﻿{"id":14596,"date":"2026-05-11T11:58:08","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T03:58:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hunter.poker\/?p=14596"},"modified":"2026-05-11T11:58:30","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T03:58:30","slug":"malcolm-trayner-aussie-millions-champion-looks-to-wsop-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hunter.poker\/en\/malcolm-trayner-aussie-millions-champion-looks-to-wsop-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Aussie Millions champion Malcolm Trayner said, &quot;I&#039;m really looking forward to going to Las Vegas.&quot;"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"14596\" class=\"elementor elementor-14596\">\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-14597\" src=\"https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1052-300x199.webp\" alt=\"Aussie Millions champion Malcolm Trayner said, &quot;I&#039;m really looking forward to going to Las Vegas.&quot;\" width=\"450\" height=\"299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1052-300x199.webp 300w, https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1052-1024x680.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1052-768x510.webp 768w, https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1052-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1052.webp 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/> <em><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Newly crowned Aussie Millions champion Malcolm Trayner, after winning on Mother&#039;s Day, has set his sights on the upcoming WSOP. He says he has already booked his trip and looks forward to continuing his challenge in Las Vegas.<\/span><\/em><\/p><h4 class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><strong><span class=\"\"><br \/>It would be most fitting to have one of Australia\u2019s fastest-rising stars write the story for Aussie Millions\u2019 comeback.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h4><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\" style=\"color: #000000;\">Malcolm Trayner emerged victorious after a thrilling heads-up match against Dean Blatt, taking home a prize of AU$1.3 million.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\" style=\"color: #000000;\">With his mother watching from the sidelines for the first time in her life, this victory was not only a milestone in his career, but also a powerful boost to his upcoming trip to Las Vegas this summer for the World Series of Poker (WSOP).<\/span><\/p><h4 class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><strong><span class=\"\">A Card Grinder&#039;s Journey<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14598\" src=\"https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1053-300x200.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1053-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1053-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1053-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1053-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1053.webp 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><br \/><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h4><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\" style=\"color: #000000;\">Immediately after winning the championship, Trayner gave an exclusive interview to PokerNews, describing the victory as &quot;unbelievable.&quot;<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\" style=\"color: #000000;\">&quot;I thought I was going to lose the one-on-one,&quot; he admitted. &quot;It was a real rollercoaster ride.&quot;<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\" style=\"color: #000000;\">The last time Aussie Millions was held, Trayner was playing in Sydney in a $300 buy-in tournament.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\" style=\"color: #000000;\">&quot;For the past eight years, I have dedicated my life to poker.&quot;<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\" style=\"color: #000000;\">To date, he has won the Australian Open and Aria Poker Classic titles, a WSOP Circuit gold ring, a WSOP gold bracelet, and now the Aussie Millions title.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\" style=\"color: #000000;\">Despite these accolades, he points out that onlookers often fail to see the full reality of a professional poker career.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\" style=\"color: #000000;\">&quot;For the past eight years, I have dedicated my life to poker. People usually only see the wins, but they don&#039;t see the effort behind them, or the months of slumps. Winning a tournament like this means an unbelievable amount to me. I can&#039;t express how important it is to me to win Australia&#039;s most prestigious tournament.&quot;<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\" style=\"color: #000000;\">About two years ago, after winning the gold bracelet, Trayner mentioned that he tried to &quot;put the prize money aside&quot; during the final table. This time, his strategy remained remarkably consistent.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\" style=\"color: #000000;\">&quot;I tried to completely exclude the money from my mind and just focus on playing my game well,&quot; he said. &quot;I think I did that, and I also had very good luck with the cards, which definitely helped me.&quot;<\/span><\/p><h4 class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><strong><span class=\"\">An unforgettable Mother&#039;s Day<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14599\" src=\"https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1054-300x200.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1054-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1054-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1054-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1054-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1054.webp 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><br \/><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h4><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\" style=\"color: #000000;\">Trayner&#039;s mother, Anna, supported her son throughout the final table. Her presence was especially fitting given that the victory coincided with Mother&#039;s Day.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\" style=\"color: #000000;\">&quot;This is my first time watching him play,&quot; she said. &quot;At first, I must admit we weren&#039;t the proudest parents for a son who decided to make a living playing cards. But now I have to admit I&#039;m completely convinced!&quot;<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\" style=\"color: #000000;\">Trayner himself pointed out that his mother&#039;s appearance was a complete surprise.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\" style=\"color: #000000;\">&quot;She just appeared on the sidelines\u2014I couldn&#039;t believe it. All I could say was &#039;Happy Mother&#039;s Day!&#039; You couldn&#039;t have found a better Mother&#039;s Day, and you better believe me, she&#039;s going to get a wonderful Mother&#039;s Day gift.&quot;<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14600\" src=\"https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1055-300x200.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1055-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1055-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1055-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1055-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1055.webp 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><br \/>Anna&#039;s initial hesitation turned into complete pride, highlighting her newfound support for her son&#039;s career path.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\" style=\"color: #000000;\">&quot;I think maybe it&#039;s time to accept it all,&quot; she said. &quot;This isn&#039;t my path, but it&#039;s his dream, and maybe I need to support him.&quot;<\/span><\/p><h4 class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><strong><span class=\"\">Focus on World Championships<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h4><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\" style=\"color: #000000;\">With the trophy in hand, Trayner&#039;s attention is now focused on the World Series of Poker, which starts in less than three weeks.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\" style=\"color: #000000;\">&quot;I even booked my trip before the final table,&quot; he said. &quot;It gave me a decent allowance. I won&#039;t gamble it all away, but I&#039;m really looking forward to going to Las Vegas.&quot;<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14601\" src=\"https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1056-300x200.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1056-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1056-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1056-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1056-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1056.webp 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><br \/><\/span><\/p><h3>Common Mistakes Review: Why Do You Keep Losing? The Problem Lies Here<\/h3><p style=\"color: #333300;\">Most players lose money not because of luck, but because they repeat the same mistakes.<\/p><p style=\"color: #333300;\">These debriefings will help you identify the most common mistakes and understand how to correct them:<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/hunter.poker\/en\/poker-overcalling-mistakes\/\">Why does constantly calling cause you to lose money?<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/hunter.poker\/en\/poker-bluff-imbalance-mistakes\/\">[Bluff Imbalance] What are the costs of excessive bluffing?<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/hunter.poker\/en\/poker-cannot-fold-leak\/\">Why do you always lose on the last street? 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