Three intensive days of poker playing at the lucrative Aussie Millions table have ended, with a handful of online players making names for themselves.

The competition, which began with 747 players and offers a main prize of $1.5 million, eliminated a further 66 players on the third day to leave 14 players remaining.

Some major names were among those not to make the cut – recent World Poker Tour (WPT) winner Joe Hachem was among those who did not make the final table at his home event, being eliminated by internet qualifier Jonas Buskas, playing his first live tournament.

The current chip leader, meanwhile, is Jimmy Fricke, another online gambler now using those talents to knock out some big names. Fricke eliminated Shane Schleger and Nathan Bobik on his way to a chip count of $2.6 million.

Buskas also made the final table, which also features Gus Hansen and Patrik Antonius.

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