Taiwan, Red SpaceEVENT #23

2025.04.27 - 2025.05.03Add to Calendar

Asian Poker Tour

Blind level

Level 10: 700 / 1,400 ante: 1,400

Entries

222/506

Total Chips

20,240,000

Average

91,171

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SMPSMP

4/28/2025, 4:09:54 PM

Hong Kong’s Ka Chun Yuan Tops Flight B Counts in TWD 70,000,000 Guaranteed Main Event

Level 10: 700 / 1,400 ante: 1,400

Ka Chun Yuan

Flight B of the TWD 55,000 APT Main Event during the APT Taipei 2025 Series has just concluded here inside the magnificent Red Space venue here in Taipei, Taiwan. After ten levels of intense poker action, 222 players of the 506 entries managed to secure their place on Day 2 of this prestigious event that boasts a TWD 70,000,000 guaranteed prize pool.

So far, with half of the opening flights already finished, the total number of entries so far stands at 1,511. There were 541 entries into the opening flight, along with 506 that took to the baize today. Combined with the 466 OnLine entries, make this years Main Event on track to smash the guarantee, and make new APT records.

Ending at the summit of the chip counts is APT regular Ka Chun Yuan, who narrowly obtained a chip lead at the end of the night with a stack of 260,000 chips. Yuan has been a regular at the APT circuit for many years, and has experienced a lot of success; his biggest career live cash to date came just over a year ago here in Taipei, as he took down the APT National Cup for $71,657. Primarily a PLO cash game player, Yuan has showed he is able to adapt comfortably to NLHE tournaments.

Player	Chips
KC Ka Chun YuanHong Kong	260,000(186 BB)
BL Boon Leong TanMalaysia	254,600(182 BB)
HH Hung Han ChenTaiwan	241,200(172 BB)
TC Ting ChenTaiwan	239,900(171 BB)
SL Siu LeungHong Kong	225,800(161 BB)
HR Hirata RyotaJapan	218,100(156 BB)
ZY Zhen YangTaiwan	217,900(156 BB)
AR Aditya RaoAustralia	216,300(155 BB)
LC Laitai ChungTaiwan	208,600(149 BB)
AS Amanpreet SinghUnited Kingdom	204,200(146 BB)

Hot on Yuan's heels is Boon Leong Tan of Malaysia, with a stack of 254,600 chips, which is less than one big blind than the chip leader. Rounding out the podium positions is Taiwan's own Hung Han Chen, who finished the day with 241,200 chips. Both of whom have put themselves in a great position to make a deep run in this event.

Another notable name making it through was Christopher Park. Park finished seventh in the APT Super High Roller yesterday, a result that would have felt disappointing despite banking over $50,000, given he entered the final table with a commanding chip lead. However, he has bounced back immediately, bagging an above-average stack of 125,600 to take into Day 2. Park will be aiming to reach another final table here at the APT Taipei series when play resumes on Saturday, May 3.

Christopher Park

Some other notable names to maneuvered their way through the field today include Malaysia's Shyh Chyn Lim (179,100), Taago Tamm (157,000), APT regular Robert Nemeskeri-Kiss (149,500), Andres Vasquez (140,800), two-time APT title holder Gab Yong Kim (127,900), and Tarmo Tammel of Estonia (95,000).

Tomorrow the final two flights of the Main Event kick off, with Flight C starting at 11am, with the final flight, Flight D, taking place at 6pm. They both feature a slightly different structure to todays proceedings, as there will be six turbo 30-minute levels, followed by four 45-minute levels. These will be the last chance players have to accumulate a big stack to take into Day 2, which takes place on Wednesday, April 30 at 11:15am. However, late registration remains open until the start of Day 2, so anyone wanting to jump in at the last minute will have the opportunity to do so.

That concludes coverage of Day 1B of the Main Event, be sure to tune back in tomorrow as we bring you all the updates, chip counts and drama from the final two flights!

SMPSMP

4/28/2025, 1:29:37 PM

Flight B Has Ended

Level 10: 700 / 1,400 ante: 1,400

Flight B is officially closed with a total of 507 entries. A full recap of the day will follow shortly.

SMPSMP

4/28/2025, 12:42:15 PM

Lai Gets Rewarded for the Right Call

Level 10: 700 / 1,400 ante: 1,400

Chi Ho King Lai

The action folded around to Chi Ho King Lai, who raised to 3,000 from the cutoff. Both Tharit Nanthana and Chun Yan Wong called from the blinds.

The flop fell 9♣ A♦ K♦ , and after a two checks, Lai continued for 4,500. Nanthana responded with a check-raise to 12,500, which Lai called, while Wong got out of the way.

On the 5♣ turn, Nanthana moved all in for around 60,000. After a long tank and several glances at his cards, Lai found the call.

Chi Ho King Lai: A♥ Q♠

Tharit Nanthana: Q♥ J♦

Lai's top pair had him in a strong spot, needing only to avoid a ten on the river that would complete Nanthana’s straight. The dealer revealed the 9 , and Lai secured the double-up.

