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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)

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

Buy in: PHP 700,000 (~US$ 12,100)

Entries: 15

Prize pool: PHP 9,879,450 (~US$ S$ 170,70)

ITM: 3

Payouts

1st PHP 4,939,450

2nd PHP 2,960,000

3rd PHP 1,980,000

Chips in play: 3,500,000

Average stack: 350,000

Opening Blinds: 4000-8,000 ante 8,000

Buy in: PHP 700,000 (~US$ 12,100)

Guarantee: PHP 15,000,000 (~US$ 262,000)

Entries: 13

ITM / Bagging time: 9 players

Chips in play: 3,250,000

Average stack: 361,111

Blinds: 1000-1500 ante 1500

Mini High Roller

Level 21: 25,000 / 50,000 ante 50,000

The two decide on a flip with Thomas Ward securing the final victory on board 3♥ Q♣ 3♣ 4♣ A♠ .

Mini High Roller

Level 21: 25,000 / 50,000 ante 50,000

Facing a button open from Thomas Ward, Nevan Chang moved all-in for his last 550,000 (11 BB) and saw Mike Takayama behind push likewise. Ward opts out and the two run the board 3♣ 5♣ 4♥ K♥ 3♦ , eliminating Chang from the running.

Four players remain in the running for the Mini High Roller title with Thomas Ward in the lead, stacking 40% of the total chips in play. Each contender is now guaranteed PHP 765,000 (~USD 13,005) in prizes.

Mini High Roller

Date: October 21, 2024

Buy-in: PHP 150,000 (~USD 2,600)

Entries: 52

Prize pool: PHP 6,960,720 (~USD 120,750)

ITM: 7 places

Level 20: 20,000 / 40,000 ante 40,000

Average stack: 1,300,000 (32 BB)

Chip Counts

Buy in: PHP 150,000 (~US$ 2,620)

Entries: 52 players

Prize pool: PHP 6,960,720 (~US$ 120,828)

ITM: 7 places

1st prize payout: PHP 2,260,000 (~US$ 39,230)

Chips in play: 5,200,000

Average stack: 650,000

Level 15: 6,000/ 12,000 ante 12,000