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Philippines, Okada ManilaEVENT

2024.10.20 - 2024.10.21Add to Calendar

Asia Pacific Poker Tour

Blind level

Level 33: 125,000 / 250,000 ante: 250,000

Entries

1/468

Total Chips

14,040,000

Average

14,040,000

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/20/2024, 1:24:00 PM

Czardy Rivera wins Okada Kick Off for PHP 1,870,000 (~USD 32,510)

Level 33: 125,000 / 250,000 ante: 250,000

Czardy Rivera wins Okada Kick Off for PHP 1,870,000 (~USD 32,510)

“Of course, I feel overwhelmed, I’ve been waiting for this win for quite some time. This is actually my first spadie, and I made a promise to my brother’s (Marc Rivera) father in law. I said I will give my next trophy to him. He has been waiting for a long time, a couple years. I’m very happy not only with the money, but also for my Uncle Jun.”, commented Rivera following his win.

“I’ll celebrate with my family, this is like an advanced birthday to myself since my 46th birthday is coming up this 31st. I hope my run good will continue to APT Manila.”

Following ten hours of play, the opening key event, Okada Kick Off wrapped up with local pro Czardy Rivera claiming his career first PokerStars win for PHP 1,870,000 (~USD 32,510). Rivera entered the final table rounds middle of the pack and patiently waited for the right spots. Down to seven big blinds at one point, Rivera only managed to recover after sending Kenneth Galola out with the rockets against the latter's ace-queen.

With ammo, the Filipino runner went on to overtake the lead at four handed play, having flopped a straight against Jessie Leonarez to amass nearly half the total chips in play. Rivera carried this momentum all the way to the end, chipping slowly off his final opponents in full control. Just 15 minutes later, Rivera secured the final victory, having finished Mike Takayama for the title. Along with his winnings, Rivera earns an APPT Championship entry, valued at PHP 165,000 (~USD 2,860).

Okada Kick Off

Date/s: October 18-20, 2024

Buy-in: PHP 25,000 (~USD 430)

Guarantee: PHP 10,000,000 (~USD 173,475)

Prize pool: PHP 10,000,000 (~USD 173,475)

Entries: 468

ITM: 71 places

Final Table Payouts

Place	Player	Prize (USD)
1	CR Czardy RiveraPhilippines	$32,510
2	MT Mike TakayamaPhilippines	$20,165
3	EA Edgar AsehanPhilippines	$14,775
4	JL Jessie LeonarezPhilippines	$11,300
5	OH Obaidullah HabibiCanada	$8,690
6	KS Karia SiddharthIndia	$6,605
7	KG Kenneth GalolaPhilippines	$5,040
8	ER Euryd RiveraPhilippines	$3,820
9	JM John MatsudaJapan	$3,110

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/20/2024, 12:56:04 PM

Czardy Rivera ships it all

Level 33: 125,000 / 250,000 ante: 250,000

Czardy Rivera

Left with one big blind, Mike Takayama settled for a runner up finish with Czardy Rivera shipping the final victory on board T♣ 6♣ 3♦ 8♠ A♣ .

Player	Hand	Chips
MT Mike TakayamaPhilippines	6♦9♥ BB	busted
CR Czardy RiveraPhilippines	9♠8♦ D	14,040,000(56 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/20/2024, 12:52:11 PM

Edgar Asehan falls in 3rd place - PHP 850,000

Level 33: 125,000 / 250,000 ante: 250,000

Edgar Asehan - 3rd place - PHP 850,000

Button Edgar Asehan opened to 1,000,000 and called off for his 2,200,000 behind after Czardy Rivera moved all-in. Slightly behind, running hot Rivera quickly landed the advantage on board Q♥ 3♥ T♠ T♥ 3♦ to deliver the bust.

Player	Hand	Chips
EA Edgar AsehanPhilippines	A♣4♣ D	busted
CR Czardy RiveraPhilippines	Q♦J♠ SB	13,740,000(55 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/20/2024, 12:48:39 PM

Edgar Asehan cripples Mike Takayama

Level 33: 125,000 / 250,000 ante: 250,000

Edgar Asehan

Mike Takayama raised all-in, called by Edgar Asehan for his lesser 1,500,000. At risk, Asehan bagged the pot having outflopped his opponent on board J♠ 7♦ 7♠ 9♠ 4♦ .

Player	Hand	Chips
MT Mike TakayamaPhilippines	K♦9♥ SB	800,000(3 BB)
EA Edgar AsehanPhilippines	J♣8♦ BB	3,200,000(13 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/20/2024, 12:46:57 PM

Czardy Rivera in control

Level 33: 125,000 / 250,000 ante: 250,000

Edgar Asehan opened to 500,000, called by Czardy Rivera. Big blind Mike Takayama fired a three bet to 1,200,000 and saw both players continue to flop 9♠ 7♦ 5♦ . Rivera leads all-in and takes the pot unchallenged.

Player	Chips
CR Czardy RiveraPhilippines	10,090,000(40 BB)
MT Mike TakayamaPhilippines	2,250,000(9 BB)
EA Edgar AsehanPhilippines	1,700,000(7 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/20/2024, 12:44:49 PM

Jessie Leonarez finishes in 4th place - PHP 650,000

Level 33: 125,000 / 250,000 ante: 250,000

Jessie Leonarez - 4th place - PHP 650,000

Button Edgar Asehan raised all-in and saw Jessie Leonarez call off his last 760,000 (3 BB). Dominated, Leonarez bowed out shortly after board Q♦ 3♥ 6♣ 8♥ 2♥ hit the felt.

Player	Hand	Chips
EA Edgar AsehanPhilippines	A♣K♣ D	2,800,000(11 BB)
JL Jessie LeonarezPhilippines	K♠J♣ SB	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/20/2024, 12:42:46 PM

Czardy Rivera continues to dominate

Level 33: 125,000 / 250,000 ante: 250,000

Czardy Rivera

Czardy Rivera opened to 500,000, joined by both players on the blinds on flop 5♦ K♥ Q♠ . Rivera continued for 800,000 and saw Edgar Asehan make the call. Turn 4♥ went check check, revealing river J♠ . Checked to Rivera once more, he bet 1,000,000, and Asehan folds.

Player	Chips
CR Czardy RiveraPhilippines	8,000,000(32 BB)
EA Edgar AsehanPhilippines	1,500,000(6 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/20/2024, 12:41:00 PM

Czardy Rivera rises to the lead

Level 33: 125,000 / 250,000 ante: 250,000

Jessie Leonarez opened to 600,000, called behind by Czardy Rivera. On flop Q♥ J♥ 8♦ , Rivera called for another 700,000, and went on to barrel 800,000 on turn 7♦ . Leonarez check calls yet folds after Rivera moved all-in on river 4♥ . Rivera shows straight T♦ 9♥ .

