APPT Manila 2026 Main Event Final 9 PlayersFrom a record-breaking 1,413-entry field, the APPT Manila 2026 Main Event is now down to its final nine players.
Everyone at the final table is guaranteed at least PHP 1,439,560 (~USD 23,415), but the number everyone has their eyes on is the PHP 15,530,000 (~USD 252,595) top prize and the APPT Manila Main Event title.
Jaehyung Park will lead the final nine with 7,085,000 chips (71 big blinds) after delivering the final elimination of the night on the final-table bubble.
Jaehyung ParkThe final table brings together a strong mix of players from across Asia. The Philippines has two of its most established names in Florencio Campomanes and Mike Takayama.
Campomanes already has an APPT Main Event title to his name, having won in 2019, while Takayama has multiple APPT titles and is now chasing another deep run. With this final-table finish, Takayama also has the chance to move back to the top of the APPT all-time rankings. Fernan Co is also in the mix, looking to turn this run into the biggest cash of his career.
Mike TakayamaSouth Korea is represented by three players, led by Seunghyuk Jung, who has been one of the hottest players at APPT Manila. Jung took down the APPT Super High Roller just last week and now finds himself back at another final table, with a second APPT title firmly within reach.
Seunghyuk JungSingapore has two finalists in Steve Ng and Haresh Nathan, both looking to make their mark on the biggest stage of the festival.
The lone Taiwanese player, Yang Yung Mao, also returns with a serious stack of 5,475,000 chips, putting him right in the middle of the fight.
The final table will also bring a change to the structure. Instead of playing by the clock, the action will now run on 24 hands per level, keeping the pace moving as the tournament heads toward its conclusion.
The Somuchpoker live report will resume at 11:00 PM local time, timed with the final-table livestream.
You can also follow the action live on the PokerStars Twitch & YouTube channel.
| Player | Chips | Table | Seat |
|---|---|---|---|
FC Florencio Campomanes ![Philippines [PHL]](/assets/images/flags/4x3/ph.svg "Philippines [PHL]"){kind=small} Philippines | 3,950,000(40 BB) | 1 | 1 |
SN Steve Ng ![Singapore [SGP]](/assets/images/flags/4x3/sg.svg "Singapore [SGP]"){kind=small} Singapore | 6,500,000(65 BB) | 1 | 2 |
SJ Seunghyuk Jung ![South Korea [KOR]](/assets/images/flags/4x3/kr.svg "South Korea [KOR]"){kind=small} South Korea | 4,920,000(49 BB) | 1 | 3 |
JP Jaehyung Park South Korea | 7,085,000(71 BB) | 1 | 4 |
YY Yang Yung Mao ![Taiwan [TWN]](/assets/images/flags/4x3/tw.svg "Taiwan [TWN]"){kind=small} Taiwan | 5,475,000(55 BB) | 1 | 5 |
FC Fernan Co Philippines | 2,250,000(23 BB) | 1 | 6 |
JK Joungsun Kim South Korea | 2,250,000(23 BB) | 1 | 7 |
MT Mike Takayama Philippines | 3,355,000(34 BB) | 1 | 8 |
HN Haresh Nathan Singapore | 6,515,000(65 BB) | 1 | 9 |
| Place | Payout (PHP) | Payout (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15,530,000 | $252,595 |
| 2 | 9,700,000 | $157,770 |
| 3 | 6,955,000 | $113,120 |
| 4 | 5,350,000 | $87,015 |
| 5 | 4,120,000 | $67,010 |
| 6 | 3,170,000 | $51,560 |
| 7 | 2,430,000 | $39,525 |
| 8 | 1,870,000 | $30,415 |
| 9 | 1,439,560 | $23,415 |
The final nine players are set and are now taking a 30-minute break.
The pause will give the team time to set up the final table livestream, prepare the player introductions, and confirm the official chip counts.
Play will resume shortly, with the final nine now ready to battle for the APPT Manila Main Event title.
