APT Main Event (60,000 PHP)

Flight B of the APT Manila Classic 2025 Main Event has wrapped up, drawing 270 entrants who each put up the PHP 60,000 buy-in (~USD 1,030) to take their shot at a piece of the PHP 60,000,000 (~USD 1,030,000) guaranteed prize pool. After 10 levels of play, the field thinned down to 105 survivors, all securing a seat for Day 2.

Leading the pack at the end of the session is Germany's Lars Kamphues, who bagged an impressive 259,800 chips. Close behind is Joshua Chargualaf of Guam, followed by Weslian Alvaran from the Philippines, rounding out the top three with 215,700 chips.

Some significant names who also bagged decent stacks going into Day 2 are the likes of David Erquiaga (205,800), Stephen Lai (197,000), Joris Michl (185,200), and Edgaras Kausinis (115,700).

Additionally, past APT Main Event champions made their way through Flight B, with Vamerdino Magsakay (197,500), Lester Edoc (88,000), and Punnat Punsri (73,400) all advancing.

With Flight A (218 entries) and Flight B (270 entries) now in the books, the APT Manila Classic 2025 Main Event has amassed 690 total entries, including 202 qualifiers.

Flight C kicks off on February 11 at 11:00 AM, with registration closing at 5:10 PM after 10 levels. The structure features six 30-minute levels followed by four 40-minute levels. Later in the day, Flight D begins at 6:00 PM, with registration closing at 12:10 AM after 10 levels. It follows the same structure as Flight C, offering one final chance for players to run up a stack before Day 2 begins.

The APT live reporting team will be back to bring you all the action from Flights C and D as the final two starting flights play out. With the field continuing to grow and more players vying for a shot at the PHP 60,000,000 guaranteed prize pool, stay tuned as we provide chip counts, key hands, and all the highlights leading up to Day 2 of the APT Manila Classic 2025 Main Event!

Javier Martinez opened to 800 from the cutoff, only to face a three-bet to 2,600 from Cheng Zhou in the big blind. After a brief stare-down, Martinez made the call.

The dealer fanned out J♠ 5♥ 6♣ and both players opted to check. On the 2♠ turn, Zhou led out with a 1,500 bet, which Martinez called without hesitation.

When the 6♠ river landed, Zhou ramped up the pressure with another bet. This time, Martinez took a moment before tossing his hand into the muck, conceding the pot to Zhou.

Sion Han had no idea what he was setting in motion when he opened for 1,000 in middle position. Yiu Leung responded with a three-bet to 2,500, and with action folded to the big blind, Cheng Zhou applied more pressure with a four-bet to 6,500. Both Han and Leung called to see a flop.

The dealer revealed K♠ Q♦ 6♠ , and all three players opted to check. On the 9♥ turn, Zhou checked again, prompting Han to fire a bet, forcing Leung to fold. However, Zhou wasn’t backing down—he raised to 12,000. Han took a moment before making the call.

When the Q♣ river hit, Zhou instantly shoved all-in. Han went into the tank, carefully considering his options before finally calling for his tournament life.

Sion Han: A♠ K♣

Cheng Zhou: 9♥ 9♠

The cards were revealed, showing Zhou wiht a full house. With a dejected look, Han silently exited the table as Zhou raked in the massive pot.