Player	Chips
CR Czardy RiveraPhilippines	6,000,000(24 BB)
JL Jessie LeonarezPhilippines	1,500,000(6 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/20/2024, 12:37:03 PM

Obaidullah Habibi busts in 5th place - PHP 500,000

Level 33: 125,000 / 250,000 ante: 250,000

Obaidullah Habibi - 5th place - PHP 500,000

Edgar Asehan moved all-in from utg and saw Obaidullah Habibi call off for his last 1,200,000. In for a race, the board 5♥ 5♠ 2♣ 2♥ 9♦ ran dry, leaving Asehan's ace high good for the taking.

Player	Hand	Chips
OH Obaidullah HabibiCanada	K♣Q♣ SB	busted
EA Edgar AsehanPhilippines	A♣4♠ UTG	3,350,000(13 BB)

Level 33: 125,000 / 250,000 ante: 250,000

30 minutes

Remaining Players: 5/468

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/20/2024, 12:24:26 PM

Obaidullah Habibi plays big blind defense

Level 32: 100,000 / 200,000 ante: 200,000

Obaidullah Habibi defended his big blind against a late position open from Edgar Asehan and open jammed 975,000 in on flop J♥ 9♦ 7♠ . Asehan gives it up and folds.

Player	Chips
OH Obaidullah HabibiCanada	2,275,000(11 BB)
EA Edgar AsehanPhilippines	1,880,000(9 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/20/2024, 12:08:24 PM

Pocket pair holds for Obaidullah Habibi

Level 32: 100,000 / 200,000 ante: 200,000

Obaidullah Habibi

Mike Takayama opened from utg and called off Obaidullah Habibi's 990,000 (5BB) jam for a flip. At risk, Habibi's pocket pair held up on board 4♠ 3♠ 6♠ 3♣ Q♥ for a double up.

Player	Hand	Chips
OH Obaidullah HabibiCanada	T♥T♣ BB	2,280,000(11 BB)
MT Mike TakayamaPhilippines	A♥J♠ UTG	1,895,000(9 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/20/2024, 12:05:48 PM

Karia Siddharth eliminated in 6th place - PHP 380,000

Level 32: 100,000 / 200,000 ante: 200,000

Karia Siddharth - PHP 380,000

An all-in preflop situation saw big blind Karia Siddharth commit his last 390,000 against initial raiser Mike Takayama. Whilst ahead, Siddharth was instantly left drawing dead as the flop T♦ 7♦ 5♦ 2♠ 3♥ turned up all diamonds.

Player	Hand	Chips
KS Karia SiddharthIndia	K♣9♠ BB	busted
MT Mike TakayamaPhilippines	Q♦9♦ D	2,885,000(14 BB)

Level 32: 100,000 / 200,000 ante: 200,000

30 minutes

Remaining Players: 6/468

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/20/2024, 12:02:27 PM

Kenneth Galola crushed in 7th place - PHP 290,000

Level 31: 80,000 / 160,000 ante: 160,000

Kenneth Galola - 7th place - PHP 290,000

A preflop back and forth between Czardy Rivera and Kenneth Galola saw the latter call off for his entire 1,230,000 behind. Crushed against the rockets, Galola exited the final table shortly after the board 3♠ 4♠ 9♣ J♠ Q♥ was dealt.

Player	Hand	Chips
KG Kenneth GalolaPhilippines	A♦Q♠ MP	busted
CR Czardy RiveraPhilippines	A♠A♣ UTG	3,400,000(21 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/20/2024, 12:00:12 PM

Jessie Leonarez takes it back

Level 31: 80,000 / 160,000 ante: 160,000

Jessie Leonarez

Kenneth Galola opened to 320,000, joined by small blind Jessie Leonarez on flop 2♦ K♣ 5♣ . Galola continued for 350,000, check called by his opponent. Turn T♦ was checked through to river A♦ where Galola gunned for a final 550,000. Leonarez check calls once more and ships the pot with A♠ 2♠ , good against Galola's A♣ 8♠ .

Player	Chips
JL Jessie LeonarezPhilippines	4,100,000(26 BB)
KG Kenneth GalolaPhilippines	1,750,000(11 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/20/2024, 11:54:39 AM

Kenneth Galola takes the lead

Level 31: 80,000 / 160,000 ante: 160,000

Kenneth Galola

Kenneth Galola opened to 350,000 and snap called all-in for his entire 1,335,000 following an all-in from chip leader Jessie Leonarez. Galola was left in no sweat just as board landed K♥ 8♦ 8♥ 4♣ 5♦ , shipping him the lead.

Player	Hand	Chips
KG Kenneth GalolaPhilippines	A♠K♦ MP	2,910,000(18 BB)
JL Jessie LeonarezPhilippines	A♦J♠ BB	2,620,000(16 BB)

Level 31: 80,000 / 160,000 ante: 160,000

30 minutes

Remaining Players: 7/468

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/20/2024, 11:52:20 AM

Obaidullah Habibi risks it all

Level 30: 60,000 / 120,000 ante: 120,000

Obaidullah Habibi

A limp pot blind vs blind revealed flop 9♣ 3♦ K♥ . Checked to Kenneth Galola, he bet 175,000 yet folded after Obaidullah Habibi check raised all-in for 935,000.

Player	Chips
OH Obaidullah HabibiCanada	1,540,000(13 BB)
KG Kenneth GalolaPhilippines	1,015,000(8 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/20/2024, 11:46:14 AM

Chip Count Update

Level 31: 80,000 / 160,000 ante: 160,000

Jessie Leonarez

Seven players remain in the running for the Okada Kick Off PHP 1,870,000 (~USD 32,510) top prize with Jessie Leonarez currently stacking the highest.

Okada Kick Off

Date/s: October 18-20, 2024

Buy-in: PHP 25,000 (~USD 430)

Guarantee: PHP 10,000,000 (~USD 173,475)

Prize pool: PHP 10,000,000 (~USD 173,475)

Entries: 468

ITM: 71 places

Chip Counts

Player	Chips
JL Jessie LeonarezPhilippines	3,925,000(25 BB)
MT Mike TakayamaPhilippines	2,740,000(17 BB)
EA Edgar AsehanPhilippines	2,215,000(14 BB)
KG Kenneth GalolaPhilippines	1,510,000(9 BB)
OH Obaidullah HabibiCanada	1,415,000(9 BB)
CR Czardy RiveraPhilippines	1,175,000(7 BB)
KS Karia SiddharthIndia	1,060,000(7 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/20/2024, 11:31:09 AM

One bet works for Mike Takayama

Level 30: 60,000 / 120,000 ante: 120,000

Mike Takayama

A four way raised pot rolled flop 4♦ 3♣ 2♥ , big blind Mike Takayama led out for 150,000 and picked up the pot after all opponents folded.

Player	Chips
MT Mike TakayamaPhilippines	2,970,000(25 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/20/2024, 11:27:04 AM

Karia Siddharth ahead all the way

Level 30: 60,000 / 120,000 ante: 120,000

Karia Siddharth

Kenneth Galola opened to 250,000 from utg and called off Karia Siddharth's 530,000 jam behind. A favorite to win, Siddharth remains in the running with his better ace-high good for the pot on board T♥ 2♥ J♦ 6♠ 8♣ .

