Daily Updates

A total of 260 international entries put in the PHP 70,000 (~US$ 1,200) buy-in to join Flight B of the PokerStars Red Dragon (PHP 25M GTD) at the Okada Manila. 16 levels were played until there were 39 survivors remaining. Those 39 will pack their chips and bring them back tomorrow for the Day 2 Final along with the 22 other survivors of Flight A.

The top chip leader of Flight B is Chan Truong of Vietnam who bagged 429,000 chips. Malaysian poker pro Joshua Tjan is shoulder to shoulder with 426,000 chips while American Joey Weissman is just a whisper away with 413,000 to round up the top three.

PokerStars Red Dragon (PHP 25M GTD) (Flight B, October 26)

Date(s): Oct 25 to 27, 2024

Buy in: PHP 70,000 (~US$ 1,200)

Entries: 260

Guarantee: PHP 25,000,000 (~US$ 428,300)

ITM: 39

Starting Stack: 30,000

Total Chips: 7,800,000

Average Stack: 200,700

Blinds: 2000/5000 Ante 5000

Players Remaining: 38

165 entries punched their ticket worth PHP 70,000 (~US$ 1,200) to join the Mystery Bounty (PHP 2M GTD) and built a prize pool of PHP 3,601,125 (~US$61,500) that surpassed the guarantee by far. The top 23 players were guaranteed a place in the payout circle, but the biggest winner was none other than Rene Mar David of the Philippines, who defeated Vincent Chauve of France in heads-up battle. Rene Mar David takes home a coveted PokerStars spade trophy, a champion's cash prize of PHP 988,000 (~US$ 16,800) plus a mystery bounty prize of PHP 66,000 (~US$ 1,100).

This championship is the second win of Rene Mar David in this PokerStars LIVE APPT Manila Championship 2024 series. David also championed the PHP15,000 NLH-Superstack Turbo event that opened this series. Apart from those 2 championships, David has also cashed in the final table in two other events.

Frenchman Vincent Chauve took home PHP665,000 (~US$ 11,300) for his runner-up finish and also took home the top mystery bounty prize of PHP 190,000 (~US$3,200).

Mystery Bounty (PHP 2M GTD)

Date: October 26, 2024

Buy in: PHP 70,000 (~US$ 1,200)

Entries: 165

Prize Pool: PHP 3,601,125 (~US$61,500)

ITM: 23

Final Table Payouts:

Rene Mar David: PHP 988,000 (~US$ 16,800)

Vincent Chauve: PHP665,000 (~US$ 11,300)

Itsuki Chiba: PHP 300,000 (~US$ 5,100)

Hirohito Owaki: PHP 266,000 (~US$ 4,500)

Matzusaki Hiroyuki: PHP 160,000 (~US$ 2,700)

Michael Calunsod: PHP 150,000 (~US$ 2,500)

Rishi Marpuri: PHP 100,000 (~US$ 1,700)

Yusuke Takagi: PHP 98,000 (~US$ 1,600)

Peter John Steiner: PHP 70,125 (~US$ 1,200)

14 entries bought in for PHP 1,000,000 (~US$ 17,100) to build a prize pool of PHP 13,172,600 (~US$ 225,000). Only the top three players would get in the payout circle. The biggest winner was none other than the Philippines' very own Mike Takayama, who bested Australian pro Stevan Chew in heads-up battle. Takayama adds another PokerStars spade trophy to his collection and pads up his total live earnings with an additional PHP 6,587,600 (~US$ 112,000).

Takayama has already made two cashes in this PokerStars Live APPT Manila Championship series. He bagged two runner-up finishes at the PHP 25,000 NLH Okada Kickoff and at the PHP 150,000 NLH - Mini High Roller. Takayama won over PHP 1,000,000 both times. Of course, while second place finishes pay well, there is still nothing like winning a championship, and Takayama must be elated to finally get over that slight hump with a championship win here.

Stevan Chew took home PHP 3,950,000 (~US$ 67,000) for his second place finish.

