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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

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)