A preview of what’s to come for the rest of the year, PokerStars LIVE is kicking off 2024 strong with its 19th Manila Super Series currently running through the 9th at Okada Manila. The eight day series features 21 trophy events boasting a combined festival guarantee of PHP 16,500,000 (~USD 296,860). All eyes however […]
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Manila Megastack 17: Ashley Patterson bags second festival trophy; Zhong Szetho, Jayvon Carreon, and Bao Sheng Woon claim last few spadies
On its tail end, the Manila Megastack 17 held at Okada Manila, Philippines is wrapping up its festival with its last few events playing down this December 12th. The ten-day lineup showcased a total of 44 tournaments including the additional PHP 100,000 NLH added on to yesterday’s schedule. The last guaranteed tournament SuperStack, played through […]
Manila Megastack 17: Jean Paul Berdejo and Daisuke Kanai emerge triumphant; Kaoru Kishimoto, Thomas Young, Jukka Jaervinen, and Anthony Castro share spotlight
The last segment of the Manila Megastack 17 festivities at Okada Manila, Philippines saw six more tournament runners rise to victory and cash in on top payouts across the 40-event lineup. Peru’s Jean Paul Berdejo for one, claimed one of the biggest returns of the day after outlasting the 400-entry field Megastack Turbo event […]
Japan’s Matsushita Masafumi takes down record-breaking Manila Megastack 17 Main Event for PHP 3,941,000 (~USD 71,170)
The headlining Manila Megastack 17 Main Event wrapped up its final games after five full days of thrilling action at the PokerStars hub in Okada Manila, Philippines. A strong attendance from both the international and local pool built this season’s Main Event to be the tour’s biggest, with a staggering 870 entries recorded across three […]
China’s Wu Shenghao leads Manila Megastack 17 Main Event Final Table; PHP 5M (~USD 90K) listed up top
Following a staggering turnout across its starting flights, this season’s Manila Megastack 17 Main Event serves to be the biggest to date with a total of 870 entries recorded. This record-breaking attendance pumped up the prize pool to a massive PHP 26,582,850 (~USD 480,080), well-smashing the tour’s PHP 10,000,000 (~USD 180,830) listed guarantee. Each flight […]
Manila Megastack 17: Six more spade trophies awarded to side event winners Masakazu Miyamoto, Takashi Kawauchi, Zhuoyue Cen, Ashley Patterson, John Matsuda, and Jeongyeon Kim
The Manila Megastack 17 festivities running at the PokerStars hub in Okada Manila, Philippines is playing through its 40-event lineup and crowned another six champions within the past two days. Tournament winners Masakazu Miyamoto, Takashi Kawauchi, Zhuoyue Cen, Ashley Patterson, John Matsuda, and Jeongyeon Kim emerged victorious across the smaller field side events and […]
Philippines’ Monziar Villariaza leads the charge for Day 2 of the Manila Megastack 17 Main Event
A step closer to crowning a champion, PokerStars LIVE’s Manila Megastack 17 Main Event played down its last flight yesterday, December 9th to wrap up its qualifying rounds. Combining all three flights puts this season’s total record up to a staggering 870 entries for a record-breaking PHP 26,582,850 (~USD 480,080) prize pool. This serves to […]
Manila Megastack 17 Main Event Flight B breaches guarantee, Philippines’ Rick Jason Ambata bags the lead; Last chance to qualify today
Another action packed day landed at Okada Manila, Philippines with the Manila Megastack 17 festivities kicking through its headlining Main Event. The second flight on schedule drew in a staggering 235 entries and sent 36 players through to the Day 2 games. Once the qualifier wrapped up, local runner Rick Jason Ambata found himself bagging […]
Manila Megastack 17: Emmanuel Derecho clinches Mystery Bounty title for PHP 497,972 (~USD 8,990); Wai Chiu Cheng, Kunlong Yu, and Hai Shien Tan win side events
The Manila Megastack 17 festivities at PokerStars’ hub in Okada Manila, Philippines has reached its halfway mark with 17 spade trophies already lifted from the recently concluded events. The series’ fifth day saw Australia’s Emmanuel Derecho top the multi day Mystery Bounty event with local pro Christopher Mateo bagging the biggest bounty up for grabs. […]
Manila Megastack 17 Main Event’s first flight sees halfway through the PHP 10M (~USD 180K) guarantee; Two more qualifiers remain
The crown jewel of the Manila Megastack 17 held at PokerStars LIVE’s hub in Okada Manila, Philippines, recorded a great start on its first day on the felt. Flight A of the PHP 10,000,000 (~USD 180,830) guaranteed Main Event played down today with 26 players advancing through to Day 2. India’s Shah Chirag snagged the […]