Player	Chips
CL Chi LaiHong Kong	170,000(121 BB)
TN Tharit NanthanaThailand	8,500(6 BB)

SMPSMP

4/28/2025, 12:39:06 PM

Cheung Turns Two-Pair

Level 10: 700 / 1,400 ante: 1,400

Siddharth Karia opened to 3,100 in middle position and got called by the big blind Chung Cheung. Both men saw the flop which dropped Q♦ 7♥ 5♦ .

Cheung checked giving Karia the opportunity to continue with another 3,000. Cheung initially looked like he was going to fold but opted to call instead.

The 2♣ turn dropped and Karia maintained the pressure with an 8,500 bet. Unfazed, Cheung made the call once again. Karia, was visibly perplexed and wondered what Cheung could possibly have after the big blind led out with 15,500 on the river 9♠ . Unable to let go of his hand, Karia called.

Cheung tabled Q♥ 2♥ for a turned two-pair. Karia, mucked his hand disgusted as the dealer shipped the chips towards Cheung's direction.

SMPSMP

4/28/2025, 12:21:17 PM

Seven More Hands!

Level 10: 700 / 1,400 ante: 1,400

The floor have announced there will be seven more hands before the surviving players bag up their chips for the night.

SMPSMP

4/28/2025, 11:59:27 AM

Peck Doubles Up with Flush on the River

Level 10: 700 / 1,400 ante: 1,400

Alex Peck

Following a 7,000 raise from Jian Yang Teh, Alex Peck shoved all of his 8,200 chips into the middle. Teh mulled it over for a moment before making the call.

Alex Peck: K♥ 8♥

Jian Yang Teh: A♣ 7♦

Peck was at risk and on his feet as the flop came down 5♥ A♥ Q♣ , but giving him a flush draw. The 3♣ turn changed nothing, but the dealer delivered the 9♥ on the river, completing his flush and securing a crucial double-up.

Player	Chips
JY Jian Yang TehMalaysia	60,000(43 BB)
AP Alex PeckSingapore	16,000(11 BB)

Level 10: 700 / 1,400 ante: 1,400

60 minutes

Remaining Players: 246/502

SMPSMP

4/28/2025, 11:44:24 AM

Tsang River Aggression Takes the Pot Down

Level 9: 600 / 1,200 ante: 1,200

Ryan Gebow

The hand began with Dicky Tsang opening for 2,400, and Ryan Gebow in the big blind called.

The dealer revealed the flop: 8♣ 5♥ 9♣ . Both players checked, waiting for the next card.

When the 6 cturn hit, Gebow led out with a 1,600 bet, and Tsang called, eager to see what the river would bring.

The river came 2♠ , and Gebow checked. Taking the opportunity, Tsang moved all-in. After a moment of thought, Gebow decided to fold, giving Tsang the pot.

Player	Chips
RG Ryan GebowUnited States of America	103,000(86 BB)
DS Dicky Siu Hang TsangHong Kong	11,000(9 BB)

SMPSMP

4/28/2025, 11:43:02 AM

Sawairi Bows Out After Vasquez Pressure

Level 9: 600 / 1,200 ante: 1,200

The action was picked up on a flop of 4♣ 7♦ 7♠ , where Andres Vasquez led out with a 3,300 bet from under the gun. Shun Sawairi, seated in the cutoff, made the call after a brief pause.

The dealer placed the A♦ on the turn, and Vasquez wasted little time in continuing his aggression, firing another bet into the middle. After giving it some thought, Sawairi decided to let his hand go, allowing Vasquez to scoop the pot without needing to see a river.

Player	Chips
FA Francesco Andres VasquezColombia	135,000(113 BB)
SS Shun SawairiJapan	30,000(25 BB)

SMPSMP

4/28/2025, 11:41:42 AM

Tam Relentless Pressure Pushes Li Out

Level 9: 600 / 1,200 ante: 1,200

On a thrilling flop of Q♣ K♦ 8♥ and a pot already at 3,000, Jun Li on the button fired 2,000, but Tung Man Tam in the big blind wasn’t backing down, raising to put the pressure on with a 5,000 bet. Li called, eager to see what the next street would bring.

The tension built on the turn as the 8♠ hit the board. Tam fired 6,500, and Li, refusing to back off, check-called, staying in the game. But Tam wasn’t done yet. When the river dropped, Li checked, and Tam fired a relentless 7,500 into the pot, pushing Li to the edge.

Frustrated and unable to handle the heat, Li finally tossed his cards into the muck, conceding the pot to Tam.

Player	Chips
TM Tung Man TamViet Nam	50,000(42 BB)
JL Jun LiUnited Kingdom	30,000(25 BB)

SMPSMP

4/28/2025, 11:39:42 AM

Yebin Chips Up on the River

Level 9: 600 / 1,200 ante: 1,200

Won Yebin

The hand was picked up by Won Yebin in the hijack, with a 2,500 raise. Po Wen Fang responded by three-betting to 8,000, which Yebin called.

Fang continued to show strength on the 5♥ A♥ 5♣ flop with a 4,000 bet, which was again called by Yebin.

