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Crown Melbourne

AustraliaMelbourne, Australia
8 Whiteman Street, Southbank, VIC 3006, Melbourne, Australia
Phone
+61 (3) 9292 8888
Email
enquiries@crownmelbourne.com.au
Website
crownmelbourne.com.au
Is Poker Legal Here?
Legal, Licensed
Festivals
2
Since
2026
Events
152
Prize Pools
$14.9M
Biggest Event Here

Aussie Millions Main Event

$5.5M prize pool · won by Malcolm Trayner

Poker Room

Permanent poker room

Large casino resort in Southbank, Melbourne, with one of Australia's busiest poker rooms: NLH, PLO and mixed games from $1/$3 up to $50/$100, weekly Wednesday and Friday tournaments, and home of the Aussie Millions.

Tables and Games

  • NLH
  • PLO
  • Limit Omaha
  • Limit Omaha Hi/Lo
  • Limit Hold'em/Omaha
  • Two Card Manila
  • Three Card Manila
  • HORSE

Crown offers a wide range of poker variations with Off Peak and Peak pricing. Most games have a 10% rake capped at $25 (Off Peak) or $30 (Peak).[1]

Cash Games

  • AUD 1/3 NLH (Speed)
  • AUD 2/5 NLH
  • AUD 5/5 NLH
  • AUD 5/10 NLH
  • AUD 10/20 NLH
  • AUD 25/50 NLH
  • AUD 50/100 NLH
  • AUD 5/5 PLO
  • AUD 5/10 PLO
  • AUD 10/20 PLO
  • AUD 25/50 PLO
  • AUD 50/100 PLO
  • AUD 10/20 Limit Omaha
  • AUD 20/40 Limit Omaha
  • AUD 2/5 NLH/PLO Orbits

NLH $1/$3 has a $100-$600 buy-in; $5/$10 NLH $1,000-$5,000; top games $25/$50 and $50/$100 need a $4,000 minimum buy-in.[1]

Daily Tournaments

Weekly tournaments on Wednesday and Friday at 6:15pm (Wednesday Night event and Friday Freezeout).[1]

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Before You Go

Entry Rules

Membership
Carded play applies casino-wide (a card is required to play)
Dress code
Smart casual; no ripped or soiled clothing, offensive T-shirts, camouflage, active sportswear, work clothing, boots or Ugg/gum boots

Smart casual dress applies and carded play is required casino-wide.[1]

Opening Hours

Poker room: Monday to Friday 10am-4am, and 24 hours from Friday 10am to Monday 4am. Casino closes 4am-12pm on Christmas Day, Good Friday and ANZAC Day.

How to Get There

Crown is in Southbank, within walking distance of the Melbourne CBD. SkyBus Melbourne City Express runs from Melbourne Airport (T1, T3, T4) to Southern Cross Station; central city trams are free within the Free Tram Zone.[2, 3, 4]

Where to Stay

Nearby

Poker Festivals at Crown Melbourne

Australia Poker Calendar

Finished2 festivals

Tours at Crown Melbourne

What to See in Melbourne

Melbourne is Victoria's capital, reached through Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine). Crown Melbourne sits on the Southbank riverfront and hosts the Aussie Millions.

  1. 1Southbank and the Yarra RiverA riverside promenade of restaurants and bars that starts at Crown's doorstep.
  2. 2Federation Square and the lanewaysThe city's cultural square, with nearby lanes full of cafes and street art, a short walk across the river.
  3. 3Royal Botanic Gardens VictoriaLarge gardens close to the city centre, good for a quiet walk between sessions.
  4. 4Melbourne Cricket GroundAustralia's best-known stadium, which hosts AFL football and cricket.
  5. 5St KildaA beachside suburb with a pier, an esplanade and Luna Park, a short tram ride from the city.
  6. 6Great Ocean RoadA coastal drive with cliffs and beaches, a popular day trip from the city.

Sources

Checked on October 28, 2026. Poker rooms change their games, stakes and hours often: confirm with the venue before you travel.

  1. 1.Poker (cash games, tournaments, hours, dress code) - Crown Melbourne, accessed October 28, 2026
  2. 2.Crown Promenade Hotel & Accommodation - Crown Melbourne, accessed October 28, 2026
  3. 3.The Perfect Melbourne Itinerary - Crown Melbourne, accessed October 28, 2026
  4. 4.Melbourne City Express locations - SkyBus, accessed October 28, 2026
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