Michael Soyza earned PHP 2,635,000 (~US$ 45,000) for finishing at third, rounding up the ITM payouts.

APPT One Million Challenge (Single Re-Entry)

Date: October 26, 2024

Buy in: PHP 1,000,000 (~US$ 17,100)

Entries: 14

Cash prize pool: PHP 13,172,600 (~US$ 225,000)

ITM: 3

One of the anticipated side events of the PokerStars LIVE APPT Manila Championship 2024 is the Ladies Event (Event #50) because... let's face it! It is much easier on the eyes to see women poker faces rather than the men's. Of course, this is not only about eye-candy, but also because it is an event that showcases the talents of women in poker, which is mostly male-dominated. Hopefully, in the future, that will change.

The Ladies Event (Event #50) brought 41 entries to chip in the friendly fee of PHP 15,000 (US$ 260) to create a prize pool of PHP 524,964 (~US$ 9,000). The ladies competed for just a little over 8 hours with the top 6 gaining exclusive access to the payout party.

Finishing at top one was Fujita Haruma of Japan, who won for herself a PokerStars spade trophy and a champion's cash prize of PHP 181,964 (~US$ 3,100). Haruma bested Princess Joy Diniega of the Philippines in heads-up battle to win the championship. Diniega earned PHP 118,000 (~US$ 2,000) for the runner-up finish.

Ladies Event (Event #50)

Date: October 26, 2024

Buy-in: PHP 15,000 (US$ 260)

Entries: 41

Prize Pool: PHP 524,964 (~US$ 9,000)

Payouts:

Fujita Haruma - PHP 181,964 (~US$ 3,100)

Princess Joy Diniega - PHP 118,000 (~US$ 2,000)

Aram Kim - PHP 81,000 (~US$ 1,380)

Ho Yin Lam - PHP 60,000 (~US$ 1,020)

Ell Lui - PHP 47,000 (~US$ 800)

Ha Eun Jeong - PHP 37,000 (~US$ 630)

This is it! The final table is ready to roll for the Mystery Bounty (PHP 2M GTD) here at the PokerStars LIVE APPT Manila Championship 2024 in Okada Manila. 23 levels have passed so far and the final 9 players will be taking their seats with a guaranteed payout of at least PHP 70,125 (~US$ 1,200). Of course, all eyes are laser-focused on the championship's share of PHP608,000 (~US$ 10,300).

Also on the table are the major mystery bounty prizes that include the APPT Cambodia ME Package worth PHP 175,000 (~US$ 3,000) and the top cash prize bounty of PHP 190,000 (~US$3,200). These have yet to be won.

Meanwhile, the chip leader entering the final table is Hiroyuki Matzausaki of Japan with a total of 840,000 chips. Vincent Chauve has the next biggest stack with 815,000. Rounding up the top three is Itsuki Chiba with 730,000.

Mystery Bounty (PHP 2M GTD)

Date: October 26, 2024

Buy in: PHP 70,000 (~US$ 1,200)

Entries: 165

Prize Pool: PHP 3,601,125 (~US$61,500)

ITM: 23

Starting Stack: 30,000

Total Chips: 4,950,000

Average Stack: 550,500

Players Remaining: 9

Registration is officially closed for Flight B of PokerStars Red Dragon (PHP 25M GTD)! A total of 260 international entries chucked in the PHP 70,000 (~US$ 1,200) buy-in to join this prestigious poker event at the Okada Manila. Ten 40-minute levels are in the record books with 120 hopefuls still keeping their seats for a chance to be part of the payout from the guaranteed PHP 25,000,000 (~US$ 428,300).

Play will continue until 39 players are left. Those 39 will pack their chips and bring them back tomorrow for the PokerStars Red Dragon (PHP 25M GTD) Day 2 Final along with the 22 other survivors of Flight A. There's still a lot of poker to play among the 120 that remain. After 10 levels, leading the field in chips is Edilberto Gopez of the Philippines with a stack of 230,0000. Malaysian pro Yan Wen Yee is a breath away with 227,000. Rounding up the top three is Lifu Huang of China with 210,000.

