The Melbourne Mix post mortem

The Melbourne Mix: Six Days, Nine Events, One Very Loud Heartbeat ♠️

The cards are boxed, the felt has had a deep breath, and the echoes of stud antes and split pots are still humming through the room. The Melbourne Mix is officially in the books and what a week it was.

Across six days, we clocked 319 total entries, spread over nine championship events and one satellite, and handed out over $385,000 in prize money. That’s not just a number. That’s rent money, travel money, bragging rights, bankroll reloads, and a few stories that will definitely improve with age.

More importantly, it was a celebration of mixed games. Real mix. The kind with nuance, memory, patience, and the occasional “wait, what game is this again?” moment.

The Mix Itself

From start to finish, the series delivered exactly what it promised: variety, depth, and proper poker.

We ran the full spectrum.
HORSE.
25 Game Dealer’s Choice.
8-Game.
10-Game.
Drawmaha.
Stud variants that made people sit up straighter.
And rotations that rewarded players who showed up prepared and curious.

Every event felt different. Different rhythms, different edges, different champions. That’s the soul of mixed games and Melbourne absolutely showed up for it.

To the Players ♣️

Thank you to every player who entered an event, fired a second bullet, jumped in a satellite, or just stood around the rail talking shop.

Some of you travelled.
Some of you played all six days.
Some of you learned new games on the fly and still found a way to cash.

The vibe was sharp but friendly, competitive but generous. That balance is rare, and it’s what makes this community special.

To the Dealers

A massive thank you to the dealers who leaned in.

Mixed games are not autopilot poker. They demand adaptability, attention, and a willingness to ask questions and keep improving. You did exactly that.

You were coachable, professional, and brought great energy to the floor every single day. The quality of dealing across the series mattered, and it showed.

To the Staff & Crew

Behind every smooth level change and timely announcement is a small army making it happen.

Admin staff, floor staff, service staff, production crew, stream support. You kept things moving, kept players comfortable, and helped turn a complex schedule into a seamless experience.

To PlayLive

Thank you for giving mixed games a genuine home.

Not just a room to play in, but a space where ambitious ideas are encouraged. From hosting the series to supporting live streaming and pushing boundaries, your backing made this week possible.

Running and live streaming marquee mixed-game events on Australian soil is a big deal. We’re proud of what we built together.

The Bigger Picture

The Melbourne Mix wasn’t just about prize pools or trophies. It was about proving, again, that mixed games are alive, growing, and worth investing in.

Players showed up.
Dealers stepped up.
The games delivered.

If this week proved anything, it’s that there is a strong, passionate appetite for mixed-game poker in Australia and we’re only getting started.

From all of us at the helm, thank you for being part of it. Thank you for trusting the mix. And thank you for helping make Melbourne feel like the right place for it.

Until the next shuffle.

♠️♥️♣️♦️