Player	Hand	Chips
KS Karia SiddharthIndia	A♣Q♠ CO	1,360,000(11 BB)
KG Kenneth GalolaPhilippines	A♥4♠ UTG	2,000,000(17 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/20/2024, 11:11:01 AM

Euryd Rivera succumbs in 8th place - PHP 220,000

Level 30: 60,000 / 120,000 ante: 120,000

Euryd Rivera - 8th place - PHP 220,000

Euryd Rivera went with A♦ 6♥ for his last 710,000 and was snap called by Jessie Leonarez with A♠ K♦ . Dominated, Rivera headed out shortly after board T♠ 4♣ 4♥ 7♥ Q♥ turned up on the felt.

Player	Chips
JL Jessie LeonarezPhilippines	4,200,000(35 BB)
ER Euryd RiveraPhilippines	busted

Level 30: 60,000 / 120,000 ante: 120,000

30 minutes

Remaining Players: 8/468

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/20/2024, 10:39:58 AM

Kenneth Galola spared from elimination

Level 29: 50,000 / 100,000 ante: 100,000

Kenneth Galola

Facing a button open, Kenneth Galola slammed his last 710,000 in and was followed with another all-in behind by Mike Takayama. Raiser opts out and the two run the board 8♠ 8♦ 7♠ 5♥ A♥ . Galola spikes the river, earning a full double up.

Player	Hand	Chips
MT Mike TakayamaPhilippines	T♦T♣ BB	1,800,000(18 BB)
KG Kenneth GalolaPhilippines	A♠7♥ SB	1,795,000(18 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/20/2024, 10:36:56 AM

No split pot for Euryd Rivera

Level 29: 50,000 / 100,000 ante: 100,000

Euryd Rivera

Folded to Euryd Rivera on the button, he shoved his last 405,000 in and was called by Obaidullah Habibi. In need of a double up, Rivera fortunately paired up on board 9♠ 4♣ 8♥ 6♠ 8♦ to bounce back to 9 BB .

Player	Hand	Chips
ER Euryd RiveraPhilippines	A♦6♣ D	960,000(10 BB)
OH Obaidullah HabibiCanada	A♠5♥ BB	2,650,000(27 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/20/2024, 10:33:10 AM

Karia Siddharth lands a double up

Level 29: 50,000 / 100,000 ante: 100,000

Folded to Karia Siddharth on the small blind, he shoved 620,000 in and was tank called behind by Jessie Leonarez. At risk, Siddharth secured a double up just as board T♥ 7♦ 9♣ 4♦ 9♦ ran on the felt.

Player	Hand	Chips
KS Karia SiddharthIndia	A♥9♥ SB	1,340,000(13 BB)
JL Jessie LeonarezPhilippines	Q♣2♦ BB	3,150,000(32 BB)

Level 29: 50,000 / 100,000 ante: 100,000

30 minutes

Remaining Players: 8/468

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/20/2024, 10:24:22 AM

Karia Siddharth goes in the tank

Level 28: 40,000 / 80,000 ante: 80,000

Karia Siddharth

Karia Siddharth opened to 165,000 and saw Obaidullah Habibi complete from the big blind, revealing flop A♦ 4♠ 5♠ . Siddharth continued for 100,000, and another 115,000 on turn Q♦ , with Habibi check calling both streets. On river 2♥ , Habibi led for 305,000, and left Siddharth to use up all his time banks before throwing in the fold.

Player	Chips
OH Obaidullah HabibiCanada	2,700,000(34 BB)
KS Karia SiddharthIndia	820,000(10 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/20/2024, 10:14:27 AM

Jessie Leonarez four bets for the win

Level 28: 40,000 / 80,000 ante: 80,000

Jessie Leonarez

Obaidullah Habibi opened to 160,000, followed by a three bet to 240,000 from Kenneth Galola right behind. Action on small blind Jessie Leonarez, he fired another raise to 580,000 and shipped the pot uncontested.

Player	Chips
KG Kenneth GalolaPhilippines	3,870,000(48 BB)
OH Obaidullah HabibiCanada	2,285,000(29 BB)
JL Jessie LeonarezPhilippines	910,000(11 BB)

Level 28: 40,000 / 80,000 ante: 80,000

30 minutes

Remaining Players: 8/468

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/20/2024, 9:59:59 AM

John Matsuda hero calls to death in 9th place - PHP 179,000

Level 27: 30,000 / 60,000 ante: 60,000

John Matsuda defended his big blind against an utg open by Jessie Leonarez and check called two streets - 150,000, and 350,000 on board 8♥ 7♥ K♣ 7♣ . On the river 5♥ , Leonarez bet all-in for Matsuda's 1,190,000 behind and saw the latter tank call with J♥ 8♠ . Leonarez reveals K♥ K♠ , and sends his opponent out.

John Matsuda

Player	Chips
JL Jessie LeonarezPhilippines	3,735,000(62 BB)
JM John MatsudaJapan	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/20/2024, 9:46:48 AM

John Matsuda pays off Kenneth Galola

Level 27: 30,000 / 60,000 ante: 60,000

Kenneth Galola completed from the big blind and headed to flop 2♣ 5♠ Q♠ . Action was checked through to turn 6♦ where Galola led for 150,000. Matsuda makes the call and pays off a final 225,000 jam on river 4♠ . Galola shows straight 7♠ 8♥ , sending Matsuda's 7♦ 7♣ towards the muck.

Player	Chips
JM John MatsudaJapan	1,425,000(24 BB)
KG Kenneth GalolaPhilippines	1,050,000(18 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/20/2024, 9:45:20 AM

Karia Siddharth demands for it all

Level 27: 30,000 / 60,000 ante: 60,000

Karia Siddharth

Karia Siddharth opened to 130,000 and was met with a three bet to 285,000 from John Matsuda behind. Siddharth clapped back with an all-in for 1,115,000 total and Matsuda folds.

Player	Chips
JM John MatsudaJapan	1,925,000(32 BB)
KS Karia SiddharthIndia	1,550,000(26 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/20/2024, 9:24:00 AM

Karia Siddharth picks up a boost

Level 27: 30,000 / 60,000 ante: 60,000

Karia Siddharth

Karia Siddharth defended his big blind against a 125,000 utg open from John Matsuda and went on to check raise 200,000 on flop 7♣ 6♣ Q♠ . Turn A♠ and river 6♥ were checked down, revealing Siddharth's Q♥ 9♣ for the pot.

Player	Chips
JM John MatsudaJapan	2,210,000(37 BB)
KS Karia SiddharthIndia	1,145,000(19 BB)

Level 27: 30,000 / 60,000 ante: 60,000

30 minutes

Remaining Players: 9/468

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/20/2024, 9:06:49 AM

Okada Kick Off Final Table is set!

Level 26: 25,000 / 50,000 ante: 50,000

Okada Kick Off Final Table

The first key event on schedule, Okada Kick Off is down to final nine players with Obaidullah Habibi leading the charge. Habibi inched over John Matsuda for the lead, having delivered the last two eliminations. Local force is still holding on strong with six of the nine contenders raising the Philippine flag.

