Australia is host to some of the world’s most famous poker events, including the Aussie Millions tournament which has the highest prize fund in the southern hemisphere, so there are plenty of great places to play poker around the nation. There’s no doubt about it, us aussies love a game!
This is arguably the most famous casino and poker venue in Australia because for the last two decades it has been host to the Aussie Millions poker tournament. Situated in Melbourne, there are three hundred and thirty table games as well as slot machines to distract you and five types of poker on offer including the ubiquitous Texas Hold ‘Em. As well as hosting the Aussie Millions tournament, the Crown Casino also hosts the World Speed Poker Championship which is of course a great tournament to watch and has a prize of $100,000 for the quick witted winner.
Star City Casino
Set upon the romantic coast of New South Wales with harbour views, Star City is the casino that never sleeps. There are a total of 12 poker tables on offer with all the top game types covered and minimum buy-ins are nice and low at $5, so even beginners will be able to cut their teeth without breaking the bank. If you want to stick around at Star City then you can also take advantage of the 5 star accommodation on offer, as well as the 13 restaurants and bars.
Burswood International Resort and Hotel Casino
Perth residents who fancy their chances in a real life poker game should head to this renowned resort to try their luck. Nestled in an idyllic 250 acres of beautiful gardens it’s a great place to be even if you’re not there to gamble. However, the poker here is taken very seriously and they even hold their own tournament, the Burstwood Sapphire Series Poker Challenge. Over 2 days competitors from around the nation have the opportunity to battle it out for $100,000.
Casino Canberra
The nation’s capital is host to a delightful European style casino, conveniently amalgamated into the convention centre for travelling business people to have a little fun whilst they pay their brief visit. The poker room at Casino Canberra offers 5 and 7 card stud, as well as Texas Hold ‘Em, Draw poker and Omaha and there are even weekly tournaments which help to fund an end of year freeroll tournament.
Lasseters Hotel Casino
Alice Springs is the home of the Lasseters Hotel and Casino which is a small but dedicated resort ideal for holiday makers and poker novices who want to have a little fun. There’s just a single poker table on offer, but with low buy-ins and a friendly atmosphere there are always some great games and interesting relationships developed around that table. On top of the poker there are also 19 other table games and hundreds of slot machines and you can gamble late into the night before teetering back to your room for a well earned rest.