APPT Main Event (80,000 PHP)

After four entry flights, the APPT Manila 2025 Main Event heads to Day 2 with 232 players out of the 1,246 that entered returning to the felt. At Flight C, the guarantee was breached and swelled to ₱87,020,640 (~US$ 1.49M), making it the second largest APPT Manila Main Event in history.

Local pro Christopher Mateo set the bar at Flight A, bagging 690,000 (138 bb), which was never surpassed to bring in today's biggest stack. In 2023, Mateo finished 2nd in this event then redeemed himself in 2024 winning the APPT Cambodia Main Event. He is in great shape to go the distance once more.

Mateo isn't the only APPT Main Event champion that secured a seat to today's heat. Yuanning Wu, Florencio Campomanes, Hai Ha Tran, and reigning APPT Manila champion Xiong Cheng with all be returning as well.

When cards start flying, the hunt will be for a spot in the money. 183 players are guaranteed a piece of the pot, which means 49 players will walk away empty-handed. The minimum payout is ₱125,000 while awaiting the champion is a jaw dropping ₱14.8 Million (~US$ 254K). Once the bubble bursts, the goal is to reach the final table.

Day 2 gets underway at 12PM at the stunning Cove Manila inside Okada Manila. Blinds open at Level 17 2000-5000 ante 5000. Blinds increase every 60 minutes.

Somuchpoker is onsite to bring you updates from start to finish. PokerStars will also be streaming live on PokerStars YouTube starting at 7pm.