Fang slowed down his pace on the 6♥ turn; at which point Yebin fired off a huge 16,000 bet into the middle, which Fang eventually called.

The dealer showed the 2♣ on the river, leading to another check from Fang. At this point Yebin shoved his entire 20,000 stack, and Fang lingered on the decision for a healthy amount of time before eventually relinquishing the pot to Yebin.

Player	Chips
WY Won Yebin	90,000(75 BB)
PW Po Wen FangTaiwan	30,000(25 BB)

SMPSMP

4/28/2025, 10:55:51 AM

Jardien Shows Strength on the Turn

Level 9: 600 / 1,200 ante: 1,200

Warren Jardien

The action folded round to Myunghwan Han in the small blind who called to head to the flop with Warren Jardien in the big blind.

The dealer turned over Q♠ J♣ 3♦ , and Han check-called a 900 bet from Jardien.

The South African continued to show strength following the J♥ turn with a 2,500 bet, leading to Han tossing his hand.

Player	Chips
MH Myunghwan HanSouth Korea	75,000(63 BB)
JW Jaryd Warren JardienSouth Africa	53,000(44 BB)

Level 9: 600 / 1,200 ante: 1,200

60 minutes

Remaining Players: 287/467

SMPSMP

4/28/2025, 10:48:44 AM

Selected Chip Counts

Level 8: 500 / 1,000 ante: 1,000

Player	Chips
AR Aditya RaoAustralia	210,000(210 BB)
WK Wai KeongMacao	200,000(200 BB)
SK Siu Ki LeungHong Kong	185,000(185 BB)
YW Yun Wei LanTaiwan	170,000(170 BB)
RN Robert Nemeskeri-KissUnited States of America	135,000(135 BB)
KY Keng Yong TanSingapore	130,000(130 BB)
KS Kim SoobumSouth Korea	120,000(120 BB)
KA Kai An ChuangTaiwan	120,000(120 BB)
SF Shing fanHong Kong	105,000(105 BB)

SMPSMP

4/28/2025, 10:40:42 AM

Break

Level 8: 500 / 1,000 ante: 1,000

Players are on their last 15-minute break.

SMPSMP

4/28/2025, 10:38:55 AM

Kings Hold Against Queens

Level 8: 500 / 1,000 ante: 1,000

Ilia Drobin

Short-stacked, Yuki Nakada limped on the button hoping to see a cheap flop. But Ilia Drobin in big blind had other plans and raised to 3,500. Leaving him with no choice, Nakada pushed all-in for 15,000. Drobin snap-called and immediately tabled his hand to the frustration of Nakada, as the end of his tournament life loomed over his head.

Yuki Nakada: Q♣ Q♠

Ilia Drobin: K♣ K♥

Unable to crack the kings, the dealer dealt the board 7♣ 3♣ A♠ 7♦ T♥ , Nakada left the table quietly with Drobin tapping the table to indicate good game.

Player	Chips
ID Ilia DrobinRussia	54,000(54 BB)
YN Yuki NakadaJapan	busted

SMPSMP

4/28/2025, 10:30:47 AM

No Help on the River for Yeh

Level 8: 500 / 1,000 ante: 1,000

Ying Chan, seated in middle position, fired a 4,500 bet on the 6♣ 8♦ Q♣ flop and got a call from Feng-Yi Yeh on the button.

Keeping the pressure on, Chan followed up with a 10,000 bet after the 9 dropped on the turn. Yeh responded by shoving all-in, and Chan snap-called, putting Yeh at risk.

Feng-Yi Yeh: T♦ 9♦

Ying Chan: A♣ Q♦

Yeh had paired his nine and picked up straight outs, but the river 5♦ didn't bring the help he needed. With that, Yeh was eliminated, while Chan raked in the pot with top pair.

Player	Chips
CY Chen Ying ChanTaiwan	90,000(90 BB)
YF Yi FengChina	busted

SMPSMP

4/28/2025, 10:14:27 AM

Pocket Sevens Hold Strong to Send Tan to the Rail

Level 8: 500 / 1,000 ante: 1,000

Looking for a much-needed double up, Calvin Tan shoved all-in, hoping to either steal the blinds or find a lifeline. Unfortunately for him, Joel Loy, seated on the dealer button, had both the chips and the hand to make the call. Both players tabled their hands:

Calvin Tan: A♥ 9♦

Joel Loy: 7♥ 7♣

Disheartened, Tan watched as the dealer fanned out a flop of 3♠ 5♠ 5♥ , keeping Loy’s pocket sevens firmly ahead. Though Tan held onto a sliver of hope, he slowly began packing his belongings. The turn J and river 3♣ sealed his fate, eliminating him from the tournament — at least for now, with the option to re-enter still open.

Player	Chips
JH Joel HaoSingapore	136,000(136 BB)
CT Calvin TanSingapore	busted

SMPSMP

4/28/2025, 10:12:23 AM

Cooler Flop Sees Kaewsaikao Hit the Rail

Level 8: 500 / 1,000 ante: 1,000

Methuz Kaewsaikao began the action with a 2,000 raise from the hijack. Chung Yi Ho responded with a 7,000 three-bet from the button. After the blinds folded, Kaewsaikao called.