Stay tuned as the live report continues.
| Place | Player | Prize (PHP) | Prize (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | TC Thanh Cao Nguyen ![Viet Nam [VNM]](/assets/images/flags/4x3/vn.svg "Viet Nam [VNM]"){kind=small} Viet Nam | 1,110,000 | $18,055 |
| 11 | HH Hossein Haydari ![Australia [AUS]](/assets/images/flags/4x3/au.svg "Australia [AUS]"){kind=small} Australia | 1,110,000 | $18,055 |
| 12 | SP Seunghee Park South Korea | 920,000 | $14,965 |
| 13 | TK Tomoya Kakihara ![Japan [JPN]](/assets/images/flags/4x3/jp.svg "Japan [JPN]"){kind=small} Japan | 920,000 | $14,965 |
| 14 | HJ Hernan Jaybee Villa Philippines | 770,000 | $12,525 |
| 15 | WB Wonil Bae South Korea | 770,000 | $12,525 |
| 16 | TK Tomoyuki Kiyoyama Japan | 650,000 | $10,570 |
Thanh Cao Nguyen - 10th PlaceHijack Thanh Cao Nguyen, having just lost the majority of his stack when his pocket fives were cracked by Fernan Co's turned straight with ace-ten, got this last of his ~500,000 chips in and was called by small blind Jaehyung Park:
Thanh Cao Nguyen: 8♣ 7♦
Jaehyung Park: A♦ T♣
Nguyen found little in the way of help on the Q♦ 9♥ K♣ flop, improving only Park with some more outs.
The 4â™ turn was much of the same, and the Tâ™ river sealed the Vietnamese player's elimination as the Final Table bubble boy.
Fernan Co| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
JP Jaehyung Park South Korea | 7,085,000(71 BB) | 400,000 |
TC Thanh Cao Nguyen Viet Nam | busted |
| Place | Player | Prize (PHP) | Prize (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | TC Thanh Cao Nguyen Viet Nam | 1,110,000 | $18,055 |
Hossein Haydari - 11th PlaceFolded to the small blind, Hossein Haydari moved all in for his remaining 780,000, and big blind Jaehyung Park made the call.
Hossein Haydari: A♥ K♣
Jaehyung Park: J♦ T♦
The T♣ 8♦ 4♦ flop was a nightmare for Haydari. Park paired his ten and also picked up a flush draw, leaving Haydari with just four outs to stay alive.
The 9♦ turn was the card that ended the sweat, completing Park's flush and leaving Haydari drawing dead.
The 5♦ river changed nothing, and Haydari was eliminated in 11th place.
That leaves just 10 players in contention, with only one more elimination needed before the final table is set.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
JP Jaehyung Park South Korea | 7,400,000(74 BB) | 780,000 |
HH Hossein Haydari Australia | busted | -780,000 |
| Place | Player | Prize (PHP) | Prize (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | HH Hossein Haydari Australia | 1,110,000 | $18,055 |
Seunghee Park - 12th PlaceSteve Ng raised to 200,000 from the button, and Seunghee Park, having just lost a considerable chunk of chips when his ace-jack lost to a runner-runner straight, got the remainder of his 1,100,000 chips in. Ng snapped it off:
Seunghee Park: K♦ T♣
Steve Ng: 9♦ 9♣
Park failed to hit any of his overcards on the 8♠7♦ Q♦ flop, but he still needed a king, ten, or running cards to stay alive.
