News - SOMUCHPOKER / Asia-Pacific
Schedule Highlights Of USOP Grand Finale In Hai Phong Features VND 100 Billion In Guarantees
In what has been a booming year for poker in the Asian region, the U Series of Poker (USOP) is ready to swing for the fences with its much-anticipated USOP Grand Finale to take place once again in Hai Phong, Vietnam, this time at the luxurious Pullman Grand Hotel adding luster to the spectacle that … Read more
PokerStars LIVE’s PHP 152.5 Million (~US$ 2.7M) guaranteed APPT Manila Championship sets sail in a week
The poker calendar across the last quarter of 2024 has been filled with excitement as festivals armed with seven figure guarantees, line up one after the other. Amongst this year’s major stops is PokerStars LIVE’s highly awaited Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT) Manila Championship, set to run its course this coming October 18-27. The flagship … Read more
Second Edition of Won Poker Cup in Sihanoukville More Than $1M in Guarantees
After a highly successful run earlier this year, the Won Poker Cup returns for the second installment at the lavish Won Majestic Hotel in Sihanoukville. Running from November 22 until December 2, 2024, a total of 14 different tournaments and 12 satellites await in the Kingdom of Cambodia with more than $1 million in guaranteed prize … Read more
CTP Club Gears Up for Inaugural TMT Championship End Of October
Nonstop poker in Taiwan as the Chinese Texas Hold’em Poker Association – CTP Club – gears up for the next highlight on their annual live poker schedule. For the first time, the beloved homegrown Taiwan Millions Tournament will stage its first ever TMT Championship, taking place from October 25 until November 4, 2024. Players can … Read more
APT Manila Satellite: Dominate Poker in The Philippines and Earn a $50,000 Bonus
After a two-year hiatus, the Asian Poker Tour (APT) is making its highly anticipated return to the vibrant city of Manila, Philippines. Set to take place from 28th October to 7th November 2024, APT Manila promises to be an unmissable event with a jaw-dropping PHP 170 million (~USD 3 million) in guaranteed prize pools across … Read more
Winfred Yu Opens Dream Room In Taiwan
At 3pm on October 9, 2024, poker pro and business man Winfred Yu, along with partners, colleagues, and friends, officially opened Dream Room in Taipei City, Taiwan. To celebrate the momentous occasion, the grand launch featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a dragon dance, followed by a heartfelt speech by Yu to mark the occasion. “Thank … Read more
Poker Dream Jeju 12 sets multiple records including ₩14.8 Billion festival prize pool
From September 26 to October 6, 2024, Poker Dream debuted its 12 edition in Jeju Island, South Korea with jaw dropping prize pools on the line. As seen since the brand’s inception, Poker Dream once again pushed the boundaries, making player ambitions soar to new heights. In the aftermath, the festival exceeded all expectations, smashing … Read more
Vietnam Poker Games to Host Live Poker Festival in Ho Chi Minh City this November
Chips will once again be flying in Ho Chi Minh City as the Vietnam Poker Games reignites the city’s live poker scene this November with an 11-day series at the Sai Gon Poker Room. The days of vibrant card action in the city formerly known as Sai Gon may seem to be from a past … Read more
APT Taipei Poker Classic 2024 sets new Taiwan record, NTD 388 Million (~US$ 12M) in prizes awarded: Dhanesh Chainani, and Kuo Wei Kao capture Final Day highlights
The lions have been tamed over this season’s APT Taipei Poker Classic 2024, with a total of 98 trophies awarded across its 11-day lineup. The leading brand took the scene by storm once again with over NTD 388.25 Million (~US$ 12.18 Million) in prizes awarded, making it Taiwan’s largest and richest poker series to date. … Read more
2024 USOP Grand Finale In Hai Phong With VND40 Billion GTD Main Event
After a huge success in this Vietnamese resort city, the U Series of Poker (USOP) closes the calendar season by making Hai Phong its battle ground anew for the USOP Grand Finale at the posh Pullman Grand Hotel. The festival runs from November 29 to December 11 2024. 2024 USOP Grand Finale In Hai Phong, … Read more