After the 5♣ T♣ J♦ flop came down, Kaewsaikao checked and Ho bet 6,000. Kaewsaikao pondered for a minute before shoving for around 40,000. Ho called and they flipped their cards.

Methuz Kaewsaikao: J♥ T♠

Chung Yi Ho: 5♦ 5♠

Kaewsaikao's two pair was out-flopped by Ho's set, and he needed some help from the dealer to keep his tournament dreams alive. Ultimately, the dealer turned over K♠ 8♥ , and Ho's set held up. "GGs" Kaewsaikao remarked as he fist bumped Ho and left the venue.

Player	Chips
CY Chung Yi HoTaiwan	90,000(90 BB)
MK Methuz KaewsaikaoThailand	busted

Level 8: 500 / 1,000 ante: 1,000

60 minutes

Remaining Players: 296/464

SMPSMP

4/28/2025, 9:41:37 AM

Wang Doubles Up with Boat

Level 7: 400 / 800 ante: 800

Chien Hsun Wang

On a flop of 7♠ T♣ 8♣ with around 8,000 already in the pot, Takeo Kimura led out for 2,400 from middle position after Chien Hsun Wang, under the gun, checked. But Laitai Chung, seated on the button, had other plans and raised it up to 5,000. Refusing to back down, Wang responded with a re-raise to 10,000.

Caught in the crossfire, Kimura looked visibly confused and frustrated before deciding to four-bet to 27,000. Unable to withstand the mounting pressure, Chung finally let go of his hand. But Wang wasn’t going anywhere—he shoved all-in, and Kimura snap-called, setting up a massive showdown.

Chien Hsun Wang: 8♥ 8♦

Takeo Kimura: 9♠ 9♣

Wang had flopped a set, but Kimura was drawing live with numerous outs. The turn K♦ offered no help, and when the river T♥ landed, it sealed the deal—giving Wang a full house and a massive double-up.

Player	Chips
CH Chien Hsun WangTaiwan	73,000(91 BB)
LC Laitai ChungTaiwan	52,000(65 BB)
TK Takeo KimuraJapan	35,000(44 BB)

SMPSMP

4/28/2025, 9:29:43 AM

Liu Falls Short of Bluffing Loy Out of Pot

Level 7: 400 / 800 ante: 800

The hand was already in motion with a classic clash of the blinds — Joel Loy in the small blind and Yuhang Liu in the big — battling on a flop of J♦ 7♥ 2♣ with about 12,000 in the pot.

Loy check-called Liu’s hefty 11,200 bet on the Q♣ turn. Unable to shake Loy off, Liu slowed down and checked the 4♠ river after Loy tapped the table.

First to show, Loy revealed J♥ 8♥ , and to his surprise and relief, Liu quietly mucked his hand.

Player	Chips
JH Joel HaoSingapore	130,000(163 BB)
YL Yuhang LiuAustralia	65,000(81 BB)

SMPSMP

4/28/2025, 9:14:23 AM

Tanpichai Folds to Nakayama’s Turn Bet

Level 7: 400 / 800 ante: 800

Wisinee Tanpichai

With roughly 5,000 in the middle, three players saw a flop of A♠ 7♦ 8♠ . Both blinds checked, and Kotaro Nakayama bet 1,500 from middle position. Wisinee Tanpichai called from the small blind, while the big blind folded.

Tanpichai checked again on the 3♣ turn, prompting Nakayama to fire a 5,200 bet into the pot. After mulling over her options, Tanpichai decided to give up the hand.

Player	Chips
WT Wisinee TanpichaiThailand	40,000(50 BB)
KN Kotaro NakayamaJapan	25,000(31 BB)

SMPSMP

4/28/2025, 9:12:41 AM

Yip Doubles Up on Smolka

Level 7: 400 / 800 ante: 800

Action was picked up with the dealer adjusting the hole cards for Dawid Smolka and Kwok Chun Yip, both all-in and awaiting the showdown.

Kwok Chun Yip: A♦ K♠

Dawid Smolka: 3♠ 3♥

At first glance, it looked like Yip was heading for the exit as the dealer fanned out a flop of T♥ 5♠ 8♠ , keeping Smolka’s pocket threes firmly in the lead. Holding his breath, Smolka stood ready to eliminate and stack up— but the turn crushed his hopes when the K♣ landed, flipping the advantage to Yip.

The river 2♠ sealed it, sending the pot to Yip for a timely double-up.

Player	Chips
KC Kwok Chun YipHong Kong	62,000(78 BB)
DS Dawid SmolkaPoland	37,000(46 BB)

SMPSMP

4/28/2025, 9:02:12 AM

No Treetops Here

Level 7: 400 / 800 ante: 800

Chi Fan Hsu was dreaming of a "chip and a chair" comeback — the kind made famous by the legendary Treetop Strauss (if you remember him). But as happens more often than not, this story would end in expected heartbreak.

