Nick Bleys – $575
9th: Christopher Jewell – $430
Fiona Katu Triumphs In APL Millions 2024 Event 62: Ladies Event
Another notable victory came from Fiona Katu, who overcame a field of 90 entries in Event 62, the Ladies Event. Katu’s win marks her second Ladies Event title this year at Southport Sharks, with her celebratory “Boom Baby!” echoing through the poker room. Her performance earned her $3,160, plus a $100K Invitational Seat, making her a force to be reckoned with in the poker community.
Featuring a buy-in of $150, this event generated $11,700 in prize pool, which was finally shared by 10 players.
APL Millions 2024 Event 62: Ladies Event Final Table Results (AUD)
1st: Fiona Katu – $3,160 + $100K Invitational Seat
2nd: Samantha Lake – $2,105
3rd: Jane Peters – $1,405
4th: Lorinda Johnson – $1,170
5th: Thi Quy Bui – $935
6th: Emma Pio – $820
7th: Kristen Ryan – $700
8th: Melanie Symonds – $585
9th: Kelli Bewert – $470
Michelle Psarras Takes Down APL Million 2024 Event 50: H.O.P ($8,675)
Michelle Psarras, a late entrant to Event 50 H.O.P, proved that timing isn’t everything as she went on to take down the tournament for $8,675, the second biggest score achieved by a lady so far in this series. She overcame a competitive field of 135 entries to claim the title. This victory is a testament to her skill and resilience, further showcasing the rising dominance of women in the poker world. This event had a buy-in of $350 and did well resulting in a $40,500 prize pool, which was shared by the top 15 finishers.
APL Million 2024 Event 50: H.O.P Final Table Results (AUD)
1st: Michelle Psarras – $8,675 + $100K Invitational Seat**
2nd: Riccardo Tallarico – $7,000**
3rd: Damien Gore – $6,660**
4th: David Munday – $3,640
5th: Andrew Batley – $2,830
6th: Brendan Miles – $2,430
7th: Marc Rodgers – $2,025
8th: Jonathan Davidson – $1,620
9th: Ben Govin – $1,215
Nadyne Thorne Wins APL Millions 2024 Event 29: One AND DONE Freezeout
Nadyne Thorne added another win for women by shipping Event 29, the One and Done Freezeout. She bested a field of 188 players to secure her biggest live cash of $6,110. Her success highlights the ever-growing presence of women who are making a significant impact on the tournament circuit.
This marked the biggest live cash for the Gold Coast local, who is now looking to get back to dealing throughout the rest of the series. This event with a buy-in of $150 collected $24,440 in prize pool, which was finally distributed among the top 21 players.
APL Millions 2024 Event: 29 One AND DONE Freezeout Final Table Results (AUD)
1st: Nadyne Thorne – $6,110 + $100K Invitational Seat
2nd: Samuel Jefferies – $4,035
3rd: Loz Craig – $2,565
4th: Brendan Sheridan – $2,075
5th: Earl Pattugalan – $1,650
6th: Bernard Wong – $1,345
7th: Cameron Ridd – $1,100
8th: Nathan McCelland-Edwards – $855
9th: Peter Plater – $610
Jade Mitchell Wins APL Millions 2024 Event 27: Mini Mystery Bounty
After her last month’s WPT League Championship on the Gold Coast with multiple wins, Jade Mitchell continued her phenomenal run in 2024 by winning the Event 27 Mini Mystery Bounty of the ongoing series in Australia. She took home $6,815, along with $3,100 in accumulated bounties.
This event too had a modest buy-in of $250 and did well on the turnout, drawing in an impressive 287 entries and generated $57,400, which was finally shared by the top 32 players.
APL Millions 2024 Event 27: Mini Mystery Bounty Final Table Results (AUD)
1st: Jade Mitchell – $6,815 + $100K Invitational Seat
2nd: Luke De Ruiter – $4,375
3rd: William Murphy – $2,800
4th: Eugene Wong – $2,225
5th: Steven Vogt – $1,680
6th: Troy Hawkins – $1,365
7th: Ashley Grosvenor – $1,075
8th: Daniel Cardamone – $860
9th: Marwane El Jirari – $690
Catherine Young Emerges Victories In APL Millions 2024 Event 15: Young Guns NLH
Earlier in the APL Millions 2024 Series, we saw Catherine Young emerge victorious from a field of 53 entries in Event 15 Young Guns NLH. Young, a Gold Coast local, clinched the title with her infectious smile and unwavering determination, earning $2,275 and a seat at the $100K Invitational. This event featured a modest buy-in of $150 and paid out only top seven players from the $6,890 prize pool.
APL Millions 2024 Event 15: Young Guns NLH Final Table Results (AUD)
1st: Catherine Young – $2,275 + $100K Invitational Seat
2nd: Jad Mood – $1,445
3rd: Till Linkweiler – $965
4th: Jordan Fletcher – $760
5th: Nicholas James – $550
6th: Jackson Geszner – $480
7th: Panitanan Ekananrungroj – $415
APL Ambassador Jackie Glazier Wins Event 10: Ladies Championship ($6,930)
Another notable victory earlier in this series came from APL Ambassador Jackie Glazier. She bested a field of 70 entries to win the $350 buy-in Ladies Championship. Glazier’s victory, her third APL title, came with a prize of $6,930 and further cements her status as a key figure in the poker world. The event collected $21,000 in prize pool, which was shared by top 7 players.
APL Millions 2024 Event 10: Ladies Championship Final Table Results (AUD)
1st: Jackie Glazier – $6,930 + $100K Invitational Seat
2nd: Ann Tongatoutai – $4,410
3rd: Amanda Srisourath – $2,940
4th: Sharyn Wood – $2,310
5th: Luci Bonaccorso – $1,680
6th: Zena Marsters – $1,470
7th: Lorinda Johnson – $1,260
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