About our players
One of the most exciting things about major events such as The Main Event is that we bring players together from all over the country. Check out some previous Main Event Player Profiles below.
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The Main Event Qualifiers Survey
- Full Name
- Nickname
- Age
- Where do you play poker?
- How did you qualify for The Main Event?
- Which state will fare the best this year and why?
- What are you planning to do at Crown when not playing poker?
- What would you do with the cash if you won this year's Main Event?
- What is the biggest win in your poker career?
NEIL ANDREW EVANS
Full Name
Neil Andrew Evans
Nickname
Elfman
Age
47
Where do you play poker?
Crown Motel, Lilydale and also Crown, Melbourne.
How did you qualify for the main event?
Winner of the regional final, an amazing thrill.
Which state will fare the best this year and why?
Victoria – they are top class players and I'm from Victoria (LOL).
What are you planning to do at Crown when not playing poker?
Enjoy the experience – wine and dine, poker and enjoy the moment.
What would you do with the cash if you won this year's Main Event?
Wow! Wouldn't that be awesome, big night with friends and family and Vegas here we come!
What is your biggest win in your poker career?
Second in State Champs, Fifth in State Champs and Regional Winner, it's all great fun. Love the game!
Frank and Anna Fodera
Full Name
Frank Fodera and Anna Fodera
Nickname
Franky and Ann
Age
66 and 64
Where do you play poker?
NSW Hills District Mainly
How did you qualify for The Main Event?
Frank won a regional and then came second in the OK Challenge, Anna had to purchase hers!
Which state will fare the best this year and why?
NSW, as we have played interstate and have found we are better at knocking players off their seats!
What are you planning to do at Crown when not playing poker?
Exploring what they have to offer
What would you do with the cash if you won this year's Main Event?
We can play more poker, locally and internationally!
What is your biggest win in your poker career?
Frank - Main Event ticket and cash, approximately $1600. Anna - $350
ARCHIE LOGAN
Full Name
Archie Logan
Nickname
Art
Age
32
Where do you play poker?
Stawell Harness Racing Club – APL
Central Hotel Ararat Pub – 888PL
How did you qualify for the Main Event?
Just this year of "May 2012"
Which state will fare the best this year and why?
Victoria – they are top class players and I'm from Victoria (LOL).
What are you planning to do at Crown when not playing poker?
Enjoy the experience – wine and dine, poker and enjoy the moment.
What would you do with the cash if you won this year's Main Event?
Wow! Wouldn't that be awesome, big night with friends and family and Vegas here we come!
What is your biggest win in your poker career?
Second in State Champs, Fifth in State Champs and Regional Winner, it's all great fun. Love the game!
Mick Doumani
Full Name
Mick Doumani
Nickname
Doom
Age
68
Where do you play poker?
East Sydney
How did you qualify for the Main Event?
Highrollers site go satellite Howlong June 2012 during Pro Series.
Which state will fare the best this year and why?
As usual NSW as the best players are in the Premier State.
What are you planning to do at Crown when not playing poker?
Playing poker and eating at the top restaurants within Crown.
What would you do with the cash if you won this year's Main Event?
Take my wife on a cruise to Alaska after the Main Event.
What is your biggest win in your poker career?
2010 WSOP team APL.
Karen Shiletto
Full Name
Karen Shilleto
Nickname
Kazza
Age
51
Where do you play poker?
Everton Park Bowls, Aspley Hotel, Zuri Bar and Embassy.
How did you qualify for the Main Event?
Came fourth at the States – at Keoron Wavers.
Which state will fare the best this year and why?
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What are you planning to do at Crown when not playing poker?
Sightseeing and shopping.
What would you do with the cash if you won this year's Main Event?
Go overseas to see my daughter in London.
What is your biggest win in your poker career?
$650
Paul Rich
Full Name
Paul Rich
Nickname
No Nickname. But after the Main Event I'll go from Poor Rich to a Richie Rich.
Age
60. It's a good age, as sometimes I bet thinking I have a Straight, Flush, etc, when I have nothing.
Where do you play poker?
Dingly International as the host (Ben) looks meek and mild but he is an enforcer. Playhouse, as the hose (Nick) is the terminator, unbelievable how may sick bad beats he gives players on the final table. Tigers Clubhouse, as host (Ernie) always helps players with tips, e.g. pocket 4's are the nuts, you must go all in with them.
How did you qualify for the Main Event?
Not being a good player as many a player will testify. I qualified, as some would say, I got lucky. I must say I would rather be lucky than good.
Which state will fare the best this year and why?
Victoria – I could say the reason why is because I'm in the field. But if there are 300 Vic's in the field I could probably come up with 299 other reasons.
What are you planning to do at Crown when not playing poker?
Try and remember where I parked my car.
What would you do with the cash if you won this year's Main Event?
Probably have to give poker away because if I won the money I would find that every event I played at, all players would be trying to take the money. Winner out. But then again I guess I could continue giving players bad beats.
What is your biggest win in your poker career?
Came 19th out of 434 starters at a 888 Grand Final. Paid either $1625 or $1650.
Dennis Phillip Moss
Full Name
Dennis Phillip Moss
Nickname
Benny
Age
70
Where do you play poker?
Middleton Tavern, SA.
How did you qualify for the Main Event?
State finals.
Which state will fare the best this year and why?
No idea.
What are you planning to do at Crown when not playing poker?
Relaxing, pokies and bar.
What would you do with the cash if you won this year's Main Event?
Holiday, Car and family.
What is your biggest win in your poker career?
Second and Third state finals.