Everyone folded to late position, where Ho Tak Lee opened to 1,600. In the big blind, with only 600 left behind, Hsu had no choice but to go all-in, putting his Main Event life on the line.

Chi Fan Hsu: Q♥ T♠

Ho Tak Lee: K♣ 9♦

Sadly, any hope for a miracle was dashed the moment Hsu saw Lee's cards but waited for the dealer to spread a board of 5♥ 2♠ 4♣ K♥ Q♣ .

When the turn card landed, sealing his fate, Hsu quietly stood up and left the table — not even bothering to watch the river fall.

Player	Chips
TL Tak LeeChina	67,000(84 BB)
FH Fan HsuTaiwan	busted

SMPSMP

4/28/2025, 8:57:41 AM

Niwa Flops Trips Against Lin

Level 7: 400 / 800 ante: 800

The action was picked up on a flop of 5♦ T♠ 5♠ , with Yuki Niwa in middle position check-calling a 3,000 bet from Kexuan Lin on the button.

Both players checked through the Q♣ turn. Niwa checked the 6♥ river, but after Lin fired 7,000 into the pot, Niwa responded in turn with 18,000, which was called by Lin.

Niwa flipped over 5♥ 2♥ to reveal trip fives, and Lin mucked his hand.

Player	Chips
HN Hiroyuki NiwaJapan	58,000(73 BB)
KL Kexuan LinChina	30,000(38 BB)

SMPSMP

4/28/2025, 8:25:23 AM

Selected Chip Counts

Level 7: 400 / 800 ante: 800

Player	Chips
CC Chung Ching CheungChina	110,000(138 BB)
SK Siu Ki LeungHong Kong	110,000(138 BB)
JY Jun Yi HoSingapore	110,000(138 BB)
GW Grant WangUnited States of America	105,000(131 BB)
WL Wonho LeeSouth Korea	100,000(125 BB)
HN Hiroyuki NiwaJapan	75,000(94 BB)
HS Hajime SatoJapan	70,000(88 BB)
SH Shan Hui ChuaSingapore	55,000(69 BB)

Level 7: 400 / 800 ante: 800

60 minutes

Remaining Players: 298/376

SMPSMP

4/28/2025, 8:09:39 AM

Break

Level 6: 300 / 600 ante: 600

Players are on their third 15-minute break.

SMPSMP

4/28/2025, 8:07:16 AM

Split Pot for Tam and Liang

Level 6: 300 / 600 ante: 600

Tung Man Tam opened with 1,200 and got called by Vu Do Tien on the button and Ruei Liang in big blind. All three saw a flop of 7♠ 3♠ 8♦ .

With action checked, Tam continued with 5,000, enough to push Tien out of the way. But Liang decided to crank up the heat and raised to 7,500. Tam called.

The 5♣ turn saw Liang putting maximum pressure by betting 30,000 forcing Tam all-in. Hesitantly, Tam made the call putting himself at risk.

Tung Man Tam: T♠ 9♠

Ruei Liang: T♣ 9♣

The inconsequential river K♦ was dealt. Tam was so happy to have the same hand as Liang that he reproached the other for scaring him.

The dealer split the pot with no further drama.

Player	Chips
VD Vu Do TienViet Nam	77,000(128 BB)
LR Liang Ruei JiunTaiwan	64,000(107 BB)
TM Tung Man TamViet Nam	28,000(47 BB)

SMPSMP

4/28/2025, 8:06:41 AM

Best Hand of the Day: Not just a Flush but a Straight Flush

Level 6: 300 / 600 ante: 600

On a completed board of 7♥ J♦ T♦ 6♠ 9♦ and a pot of about 20,000. Yuri Murakami fired 11,000 from the button after Yu-Tung Liu checked.

He was taking his time to consider his options until finally he made the call and asked, "Flush?"

Murakami didn't reply but instead gave him the biggest sweet smile and wiggled her body happily as she tabled 8♦ 7♦ .

It wasn't just a flush but a straight flush. Liu had to smile and say, "Nice Hand!" despite being left with only half of starting stack.

Murakami, scooped the pot still giddy at possibly having the best hand of the day.

Player	Chips
YM Yuri MurakamiJapan	78,000(130 BB)
YT Yu TungTaiwan	20,000(33 BB)

SMPSMP

4/28/2025, 8:00:42 AM

Chaveewanitkun Queens Hold

Level 6: 300 / 600 ante: 600

Ruei Liang opened with 1,300 under the gun and got a three-bet from Kornkrit Chaveewanitkun to 4,000. Jungkyo Kim decided to shove all-in. Everybody folded back to Kim who called putting himself at risk and taking them to showdown.

Jungkyo Kim: 3♥ 3♣

Kornkrit Chaveewanitkun: Q♥ Q♠

The dealer flopped J♠ 9♥ T♠ maintaning the lead of Chaveewanitkun.

The runout 4♣ turn and river T♥ didn't help Kim at all, sending him to hit the rail.

