﻿{"id":14313,"date":"2026-05-09T15:35:14","date_gmt":"2026-05-09T07:35:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hunter.poker\/?p=14313"},"modified":"2026-05-09T15:35:25","modified_gmt":"2026-05-09T07:35:25","slug":"hachem-aussie-millions-main-event-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hunter.poker\/en\/hachem-aussie-millions-%e4%b8%bb-%e8%b3%bd-%e4%ba%8b-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"&quot;If one doesn&#039;t work, another will&quot;\u2014The Hachem family trio gathers for the Aussie Millions Main Event."},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"14313\" class=\"elementor elementor-14313\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c77cee7 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c77cee7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b2b5bb9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b2b5bb9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-14314\" src=\"https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/142-300x199.webp\" alt=\"&quot;If one doesn&#039;t work, another will&quot;\u2014Hachem Family&#039;s Main Event Offensive\" width=\"450\" height=\"299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/142-300x199.webp 300w, https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/142-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/142.webp 660w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/> <em><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">The most famous poker family in Australia \u2013 Joe Hachem, brothers Tony and son James \u2013 have all advanced to Day 3 of the 2026 Aussie Millions Main Event, showcasing their amazing family poker prowess.<\/span><\/em><\/p><h4 class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><strong><br \/>Two people together, three people together. But for the Hachem family, it was just a family gathering.<\/strong><\/span><\/h4><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Three members of Australia\u2019s most famous poker family have made it to Day 3 of the 2026 Aussie Millions Main Event: 2005 WSOP Main Event champion Joe Hachem, his brother Tony, and Joe\u2019s son James.<\/span><\/p><h4 class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><strong>Family event<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14315\" src=\"https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1421-1-300x200.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1421-1-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1421-1-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1421-1-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1421-1-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1421-1.webp 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><br \/><\/strong><\/span><\/h4><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Although Joe&#039;s other son, Daniel (2024 WSOP runner-up), is currently not in the country, his other son, Anthony, is also involved in the 2026 Aussie Millions event, making the Hachem family&#039;s momentum at Crown Casino in Melbourne quite strong.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">&quot;It feels special to have all of us gathered here to play cards together,&quot; Joe told PokerNews.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">&quot;Daniel is currently in Los Angeles and unfortunately missed the Aussie Millions. Anthony is currently playing in the $2,500 tournament. It feels special to have all of us here playing cards together.&quot;<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">&quot;The overall plan for the main event is that if one Hachem fails, another Hachem will take its place!&quot;<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">For James, the pressure of the main event is compounded by his seating arrangement; he is currently battling it out at the table next to his father&#039;s.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14316\" src=\"https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1422-1-300x200.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1422-1-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1422-1-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1422-1-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1422-1-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1422-1.webp 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><br \/>\u201cHe was sitting right behind me,\u201d James said. \u201cI was a little nervous because I knew he would come over and pat me on the shoulder if I made the wrong decision.\u201d<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Nevertheless, both of them made it into the money, while Tony unfortunately failed to advance. James said that although he only plays in tournaments every few years, it was &quot;very, very cool&quot; to play cards with his father and uncle.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">&quot;I think it&#039;s been an amazing journey for my dad since he won the WSOP. He&#039;s been consistently showing up at poker tournaments, and it&#039;s really cool to play at the table next to him.&quot;<\/span><\/p><h4 class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><strong>Participating in the &quot;massive&quot; 2026 Aussie Millions<\/strong><\/span><\/h4><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Tony Hachem, a veteran of the poker world himself, quickly praised his brother&#039;s enduring influence on the sport. &quot;No one is more suitable to be an ambassador than my brother. I can&#039;t praise Joe enough,&quot; Tony said.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">&quot;No one is more suitable to be an ambassador than my brother.&quot;<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Beyond family ties, Tony also highlighted the explosive growth of the Australian Poker Tour. As a key figure in the 2026 season of the Australian Poker Tour (APT) in partnership with Aussie Millions, he has witnessed firsthand the evolution of this community.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">&quot;This tour has been fantastic, and partnering with Aussie Millions in 2026 is a natural fit for us. The poker scene in Australia has grown tremendously since the COVID pandemic. Live tournament poker is now incredibly large,&quot; Tony explained.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">&quot;The Australian poker community fully supports Aussie Millions. I mean, we love it\u2014it&#039;s huge. Congratulations to everyone at Crown for supporting Harold, Daniel, and their team.&quot;<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14317\" src=\"https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1424-1-300x200.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1424-1-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1424-1-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1424-1-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1424-1-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1424-1.webp 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><br \/><\/span><\/p><h3>Common Mistakes Review: Why Do You Keep Losing? 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