APPT Manila: Natalie Teh Tops APPT Main Event Day 1B

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APPT Manila at Cove Manila at Okada
APPT Manila at Cove Manila at Okada

The 15th Edition of the Asia Pacific Poker Tour concluded Day 1B of the APPT Manila Main Event with Malaysia’s Natalie Teh closing as heat leader. Teh went on a tear during the last three levels, taking down a series of pots including a bust out. One of Teh’s last hands was earning with AcCombo Boost - Sports Betting straight. Teh bagged up 90 bb based on the blinds entering Day 2.

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Natalie Teh
Natalie Teh

The APPT Main Event Day 1B attracted a much larger field than its opener with 354 entries across the ten rounds of late registration. By the end of the 15 levels, only 56 remained. Among the survivors joining Teh to the next round are notables Lester Edoc, Huu Dung Nguyen, Julian Warhurst, Gabriel Carter, and super high roller winners Vamerdino Magsakay (APPT One Million Challenge) and Michael Soyza (APPT Super High Roller).

Redentor Edoc
Redentor Edoc

Filipino Redentor Edoc also bagged up. In early July, Edoc won the APPT Warm Up which awarded him a seat to the APPT Manila Main Event. Edoc will bring in 54 bb into Day 2. Among the strong finishers was Shobu Oda and Zhao Feng, both players delivering a double knockout.

You can view the full Day 1B list via the link:

DAY 1B Chip Counts

The final starting day is up next on Saturday, August 3, 2024 starting at 12pm. APPT Manila is currently taking place at the stunning Cove Manila at Okada.

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FESTIVAL RESULTS

Dates: August 1-5, 2024

Buy in: PHP 80,000 (~USD 1,360)

Guarantee: PHP 55,000,000 (~USD 936,530)

Flight A: 243 entries / 42 survivors

Flight B: 354 entries / 56 survivors

Flight C: Saturday, August 3

Day 2: Sunday, August 4

Final Day: Monday, August 5

2024 APPT Manila Underway And Ready To Bring New Player Experience

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