Okada Kick Off

Date/s: October 18-20, 2024

Buy-in: PHP 25,000 (~USD 430)

Guarantee: PHP 10,000,000 (~USD 173,475)

Prize pool: PHP 10,000,000 (~USD 173,475)

Entries: 468

ITM: 71 places

Player	Chips
OH Obaidullah HabibiCanada	2,615,000(52 BB)
JM John MatsudaJapan	2,535,000(51 BB)
EA Edgar AsehanPhilippines	2,045,000(41 BB)
MT Mike TakayamaPhilippines	1,945,000(39 BB)
CR Czardy RiveraPhilippines	1,225,000(25 BB)
JL Jessie LeonarezPhilippines	1,195,000(24 BB)
ER Euryd RiveraPhilippines	905,000(18 BB)
KS Karia SiddharthIndia	890,000(18 BB)
KG Kenneth GalolaPhilippines	685,000(14 BB)

Final Table Payouts

Place	Payout (USD)
1	$32,510
2	$20,165
3	$14,775
4	$11,300
5	$8,690
6	$6,605
7	$5,040
8	$3,820
9	$3,110

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/20/2024, 9:03:04 AM

Tom Verbruggen falls short of final table in 10th place - PHP 149,000

Level 26: 25,000 / 50,000 ante: 50,000

Obaidullah Habibi opened to 130,000 and went on to four bet all-in against Tom Verbruggen. Verbruggen called off for his entire 810,000 and headed out after missing board K♠ T♠ 3♥ 4♣ 2♥ .

Tom Verbruggen - 10th place - PHP 149,000

Player	Hand	Chips
OH Obaidullah HabibiCanada	J♦J♥ CO	2,620,000(52 BB)
TH Tom Henricus VerbruggenNetherlands	A♥Q♦ SB	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/20/2024, 8:49:02 AM

Edwards Lawford gets burnt in 11th place - PHP 149,000

Level 26: 25,000 / 50,000 ante: 50,000

Edwards Lawford - 11th place - PHP 149,000

Edwards Lawford open shoved his last 670,000 (13 BB) in and was met with another all-in from Obaidullah Habibi. Dominated, Lawford was left entirely crushed on board K♥ J♠ 3♠ 2♦ Q♦ .

Player	Hand	Chips
EL Edwards Lawford	T♥T♠ CO	busted
OH Obaidullah HabibiCanada	Q♠Q♥ SB	1,700,000(34 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/20/2024, 8:46:05 AM

All aces on the felt

Level 26: 25,000 / 50,000 ante: 50,000

A preflop back and forth between Czardy Rivera and Edgar Asehan brewed a 1,300,000 pot even before the flop K♥ 6♦ 5♠ was dealt. Both stacks rushed to the middle, revealing Rivera's A♥ A♠ against Asehan's A♣ A♦ . A rare occurrence, both players happily split the pot.

Player	Chips
EA Edgar AsehanPhilippines	2,160,000(43 BB)
CR Czardy RiveraPhilippines	1,190,000(24 BB)

Level 26: 25,000 / 50,000 ante: 50,000

30 minutes

Remaining Players: 11/468

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/20/2024, 8:28:37 AM

Alfredo Boligor succumbs in 12th place - PHP 125,000

Level 25: 20,000 / 40,000 ante: 40,000

Alfredo Boligor - 12th place - PHP 125,000

Alfredo Boligor stuffed his last 275,000 (7 BB) and was challenged by big blind Tom Verbruggen. Whilst ahead, Boligor couldn't escape his fate as the board 7♠ 6♠ 3♦ 7♥ K♥ landed trips for his opponent.

Player	Hand	Chips
AB Alfredo BoligorPhilippines	J♥J♣ UTG+1	busted
TH Tom Henricus VerbruggenNetherlands	A♥7♣ BB	1,430,000(36 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/20/2024, 8:26:43 AM

Jessie Leonarez in luck

Level 25: 20,000 / 40,000 ante: 40,000

Jessie Leonarez

Jessie Leonarez open shoved 405,000 (10 BB), called by Obaidullah Habibi on the big blind. Dominated, Leonarez remains in the running, having spiked a four on board T♠ 2♣ 4♣ 6♠ T♣ .

Player	Hand	Chips
JL Jessie LeonarezPhilippines	A♣4♦ UTG	880,000(22 BB)
OH Obaidullah HabibiCanada	A♠Q♥ BB	1,280,000(32 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/20/2024, 8:24:21 AM

Xia Qi cleaned out in 13th place - PHP 125,000

Level 25: 20,000 / 40,000 ante: 40,000

Xia Qi - 13th place - PHP 125,000

An all-in preflop situation saw Xia Qi risk his remaining 750,000 against Edgar Asehan for a flip. Qi missed to pair up on board 9♦ 5♣ 9♣ 7♦ 8♥ , knocking him out a few spots short of the final table.

Player	Hand	Chips
XQ Xia QiChina	A♦K♥ BB	busted
EA Edgar AsehanPhilippines	T♣T♥ CO	2,200,000(55 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/20/2024, 8:21:49 AM

Yan Wen Yee eliminated in 14th place - PHP 108,000

Level 25: 20,000 / 40,000 ante: 40,000

Yan Wen Yee - 14th place - PHP 108,000

Forced all-in on the big blind, Yan Wen Yee was sent out of the arena just as Jessie Leonarez shoved all-in for 185,000 with A♥ T♥ . Tom Verbruggen joined the pot with K♠ 8♥ , and bagged the loss on board T♠ 9♥ J♦ 5♥ 2♣ .

Player	Chips
TH Tom Henricus VerbruggenNetherlands	725,000(18 BB)
JL Jessie LeonarezPhilippines	375,000(9 BB)
YY Yan YeeMalaysia	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/20/2024, 8:17:39 AM

Obaidullah Habibi cripples Yan Wen Yee

Level 25: 20,000 / 40,000 ante: 40,000

Yan Wen Yee opened to 325,000, called behind by Obaidullah Habibi. On flop 2♦ 3♦ K♣ , Yee barreled 50,000 and was met with a call from Habibi. Having assumed his opponent to be all-in, Habibi revealed A♦ T♥ as turn T♠ landed on the felt. Yee check folds, and saves his last 5,000 chip.

Player	Chips
OH Obaidullah HabibiCanada	1,440,000(36 BB)
YY Yan YeeMalaysia	5,000(0 BB)

Level 25: 20,000 / 40,000 ante: 40,000

30 minutes

Remaining Players: 14/468

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/20/2024, 7:59:34 AM

Lester Edoc follows in 15th place - PHP 108,000

Level 24: 15,000 / 30,000 ante: 30,000

Lester Edoc - 15th place - PHP 108,000

Czardy Rivera opened once more and called off 230,000 more following an all-in from fellow Filipino pro Lester Edoc. Rivera with back to back kings, busted another with a full house right on board Q♣ J♠ 2♠ K♦ J♥ .