PokerStars Red Dragon (PHP 25M GTD) (Flight B, October 26)

Date(s): Oct 25 to 27, 2024

Buy in: PHP 70,000 (~US$ 1,200)

Entries: 260

Guarantee: PHP 25,000,000 (~US$ 428,300)

ITM: 39

Starting Stack: 30,000

Total Chips: 7,800,000

Average Stack: 64,700

Players Remaining: 120

Flight B PokerStars Red Dragon (PHP 25M GTD)

Blinds: 600/1200 Ante 1200 (Level 10)

After 20 Levels played in the Mystery Bounty (PHP 2M GTD), only 20 players remain from the 165 entries that competed. Some mystery bounties have already been claimed, including one of the juicier prices of PHP 121,000 (~ US$ 2,000). The major bounties like the APPT Cambodia ME Package worth PHP 175,000 (~US$ 3,000) and the top cash prize bounty of PHP 190,000 (~US$3,200).

With the 20 players already in the money, the goal now is to fight for the championship and climb up the payout ladder. The champion's prize will be a PokerStars spade trophy and a lion's share payout of PHP 608,000 (~US$ 10,300) from the PHP 3,601,125 (~US$61,500) prize pool.

Leading in chips so far is Hirohito Owari with 520,000 chips and is the only who has crossed the half million mark. Nearly there is Kenji Kuramochi with 470,000 chips and not too far is Mathias Schell with 413,000 to wrap up the top three.

Mystery Bounty (PHP 2M GTD)

Date: October 26, 2024

Buy in: PHP 70,000 (~US$ 1,200)

Entries: 165

Prize Pool: PHP 3,601,125 (~US$61,500)

ITM: 23

Starting Stack: 30,000

Total Chips: 4,950,000

Average Stack: 247,500

Players Remaining: 20

With registration officially closed for the APPT One Million Challenge (Single Re-entry), a total of 14 millionaire entries boosted the prize pool to PHP 13,172,600 (~US$ 225,000). 3 places will get a share of the prize pool with the champion claiming the top prize of PHP 6,587,600 (~US$ 112,400).

After 12 levels played, four players still remain with more or less even stacks. A♠ of the break, Malaysian poker legend Michael Soyza has a slight lead over the rest with 3,600,000.

Buy in: PHP 1,000,000 (~US$ 17,100)

Entries: 14

Cash prize pool: PHP 13,172,600 (~US$ 225,000)

Players Remaining: 4

ITM: 3

Payout:

1st: PHP 6,587,600 (~US$ 112,000)

2nd: PHP 3,950,000 (~US$ 67,000)

3rd: PHP 2,635,000 (~US$ 45,000)

Starting Stack: 1,000,000

Total Chips: 14,000,000

Average Stack: 3,500,000

Blinds: 40,000/80,000 Ante 80,000 (Level 13)

Flight B PokerStars Red Dragon (PHP 25M GTD)

Blinds: 500/1000 Ante 1000 (Level 8)

Bao Pham made a raise to 2,200 from first position and then called a 5,800 re-raise from Huu Dung Nguyen on the button. The two see a flop of K♥ 8♦ 8♥ and pass on the betting to see a free 5♣ on the turn. Pham took a moment to play with the chips before counting off 6,000 for a bet. Nguyen stopped playing with the chips and threw cards to the muck.

Flight B of the PokerStars Red Dragon (PHP 25M GTD) had 174 hopefuls pay the entrance fee of PHP 70,000 (~US$ 1,200) for a chance to take cash in on a whopping PHP 25,000,000 (~US$ 428,300). Seven levels have passed so far with 116 players still in contention. Registration remains open until the end of Level 10, so we can expect a lot more players to find their way to the poker tables here at Okada Manila.

