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!

Lisa Han opened for 700 in middle position and got called by Joshua Chargualaf. Seina Asagiri had other plans however, and raised to 2,600. Han called. Chargualaf was not to be outdone and placed a hefty 12,000 in the pot.

Without hesitation Asagiri declared all-in for 35,500. Chargualaf tried to stare Asagiri down who just sat daintily on her chair. Chargualaf counted his chips and took his time to consider his actions but eventually folded his hand.

Lianli Xu opened for 1,000, and got two callers—Jesse Rivera on the button and Joshua Chargualaf in the big blind.

The dealer fanned A♦ 7♣ 2♣ , and after the action was checked to him, Xu continued with a 1,500 bet, prompting both opponents to fold.

On the very next hand, Xu stayed active, opening for 700 and getting two callers again—this time Denis Semerenko on the button and Leonidas Panagiotopoulos in the big blind.

The dealer revealed a 5♠ 8♠ 3♠ flop, leading to a round of checks. Xu fired an 800 bet on the 2♣ turn, but Semerenko raised to 2,500, forcing Panagiotopoulos to fold. Xu called.

Both players checked the J♠ river. Xu tabled K♠ K♦ for a king-high flush, while Semerenko mucked his hand.