The 8♥ turn did not help, nor did the A♦ river, and the South Korean's deep run in the APPT Manila Main Event came to an end.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
SN Steve Ng Singapore | 4,800,000(48 BB) | 1,725,000 |
SP Seunghee Park South Korea | busted | -2,015,000 |
| Place | Player | Prize (PHP) | Prize (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | SP Seunghee Park South Korea | 920,000 | $14,965 |
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
HN Haresh Nathan Singapore | 7,065,000(71 BB) | -1,600,000 |
JP Jaehyung Park South Korea | 5,925,000(59 BB) | 3,075,000 |
FC Florencio Campomanes Philippines | 3,540,000(35 BB) | -860,000 |
MT Mike Takayama Philippines | 3,295,000(33 BB) | 110,000 |
JK Joungsun Kim South Korea | 2,020,000(20 BB) | 200,000 |
HH Hossein Haydari Australia | 1,230,000(12 BB) | -290,000 |
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
YY Yang Yung Mao Taiwan | 5,275,000(53 BB) | -25,000 |
SJ Seunghyuk Jung South Korea | 4,470,000(45 BB) | 2,350,000 |
SN Steve Ng Singapore | 3,075,000(31 BB) | 1,725,000 |
FC Fernan Co Philippines | 2,800,000(28 BB) | -1,550,000 |
SP Seunghee Park South Korea | 2,015,000(20 BB) | -385,000 |
TC Thanh Cao Nguyen Viet Nam | 1,460,000(15 BB) | 170,000 |
Seunghee ParkUnder the gun, Yang Yung Mao opened before Seunghee Park, who started the day as the second-largest stack, three-bet to 400,000.
Mao wasn't backing down. He came back with a four-bet to 950,000, and after some thought, Park called.
The K♠9♥ 2♠flop hit the felt and Mao quickly fired 650,000.
Park used a time bank before eventually letting it go, surrendering another sizeable pot to Mao.
It's been a rough stretch for Park, who began the day with around 5,800,000 but has now fallen to approximately 2,400,000.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
YY Yang Yung Mao Taiwan | 5,300,000(66 BB) | 1,100,000 |
SP Seunghee Park South Korea | 2,400,000(30 BB) | -2,350,000 |
Tomoya Kakihara - 13th PlaceAfter a heavy preflop battle, Tomoya Kakihara found himself all in for 1,420,000 from the small blind, with Fernan Co making the call from the button.
Tomoya Kakihara: A♠Q♦
Fernan Co: A♦ 6â™
Kakihara looked in great shape with ace-queen dominating Co's ace-six and was in a strong position to double.
But the K♣ 9♥ 6♥ flop turned the hand around. Co paired his six, leaving Kakihara with just three outs to survive.
The 6♣ turn was the disaster card for Kakihara, giving Co trips and effectively sealing the result. The river brought no help, sending Kakihara out in 13th place.
While he collected the chips, Co couldn't resist a little table talk, joking, "I call because I know I get a full house."
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
FC Fernan Co Philippines | 4,350,000(54 BB) | 1,630,000 |
TK Tomoya Kakihara Japan | busted | -1,665,000 |
| Place | Player | Prize (PHP) | Prize (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | TK Tomoya Kakihara Japan | 920,000 | $14,965 |
Hernan Jaybee Villa - 14th PlaceSmall blind Hernan Jaybee Villa jammed for 1,600,000 and big blind Florencio Campomanes snapped it off to put Villa at risk:
Hernan Jaybee Villa: A♣ Q♥
Florencio Campomanes: J♣ J♥
Villa had a fighting chance going into the flip, but after the T♣ J♠3♣ flop gave Campomanes a set, things looked a little more bleak, leaving Villa needing a king to complete his straight.
The 3♥ turn, however, sealed it, giving Campomanes a full house, and Villa was out of his seat and heading to the payout desk as the 3♠landed on the river.
| Player | Chips |
|---|---|
FC Florencio Campomanes Philippines | 4,400,000(55 BB) |
HJ Hernan Jaybee Villa Philippines | busted |
| Place | Player | Prize (PHP) | Prize (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | HJ Hernan Jaybee Villa Philippines | 770,000 | $12,525 |
Hossein HaydariFolded to the small blind, Florencio Campomanes raised to 1,000,000. After looking at his cards, Hossein Haydari committed his remaining 730,000 and called all in.
Hossein Haydari: 2♣ 2♦
Florencio Campomanes: K♥ J♥
Haydari was in a flip for his tournament life, but his pocket deuces held through the A♠T♣ 6♥ 8♠4♦ runout.
No overcard or straight arrived to change the result, giving Haydari a much-needed double and keeping his final-table hopes alive.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
FC Florencio Campomanes Philippines | 2,280,000(38 BB) | -705,000 |
HH Hossein Haydari Australia | 1,520,000(25 BB) | 580,000 |
Wonil Bae - 15th PlaceWonil Bae moved all in for his remaining 340,000, and both blinds came along, creating a three-way pot.
