PokerMedia Australia can reveal that reigning WSOP Main Event champion and recently inducted Poker Hall of Fame member, Michael “The Grinder” Mizrachi, has been appointed as an Official Ambassador of the upcoming Aussie Millions Poker Championship at Crown Melbourne.
One of the most recognizable figures on the global poker scene, Mizrachi is a three‑time winner of the WSOP’s Poker Players Championship (PPC) – widely considered to be the world’s most prestigious tournament due to its blend of multiple poker variants and the quality of the field.
In 2025, Mizrachi achieved a double that few thought possible by not only winning his record fourth PPC but taking down the WSOP Main Event just 18 days later. The feat was considered so remarkable that the then-44-year-old was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame on the spot.
As Aussie Millions ambassador, Mizrachi will represent both Aussie Millions and Crown Resorts throughout the 2026 Championship Series – reinforcing Crown’s commitment to delivering world‑class poker experiences in Australia.
“I’m honored to join the Aussie Millions family,” Mizrachi said. “This tournament has always been one of the most iconic stops on the global poker calendar and I’m excited to help bring its next chapter to life.”
Crown Melbourne’s EGM of Gaming, Harold Charalampos Tsakmaklis, added, “Michael’s competitive brilliance, global recognition and passion for the game make him a perfect fit for Aussie Millions. We are excited to welcome him and look forward to an incredible year ahead.”
Long regarded as the Southern Hemisphere’s premier poker festival, the Aussie Millions will return with a full schedule of marquee events, high‑stakes tournaments and strong international participation in 2026. The 18-event schedule will run from 24 April to 10 May.
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