Of the 116 left standing, Australia's Jayden Zalac has the biggest stack of chips with 190,000. Aladin Reskallah of France is just a spit behind with 181,800. Further down is Seonghun Jeong with 132,000.

PokerStars Red Dragon (PHP 25M GTD) (Flight B, October 26)

Date(s): Oct 25 to 27, 2024

Buy in: PHP 70,000 (~US$ 1,200)

Entries: 174

Guarantee: PHP 25,000,000 (~US$ 428,300)

ITM: TBA

Starting Stack: 30,000

Total Chips: 5,220,000

Average Stack: 45,000

Players Remaining: 116

Flight B PokerStars Red Dragon (PHP 25M GTD)

Blinds: 400/800 Ante 800 (Level 7)

Angelina Rich made a 1,700 raise from the cut-off with Aladin Resakallah and Phanlert Sukonthachartnant calling from the blinds. The threesome were shown a flop of 9♥ 9♠ J♦, which they all checked to see a 6♣ on the turn. They all checked again to lead to a J♥ on the river. Reskallah checked on the small blind, Phanlert Sukonthachartnant made a cool bet of 3,500. Rich stepped aside, but Reskallah made the call. Phanlert Sukonthachartnant showed J♠ 9♦ for a full house and more. Reskallah mucked.

Flight B PokerStars Red Dragon (PHP 25M GTD)

Blinds: 400/800 Ante 800 (Level 7)

Xiaohua Fu raised to 1,800 from the hi-jack and got called by the small blind and big blind for a three-way entering a flop of K♠ 2♠ 6♣. All players checked to see a free A♠ on the turn. Both blinds checked to Fu who bet out 2,200. The SB got out of the way and big blind Martin Sedlak called to see a 9♠ on the river. Sedlak led out with 2,000. Fu four-bet to 8,000. After giving it a little thought, Sedlak counted some chips and re-raised to 15,000, leaving just a few thousand chips. Fu folded to give up the pot.

Flight B PokerStars Red Dragon (PHP 25M GTD)

Blinds: 400/800 Ante 800 (Level 7)

Edgar Antezana raised from under the gun to 1,500 then called the 4,500 three-bet of Dohwan Kim from the cut-off to see a Q♣ T♠ Q♠ flop. Both players checked to get a free turn 7♦. Antezana riffled his chips a couple of times and announced all-in for 32,000. Kim folded.

Flight B PokerStars Red Dragon (PHP 25M GTD)

Blinds: 400/800 Ante 800 (Level 7)

Jose Colada made the min-raise to 1,400 from UTG+1 and got a call from William Teoh on the button. Both players saw a flop of 2♥ 5♠ 3♦. Colada bet 900 and Teoh called to see a 7♣ turn. Colada bet 1,700 and Teoh still called to see the 9♠ on the river. Colada bet out 1,100. Teoh took a breath, but made the call. Colada showed A♥ 7♥ and Teoh mucked.

Flight B PokerStars Red Dragon (PHP 25M GTD)

Blinds: 300/600 Ante 600 (Level 6)

Ashley Patterson made a min-raise to 1,200 from the hi-jack. Georgios Skarparis defended on the big blind. Both players were thrown a flop of 6♠ K♣ Q♦. Both players checked, then checked the 8♣ on the turn all the way until the A♣ river. Patterson bet out 1,500 when it was all done and won the pot without resistance.

Flight B PokerStars Red Dragon (PHP 25M GTD)

Blinds: 300/600 Ante 600 (Level 6)

Show Shiono raised to 1,500 from the cut-off and was called by Waki Yasuhiro in the button and Sergius Santos in the small blind. The flop came 9♥ 5♥ 9♠. Santos checked. Shiono bet out 2,300. Yasuhiro counted out 7,300 and pushed it in. The other two players folded.

Flight B PokerStars Red Dragon (PHP 25M GTD)

Blinds: 300/600 Ante 600 (Level 6)

Alvir Inocentes raised the minimum 1,200 from the button and BB Hirotoshi Nakabo defended. Both players were given a flop 7♠ A♦ 9♥. Nakabo check-called the 1,400 bet of Inocentes to see a K♦ on th turn. Nakabo checked and then folded to the 2,600 bet of Inocentes.