Dream Victory For Newcomer Kong Qingtao At Poker Dream Jeju 12 Main Event
Recreational player Kong Qingtao pulled off a stunning comeback at the Poker Dream Jeju 12 Main Event, securing his first-ever poker title. At three-handed, an ICM deal was struck then played on for the iconic Golden Dragon trophy. Two hours in, the tide shifted in Kong’s favor, winning numerous pots to take the lead. After … Read more
Song Ying Leads Final 16 Of The Inaugural Poker Dream Jeju Main Event; Winfred Yu, Martin Nielsen Win Dragons
It took twelve 50-minute levels of Day 2 play for the inaugural Poker Dream Jeju Main Event to trim down the 179-player field to the final 16. Two players closed the day just 1 bb apart. At the helm was Song Ying with 5,905,000 (74 bb) and Zhou Yang with 5,800,000 (73 bb). Over at … Read more
179 Returning Players Guaranteed A Piece Of $2.1M Poker Dream Jeju 12 Main Event Prize Pool
Poker Dream Jeju 12 has reached its penultimate day at the world class Jeju Shinhwa Landing Casino in Jeju, South Korea and kicking off today’s games is Day 2 of the Main Event! Poker Dream Jeju 12 Main Event Enters Day 2 Over the course of five days, the Poker Dream Jeju Main Event ran … Read more
Soriano Ramos Soars At Day 1E; Last Chance To Enter Poker Dream Jeju $2M Gtd Main Event
Welcome to another thrilling day at Poker Dream Jeju 12! Today, the inaugural festival kicks off the last four flights of the Main Event featuring a brand record prize pool of ₩2.8 Billion / ~$2 Million. Cards start flying at 1pm at the world class resort Jeju Shinhwa Landing Casino. Poker Dream Jeju Main Event … Read more
Cambodia Gears Up for Largest World Poker Tour Stop on Asian Soil in February 2025
It may still be several months away, but the upcoming World Poker Tour – WPT Cambodia Championship 2025 festival shapes up to be the largest in the history thus far. In partnership with Connaissance Management and NagaWorld, for the first time ever in Asia, the brand will host a WPT Main Tour stop and the … Read more
Busy Weeks Ahead for Asian Poker Tour With Announcement of APT Phu Quoc Series in November 2024
APT Phu Quoc 2024 It has been a very busy year for the Asian Poker Tour, which continues to gain momentum and all kinds of records under the new ownership. On September 29, the brand confirmed the upcoming APT Phu Quoc 2024 festival from November 8 to 17, 2024. Host venue will be the luxurious … Read more
Hong Kong’s Tom Heung Wins Record Breaking Super High Roller At Poker Dream Jeju 12
Poker Dream has once again shattered its own record, amassing for the first time a seven figure prize pool at the Super High Roller event in Jeju, South Korea. Since the brand’s inception in 2022, Poker Dream has continuously drawn the world’s elite, giving aspiring poker players the chance to watch their idols up close, … Read more
Li Xinze, Xu Qiang Top Poker Dream Jeju 12 Main Event Flights; Liu Tian Banks QQPK Mystery Bounty
The inaugural Poker Dream Jeju 12 taking place at the world class Jeju Shinhwa Landing Casino concluded another two Main Event starting days out of the eleven on schedule. Both flights were the most popular so far with its buy in of ₩1,600,000 (~US$ 1,173) and 30 minute blinds. Navigating to the top of the … Read more
Poker Dream Jeju 12 Super High Roller Sets Triple Record Breaker
Since the start of the festival, the world’s poker elite have been lighting up the high stakes events at Poker Dream Jeju 12, leading to two massive seven-figure prize pools. Today, the brand hit yet another milestone as the Super High Roller made that a hat trick, setting multiple records for the brand. Record Breaking … Read more
Xing Zhongjie, Zhichen Yu Top Flights At Poker Dream Jeju 12 Main Event
The inaugural Poker Dream Jeju 12 festival has completed two starting days of its featured Main Event with a combined 195 entries getting an early run at qualifying into the money round. 14 players have now booked their ticket and are guaranteed a piece of the record-setting ₩2.8 Billion / US$ 2 Million prize pool. … Read more