Player	Hand	Chips
CR Czardy RiveraPhilippines	K♠K♥ UTG+1	1,310,000(44 BB)
LE Lester EdocPhilippines	K♣Q♦ SB	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/20/2024, 7:57:23 AM

Chirag Shah busts in 16th place - PHP 93,000

Level 24: 15,000 / 30,000 ante: 30,000

Chirag Shah - 16th place - PHP 93,000

Czardy Rivera opened to 60,000 and called for 235,000 more after Chirag Shah moved all-in. Tabling a premium pair, Rivera delivered the elimination with no aces seen on board J♠ 9♣ 5♣ J♦ 4♠ .

Player	Hand	Chips
CR Czardy RiveraPhilippines	K♠K♦ UTG	940,000(31 BB)
CS Chirag ShahIndia	A♠Q♥ CO	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/20/2024, 7:50:17 AM

Two tables remain for the Okada Kick Off Day 2 Final

Level 24: 15,000 / 30,000 ante: 30,000

The 468-entry field Okada Kick Off games is down to its final two tables with 16 players left in the running. John Matsuda holds a commanding lead over the field, having just eliminated Soriano Ramos minutes prior. Action will conclude once a winner is crowned, earning the champion PHP 1,870,000 (~USD 32,510) in prizes.

Okada Kick Off

Date/s: October 18-20, 2024

Buy-in: PHP 25,000 (~USD 430)

Guarantee: PHP 10,000,000 (~USD 173,475)

Prize pool: PHP 10,000,000 (~USD 173,475)

Entries: 468

ITM: 71 places

Chip Count Update

Player	Chips
JM John MatsudaJapan	2,600,000(87 BB)
MT Mike TakayamaPhilippines	1,700,000(57 BB)
EA Edgar AsehanPhilippines	1,350,000(45 BB)
OH Obaidullah HabibiCanada	1,050,000(35 BB)
KS Karia SiddharthIndia	1,040,000(35 BB)
KG Kenneth GalolaPhilippines	925,000(31 BB)
ER Euryd RiveraPhilippines	865,000(29 BB)
XQ Xia QiChina	800,000(27 BB)
TH Tom Henricus VerbruggenNetherlands	680,000(23 BB)
YY Yan YeeMalaysia	675,000(23 BB)
CR Czardy RiveraPhilippines	565,000(19 BB)
EL Edwards Lawford	500,000(17 BB)
AB Alfredo BoligorPhilippines	395,000(13 BB)
JL Jessie LeonarezPhilippines	360,000(12 BB)
CS Chirag ShahIndia	295,000(10 BB)
LE Lester EdocPhilippines	280,000(9 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/20/2024, 7:46:17 AM

John Matsuda hero calls for the win

Level 24: 15,000 / 30,000 ante: 30,000

John Matsuda

John Matsuda defended his big blind against Soriano Ramos and battled on board 3♦ Q♣ Q♠ 5♥ Q♦ . Matsuda check called two streets - 35,000, and 145,000, building up a sizeable pot. On the river, Ramos' gunned all-in for a final 300,000, tank called by Matsuda. Ramos' bluff J♦ 9♠ gets exposed, sending him out just as Matsuda tabled A♥ 8♥ . Matsuda soars to the lead, stacking well above the 2 million mark.

Player	Chips
JM John MatsudaJapan	2,600,000(87 BB)
SR Soriano RamosSpain	busted

Level 24: 15,000 / 30,000 ante: 30,000

30 minutes

Remaining Players: 17/468

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/20/2024, 7:00:12 AM

Yohei Katsuragawa doubles through Kenneth Galola

Level 24: 15,000 / 30,000 ante: 30,000

Yohei Katsuragawa

Folded to Yohei Katsuragawa on the small blind, he raised all-in for 315,000, called behind by Kenneth Galola. Slightly behind, Katsuragawa faded elimination having spiked two pair on board K♣ T♣ 2♦ 6♦ 9♥ .

Player	Hand	Chips
YK Yohei KatsuragawaJapan	K♥9♠ SB	655,000(22 BB)
KG Kenneth GalolaPhilippines	A♦Q♦ BB	1,050,000(35 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/20/2024, 6:59:34 AM

Euryd Rivera recovers

Level 23: 10,000 / 25,000 ante: 25,000

Euryd Rivera

Facing an open and a three bet, Euryd Rivera slammed his remaining 275,000 in and was called by Karia Siddharth. A huge favorite, Rivera easily secured a double up as board K♥ 5♥ 4♠ J♣ A♠ ran on the felt.

Player	Chips
KS Karia SiddharthIndia	1,250,000(50 BB)
ER Euryd RiveraPhilippines	645,000(26 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/20/2024, 6:56:44 AM

Kenneth Galola pulls the trigger

Level 23: 10,000 / 25,000 ante: 25,000

Kenneth Galola

With 270,000 already in the middle on board T♠ 2♠ A♦ K♦ , action was seen on Tom Verbruggen with a bet of 175,000. Big blind Kenneth Galola check raised to 355,000 and shoved another 355,000 on river A♠ . Verbruggen surrenders and saves his chips behind.

Player	Chips
KG Kenneth GalolaPhilippines	1,335,000(53 BB)
TH Tom Henricus VerbruggenNetherlands	600,000(24 BB)

Level 23: 10,000 / 25,000 ante: 25,000

30 minutes

Remaining Players: 19/468

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/20/2024, 6:52:30 AM

John Matsuda flops a boat

Level 22: 10,000 / 20,000 ante: 20,000

John Matsuda

Soriano Ramos opened to 40,000, joined by Jun Li for his last 35,000, along with John Matsuda and the big blind on flop 3♦ J♣ J♠ . Checked to Matsuda, he bet 45,000 and another 90,000 on turn 9♥ . Ramos check called two streets yet was unable to get to showdown after Matsuda barreled a final 280,000. Matsuda shows 3♣ 3♥ for the win.

Player	Chips
JM John MatsudaJapan	980,000(49 BB)
SR Soriano RamosSpain	935,000(47 BB)
JL Jun LiUnited Kingdom	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/20/2024, 6:40:46 AM

Lester Edoc jams for the win

Level 22: 10,000 / 20,000 ante: 20,000

Lester Edoc

Lester Edoc fired a three bet to 125,000, called by raiser Yan Yee. On flop T♦ T♥ 8♦ , Edoc check raised all-in for 375,000 after Yee bet 70,000. Yee folds, and Edoc takes the pot.

Player	Chips
LE Lester EdocPhilippines	735,000(37 BB)
YY Yan YeeMalaysia	350,000(18 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/20/2024, 6:36:35 AM

Edgar Asehan picks up a pot

Level 22: 10,000 / 20,000 ante: 20,000

Edgar Asehan

Edgar Asehan completed on the big blind vs a button open from Ramdrick Aznar and saw flop 2♣ 2♠ K♥ . Both players checked it through to turn T♦ where Asehan check raised to 100,000. Aznar calls and folds on river 7♣ after his opponent fired a final 165,000.

Player	Chips
EA Edgar AsehanPhilippines	805,000(40 BB)
RA Ramdrick AznarPhilippines	385,000(19 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/20/2024, 6:34:50 AM

Jessie Leonarez breaches 1M mark

Level 22: 10,000 / 20,000 ante: 20,000

Jessie Leonarez

With an open and two calls ahead, button Jessie Leonarez fired a three bet to 170,000 and picked up the dead money following three folds.

