While the 2005 WSOP was my second try at the world
championship event, this was the first time I had made the
money ~ in fact my first cash in any tournament. And what a
tournament! With over 5600 players and a prizepool of nearly
US$53 million, the 2005 main event broke all poker records. I
managed to make it through four gruelling days, finishing in 63rd
place as the second highest placed woman, and taking home
nearly $150,000 for my efforts..... ~ more ~
After nearly 2 years away from Australia, I returned to
Melbourne in January 2006 to play in my favourite tournament ~
the Aussie Millions. I played my first game of Holdem in the
Crown's card room back in 2000 and so it holds a special place
for me. Sadly my enthusiasm for being back was not reflected in
my results, though the ring games ~ and the parties! ~ helped
make up for a lacklustre tournament performance. It was also
great to bump into Joe Hachem again ~ we'd last spoken during
the WSOP 2005 main event when, as the only remaining
Aussies, we wished each other luck. If only my luck had lasted
as long as his!
