Ep 23 - HE WON A MILLION DOLLARS AGAIN! 2026 AUSSIE MILLIONS CHAMP MALCOLM TRAYNER

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