Player	Chips
KC Kornkrit ChaveewanitkunThailand	85,000(142 BB)
LR Liang Ruei JiunTaiwan	71,000(118 BB)
KJ Kim JungSouth Korea	busted

SMPSMP

4/28/2025, 7:58:45 AM

Gebow's Blog Worthy Bluff

Level 6: 300 / 600 ante: 600

Ryan Gebow

The action picked up on the K♠ J♠ A♥ flop, with Chi Fan Hsu in the small blind check-calling a 1,000 bet from Ryan Gebow in the big blind.

Hsu checked the T♦ turn, and Gebow fired 2,000 into the pot, with Hsu calling once more.

On the A♠ river, Hsu checked again, and Gebow raised the stakes, pushing 12,500 into the middle. Hsu eventually folded.

A♠ he realised he’d be featured on the APT blog, Gebow casually revealed his hand: 4♠ 4♣ for an underpair.

Player	Chips
RG Ryan GebowUnited States of America	65,000(108 BB)
FH Fan HsuTaiwan	30,000(50 BB)

Level 6: 300 / 600 ante: 600

45 minutes

Remaining Players: 291/368

SMPSMP

4/28/2025, 7:44:47 AM

Lim Rivers Two Pair Eliminates Lao

Level 5: 200 / 500 ante: 500

Action unfolded with three players on a completed board of K♣ Q♥ 8♠ 7♠ 9♠ . Yao Fu Lao, all-in from the big blind, was waiting on Donghyun Lim in the cutoff and Keng Tan to act. Lim made the call to put Lao at risk, while Tan got out of the way, setting up a heads-up showdown.

Yao Fu Lao: Q♣ 6♠

Donghyun Lim: 9♣ 8♥

Lao had flopped top pair while Lim held bottom pair. However, the river swung the advantage to Lim, who made two pair to eliminate the disappointed Lao from the tournament.

Player	Chips
DL Donghyun Lim	80,000(160 BB)
FY Fu YaoTaiwan	busted

SMPSMP

4/28/2025, 7:42:26 AM

Huang Grows His Stack

Level 5: 200 / 500 ante: 500

Hao-Shan Huang raised to 1,300 from the button, with calls from Chung Kwang Tan in the small blind and Hing Wan Cheung in the big blind.

Both Tan and Cheung checked the Q♥ 9♥ K♠ flop, but Huang continued his aggression with a 1,100 continuation-bet. Tan and Cheung both folded, allowing Huang to claim the pot and further build his stack.

Player	Chips
HS Hao Shan HuangTaiwan	60,000(120 BB)
KC Kwang Chung Tan	45,000(90 BB)
CH Cheung Hing WanTaiwan	37,000(74 BB)

SMPSMP

4/28/2025, 7:22:56 AM

Chan Makes Naoki Happy with One Card Show

Level 5: 200 / 500 ante: 500

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

SMPSMP

4/28/2025, 7:19:45 AM

Wang Must Wheel-y Like That River

Level 5: 200 / 500 ante: 500

Grant Wang

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.

Player	Chips
GW Grant WangUnited States of America	75,000(150 BB)
KW Kin Wang IpHong Kong	35,000(70 BB)
KY Ke Yi JhenTaiwan	13,000(26 BB)

SMPSMP

4/28/2025, 7:14:28 AM

Ho Has Kicker Problems

Level 5: 200 / 500 ante: 500

Jun Yi Ho

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♥ .

Player	Chips
KJ Kim Jee Weon	80,000(160 BB)
JY Jun Yi HoSingapore	20,000(40 BB)

SMPSMP

4/28/2025, 7:07:47 AM

Chen Rivers a Pair Eliminates Lee

Level 5: 200 / 500 ante: 500

On a board of T♦ 6♥ J♦ 8♥ , Hyunkyu Park fired 1,200 from the button after action was checked to him.

Pak Lee made the call from the small blind, but Chih Kai Chen in the big blind ramped up the pressure with a raise to 5,200. Park, feeling the heat, quickly folded. Lee responded by shoving all-in and Chen instantly snap-called, putting Lee's tournament life on the line.

Pak Lee: K♠ 9♠

Chih Kai Chen: A♥ K♥

Both players were chasing straight draws, but Chen was ahead with ace-high. The river K♣ paired Chen’s king, sealing the win and sending Lee to the rail.

Player	Chips
CK Chih Kai ChenTaiwan	83,000(166 BB)
HP Hyunkyu ParkSouth Korea	55,000(110 BB)

SMPSMP

4/28/2025, 7:00:06 AM

Maheshwari Doubles Up with a Boat

Level 5: 200 / 500 ante: 500

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.

Player	Chips
SM Sagar MaheshwariIndia	64,000(128 BB)
SC San Chun WongHong Kong	15,000(30 BB)

Level 5: 200 / 500 ante: 500

45 minutes

Remaining Players: 275/310

SMPSMP

4/28/2025, 6:32:35 AM

Break

Level 4: 200 / 400 ante: 400

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.

SMPSMP

4/28/2025, 6:28:56 AM

Ko Wins a Three-Way Pot

Level 4: 200 / 400 ante: 400

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.