Player	Chips
JL Jessie LeonarezPhilippines	1,050,000(53 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/20/2024, 6:30:50 AM

Ramdrick Aznar denied showdown

Level 22: 10,000 / 20,000 ante: 20,000

Ramdrick Aznar

Kenneth Galola defended his big blind against a 40,000 open from Ramdrick Aznar and headed to flop 4♠ 4♣ K♥ . Aznar continued for 25,000, check called by Galola. Turn 9♥ went check check, urging Galola to lead for 35,000 on river 6♣ . Aznar gives it up and folds.

Player	Chips
RA Ramdrick AznarPhilippines	580,000(29 BB)
KG Kenneth GalolaPhilippines	545,000(27 BB)

Level 22: 10,000 / 20,000 ante: 20,000

30 minutes

Remaining Players: 23/468

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/20/2024, 6:11:08 AM

An Sunhwi triples up

Level 21: 8,000 / 16,000 ante: 16,000

An Sunhwi

Ambrosio Collado open shoved 101,000 in, followed by another all-in from An Sunhwi for a lesser 100,000. Big blind Euryd Rivera makes the final call for a three way showdown. Board ran 2♥ Q♥ 7♠ 6♣ 2♣ with Sunhwi scooping a full triple up with two pair.

Player	Hand	Chips
AC Ambrosio ColladoUnited States of America	A♥8♠ UTG+1	busted
SA Sunhwi An	Q♠J♠ D	324,000(20 BB)
ER Euryd RiveraPhilippines	A♠K♥ BB	70,000(4 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/20/2024, 5:59:53 AM

Obaidullah Habibi outflops Ruben Clamares

Level 21: 8,000 / 16,000 ante: 16,000

Obaidullah Habibi

Ruben Clamares opened to 35,000 and was met with a three bet to 91,000 from big blind Obaidullah Habibi. Clamares answered with an all-in for his entire 230,000, called by his opponent. Dominated, Habibi turned the tables as board ran Q♥ 6♦ 6♠ T♦ 9♦ .

Player	Chips
OH Obaidullah HabibiCanada	850,000(53 BB)
RC Ruben ClamaresPhilippines	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/20/2024, 5:52:53 AM

Kenneth Galola takes it down

Level 21: 8,000 / 16,000 ante: 16,000

Kenneth Galola

Edgar Asehan opened to 35,000, called by both Tom Verbruggen and Kenneth Galola. On flop 2♥ 8♥ 9♥ , action was checked to Verbruggen who bet 45,000. Big blind Galola check raised to 145,000 and took it down after both opponents folded.

Player	Chips
TH Tom Henricus VerbruggenNetherlands	960,000(60 BB)
EA Edgar AsehanPhilippines	605,000(38 BB)
KG Kenneth GalolaPhilippines	470,000(29 BB)

Level 21: 8,000 / 16,000 ante: 16,000

30 minutes

Remaining Players: 28/468

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/20/2024, 5:49:01 AM

Edvard Poltavets collects in full

Level 20: 6,000 / 12,000 ante: 12,000

Edvard Poltavets

A three way raised pot rolled flop 7♥ 3♠ Q♥ where Alfredo Boligor sent out a 40,000 bet. Edvard Poltavets behind raised all-in for 251,000, called by Boligor with top pair A♥ Q♣ . Poltavets is significantly ahead with 7♦ 7♠ , and bagged the double up just as turn K♦ hit the felt.

Player	Chips
EP Edvard PoltavetsRussia	604,000(50 BB)
AB Alfredo BoligorPhilippines	525,000(44 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/20/2024, 5:46:40 AM

Thijs Hilberts left in pieces

Level 20: 6,000 / 12,000 ante: 12,000

An all-in preflop situation saw Thijs Hilberts dominated with 8♠ 8♦ against Edgar Asehan's T♥ T♦ . Both players spiked sets on board 2♥ 4♠ T♣ A♥ 8♣ , with Asehan's higher one still taking the cake.

Player	Chips
EA Edgar AsehanPhilippines	685,000(57 BB)
TH Thijs HilbertsNetherlands	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/20/2024, 5:43:03 AM

Lester Edoc bags a boost

Level 20: 6,000 / 12,000 ante: 12,000

Lester Edoc

Jigme Sherpa defended his open against Lester Edoc's 60,000 three bet and headed tp flop 9♥ J♦ 2♦ . Sherpa led all-in for 134,000, called by Edoc with A♣ 9♦ . Sherpa at risk with A♦ 4♦ , failed to fill up on either turn K♠ or river A♥ resulting to his elimination.

Player	Chips
LE Lester EdocPhilippines	690,000(58 BB)
JS Jigme SherpaCanada	busted

Level 20: 6,000 / 12,000 ante: 12,000

30 minutes

Remaining Players: 32/468

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/20/2024, 5:13:12 AM

Okada Kick Off Day 2 Final First Break - 32 players remain

Level 20: 6,000 / 12,000 ante: 12,000

More than half of the returning 71-survivor field has already been eliminated by the first break with only 32 players remaining in contention for the Okada Kick Off title. Bracelet winner Mike Takayama currently holds down the lead, stacking three times the average stack. Tom Verbruggen follows behind with also over a million in chips.

Okada Kick Off

Date/s: October 18-20, 2024

Buy-in: PHP 25,000 (~USD 430)

Guarantee: PHP 10,000,000 (~USD 173,475)

Prize pool: PHP 10,000,000 (~USD 173,475)

Entries: 468

ITM: 71 places

Level 20: 6,000 / 12,000 ante 12,000

Average stack: 438,750 (36 BB)

Remaining players: 32

Top Chip Counts

Player	Chips
MT Mike TakayamaPhilippines	1,420,000(118 BB)
TH Tom Henricus VerbruggenNetherlands	1,020,000(85 BB)
XQ Xia QiChina	923,000(77 BB)
KS Karia SiddharthIndia	760,000(63 BB)
KG Kenneth GalolaPhilippines	715,000(60 BB)
JM John MatsudaJapan	685,000(57 BB)
YY Yan YeeMalaysia	578,000(48 BB)
CS Chirag ShahIndia	570,000(48 BB)
LE Lester EdocPhilippines	550,000(46 BB)
EA Edgar AsehanPhilippines	475,000(40 BB)
AB Alfredo BoligorPhilippines	460,000(38 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/20/2024, 5:10:37 AM

Tom Verbruggen rakes it in

Level 19: 5,000 / 10,000 ante: 10,000

Tom Verbruggen

With 190,000 already in the middle as action was seen on turn A♥ 6♦ 7♣ Q♦ , Edgar Asehan led for 100,000, followed by an all-in for 195,000 from Kim Hyungjin. Tom Verbruggen cold called and arrived at showdown after Asehan got out of the way. Kim shows A♣ K♥ , drawing dead against Verbruggen's set 6♠ 6♣ .

