Poker Pulse Podcast

Australian poker legend Dale Marsland joins the Poker Pulse Podcast for Episode 24 to discuss his journey from high school teacher to professional poker player, his incredible tournament record and his new role as an Australian Poker Tour ambassador.



With 29 tournament victories, four consecutive tournament wins during one unforgettable Perth series and two State of Origin titles as captain, Dale has built one of the most impressive résumés in Australian poker.



Dale shares how watching poker on television while living in London inspired him to begin playing online, how a fourth-place finish in the 2010 ANZPT Perth Main Event changed his career and why tournament poker continues to excite him more than cash games.



We discuss:



Dale Marsland's journey from teaching to professional poker

His first major result at the 2010 ANZPT Perth Main Event

Winning four poker tournaments in a row

His 29 live tournament victories

Becoming an Australian Poker Tour ambassador

Connecting the Western Australian and eastern states poker communities

The future of tournament poker in Western Australia

The launch of his new APT event, The Whale

Cash games versus tournament poker

Playing poker in Perth under six-hour restrictions

Dale's previous WSOP and Las Vegas experiences

Winning a Venetian DeepStack event

The challenges Australian players face with US poker taxes



We also dive into:



Troy McLean's profitable Las Vegas and WSOP trip

Malcolm Trayner's incredible WSOP Main Event run

Josh McCully winning an online WSOP bracelet

The WSOP dealer rating system

Major dealer errors at the World Series of Poker

Martin Kabrhel's table behaviour and poker entertainment

The APL Million Fantasy Competition

Fantasy poker strategy, auctions and player drafting

The upcoming APL Million on the Gold Coast

APT Melbourne Champs at Crown Metropol

The Crown and Australian Poker Tour partnership

Craig Abernethy's move into the poker industry full-time

Upcoming Australian poker tournaments and festivals

The new Aurum poker room at St Johns Park

The launch of Pirate Poker on the Gold Coast



Dale also explains how he hopes to help create more opportunities for Western Australian players, including local satellites, stronger links with major Australian poker tours and the potential return of significant tournament series to WA.



It is a wide-ranging conversation covering Australian poker history, the modern tournament scene, the WSOP, poker fantasy, live-stream poker and what comes next for one of Western Australia's most respected players.



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️ Special Guest: Dale Marsland



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Fresh off winning the biggest title in Australian poker, Malcolm Trayner joins the Poker Pulse Podcast just days after taking down the Aussie Millions Main Event for over $1.3 million dollars.



Known online as “HappyWhale”, Malcolm opens up about his incredible journey from online poker grinder and WSOP bracelet winner, to finally getting the chance to play the Aussie Millions Main Event for the very first time… and winning it.



We discuss:



The emotional final table at Crown Melbourne

Nearly losing heads-up before an epic comeback

Winning a WSOP bracelet in Las Vegas

The story behind the “HappyWhale” nickname

Poker bankroll strategy after a million dollar score

WSOP 2026 plans and high rollers

Mixed games, mystery bounties and Vegas life

Australian poker's huge growth in 2026



We also dive into:



The new WSOP dealer rating system

Australian Poker Open smashing guarantees again

APT Adelaide

PlayLive Winter Series

Queen B's Coronation Cup

APL Million Fantasy returning

The new Aurum Room at St Johns Park



This is one of the biggest episodes we've done and an awesome insight into the mindset of Australia's newest poker champion.



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Michael Mizrachi 1-on-1 with Cathy at the 2026 Aussie Millions Crown Melbourne - Poker Pulse Podcast






Cathy sits down with poker legend Michael Mizrachi for a special short-form Poker Pulse One-on-One episode.

Fresh off an incredible 2025 that saw him win the WSOP Main Event, earn Hall of Fame honours, and add to his legacy as one of the game's all-time greats, Mizrachi talks about bringing the Aussie Millions back into the global spotlight and what it means for poker in Australia.

From Aussie poker culture and high-stakes cash games to life lessons from growing up around the game, this is a relaxed, in-person conversation with one of the biggest names in poker.

Ep 22 - Aussie Millions Returns with Danny McDonagh, APT / PlayLive, Crown Melbourne

Australian poker is entering a new era and Episode 22 of Poker Pulse dives right into one of the biggest stories in the game.

We open the episode with a discussion on the recent APT and PlayLive situation, including the Poker Media Australia article, the broader implications for the industry, and how regulatory conversations in Australia compare to developments overseas.

From there, we shift into the return of the Aussie Millions, which is officially back in 2026 after a six-year hiatus.

