Seat 2: Tony Bloom (148,000)
Known as “The Lizard”, Tony Bloom has been on the tournament circuit since 1994 where he managed to register his first WSOP cash of twelve – one of which was a final table.
However it is Tony’s success here in Australia that has seen his career rocket to have earnings of over $2.3 million.
Dating back to 2004, Bloom managed a cash in the heads-up championship before taking down the main event for over AUD$420,000. His return here in 2005 would see him make three final tables – including a victory in $1,500 Limit Omaha Hi/Lo event – before registering a main event min-cash in 2006.
It is the last two years here in Melbourne that has seen Tony soar up in credibility thanks to this very event. In 2009, Bloom finished runner-up to his fellow final tablist David Steicke for AUD$600,000 before amazingly repeating his final table visit last year before falling in fourth.
Obviously one that loves the $100,000 Challenge, Tony is without doubt eager to capture today’s title so he is able to shake the monkey off his back while notching up his third Aussie Millions win.