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!

Lawrence Wong opened to 1,600 under the gun and quickly faced a three-bet to 4,000 from Jeong Yu, two seats over. Wong responded with a four-bet to 12,000, but Yu wasn’t backing down—he five-bet to 26,000. Having had enough, Wong shoved all-in, and Yu snap-called for his tournament life.

Jeong Yu: A♥ A♣

Lawrence Wong: K♣ K♠

The dealer fanned out K♥ J♠ Q♥ , prompting an elated fist pump from Wong as he spiked a set. However, the turn T♠ sent a wave of sympathy through the table as Yu’s Broadway straight turned the tide.

Just as Yu sighed in relief, the river K♦ landed, sending the table into a stunned chorus of “Wow!”

Yu stood frozen in disbelief before quietly exiting, while Wong, still in shock, raked in the massive pot.

Jeong Yeol Yu raised to 1,600 from under the gun, and Kam Fung Lee called from the button. Lawrence Wong completed from the small blind, while Tharit Nanthana defended his big blind.

The flop came J♣ 6♦ Q♣ , and action fell to Yu, who led out for 3,000. Lee and Wong called, while Nanthana folded.

The 8♥ landed on the turn, and action checked to Lee on the button, who fired 15,000. Wong shoved all in, forcing Yu to fold. Lee called off his remaining 18,000.

Kam Fung Lee: Q♦ J♦

Lawrence Wong: T♦ 9♣

Lee tabled two pair, but was behind to the straight of Wong. The river brought the 5♠ , keeping Wong ahead and eliminating Lee from the tournament.

After a limp from Lawrence Wong under the gun, Matthew Wakeman raised to 2,000, only to face a three-bet to 6,800 from Min Sung Lee in the small blind. Wong called, while Wakeman opted to fold under the increased pressure.

The dealer spread an A♥ 5♦ Q♣ flop, prompting Lee to lead out with a 2,500 bet. Wong responded with a raise to 6,000, which Lee called.

The turn 2♠ brought no action as Lee checked, but Wong seized the opportunity and shoved all in. With only 19,000 left, Lee ultimately folded, allowing Wong to scoop in the pot.

A sizable pot of 12,000 had already accumulated between Lawrence Wong, Kei Shinagawa, and Wan Hung preflop.

The dealer revealed a flop of 2♠ Q♠ K♣ and after action checked to Hung, he fired out a 5,000 bet. Wong called, while Shinagawa folded.

The 2♥ landed on the turn, and Wong led out for 13,000. Hung, undeterred, raised to 25,000, putting the pressure back on Wong. After some thought, Wong finally mucked, awarding Hung the pot.