The concept of poker tourism will never be the same after the first PokerStars.net ANZPT Queenstown. It's safe to say that not a single visitor to this stunning alpine town, nestled deep in the Southern Alps of New Zealand's South Island, has failed to sample at least one of the attractions on offer. Sure, regular regional stops like Sydney, Macau, Auckland or Seoul have their own distinct character and attractions galore, but Queenstown's allure is unique. Such is the proximity of Queenstown's best aspects is that you can take a jet-boat ride in the morning, dine atop Bob's Peak
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ANZPT Queenstown: Kiwi challenge fades as Aussies go heads-up
The chase for the PokerStars.net ANZPT Queenstown Main Event crown is down to the final two after Glenn Maiden and Mark Walker were eliminated in third and fourth positions respectively. Walker, a 28-year-old machine operator from Cambridge on New Zealand's North Island, pushed all-in with 5♣ 3♣ on a...more
ANZPT Queenstown: Snow to surf, season finale coming up
Andrew Hinrichsen's charge towards the PokerStars.net ANZPT Queenstown Main Event title retains the momentum of an avalanche after claiming the scalp of Steve Smith. The 21-year-old from Melbourne, who qualified for this event on PokerStars, made a ballsy call on the flop of J♦ 4♦ T♠ with Q♦ 9♦...more
ANZPT Queenstown: Goliath gone, Hinrichsen leads
The race for the PokerStars.net ANZPT Queenstown Main Event title has been turned on its head after the elimination of four players in quick succession. First out was David Bradford, who committed his short stack with A♥ T♦ against John Pye's A♦ 9♠. A nine in the window was...more
ANZPT Queenstown: Kiwis on top in latest chapter of trans-Tasman rivalry
New Zealanders love nothing more than to beat Australia - no matter what the sporting arena. The Kiwis are in prime position to chalk up another one over their trans-Tasman rivals after the final table for the PokerStars.net ANZPT Queenstown Main Event was decided. There are seven New Zealanders...more
ANZPT Queenstown: Final table profiles
Seat 1: Will Mauga (Australia) PokerStars Qualifier (106,500 in chips): Born in New Zealand but a resident of Brisbane since he was two-years-old, this 25-year-old painting contractor who runs his own business is married with three children. He qualified for this event via an $11 buy-in event on PokerStars...more
ANZPT Queenstown: It's Otago versus the rest
Two more players have hit the rail, leaving just 11 players chasing a spot at the first PokerStars.net ANZPT Queenstown Main Event final table. Just as his chip count looked to be heading in the right direction, Sydney's Raj Ramakrishnan found himself in a hand with John Pye, with...more
ANZPT Queenstown: Hachem out, 13 remain in final table race
The tight play of day two has made way for several quick-fire eliminations early on day three of the PokerStars.net ANZPT Queenstown Main Event at SKYCITY Casino. Only 13 of the 18 starters remain in the hunt for a spot at tonight's final table after a cut-throat opening hour...more
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