One of the more interesting and fun events of the PokerStars LIVE APPT Manila Championship 2-24 series is the Mystery Bounty (PHP 2M GTD). Players who make it in the money will have extra bounty tickets, and anyone who knocks out a player during the ITM levels will get a chance to spin the mystery bounty wheel where more prizes await. There are prizes for as low as PHP10,000 (~US$ 170) climbing up to a major prize like PHP190,000 (~US$3,200) or an APPT Cambodia ME Package worth PHP175,000 (~US$ 3,000).

There were a total of 165 entries who signed on for PHP25,000 (~US$ 420) and pumped up the prize pool to PHP 3,601,125 (~US$61,500), easily surpassing the 2M Guarantee. The top 23 players will make it in the money with a guaranteed minimum payout of PHP33,000 (~US$ 560) plus a chance at the Mystery Bounty prizes.

There are still 64 players in tight competition for the 23 slots. Leading the field so far is Muhammed Ali Chandna of India with 170,000 chips. Not that far is Shayne Villanueva, who is ranked second with 139,000. Completing the top three is Minsuk Kim with 138,000.

Mystery Bounty (PHP 2M GTD)

Date: October 26, 2024

Buy in: PHP 70,000 (~US$ 1,200)

Entries: 165

Prize Pool: PHP 3,601,125 (~US$61,500)

ITM: 23

Starting Stack: 30,000

Total Chips: 4,950,000

Average Stack: 77,300

Players Remaining: 64

Flight B of the PokerStars Red Dragon has seen four levels played so far here at the PokerStars poker room at Okada Manila. There have been 142 entries so far who paid up the PHP 70,000 (~US$ 1,200) reg fee for a chance to earn a payout from the PHP 25,000,000 (~US$ 428,300) prize pool. Registraion is still open until the end of Level 10, so we can expect more entries to rise and boost the prize pool beyond the guarantee.

114 players are still in contention with Guan Leong Yap of Singapore sitting with the most chips at 84,600. Khoa Anh Ngo of Vietnam is at a distance with 71,000 while Nukul Janardhana Niranjan of India rounds up the top three with 58,400.

PokerStars Red Dragon (PHP 25M GTD) (Flight B, October 26)

Date(s): Oct 25 to 27, 2024

Buy in: PHP 70,000 (~US$ 1,200)

Entries: 142

Guarantee: PHP 25,000,000 (~US$ 428,300)

ITM: TBA

Starting Stack: 30,000

Total Chips: 4,260,000

Average Stack: 37,300

Players Remaining: 114

The APPT One Million Challenge (Single Re-Entry) opened yesterday with six players high-rolling the PHP 1,000,000 (~US$ 17,100) buy-in to join. Players will be given a starting stack of 1,00,000 chips which will provide for a comfortable and lengthy marathon. In fact, yesterday's action only saw one bust out. Perhaps action was too slow, but the remaining 5 decided to take a pause to continue the action the next day in the hopes that more would register, which brings us to right now!

Action continues here at the Okada Manila with a total of 11 entries so far with 10 remaining to compete for a piece of the PHP 10,349,900 (~US$ 176,700) prize pool. Registration is still open until end of Level 12. Play will resume at Level 8 where blinds are 10,000/25,000 Ante 25,000.

The chip leader so far is Elias Gutierrez with 3,045,000, amassing that from making the single bust-out from yesterday. The situation might change soon with more players in the field.

