30-8-2023 (KUALA LUMPUR) Sean Ooi, a Malaysian participant, has claimed a remarkable victory in one of Australia’s most prestigious poker tournaments, the Australian Poker League. The tournament organizers took to their Facebook page to announce Ooi’s triumph, which earned him a grand prize of $585,000 (equivalent to RM1,754,049.74).
In a celebratory post, the tournament organizers welcomed Sean Ooi to the esteemed APL Million Hall of Fame. They also revealed plans to commemorate his victory by displaying his own banner above the poker tables at Southport Sharks, where the event took place. Ooi’s win serves as the culmination of a year filled with numerous final table appearances and trophy victories in the APL Poker Tour.
Out of a staggering 2,496 entries, with over 900 coming from the APL network over the past 12 months, Sean emerged as the last player standing. In an interview following his victory, Ooi described the experience as surreal, akin to a dream. He expressed his gratitude to his friends, intending to name each one individually. However, realizing the sheer number of individuals to thank, he singled out his girlfriend, Mandy, for her unwavering support.
The tournament organizers extended their congratulations to all the participants, emphasizing the outstanding performance of Josh Hutchins, who secured the second-place position. They acknowledged the collective contributions of the competitors, highlighting the event’s status as the greatest tournament in APL history.
