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!

Four players built a pot of approximately 11,000 on a K♥ 8♥ 6♠ flop. Action checked to Lars Kamphues, who fired a bet of 3,500.

Jakub Wojtas quickly folded, but Lifu Huang and Florencio Campomanes, in the big blind and middle position, respectively, opted to call.

With three players still in, the 9♦ landed on the turn. Once again, the action checked to Kamphues, who ramped up the aggression with a bet of 19,000. Huang made the call, while Campomanes decided he had seen enough and folded.

Now heads-up, the 5♦ river saw Huang check for a third time. Kamphues wasted no time in applying maximum pressure, sliding out a massive 33,000 bet.

Huang tanked for a moment but ultimately laid down his hand, conceding the pot to Kamphues without a showdown.

Pawanat Inthuyos moved all-in from the hijack , putting his tournament life on the line on a 5♦ 6♠ 3♠ flop. Lars Kamphues, in the small blind, quickly called and tabled his hand.

Pawanat Inthuyos: K♠ K♦

Lars Kamphues: A♠ Q♣

Inthuyos was in a dominant position with his overpair, leaving Kamphues needing an ace for a chance to eliminate.

The dealer burned and turned the 6♦ , followed by the T♦ on the river. The board offered no help to Kamphues, and Inthuyos, relieved, secured a crucial double-up to stay in the tournament.

Lars Kamphues opened under the gun to 2,600 and was called by Kunal Patni on his immediate left, along with Florencio Campomanes in the big blind.

The dealer fanned a 5♦ K♣ 4♣ flop, which saw all three players check.

On the 3♣ turn, Campomanes checked again, giving Kamphues the chance to bet 2,500. Patni called, but Campomanes responded with a raise to 11,000. Both opponents called, sending the hand to the river.

The Q♦ completed the board, and Campomanes checked. Without hesitation, Kamphues moved all-in. Patni, facing a tough decision for his tournament life, took a few moments before making the call. Campomanes opted to fold, leaving the two players to a showdown.

Kunal Patni: K♦ Q♣

Lars Kamphues: A♣ T♣

Patni had rivered two pair, but Kamphues had already locked up the hand with the nut flush on the turn. as Patni stood up, he acknowledged that the queen had led to his downfall but graciously wished his opponent good luck before departing.