With almost 9,000 chips in the pot and a board of Q♦ 7♠ 9♣ T♥ , action was picked up with Tsz Him Chan betting 7,000 and Yashiro Naoki taking his time to consider his option. Finally, he called.

Chan put extreme pressure on Naoki with a 17,000 bet on the river 9♦ . Naoki, agonized the bet - leaned back and forth from his chair, removing his earphones, calling out possible hole cards then finally asked,"Do you have queen-nine?" With no reply, he continued his soliluquy until he painfully folded his hand.

Chan sympathetic, told him he could open one card, any card of his choice as he scooped the pot. Naoki chose one and saw 7♦ . He happily exclaimed, "Pocket Sevens!," and felt satisfied with his fold

Grant Wang was the first to open the action with a raise to 1,200 from the hijack. Wang found calls from King Wang Ip out of the small blind, and Yi-Jhen Ke from the big blind.

Three players saw the dealer spread out a flop of 9♦ 4♣ 5♦ . Both the blinds checked, prompting Wang to fire out a continuation-bet of 3,300. Ip pondered for quite some time before letting go of his hand, but Ke, instantly called to see a turn.

When the board-pairing 5♥ dropped on the turn Ke opted to lead out with a bet of 8,000. Wang looked over at Ke's remaining stack of roughly 28,000, before he did some inventory of his own. Eventually, he put in the call.

A seemingly meaningless 3♥ appeared on the river and Ke quickly led out again, this time for 15,000. Wang didn't hesitate to match her bet and was shown trips by Ke with 6♥ 5♠ . To the surprise of Ke, Wang flipped over A♣ 2♣ for a rivered straight, and the pot was sent to him.

Jeeweon Kim raised to 1,600 from the small blind, with only Jun Yi Ho defending his position in the big blind.

The dealer turned over Q♠ 8♣ 5♦ on the flop, to which Kim placed a 1,500 continuation-bet. Ho called.

Kim slowed down on the J♣ turn with a check, this time with Ho opting to bet 2,000, which Kim eventually called.

Both players checked the 7♦ river, with Ho showing 8♦ 6♣ but was out-kicked by Kim's 8♠ 9♥ .

Sagar Maheshwari raised to 2,000 from the big blind, followed by a 6,000 re-raise from San Chun Wong in the small blind.

After a moment's deliberation, Maheshwari shoved his entire 32,000 stack, and after taking around a minute to decide, Wong made the call and both players flipped their cards.

Sagar Maheshwari: 9♣ 9♦

San Chun Wong: A♦ T♦

Wong was trailing slightly as the dealer ran out the board: K♣ T♥ 9♣ . Wong sighed as the cards were revealed.

The turn and river came 5♣ K♠ , and he won the pot with a boat.

Players are on their 2nd 15-minute break and the field has now grown to 250 entries. Registration remains open for this much awaited event.

Junseok Oh opened to 800 under the gun and got called by the blinds - Tony Huang in small and Kwok Ko in big. All three players went to see the flop K♦ 4♣ T♦ .

After action was passed, Oh continued with a 1,300 bet which got called once again by both blinds. All three players checked down the 7♣ turn and the 5♥ river.

Huang showed Q♠ J♥ and Ko tabled Q♦ T♠ for the winning hand. Oh threw his cards to the muck pile.

The tournament progresses, there have currently been 242 entries. Here are several players have recently been eliminated, narrowing the field.

Hyunkyu Park opened to 800 from the hijack, with Seunghun Ko in the cutoff and Huan Li Ying in the small blind coming along. In the big blind, Tsz Him Chan put in a raise to 4,000, forcing quick folds from Park and Ko, while Ying, after another quick glance at his cards, made the call.

On the 8♦ 4♣ 8♥ flop, Chan continued his aggression with a further 3,000 bet, and Ying reluctantly slid his cards away.

Ryan Gebow opened for 600 from cutoff and received a three-bet of 1,600 from Kyung Hyun on the button. Zhen Dong in big blind called and with action back to Gebow, called as well.

The dealer flopped 3♦ 7♣ 2♣ and both Dong and Gebow check-called Hyun's continuation bet of 2,200.

All three players checked the K♣ turn and the 4♥ river. First to show, Dong, sure he was beat, tabled A♥ 7♥ for top pair on the flop. He was visibly surprised and bewildered when Hyun, the aggressor and Gebow, the initial raiser, both mucked their hands to conced the pot to him.

Myunghwan Han opened for 600 under the gun and got two callers in Thomas Drivas on the button and Siu Leung in big blind.

The flop came Q♠ Q♦ 9♦ . With action passed, Han made a continuation bet of 1,100 which was enough to make Drivas fold. Leung called and hung on to see another card.

Both players checked the turn 3♥ but on the river 2♦ , Han resumed the heat with a 2,600 bet making Leung fold and concede the pot to Han.

The APT Taipei Super High Roller has quickly established itself as one of the most prestigious events on the Asian Poker Tour calendar.

Attracting a mix of seasoned professionals and high-stakes enthusiasts from across the globe, the event continues to grow both in terms of participation and prize pool.