We're joined by Danny McDonagh, Head Tournament Director of the Aussie Millions and Australian Poker Hall of Fame member, for an insightful and engaging conversation about his journey, the craft of being an elite TD, and what players can expect from the return of Australia's premier poker event.



Episode Topics:

• 2026 Nouméa Poker Series wrap up and giveaway winner

• APT Champs wrap up with Cathy

• The APT and PlayLive situation and recent developments

• Regulatory discussions including the VGCCC and global comparisons

• The return of the Aussie Millions for the first time since 2020

• Melbourne and Crown as a world-class poker destination

• What makes the 2026 series unique with its new April schedule

• Player experience including buy-ins, logistics and travel tips

• The role of a tournament director and pathways into the industry

• Behind the scenes of running a major international poker series

• The importance of dealers, staff and growing the poker ecosystem

• A recap of the Noumea Poker Series and recent Australian results

• What's ahead on the national schedule



A huge thank you to our growing audience for the continued support. If you're enjoying the show, please like and subscribe. It helps us grow Australian poker media and continue bringing you the stories that matter.

Hosted by Australian Poker Schedule founder Craig Abernethy.

Co-host - Poker Dealer, Player & Poker Media creato- Catherine Young

Co-host - Professional live and online poker player Troy Mclean.

The content and topics we discuss in this episode are all on the pulse!

Ep 21 - Aussie Poker Commentary with Liam Murray, PlayLive Melbourne Millions, APT / Aussie Millions



Australian poker is on fire right now and Episode 21 of Poker Pulse covers it all.



From a powerful zero tolerance stance on player behaviour, to the huge PlayLive Melbourne Millions, to major Aussie Millions news, this is one of our biggest episodes yet.



We're joined by Liam Murray, host of the 2025 APS Fans Choice Awards and one of the leading voices in Australian poker commentary, for a fun and honest chat about poker, media, big moments and the future of the game.



We also break down:



• The massive PlayLive Melbourne Millions series

• New PlayLive ownership and production upgrades

• AbbyPoker, Eric Baldwin, Alex Foxen and Jeremy Ausmus appearances

• An unusual final table payout situation

• Danny McDonagh returning as Head TD for the 2026 Aussie Millions

• APT Melbourne Poker Fest partnering with Crown

• Noumea Poker Series 2026 in Paradise



And we take a strong stand on behaviour in poker. There is no place in our game for harassment, intimidation or abuse toward players or poker staff including venue staff.



Thank you to the 6,000+ viewers who tuned into last episode and helping us pass 750 subscribers. The next target is 1,000. If you enjoy the show, please like and subscribe. It costs nothing and helps us grow Australian poker media.



Stay on the pulse.

Hosted by Australian Poker Schedule founder Craig Abernethy.



Co-host - Awesome poker dealer & player, 2024 APL Millions Young Gun champion - Catherine Young



Co-host - Professional live and online poker player Troy Mclean.



The content and topics we discuss in this episode are all on the pulse!



Chapters

0:00 - Intro, Cathy's USA adventures and travel, Australian Poker Schedule

6:00 - 2025 APS Fans Choice Awards, Liam on hosting the night

11:37 - Liam's big weight-loss and recent surgery

12:47 - Last Episode Wrap Up and Feedback and Thanks for Support

16:13 - A serious chat on player behavior, Zero Tolerance

21:12 - PlayLive Huge Melbourne Millions, new ownership, AbbyPoker, Baldwin, Foxen, Ausmus

28:50 - New PlayLive Stream Setup, Cash Game stream, Mixed Games Academy stream

31:57 - PlayLive Stream Commentary and Liam Murray on poker commentating

44:10 - PlayLive Unusual Payout Situation Final Table Bubble

50:30 - Liam Murray, getting into poker and career highlight

56:30 - Liam's experience with 2006 WSOP Main Event Champion Jamie Gold and controversy

59:36 - Liam high stakes cash games his good mate Jake

1:04:12 - Danny McDonagh returns as Head TD to 2026 Crown Aussie Millions

1:06:25 - APT Melbourne Poker Fest partners with Crown, Liam commentating & Cathy doing the media

1:15:33 - Adrian Attenborough is back grinding in Australia, playing Star shot-clock series

1:17:52 - 2026 Noumea Poker Series Mar 14th-21st - Poker in Paradise Promo APS Poker Pulse partnership deals

1:20:08 - Wrap up, Follow us on Socials, Please Like & Subscribe