The A♠K♥ 3♣ flop saw small blind Steve Ng lead for 125,000, but big blind Yan Yung Mao raised to 500,000, forcing Ng to get out of the way.
Wonil Bae: A♥ T♣
Yan Yung Mao: Kâ™ 3â™
Bae had top pair, but Mao had flopped bottom two pair and was in control.
The 4♣ turn gave Bae a few more outs, but the 2♦ river wasn't one of them. Mao's two pair held, eliminating Bae in 15th place as the final field continued to shrink.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
YY Yang Yung Mao Taiwan | 4,200,000(70 BB) | 1,595,000 |
SN Steve Ng Singapore | 1,350,000(23 BB) | -575,000 |
WB Wonil Bae South Korea | busted | -490,000 |
| Place | Player | Prize (PHP) | Prize (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | WB Wonil Bae South Korea | 770,000 | $12,525 |
Tomoyuki Kiyoyama - 16th PlaceJoungsun Kim raised to 120,000 from the hijack before cutoff Tomoyuki Kiyoyama three-bet jammed for around 880,000. Once the action had folded around, Kim swiftly put in the call:
Tomoyuki Kiyoyama: A♣ K♦
Joungsun Kim: A♦ Qâ™
Short-stack Kiyoyama looked primed for the double, with Kim needing to hit only one of three immediate outs to score the knockout, and the 2♥ 5♥ 6♦ flop was safe too.
The Q♦ turn, however, completely flipped the switch, leaving the short stack needing a king to stay in the game.
The T♦ was of no help, and the Japanese player was sent to the rail as the first elimination of the day.
| Player | Chips |
|---|---|
JK Joungsun Kim South Korea | 1,820,000(30 BB) |
TK Tomoyuki Kiyoyama Japan | busted |
| Place | Player | Prize (PHP) | Prize (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | TK Tomoyuki Kiyoyama Japan | 650,000 | $10,570 |
The final 16 players have taken their seats for the last day of the APPT Manila 2026 Main Event.
After days of action, the field is now down to the final contenders, all chasing the APPT Manila Main Event title and the massive top prize.
The cards are in the air, and the race to crown a new champion is officially underway.
| Place | Payout (PHP) | Payout (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15,530,000 | $252,595 |
| 2 | 9,700,000 | $157,770 |
| 3 | 6,955,000 | $113,120 |
| 4 | 5,350,000 | $87,015 |
| 5 | 4,120,000 | $67,010 |
| 6 | 3,170,000 | $51,560 |
| 7 | 2,430,000 | $39,525 |
| 8 | 1,870,000 | $30,415 |
| 9 | 1,439,560 | $23,415 |
| 10 | 1,110,000 | $18,055 |
| 11 | 1,110,000 | $18,055 |
| 12 | 920,000 | $14,965 |
| 13 | 920,000 | $14,965 |
| 14 | 770,000 | $12,525 |
| 15 | 770,000 | $12,525 |
| 16 | 650,000 | $10,570 |
Haresh NathanThe APPT Manila 2026 Main Event returns today for its final day of action, with 16 players remaining and a new champion guaranteed.
The record-breaking event attracted 1,413 total entries, building a PHP 97,666,560 (~USD 1.608 million) prize pool, comfortably clearing the PHP 60,000,000 guarantee and surpassing both the 2025 and 2024 editions.