Player	Chips
TH Tom Henricus VerbruggenNetherlands	960,000(96 BB)
EA Edgar AsehanPhilippines	408,000(41 BB)
HK Hyungjin KimSouth Korea	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/20/2024, 4:49:21 AM

Mike Takayama on the rise

Level 19: 5,000 / 10,000 ante: 10,000

Mike Takayama

Obaidullah Habibi opened to 20,000, joined by both players on the blinds on flop 3♥ T♦ 9♥ . Action was checked through to turn 6♣ where Jesus Rivera led for 35,000. Both players continued to river 5♦, and faced another 94,000 bet from Rivera. Only Takayama puts in the chips and wins by default following a muck from his opponent. Takayama tables Q♠ T♥ .

Player	Chips
MT Mike TakayamaPhilippines	960,000(96 BB)
OH Obaidullah HabibiCanada	710,000(71 BB)
JR Jesus RiveraPhilippines	310,000(31 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/20/2024, 4:47:35 AM

Xia Qi sends Cho Jaegeol packing

Level 19: 5,000 / 10,000 ante: 10,000

Xia Qi

Button Cho Jaegeol pushed for 100,000 (10 BB), called by Xia Qi on the big blind for a flip. None of Cho's overcards were felted on board Q♣ 8♥ 2♠ A♦ 7♣ , sending him out entirely.

Player	Hand	Chips
CJ Cho JaegeolSouth Korea	J♠9♣ D	busted
XQ Xia QiChina	6♥6♣ BB	905,000(91 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/20/2024, 4:44:50 AM

Rex Clinkscales doubles through John Constiniano

Level 19: 5,000 / 10,000 ante: 10,000

Rex Clinkscales

Folded to John Constiniano on the small blind, he raised all-in and saw Rex Clinkscales right behind call off for his 131,000. In for a race, the board J♦ 3♥ 8♦ 6♠ 7♥ missed to connect with either player, leaving Clinkscales' ace high good for the pot.

Player	Chips
RC Rex ClinkscalesUnited States of America	272,000(27 BB)
JC John ConstinianoPhilippines	58,000(6 BB)

Level 19: 5,000 / 10,000 ante: 10,000

30 minutes

Remaining Players: 40/468

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/20/2024, 4:40:22 AM

Xia Qi lands a full double up

Level 18: 4,000 / 8,000 ante: 8,000

Xia Qi opened to 18,000 and was met with a three bet to 38,000 from Jesus Rivera. Qi answered with another raise to 73,000, called by his opponent. On flop A♦ 9♦ 4♥ , Qi led for 50,000 and another 135,000 on turn 7♠ . Rivera raised all-in on the second barrel, snap called by Qi with A♥ K♣ . Rivera is behind with A♣ J♣ and remained that way down to the river.

Player	Chips
XQ Xia QiChina	766,000(96 BB)
JR Jesus RiveraPhilippines	515,000(64 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/20/2024, 4:20:27 AM

Jesus Rivera crushes with kings

Level 18: 4,000 / 8,000 ante: 8,000

Jesus Rivera

A preflop back and forth saw Kim Seonggwan four bet jam 144,000 in, snap called by Jesus Rivera. At risk, Kim quickly headed out as board 2♥ 6♥ 9♠ 5♦ 3♦ failed to save him from his demise.

Player	Hand	Chips
KS Kim Seonggwan	A♠Q♠ UTG	busted
JR Jesus RiveraPhilippines	K♥K♦ SB	875,000(109 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/20/2024, 4:18:28 AM

Kim Hyungjin ships a pot

Level 18: 4,000 / 8,000 ante: 8,000

Kim Hyungjin opened to 16,000, joined behind by Moses Saquing on flop Q♠ 9♥ 7♣ . Kim continued for 12,000, Saquing again with a call. Both players checked turn K♣ through to river J♦ , where Kim fired a final 28,000, and Saquing snap folds.

Player	Chips
HK Hyungjin KimSouth Korea	330,000(41 BB)
MS Moses SaquingUnited States of America	140,000(18 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/20/2024, 4:15:44 AM

One stab does it for Alfredo Boligor

Level 18: 4,000 / 8,000 ante: 8,000

Alfredo Boligor

Button Anacleto Quijano opened to 16,000, followed by a three bet to 46,000 from Alfredo Boligor. Ruben Clamares comes along for a three way pot on flop A♣ 5♥ 9♦ . Boligor leads out 60,000 and takes it down after both opponents fold.

Player	Chips
AB Alfredo BoligorPhilippines	800,000(100 BB)
RC Ruben ClamaresPhilippines	448,000(56 BB)
LQ Lito QuijanoPhilippines	200,000(25 BB)

Level 18: 4,000 / 8,000 ante: 8,000

30 minutes

Remaining Players: 47/468

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/20/2024, 4:06:35 AM

Finn Penderak fails to catch up

Level 17: 3,000 / 6,000 ante: 6,000

Finn Penderak

Finn Penderak pushed for 59,000 and faced Kim Seonggwan's better king for his tournament life. Dominated, no help came on board 9♥ 7♣ 4♦ A♦ 7♥ , sending Penderak out of the running.

Player	Hand	Chips
FP Finn PenderakGermany	K♣8♣ UTG+1	busted
KS Kim Seonggwan	K♠J♠ SB	170,000(28 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/20/2024, 4:04:27 AM

Jose Colada slams it through

Level 17: 3,000 / 6,000 ante: 6,000

Jose Colada

Jose Colada defended his big blind against An Sunhwi's 14,000 open and went on to check jam 97,000 on flop 6♠ 2♣ 5♥ . Sunhwi uses up two time banks and eventually folds.

Player	Chips
SA Sunhwi An	393,000(66 BB)
JC Jose ColadaPhilippines	151,000(25 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/20/2024, 3:49:18 AM

Alari Kunnapuu gets rivered

Level 17: 3,000 / 6,000 ante: 6,000

Yohei Katsuragawa open shoved for 61,000 and ran into Alari Kunnapuu's premium ace on the big blind. Still a race, Katsuragawa managed to fade elimination having spiked a straight by the river 4♣ A♥ 8♥ T♠ 9♠ .

Player	Hand	Chips
YK Yohei KatsuragawaJapan	Q♦J♣ MP	131,000(22 BB)
AK Alari KunnapuuEstonia	A♣K♣ BB	198,000(33 BB)

Level 17: 3,000 / 6,000 ante: 6,000

30 minutes

Remaining Players: 60/468

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/20/2024, 3:43:32 AM

Michihiko Matsuda bows out early

Level 16: 2,000 / 5,000 ante: 5,000

Kim Seonggwan

Kim Seonggwan opened to 10,000 and called Michihiko Matsuda's all-in for 34,000 more. In for a race, the board 4♠ T♣ J♥ K♣ 6♦ landed in Kim's favor, eliminating Matsuda from the games.

Player	Hand	Chips
MM Michihiko MatsudaJapan	A♣4♣ SB	busted
KS Kim Seonggwan	Q♠T♠ CO	270,000(54 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/20/2024, 3:43:20 AM

Jesus Rivera takes it back

Level 16: 2,000 / 5,000 ante: 5,000

Finn Penderak defended his cutoff open and called a 28,000 three bet from Jesus Rivera behind. On board K♥ J♠ 4♣ 7♥ , Penderak check called one bet yet folded after Rivera jammed all-in on the turn.

