In February 2017, the PokerStars LIVE Asia Manila Super Series took place for the first time at the City of Dreams in the Philippines. The schedule included a total of nine tournaments and among the side event winners was none other than Philippine poker veteran John Tech. In the PHP 10,000 Main Event, 719 entries […]
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U Series of Poker cancels USOP Hanoi
Live poker in Vietnam continues to be sent into turmoil as the third international live poker event in Ha Noi has now been canceled this year. Latest casualty is the upcoming U Series of Poker stop in Hanoi – USOP Hanoi – which was supposed to kick off on May 29, 2024. The news […]
Players of Vietnamese Descent Have Shined at WSOP Through the Years
The World Series of Poker is right around the corner and will once again see many players from Asia head to Las Vegas in the hopes of making a deep run in one of the many tournaments on tap this summer. Vietnam Winners At WSOP In the 54-year history of the series, a number […]
Metro Card Club to host Metro Walk to A Million in Manila, Philippines this June
Since poker was first introduced in Asia, the Philippines emerged as one of the most vibrant destinations, second only to Macau. Among the pioneers of the local growth was the Metro Card Club, the first brick-and-mortar poker room in the country. Established in 2007 with just eight tables, the Metro rapidly expanded to a 30-table […]
“I had the natural feel for the game” by Marc Rivera aka Chief
“Chief check this game out, I’m sure you will like it”. These were the words of my brother Ashby when he first told me about poker. He was wrong, I did not like it, I loved it since that first moment! And that’s how my beautiful poker journey all started. My brothers, relatives, and […]
First Four Winners Crowned in the 2024 Triton Super High Roller Series Montenegro Stop
For the fourth time in history, the Triton Super High Roller Series is visiting the coastal country of Montenegro and holds the most extensive schedule to date at the Maestral Resort & Casino in Budva. From May 12 to May 26, 2024, the high-stakes contest includes 14 trophy events in a mix of No-Limit Hold’em […]
Is Thailand on the Verge of Becoming Asia’s Newest Destination for Casinos?
Poker in Thailand has been a tricky topic in the last few years. While all sorts of gambling are not really considered legal, underground poker cash games have been running for a while and some Thai pros traveled the Asia-Pacific and global circuit to make a name for themselves. Most notably, that have been Punnat […]
WPT Vietnam Passport to the World Championship canceled
In just a short day’s notice, Crown Poker Club announced the cancellation of the anticipated WPT Vietnam Passport to the World Championship due to technical reasons as stated by the organizer. The series geared to award ten packages to the 3rd annual festivities in Las Vegas, was set to run from May 14-27, 2024, […]
Complete Guide to Las Vegas Summer Ladies Events
Getting more women to the tables has become a major focus for many poker operators over the last few years. Ladies events have become a key way to make this happen, allowing women to play with other women and learn the game in a less-stressful environment. Many also enjoy the camaraderie of exclusively playing with […]
PokerStars LIVE Manila Super Series 20 kicks off in two weeks, over PHP 16.5M (~USD 287K) in prizes up ahead
Just two weeks away, another running of the local favorite PokerStars LIVE Manila Super Series is set to take on the scene at Okada Manila, Philippines, celebrating its 20th edition since its debut back in 2017. This season’s festivities are geared to run from May 24 – June 2, 2024 featuring a total of […]