Buy in: PHP 1,000,000 (~US$ 17,100)

Entries: 11

PHP 8,468,100 (~US$ 144,500)

Cash prize pool: PHP 10,349,900 (~US$ 176,700)

Players Remaining: 10

ITM: TBA

Starting Stack: 1,000,000

Total Chips: 11,000,000

Average Stack: 1,100,000

Blinds: 10,000/25,000 Ante 25,000

Flight B PokerStars Red Dragon (PHP 25M GTD)

Blinds: 100/300 Ante 300 (Level 3)

John Matsuda raised to 700 from under the gun and called the three-bet to 2,000 from Erik Mason on the button. Both players were given a flop of 8♦ 3♠ 8♣. Matsuda check-called the 1,500 bet from Mason to see a 6♦ turn. Matsuda check-called again for 3,200 to see a T♣ river. Matsuda checked and Mason teased with a 3,000 bet. Matsuda didn't take the bait and folded.

Flight B PokerStars Red Dragon (PHP 25M GTD)

Blinds: 100/200 Ante 200 (Level 2)

Luis Garrido started with a min-raise to 400 from UTG+1. Sanjeev Kapoor four-bet to 1,600 from the button. Ecarma called from the big blind followed by Garrido to see a flop of 8♦ 3♣ 4♦. Action was checked to dealer Kapoor who fed the pot 2,000. Ecarma made the call while Garrido stepped down. The turn showed a 4♣, which both players checked. The river threw a 2♣. Ecarma opened with 4,500 and Kapoor gave up the pot.

Flight B PokerStars Red Dragon (PHP 25M GTD)

Blinds: 100/200 Ante 200 (Level 2)

Nukul Janardhana Niranjan limped in from the cut-off for the minimum, but ended up calling a 1,200 raise from Luis Garrido on the button. Both players were shown a flop of 3♣ 3♦ 9♣. Niranjan checked to Garrido, who teased with 400. Niranjan called to see a T♠ on the turn. Niranjan tapped twice and Garrido added some spice to 1,500. Niranjan avoided any more damage and awarded the pot to Garrido.

Flight B PokerStars Red Dragon (PHP 25M GTD)

Blinds: 100/200 Ante 200 (Level 2)

Lenart Ecarma raised to 500 from the button and called the re-raise to 1,000 from Garrido on the big blind. Both players are treated to a flop of 8♥ 2♥ J♦. Garrido checked, opening the window for Ecarma to fire 1,700. Garrido folded.

Flight B PokerStars Red Dragon (PHP 25M GTD)

Blinds: 100/200 Ante 200 (Level 2)

Beng Ker three-bet from the cut-off to 600 with SB Cheng Xiong and BB Zhe Li calling to enter a flop pf 2♠ T♠ Q♣. All players check down past the J♣ turn to the A♠ river. With the board complete, Xiong fired 1,000, but didn't meet any customers.

Flight B PokerStars Red Dragon (PHP 25M GTD)

Blinds: 100/200 Ante 200 (Level 2)

Nukul Janardhana Niranjan raised to 1,000 from under the gun and got called by Sanjeev Kapoor in the hi-jack and Anju Abrol at the big blind. The flop presented was J♣ Q♥ J♠. Action was checked to Kapoor, who made a 1,000 bet that no one wanted to match to finally take down a pot.

Flight B PokerStars Red Dragon (PHP 25M GTD)

Blinds: 100/100 Ante 100 (Level 1)

The cut-off player made a raise to 300 with the dealer and blinds making the call for a juicy pre-flop pot. The flop came 3♦ 7♠ K♥ and everyone checked to see a 4♠ turn. Action was checked to Lenart Ecarma at the button, who fired 700. Only Nukul Janrdhana Niranjan made the call from the small blind to see an 8♠ on the river. Niranjan checked his option. Ecarma fired 2,500. Niranjan took a peek into his cards and folded.

Flight B PokerStars Red Dragon (PHP 25M GTD)

Blinds: 100/100 Ante 100 (Level 1)

Hidekazu Tanaka raised to 300 from under the fun with Jeong Seonghun calling from the cut-off. The flop came down J♥ A♦ 9♠. Tanaka check-called the 600 of Seonghun to see a J♣ on the turn. Both players slowed down to get a free peek at the 8♥ on the river. Tanaka took a moment and then checked with Seonghun checking behind. Tanaka showed 8♦ 8♠ for a boat of eights over jacks. Seonghun mucked and patted himself in the back.

