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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.
Poker Pulse Podcast
Hosted by Craig Abernethy, Catherine Young & Troy Mclean
Follow Poker Pulse:
Instagram: @pokerpulsepodcast
Australian Poker Schedule: @australianpokerschedule
#Poker #AussieMillions #MalcolmTrayner #HappyWhale #WSOP #PokerPulse #AustralianPoker #PokerPodcast #LivePoker #TexasHoldem
By Poker PulseFresh 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.
Poker Pulse Podcast
Hosted by Craig Abernethy, Catherine Young & Troy Mclean
Follow Poker Pulse:
Instagram: @pokerpulsepodcast
Australian Poker Schedule: @australianpokerschedule
#Poker #AussieMillions #MalcolmTrayner #HappyWhale #WSOP #PokerPulse #AustralianPoker #PokerPodcast #LivePoker #TexasHoldem