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PPPoker Go’s Launch Promises Epic Home Games From 31 October
PPPoker, known for its innovative private club-based poker platform, is launching a fresh venture into the world of casual poker with the introduction of PPPoker Go. This new app aims to offer a gamified, social experience tailored for smaller groups of players, positioning itself as a true free-to-play option in the poker community. A Shift from … Read more
APT Taipei Poker Classic 2024 sets new Taiwan record, NTD 388 Million (~US$ 12M) in prizes awarded: Dhanesh Chainani, and Kuo Wei Kao capture Final Day highlights
The lions have been tamed over this season’s APT Taipei Poker Classic 2024, with a total of 98 trophies awarded across its 11-day lineup. The leading brand took the scene by storm once again with over NTD 388.25 Million (~US$ 12.18 Million) in prizes awarded, making it Taiwan’s largest and richest poker series to date. … Read more
2024 USOP Grand Finale In Hai Phong With VND40 Billion GTD Main Event
After a huge success in this Vietnamese resort city, the U Series of Poker (USOP) closes the calendar season by making Hai Phong its battle ground anew for the USOP Grand Finale at the posh Pullman Grand Hotel. The festival runs from November 29 to December 11 2024. 2024 USOP Grand Finale In Hai Phong, … Read more
APT Taipei Poker Classic 2024: Martin Sedlak collects grand payday at APT High Roller; Dongjae Kim claims record-breaking Double Stack; Tom Verbruggen ships second series victory at Mini Main Event
Down to its tail end of festivities, a surplus of 96 trophies have been awarded across the action-packed APT Taipei Poker Classic 2024 games, along with Rene Von Reden clinching the Main Event title. Three more highlights across the lineup have been dusted, with this time, Germany’s Martin Sedlak claiming the largest of three. Sedlak … Read more
Dream Victory For Newcomer Kong Qingtao At Poker Dream Jeju 12 Main Event
Recreational player Kong Qingtao pulled off a stunning comeback at the Poker Dream Jeju 12 Main Event, securing his first-ever poker title. At three-handed, an ICM deal was struck then played on for the iconic Golden Dragon trophy. Two hours in, the tide shifted in Kong’s favor, winning numerous pots to take the lead. After … Read more
Germany’s Rene Von Reden wins APT Taipei Poker Classic 2024 Main Event for NTD 14.4 Million (~US$ 450K)
Intense action at this season’s APT Taipei Poker Classic 2024 Main Event festivities held at the CTP Asia Poker Arena, has officially drawn to a close with a new champion crowned following a five day battle. A great regard to its name, the Tour’s thrilling games was indeed a regional affair with numerous runners from … Read more
World Poker Tour Releases Payout Structure for ClubWPT Gold $5 Million Invitational Freeroll
When the World Poker Tour published the full schedule for the 2024 WPT World Championships at Wynn Las Vegas, many eyebrows were raised because the flagship $10,400 Championship Event held no guarantee unlike in the inaugural two editions. However, they also announced a special $5 Million Invitational Freeroll for their new sweepstakes site ClubWPT Gold … Read more
Song Ying Leads Final 16 Of The Inaugural Poker Dream Jeju Main Event; Winfred Yu, Martin Nielsen Win Dragons
It took twelve 50-minute levels of Day 2 play for the inaugural Poker Dream Jeju Main Event to trim down the 179-player field to the final 16. Two players closed the day just 1 bb apart. At the helm was Song Ying with 5,905,000 (74 bb) and Zhou Yang with 5,800,000 (73 bb). Over at … Read more
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Asian Poker Tour heads back to Manila bigger than ever, PHP 170 Million (~USD 3M) in guarantees up ahead
A highly anticipated return, players geolocated in Manila won’t have to wait any longer as the regional favorite Asian Poker Tour – sponsored by Natural8, returns to the Philippine capital in just seven weeks. From October 28th through November 7th, APT Manila 2024 is geared to shake up the hotspot’s tournament scene with an eleven day … Read more
NagaWorld offers irresistible deals in partnership with APPT Cambodia 2024
Planning to venture to the Kingdom of Cambodia this November? PokerStars’ awaited Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT) stop in the heart of Phnom Penh, Cambodia is just ten weeks away, boasting over US$ 1 Million in guarantees to be awarded. From November 15-25, the halls of NagaWorld Integrated Resorts will once more be filled with … Read more
WPT Global Reveals Pete Chen As Newest Brand Ambassador
On July 31, 2024, leading online poker site WPT Global announced their newest ambassador and it is none other than WPT Champion’s Club Member Yen Han “Pete” Chen. He is one of the most coveted poker players from Taiwan and currently sits in second place on his country’s all-time money list according to The Hendon […]
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Getting up close with Australia’s Anton Zhen Zhao Lu
Seen in the mix across the U Series of Poker Hai Phong games, Somuchpoker had a chance to catch up with Anton Zhen Zhao Lu. The Australian runner is relatively new to the live tournament scene, having just begun his career last 2023. Within a short span of time, the young gun has successfully locked … Read more
On and off the felt with Tony Miles
In 2018, Tony Miles reached poker stardom, finishing runner-up in the 2018 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event. While grateful, the experience was bittersweet. “There’s this battle between feeling grateful for the life-changing money and disappointment at not becoming the world champion,” he recalls, knowing another shot at the title was rare. Since that moment, Miles has been … Read more
[Interview] Homegrown TMT at its high with CTP’s David Tai and Raymond Wong
With the World Poker Tour Prime Taiwan 2024 in cooperation with the Chinese Texas Hold’em Poker Association (CTP Club) currently running at the Asia Poker Arena, Taipei, Somuchpoker had a chance to sit down with the Association’s very own founder Hsing ‘David’ Tai and Head of International Relations, Raymond Wong. In the exclusive interview, Tai […]
Tony Dunst Secures Third WSOP Bracelet with Early Morning Win: ‘Such a Massive Deal’
Poker pro and commentator Tony Dunst has added another accolade to his illustrious poker career, winning his third World Series of Poker (WSOP) gold bracelet in the early hours of Monday—before 5 a.m. to be exact. Dunst emerged victorious in the WSOP Online Event #15, the $500 No-Limit Hold’em Deepstack, securing a prize of $134,887 … Read more
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