The 2024 edition saw impressive performances from some of the most prominent names in the game, while the 2025 edition raised the stakes significantly, with a larger buy-in, prize pool, and deeper field of competition.

Below, we dive into a detailed comparison of the two events, highlighting what changed and what made the 2025 edition stand out.

The 2024 APT Taipei Super High Roller

The 2024 event began with a buy-in of TWD 300,000 (~USD 9,414), attracting a field of 81 entries (57 unique). This generated a TWD 22,392,450 (~USD 709,295) prize pool, with the winner set to claim TWD 9,089,650 (~USD 265,856), a life-changing payout for any poker player.

Phanlert Sukonthachartnant from Thailand took home the title after and TWD 5,793,950 (~$183,385) after striking a deal heads-up.

Sukonthachartnant bested a highly competitive final table, where he faced off against Thanisorn Saelor, also from Thailand, in a heads-up battle. The final moments were intense, as both players dispalyed what poker skills they had in their repertoire.

Sukonthachartnant’s victory was not just a testament to his skill but also to his ability to adapt to a fast-paced final table filled with some of the best around.

The 2024 event showcased excellent poker action, with several key moments of aggression and strategic plays that kept spectators on the edge of their seats.

Notable players such as Mikael Andersson and Punnat Punsri also made deep runs, adding excitement to the tournament and demonstrating the strong competitive spirit that the APT Taipei Super High Roller has become known for.

The 2025 APT Taipei Super High Roller

The 2025 edition took things to the next level, both in terms of buy-in and prize pool. The buy-in increased to TWD 330,000 (~USD 10,300), reflecting both the event’s growing prestige and the higher stakes on offer.

This increase in buy-in was matched by a surge in participation, with 122 entries (83 unique) competing for a share of the TWD 37,040,420 (~USD 1,143,223). These increase meant the winner was set to walk away with a staggering TWD 9,580,920 (~USD 284,905).

In terms of notable players, the 2025 edition attracted a star-studded field, including Minh Quang from Vietnam, who claimed the title and his first Pewter Lion Trophy.

Minh's remarkable comeback was demonstratedby his composure under pressure. He manoeuvred his short stack up the pay jumps initially before dominating proceedings three-handed.

On the final table, Quang outlasted APT's biggest earner Joseph Cheong, as well as high roller runner-up regular Alexander Lynskey. Matthew Belcher and the start of final table chip leader Christopher Park were also unable to match Quang's performance.

Minh's performance was exceptional, and his win was well-deserved, as he demonstrated both patience and an ability to read the table. His success was a clear indicator that the level of competition had only gotten stronger, with experienced players battling in the hopes to etch their names in the APT history books.

Rising Prestige of APT Taipei Super High Roller

Both the 2024 and 2025 editions of the APT Taipei Super High Roller showcased the very best in poker action, and smashed their guarantees.

While the 2024 event helped establish the tournament as a premier stop on the poker circuit, the 2025 event took the competition to new realms.

With an increased buy-in, larger first-place prize, and tougher field dynamics, the 2025 edition solidified its position as one of the most prestigious poker tournaments in Asia.

The 2025 edition’s increased prize pool, higher payout structure, and the competition’s evolution demonstrate the growing significance of the APT Taipei Super High Roller in the global poker scene.

It’s clear that, as the event continues to develop, it will attract even more of the top players and continue to be a must-attend for anyone serious about high-stakes poker.

We look ahead to future events, the APT Super High Roller remains an event not to be missed for any competitive poker player, providing them with the chance to broadcast their poker abilities to the outside world.

The hand was in progress with Wonho Lee in early position and Yu Liu in middle position, waiting for the turn to be dealt on a flop of A♥ 3♥ 5♠ and a pot of about 5,000.

The 7♠ turn dropped and Lee check-called Liu's bet of 3,400 to see the last card.

On the river 6♦ Liu tried to pressure Lee to fold but the latter called his 10,000 bet.

Uncertain of the straighty board, Liu tabled 5♦ 5♥ , visibly unsure if it was good.

Lee mucked his cards and Liu shot out a breath of relief before scooping up the pot.

Tadao Orihara raised to 800 from the button, with Chi Jen Chen defending his big blind.

The dealer spread a flop of 4♣ 9♠ 3♦ , and both players checked.

On the 5♦ turn, Chen took the lead with a bet of 900, which Orihara called.

Chen kept up the pressure on the 3♣ river, firing again for 1,500. Orihara eventually called but mucked his cards after Chen revealed 9♦ 7♦ for top pair.

Ee How Ong raised to 1,000 from the small blind, being called only by Nicolas Burgevin in the big blind.

Following the 2♥ 2♣ K♣ flop, Ong fired off another 1,000 into the middle - receiving another call.

The turn 4♦ Ong slowed down, opting to check, but Burgevin had other ideas and sent 1,800 into the pot. After a moment, Ong slid his cards away.

Players are on a 15-minute break.

Action was already heating up when Yu Ko Chin fired 4,000 from the button, getting a call from Wai Ho Choi in the small blind on a board of A♣ T♦ 3♣ K♦ .