Flight B PokerStars Red Dragon (PHP 25M GTD)

Blinds: 100/100 Ante 100 (Level 1)

Seonggwon Kim made a 200 min-raise from under the gun and was called by both blinds to see a flop of 9♣ J♠ 6♠. Action was checked to Kim who bet 400 with only Byoungwook Go matching to enter a 9♦ turn. Action was checked down past the T♦ river. Kim showed Q♠ J♥ for a pair of jacks while Go mucked.

Flight B PokerStars Red Dragon (PHP 25M GTD)

Blinds: 100/100 Ante 100 (Level 1)

Rishi Mehra three-bet to 300 from the high-jack and was called by Beng Ker on the button. Both players enter a flop of J♣ Q♦ 9♥. Mehra c-bet for 300 and matched the 1,000 re-pop of Ker to see a 6♠ turn. Mehra check-called the 2,000 bet of Ker to see a 5♥ on the river. Mehra check-called the 3,500 bet by Ker. Ker flipped over J♥ 9♠ for two pairs and Mehra mucked.

Flight B PokerStars Red Dragon (PHP 25M GTD)

Blinds: 100/100 Ante 100 (Level 1)

Seounggun Kim made a 200 min-raise frmo the cut-off and got called by both blinds to see a 7♣ 4♠ A♠ flop. Action was checked to Kim who followed up with a 400 bet. Only Nukul Janardhana Niranjan made the call to proceed to the A♥ turn. Niranjan check-called the 800 bet of Kim t se a 4♣ on the river. Niranjan checked , but couldn't match the 4,000 bet of Kim and folded.

Flight B of the PokerStars Red Dragon (PHP 25M GTD) is under way at the Okada Manila with 14 buying in for PHP 70,000 (~US$ 1,200) to get an early start at the felt. Players are given a starting stack of 30,000 chips with blind levels increasing every 40 minutes. Registration will stay open until the end of Level 10, so more players are expected to compete later for a chance to be part of the payout from the PHP 25,000,000 (~US$ 428,300) guaranteed prize pool.

PokerStars Red Dragon (PHP 25M GTD) (Flight B, October 26)

Date(s): Oct 25 to 27, 2024

Buy in: PHP 70,000 (~US$ 1,200)

Entries: 14

Guarantee: PHP 25,000,000 (~US$ 428,300)

ITM: TBA

Starting Stack: 30,000

Total Chips: 420,000

Average Stack: 30,000

Players Remaining: 14

Welcome to Day 9 of the PokerStars LIVE APPT Manila Championship 2024!

This epic series bragged in the beginning that it would be giving away over ₱152.5 million ($2.7 million+) guaranteed across a variety of events that would be played between October 18 to 27 at the Okada Manila. So far, this most-anticipated event has not disappointed with all the "guarantee prize pool events" surpassing their mark to provide even more payouts for the players.

With the series is on its last days, the APPT Manila Championship is looking to go out with a bang. Scheduled for today is the Mystery Bounty (PHP 2 Million Guaranteed) (~US$ 34,150), which carries with it some special prizes for those who score bounties. Buy-in is at a comfortable PHP 25,000 (~US$ 420)

The PokerStars Red Dragon (PHP 25M Guaranteed) (~US$ 428,300) also kicks of its second flight today. Yesterday's Flight A drew 145 entries who chalked up the PHP 70,000 (~US$ 1,200) buy-in with more expected to join today for a chance to take a piece of the guarantee and the iconic red dragon trophy.

Day 1 of the APPT High Roller (PHP 10M Guaranteed) (~US$ 170,750) also kicks off today for a buy-in of PHP 300,000 (~US$ 5,100).

Some fun side events are also available like the Flipout 1 in 7 ITM -Hyper and the Showtime Hold'em Turbo.

For more information on the schedule of these events and other events of the PokerStars LIVE APPT Manila Championship, please visit their site here.