Player	Chips
KW Kwok Wing KoHong Kong	37,000(93 BB)
TH Tony HuangUnited States of America	35,000(88 BB)
OJ Oh JunseokSouth Korea	10,000(25 BB)

SMPSMP

4/28/2025, 6:27:51 AM

Some Recent Eliminations

Level 4: 200 / 400 ante: 400

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

Player	Chips
SY Sehoon YoonSouth Korea	busted
GT Gilbert Tin FookMauritius	busted
KP Khailoon PoonSingapore	busted
WT Wee TanSingapore	busted
TO Tadao Orihara	busted
AK Alan KhooSingapore	busted
YM Yang Ming HungTaiwan	busted
JZ Joshua ZimmermanUnited States of America	busted

SMPSMP

4/28/2025, 6:27:44 AM

Chan Closes It Down on the Flop

Level 4: 200 / 400 ante: 400

Tsz Him Chan

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.

Player	Chips
HL Huan LiChina	48,000(120 BB)
TH Tsz Him ChanTaiwan	37,000(93 BB)

Level 4: 200 / 400 ante: 400

45 minutes

Remaining Players: 242/265

SMPSMP

4/28/2025, 5:54:57 AM

Dong Surprised to Win the Pot

Level 3: 200 / 300 ante: 300

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.

Player	Chips
ZD Zhen DongChina	78,000(260 BB)
RG Ryan GebowUnited States of America	55,800(186 BB)
CK Cho Kyung HyunSouth Korea	35,000(117 BB)

SMPSMP

4/28/2025, 5:48:01 AM

Han Pressures Leung to Fold

Level 3: 200 / 300 ante: 300

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.

Player	Chips
SL Siu LeungHong Kong	69,000(230 BB)
MH Myunghwan HanSouth Korea	41,000(137 BB)

SMPSMP

4/28/2025, 5:45:53 AM

The Evolution of the APT Taipei Super High Roller from 2024 to 2025

Level 3: 200 / 300 ante: 300

Lion Trophy

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.

Phanlert Sukonthachartnant 2024 APT Taipei Super High Roller Champion

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.

Quang Minh 2025 APT Taipei Super High Roller Champion

Let the Numbers Speak

The APT Taipei Super High Roller has consistently grown in both participation and prestige, solidifying its place as one of the top high-stakes poker tournaments in the region. With each passing year, the event continues to draw elite players and increase its prize pool, making it a must-attend for poker professionals looking to compete for life-changing payouts.

2024 APT Taipei Super High Roller

Buy-In: TWD 300,000 (~USD 9,414)
Entries: 81 (57 unique)
Prize Pool: TWD 22,392,450 (~USD 709,295)
Top Payout: TWD 5,793,950* (~USD 183,385) *after heads-up deal
Winner: Phanlert Sukonthachartnant (Thailand)
Notable Finalists: Thanisorn Saelor (Runner-up), Mikael Daniel Emil Andersson, Punnat Punsri

2025 APT Taipei Super High Roller

The 2025 edition further built on the momentum of the previous year, seeing an increase in both buy-in and player participation, with even higher stakes at play.

Buy-In: TWD 330,000 (~USD 10,300)
Entries: 122 (83 unique)
Prize Pool: TWD 37,040,420 (~USD 1,143,223)
Top Payout: TWD 9,580,920* (~USD 284,905) *plus a TWD 350,000 APT Championship Main Event ticket
Winner: Minh Quang (Vietnam)
Notable Finalists: Alexander Lynskey (Runner-up), Joseph Cheong, Matthew Belcher, Christopher Park

In terms of key changes, the 2025 edition saw a significant rise in both buy-in and prize pool. The TWD 9,580,920 (~USD 284,905) awarded to Quang was a higher payout than in 2024.

Additionally, the number of entries increased to 122 in 2025, up from 81 in 2024, highlighting the growing popularity of the event. The buy-in also saw a 10% increase, reflecting the tournament's rising prestige and the increasing stakes.

These changes combined to elevate the 2025 event to new heights, further solidifying the APT Taipei Super High Roller as a premier tournament for high-stakes poker players.

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.

SMPSMP

4/28/2025, 5:42:28 AM

Liu's Pocket Fives holds on Straighty Board

Level 3: 200 / 300 ante: 300

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.

Player	Chips
YL Yuxin LiuCanada	63,000(210 BB)
WL Wonho LeeSouth Korea	32,000(107 BB)

SMPSMP

4/28/2025, 5:30:51 AM

Top Pair Enough for Chen

Level 3: 200 / 300 ante: 300

Chi Jen Chen

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.

Player	Chips
CJ Chi Jen ChenTaiwan	36,000(120 BB)
TO Tadao OriharaJapan	15,000(50 BB)

SMPSMP

4/28/2025, 5:12:53 AM

Burgevin Pushes Ong Off the Hand

Level 3: 200 / 300 ante: 300

Ee How Ong

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.