The river 6♣ saw Choi tap the table. Chin, itching to pull the trigger but reining himself in, decided to check it back. Cards were flipped, and a wave of relief washed over Chin as he realized Choi was holding A♦ Q♦ — the exact same hand as his A♦ Q♥ .

The pot was split, and both players lived to fight another hand.

The hand was already in motion with three players engaged - Chi Lai in small blind, an unknown player in big and Bharath Jayaram on the button - waiting for the turn to be dealt on a flop of K♣ K♦ 2♦ with a pot of about 3,000.

The turn 8♣ dropped and Lai shot out 1,300. The unknown player folded but Jayaram called to see the last card.

The 7 river was check-called by Lai after Jayaram bet 2,500. Jayaram showed Q♦ J♣ for a complete bluff. Lai tabled K♥ 7♥ for a full house on the river.

Action was picked up with hands of Timothy Meng and Yebin Won already tabled on a completed board of 2♦ 7♠ J♣ Q♠ K♠ and a massive pot of about 11,000.

Meng's A♠ Q♦ hit a pair on the turn but it couldn't beat Won's 7♣ 7♥ which caught a set on the flop.

Chips were shipped towards Won's direction as Meng looked on.

The action checked around to Guang Hui Tan on the button, alongside Luke Dainton and Tsz Him Chan.

All three players checked through the flop and turn — 2♦ 2♠ 9♣ K♣ .

On the Q♠ river, Tan finally put out a bet of 400. Dainton called, while Chan quickly folded.

Tan showed J♦ T♠ for a straight, and Dainton quietly mucked his cards.

The hand was already underway with the flop showing 6♠ K♥ Q♣ . Lam Nguyen, under the gun, led out for 2,800 after a check from Tarmo Tammel in the small blind.

Robert Kiss-Nemeskeri still in the hand to the left of Nguyen folded but with action back to the small blind, Tammel decided to call.

The turn 5♣ got another check-call from Tammel after a bet of 11,000 from Nguyen.

With action passed to him once again, Nguyen went all-in for 16,000 visibly wanting to take the pot down. Tammel folded his hand and the chips were shipped towards Nguyen's direction.

Kok Beng Tan opened the action with a 300 raise from middle position, picking up a call from Prasert Intarakamhaeng on the button.

The flop fell T♣ 7♠ 2♦ , and Tan continued for 300, with Intarakamhaeng calling again.

The turn came the 6♠ , 800 being bet by Tan this time around, yet again receiving a call.

On the 2♥ river, Tan sized up to 2,100, prompting a quick fold from Intarakamhaeng.

Action was picked up on a completed board of 7♦ 8♥ 8♠ K♠ 9♣ , with Rawinruchiroch Deesit having bet 15,500 from the small blind and Sang Won Lee deep in the tank. The bet effectively put Lee all-in, with just 20,000 chips left behind.

After some clear frustration, Lee made the call, putting his tournament life on the line. The players tabled their hands

Sang Won Lee: 9♦ 7♣

Rawinruchiroch Deesit: K♠ 8♦

Lee had paired the river for two pair, but it was no match for Deesit's full house, made on the turn. Lee, visibly frustrated, became the first elimination of the day.

Choi Wai Ho began with a 300 raise from early position, only to be three-bet to 600 by Lam Sang Nguyen on the button, called by Ho.

The flop showed 3♦ Q♦ 2♦ , and Ho led out for 300, called by Nguyen.

Both players checked through the 2♥ turn. After the 7♠ on the river, Ho upped the aggression and threw 1000 into the middle, forcing Nguyen to let his hand go.

The stage is set, the cards are shuffled, and the chips are stacked high — our world-class dealers will deliver thrilling poker action here at APT Taipei 2025 Day 1 Flight B!

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The floor have announced shuffle up & deal and play has started in Flight B of the APT Main Event, with 29 players currently registered.

The floor have announced shuffle up & deal and play has started in Flight B of the APT Main Event, with 29 players currently registered.

Get ready for another massive day of poker action! Flight B of the APT Taipei Main Event** kicks off today at 11:00 AM local time at The Red Space in Taipei, Taiwan. After an electric start yesterday with Flight A drawing 542 entries (404 unique) and 466 online qualifiers from Natural8, the event has already racked up an incredible 1,008 entries — with 203 players advancing to Day 2.

Today's players will battle through six levels that are 45-minutes in length, and then four 60-minute levels to end the day. Everyone will be armed with a starting stack of 40,000 chips. Late registration remains open throughout the day, up until the start of Day 2 on Wednesday, April 30. Players have the option to forfeit their stack to fire another bullet before the end of the registration period. Heads up: There’s no dinner break today — so fuel up early and get ready for non-stop action!

Yesterday, Wu Chun Yu from Taiwan set the bar high, bagging an impressive 469,200 chips to lead the pack. Will someone rise even higher today and steal the spotlight?

Stay locked in as we bring you all the excitement live from the tournament floor — every all-in, every big bluff, and every dramatic showdown until the final hand!

Live updates by Asian Poker Tour begins at 11am on Monday, April 28, 2025...