Player	Chips
JR Jesus RiveraPhilippines	510,000(102 BB)
FP Finn PenderakGermany	183,000(37 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/20/2024, 3:41:05 AM

Tens good for Finn Penderak

Level 16: 2,000 / 5,000 ante: 5,000

Finn Penderak

Small blind Finn Penderak opened to 15,000, called behind by Jesus Rivera. On flop 4♦ 9♦ 5♦ , Rivera called for another 15,000 and got to showdown after action on turn 9♠ and river 6♠ were checked through. Penderak shows T♦ T♣ and Rivera mucks.

Player	Chips
JR Jesus RiveraPhilippines	440,000(88 BB)
FP Finn PenderakGermany	235,000(47 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/20/2024, 3:18:32 AM

An Sunhwi takes it all

Level 16: 2,000 / 5,000 ante: 5,000

An Sunhwi

Following an open, Kim Wonjoong pushed all-in once more this time, for 105,000. An Sunhwi behind reshoved, and took it all as board A♠ Q♦ 3♠ 9♣ 2♠ left Kim entirely crushed.

Player	Hand	Chips
WK Wonjoong Kim	7♦7♣ D	busted
SA Sunhwi An	A♥A♣ BB	381,000(76 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/20/2024, 3:15:14 AM

Kim Wonjoong gets an early double up

Level 16: 2,000 / 5,000 ante: 5,000

Facing an open and a call, Kim Wonjoong stuffed his 45,000 in and was called by initial raiser Bae Wonchul. Kim was left in no sweat as he cruised to victory on board 7♣ 7♦ 4♠ 3♣ 3♥ .

Player	Hand	Chips
WK Wonjoong Kim	A♠A♣ BB	107,000(21 BB)
BW Bae WonchulSouth Korea	K♠J♥ UTG	69,000(14 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/20/2024, 2:54:15 AM

71 players return for Okada Kick Off Day 2

Level 16: 2,000 / 5,000 ante: 5,000

Okada Kick Off Day 2

The opening highlight across the APPT Manila Championship 2024 lineup, Okada Kick Off has officially wrapped up its Day 1 rounds, having run through three heats over the past two days. While the turnout was one entry short of meeting the PHP 10,000,000 (~USD 173,475) guarantee, a notable PHP 1,870,000 (~USD 32,440) top prize remains under everyone’s watch.

Flight C chip leader Lester Edoc leads the Day 2 charge with a mighty 618,000 (124 BB) to start the Day 2 games, followed closely by fellow Filipino pro Czardy Rivera just two big blinds behind. All 71 returning survivors are guaranteed a minimum payout of PHP 40,000 (~USD 690) and are one step closer to claiming a seven figure payday.

Action resumes at 11:00, October 20th – Level 16: 2,000/ 5,000 ante 5,000.

Derick ElominaDerick Elomina

10/19/2024, 9:02:22 AM

Okada Kick Off Day 2 Qualifiers

Okada Kick Off

Date/s: October 18-20, 2024

Buy-in: PHP 25,000 (~USD 430)

Guarantee: PHP 10,000,000 (~USD 173,475)

Prize pool: PHP 10,000,000 (~USD 173,475)

Entries: 468

ITM: 71 places

Flight A: 88 entries, 14 qualified

Flight B: 148 entries, 23 qualified

Flight C: 232 entries, 34 qualified

Day 2 Final: Sunday, October 20

Player	Chips
LE Lester EdocPhilippines	618,000
CR Czardy RiveraPhilippines	608,000
SR Soriano RamosSpain	548,000
JR Jesus RiveraPhilippines	519,000
JL Jessie LeonarezPhilippines	507,000
LL Lun LuoChina	457,000
OH Obaidullah HabibiCanada	423,000
AB Alfredo BoligorPhilippines	422,000
JL Jun LiUnited Kingdom	420,000
CL Christian LortieCanada	408,000
RC Ruben ClamaresPhilippines	355,000
RA Ramdrick AznarPhilippines	332,000
RC Rex ClinkscalesUnited States of America	295,000
EP Edvard PoltavetsRussia	283,000
VP Venoni PaltepPhilippines	276,000
SA Sunhwi AnSouth Korea	269,000
TH Tom Henricus VerbruggenNetherlands	263,000
AC Ambrosio ColladoUnited States of America	243,000
ER Euryd RiveraPhilippines	241,000
EA Edgar AsehanPhilippines	237,000
AK Alari KunnapuuEstonia	226,000
MS Moses Saquing (2)Philippines	225,000
QX Qi XiaChina	222,000
PW Patrick WahlquistDenmark	221,000
EL Edwards LawfordAustralia	217,000
CS Chirag ShahIndia	211,000
JM John MatsudaJapan	205,000
JN John Niko CostinianoPhilippines	204,000
HK Hyungjin KimSouth Korea	203,000
MT Mike TakayamaPhilippines	186,000
TH Thijs HilbertsNetherlands	179,000
KS Karia SiddharthIndia	177,000
CJ Cho JaegeolSouth Korea	173,000
HT Henrik TollefsenNorway	170,000
MR Maxwell RosetePhilippines	162,000
YW Yan Wen YeeMalaysia	157,000
TO Takuya ObaraJapan	154,000
TY Thomas Young (2)Indonesia	146,000
LH Lars HougaardDenmark	134,000
YK Yohei KatsuragawaJapan	130,000
FP Finn PenderakGermany	129,000
LQ Lito QuijanoPhilippines	128,000
JT Jimmy TunggadjajaIndonesia	128,000
JC Jennifer CassellAustralia	127,000
FB Firat BasbaydarUnited Kingdom	126,000
OA Oleg Alex KaminskiCanada	124,000
MT Minh Tai HaViet Nam	123,000
HN Hadinoto NyoIndonesia	123,000
BW Bae WonchulSouth Korea	119,000
SJ Seonghun JeongSouth Korea	117,000
JS Jigme ShepraCanada	115,000
MR Martin Rundulf GonzalesPhilippines	113,000
SK Seonggwon KimSouth Korea	110,000
JL Jinuk LeeSouth Korea	108,000
KG Kenneth GalolaPhilippines	105,000
JA Jos AdipranotoUnited States of America	103,000
JC Jose ColadaPhilippines	99,000
JD Jiaofang DuanChina	79,000
KB Kang ByeongminSouth Korea	69,000
JW Jae Wook ShinSouth Korea	65,000
JP Jeffrey PamplonaPhilippines	64,000
MS Masayuki ShibataJapan	62,000
ID Ivan Dela CruzPhilippines	60,000
JK Jisu KimSouth Korea	51,000
WK Wonjoong KimSouth Korea	50,000
JJ Jeremy JehanneFrance	38,000
JM Joseph MagnottiUnited States of America	34,000
MM Michihiko MatsudaJapan	34,000
HK Hyungjung KimSouth Korea	30,000
JT Johnson TanPhilippines	25,000
AK Aram KimSouth Korea	14,000