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Local Man Wins APPT Sydney

Martin Rowe Lifts AUD $1 Million for Victory in His Home Town

by Brendan Murray  |  Published: Dec 07, 2008

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Martin Rowe, 34, from Sydney, won the PokerStars.com Asia Pacific Poker Tour, Sydney yesterday taking down the AUD$1 Million top Martin Roweprize for beating 476 opponents.

“I cannot believe I have won tonight,” said the overwhelmed Sydneysider. “I felt on edge but not out of control the entire tournament and now to have the title I am just ecstatic — this will be life changing for my family.”

Rowe beat fellow Aussie Jason Gray heads up with A-Q against 9-5 suited when the money went in preflop.

The final table payouts were:

  1. Martin Rowe —  AUD 1,000,000
  2. Jason Gray — AUD 476,000
  3. Tony  Basile — AUD 266,000
  4. Antonio Fazzolari — AUD 182,000
  5. Timothy English — AUD 140,000
  6. Frank Saffioti — AUD 100,800
  7. Daniel Kowalski — AUD 72,800
  8. Hai Bo Chu — AUD 53,200
  9. Tom Rafferty — AUD 39,200

The Sydney tournament ends season two of the APPT with an announcement of season three stops expected soon.

 
 
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