Player	Chips
EH Ee How OngMalaysia	30,000(100 BB)
NB Nicolas Burgevin	28,000(93 BB)

Level 3: 200 / 300 ante: 300

45 minutes

Remaining Players: 96/99

SMPSMP

4/28/2025, 4:48:15 AM

Selected Chip Counts

Level 2: 100 / 200 ante: 200

Player	Chips
NS Nawat SunpongvithitThailand	57,000(285 BB)
WL Wonho LeeSouth Korea	50,000(250 BB)
DA David AnsticeUnited Kingdom	49,000(245 BB)
YL Yuxin LiuCanada	47,000(235 BB)
NB Nicolas BurgevinFrance	45,000(225 BB)
YU Yuto UgawaJapan	40,000(200 BB)
KW Kwun Wah Simon NganHong Kong	38,000(190 BB)
EH Ee How OngMalaysia	30,000(150 BB)
TM Takuya MiyauraJapan	26,000(130 BB)

SMPSMP

4/28/2025, 4:43:27 AM

Break

Level 2: 100 / 200 ante: 200

Players are on a 15-minute break.

SMPSMP

4/28/2025, 4:36:49 AM

Chin and Choi Split the Pot

Level 2: 100 / 200 ante: 200

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.

Player	Chips
CW Choi WaiCanada	45,000(225 BB)
KC Ko Chin YuTaiwan	38,000(190 BB)

SMPSMP

4/28/2025, 4:25:51 AM

Lai's Boat Catches Jayaram's Bluff

Level 2: 100 / 200 ante: 200

Bharath Jayaram

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.

Player	Chips
CL Chi LaiHong Kong	56,000(280 BB)
BJ Bharath JayaramIndia	28,000(140 BB)

SMPSMP

4/28/2025, 4:23:14 AM

Won Wins the Pot with a Set

Level 2: 100 / 200 ante: 200

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.

Player	Chips
WY Won YebinSouth Korea	57,000(285 BB)
MK Meng KuokMalaysia	35,000(175 BB)

SMPSMP

4/28/2025, 4:22:12 AM

Straight on the River for Tan

Level 2: 100 / 200 ante: 200

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.

Level 2: 100 / 200 ante: 200

45 minutes

Remaining Players: 96/99

SMPSMP

4/28/2025, 4:10:57 AM

Nguyen's Aggression Wins the Pot

Level 1: 100 / 100 ante: 100

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.

Player	Chips
LN Lam Nguyen (10)Canada	58,000(580 BB)
RN Robert Nemeskeri-KissUnited States of America	38,000(380 BB)
TT Tarmo TammelEstonia	28,000(280 BB)

SMPSMP

4/28/2025, 4:09:05 AM

Persistence Pays Off for Tan

Level 1: 100 / 100 ante: 100

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.

Player	Chips
KT Kok TanSingapore	45,000(450 BB)
PI Prasert IntarakamhaengThailand	42,000(420 BB)

SMPSMP

4/28/2025, 4:00:58 AM

Deesit's Boat Makes Lee First Bust Out of the Day

Level 1: 100 / 100 ante: 100

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.

Player	Chips
DR Deesit RawinruchirochThailand	74,000(740 BB)
SL Sangwon LeeSouth Korea	busted

SMPSMP

4/28/2025, 3:45:39 AM

River Bet Wins It for Ho

Level 1: 100 / 100 ante: 100

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.

Player	Chips
CW Choi WaiHong Kong	43,000(430 BB)
LN Lam Nguyen (10)Canada	39,000(390 BB)

SMPSMP

4/28/2025, 3:44:35 AM

The Dealers Are Ready: Thrilling Poker Action is Underway

Level 1: 100 / 100 ante: 100

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!

With steady hands and sharp eyes, these skilled professionals are the heartbeat of the tournament floor. Every shuffle, every deal, and every river card laid down brings a new wave of excitement, and our dealers are here to make sure the action runs smoothly and fairly. Their experience, precision, and passion for the game set the tone for what promises to be an unforgettable series.

From high-pressure all-ins to slow-burn showdowns, the dealers are ready to keep the energy high and the games flowing. Whether you're chasing your first cash or battling for another trophy, you can count on them to deliver a top-tier poker experience.

SMPSMP

4/28/2025, 3:26:58 AM

Early Birds

Level 1: 100 / 100 ante: 100

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

Player	Chips
TC Ting ChenTaiwan	40,000(400 BB)
HK Hirai KaitoJapan	40,000(400 BB)
GT Guy TaylorUnited Kingdom	40,000(400 BB)
SL Sangwon LeeSouth Korea	40,000(400 BB)
CW Chih Wei LinTaiwan	40,000(400 BB)
BJ Bharath JayaramIndia	40,000(400 BB)
DO Desmond OhSingapore	40,000(400 BB)
TO Tadao Orihara	40,000(400 BB)
NG Nicolas GodardFrance	40,000(400 BB)
TF Takayuki Furisawa	40,000(400 BB)

SMPSMP

4/28/2025, 3:26:20 AM

Cards Are in the Air

Level 1: 100 / 100 ante: 100

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

Level 1: 100 / 100 ante: 100

45 minutes

Remaining Players: 29/29

SMPSMP

4/27/2025, 6:54:30 PM

Flight B of the APT Taipei 2025 Main Event Happens Today!

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...