With PHP 5 million (~USD 86,250) on the line at the opening event, APL Kick Off, the Final Day brought 51 players out of the 341-entry field back to the tables, each guaranteed a minimum payout of PHP 34,100 (~USD 590). Russia's Sergei Korzhenko, who began the action at the bottommost of the qualifier list, had a momentous day after turning it around 360 to ultimately become the last man standing. In a truly impressive display of skill and resilience, Korzhenko claimed the top spot and secured the lone seven-figure payout on the list of PHP 1,053,600 (~USD 18,200).
The Russian runner triumphed over a final table stacked with local talent, defeating Filipino pro Renniel Galvez in the final heads up to earn his first APL title and largest live cash to date. Korzhenko has been on a hot streak since the start of the year, already with three trophy wins under his belt, adding another to his collection with this latest victory.
Top Payouts
| # | Payout | Player |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $18,200 1,053,600 PHP | |
| 2 | $11,865 688,300 PHP | RG Renniel Galvez ![Philippines [PHL]](/assets/images/flags/4x3/ph.svg "Philippines [PHL]"){kind=small} Philippines |
| 3 | $7,945 460,800 PHP | MG Michael Gabby Concepcion Philippines |
| 4 | $5,450 316,300 PHP | KM Kozo Miyamoto ![Japan [JPN]](/assets/images/flags/4x3/jp.svg "Japan [JPN]"){kind=small} Japan |
| 5 | $3,845 223,200 PHP | RB Raphael Bulaong Philippines |
| 6 | $2,790 161,800 PHP | JG Jonald Garcia Philippines |
| 7 | $2,075 120,500 PHP | MM Michihiko Matsuda Japan |
| 8 | $1,590 92,200 PHP | RJ Rick Jason Ambata Philippines |
| 9 | $1,260 73,000 PHP | JC Jose Colada Philippines |