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!

It was uncertain what happened, but Marc Gagne had all his chips in the middle on a board that showed 9♦ 8♥ Q♦ 3♥ K♣

Enrico De Rosa showed 6♣ 6♥

Marc Gagne showed Q♣ J♠

De Rosa counted off some chips from his huge stack to pay-off Magne for a double-up.

Enrico De Rosa and William Ysmael had already built a pot of 10,000 when the flop fell 3♣ Q♥ 6♠ . De Rosa check-called Ysmael's bet of 1,800 to see the turn.

On the 5♠ turn, De Rosa led out with a 2,200 bet, which Ysmael called.

Finally, on the 7♣ river, De Rosa fired another 2,500, applying pressure. With only 11 big blinds left, Ysmael opted to fold, surrendering the pot to De Rosa.