| Player | Chips |
|---|---|
HN Haresh Nathan Singapore | 8,665,000(144 BB) |
SP Seunghee Park South Korea | 5,825,000(97 BB) |
FC Fernan Co Philippines | 3,245,000(54 BB) |
MT Mike Takayama Philippines | 3,185,000(53 BB) |
FC Florencio Campomanes Philippines | 2,985,000(50 BB) |
JP Jaehyung Park South Korea | 2,850,000(48 BB) |
YY Yang Yung Mao Taiwan | 2,605,000(43 BB) |
SJ Seunghyuk Jung South Korea | 2,120,000(35 BB) |
SN Steve Ng Singapore | 1,925,000(32 BB) |
JK Joungsun Kim South Korea | 1,820,000(30 BB) |
TK Tomoya Kakihara Japan | 1,665,000(28 BB) |
HJ Hernan Jaybee Villa Philippines | 1,435,000(24 BB) |
TC Thanh Cao Nguyen Viet Nam | 1,290,000(22 BB) |
TK Tomoyuki Kiyoyama Japan | 1,285,000(21 BB) |
HH Hossein Haydari Australia | 940,000(16 BB) |
WB Wonil Bae South Korea | 490,000(8 BB) |
Every remaining player is already locked into a payday north of PHP 567,000 (~USD 9,220), with the PHP 15,530,000 (~USD 252,595) top prize still up for grabs.
Leading the way is Haresh Nathan, who closed out Day 2 with a commanding 8,665,000. Seunghee Park sits second with 5,825,000, with Fernan Co rounding out the top three on 3,245,000.
With defending champion Justin Ong having failed to advance beyond the four starting flights, a new APPT Manila Main Event champion is guaranteed. Play resumes today as the remaining 16 players battle it out for the trophy and the top prize.
| Place | Payout (PHP) | Payout (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15,530,000 | $252,595 |
| 2 | 9,700,000 | $157,770 |
| 3 | 6,955,000 | $113,120 |
| 4 | 5,350,000 | $87,015 |
| 5 | 4,120,000 | $67,010 |
| 6 | 3,170,000 | $51,560 |
| 7 | 2,430,000 | $39,525 |
| 8 | 1,870,000 | $30,415 |
| 9 | 1,439,560 | $23,415 |
| 10 | 1,110,000 | $18,055 |
| 11 | 1,110,000 | $18,055 |
| 12 | 920,000 | $14,965 |
| 13 | 920,000 | $14,965 |
| 14 | 770,000 | $12,525 |
| 15 | 770,000 | $12,525 |
| 16 | 650,000 | $10,570 |
| Player | Chips |
|---|---|
HN Haresh Nathan Singapore | 8,665,000(144 BB) |
SP Seunghee Park South Korea | 5,825,000(97 BB) |
FC Fernan Co Philippines | 3,245,000(54 BB) |
MT Mike Takayama Philippines | 3,185,000(53 BB) |
FC Florencio Campomanes Philippines | 2,985,000(50 BB) |
JP Jaehyung Park South Korea | 2,850,000(48 BB) |
YY Yang Yung Mao Taiwan | 2,605,000(43 BB) |
SJ Seunghyuk Jung South Korea | 2,120,000(35 BB) |
SN Steve Ng Singapore | 1,925,000(32 BB) |
JK Joungsun Kim South Korea | 1,820,000(30 BB) |
TK Tomoya Kakihara Japan | 1,665,000(28 BB) |
HJ Hernan Jaybee Villa Philippines | 1,435,000(24 BB) |
TC Thanh Cao Nguyen Viet Nam | 1,290,000(22 BB) |
TK Tomoyuki Kiyoyama Japan | 1,285,000(21 BB) |
HH Hossein Haydari Australia | 940,000(16 BB) |
WB Wonil Bae South Korea | 490,000(8 BB) |
| Place | Payout (PHP) | Payout (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15,530,000 | $252,595 |
| 2 | 9,700,000 | $157,770 |
| 3 | 6,955,000 | $113,120 |
| 4 | 5,350,000 | $87,015 |
| 5 | 4,120,000 | $67,010 |
| 6 | 3,170,000 | $51,560 |
| 7 | 2,430,000 | $39,525 |
| 8 | 1,870,000 | $30,415 |
| 9 | 1,439,560 | $23,415 |
| 10 | 1,110,000 | $18,055 |
| 11 | 1,110,000 | $18,055 |
| 12 | 920,000 | $14,965 |
| 13 | 920,000 | $14,965 |
| 14 | 770,000 | $12,525 |
| 15 | 770,000 | $12,525 |
| 16 | 650,000 | $10,570 |
