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Crown Poker Club to Host USOP Special Warm Up Week Ahead of USOP Grand Finale

Crown Poker Club to Host USOP Special Warm Up Week Ahead of USOP Grand Finale

Not long ago, the Hanoi based Crown Poker Club partnered up with the U Series Of Poker (USOP) for the return of live poker in Hai Phong and the duo will also be cooperating once more for the USOP Grand Finale. One of the most highly-anticipated live poker events of the year in Vietnam will … Read more

11/07/2024
Daniel Lee Conquers APT Manila 2024 Main Event for PHP 15 Million (~USD 258,030); Sungwoo Son, Li Ta Hsu, and Mark Furniss Share Winner’s Glory

Daniel Lee Conquers APT Manila 2024 Main Event for PHP 15 Million (~USD 258,030); Sungwoo Son, Li Ta Hsu, and Mark Furniss Share Winner’s Glory

“It feels so surreal, I’ll be honest, I got pretty lucky. I think heads-up I didn’t play it that well, but in the end we ground it out and persevered, and came away with the victory.”, Lee commented in his post-match interview. Following an amazing comeback from down to eight big blinds at one point, … Read more

11/07/2024
Daniel Lee Leads APT Manila 2024 Main Event Final Table; Joseph Cheong, and John Matsuda Bank Second Seven Digit Scores

Daniel Lee Leads APT Manila 2024 Main Event Final Table; Joseph Cheong, and John Matsuda Bank Second Seven Digit Scores

Nine days of APT Manila 2024 action has played out at the City of Dreams, Manila, with two more to go before the series arrives to a halt. Excitement continues as its esteemed APT Main Event comes close to crowning its newest champion. The country largest APT Manila 2024 headliner is down to its final … Read more

11/06/2024
Chiehchi Liu Wins TMT Championship Main Event

Chiehchi Liu Wins TMT Championship Main Event

The first ever TMT Championship crowned its Main Event champion and none was more deserving than Taiwan’s Chiehchi Liu who dominated the final table from start to finish. Liu entered as chip leader, proceeded to knock out six players to clinch the title in just over three hours. “I am champion, of course I am … Read more

11/05/2024
Vietnam Poker Games: First Winners Crowned in VPG Ho Chi Minh Stop

Vietnam Poker Games: First Winners Crowned in VPG Ho Chi Minh Stop

The return of a major live poker stop to Ho Chi Minh City is in full swing, as the Vietnam Poker Games (VPG) have kicked off at the Saigon Poker Room on November 1, 2024. Nearly one dozen tournaments and Side Events have already concluded in the former hotbed of live poker in Vietnam, which was … Read more

11/05/2024
Largest APT Manila Main Event down to 48 players, Renji Mao stacks atop; Alex Keating’s run hot continues with lead in Zodiac Classic

Largest APT Manila Main Event down to 48 players, Renji Mao stacks atop; Alex Keating’s run hot continues with lead in Zodiac Classic

With three days left on schedule, tension at the APT Manila 2024 festivities at the City of Dreams, Manila, continues to run high with its historic 1,081-entry field APT Manila Main Event down to 48 players. A crucial day lies ahead as the remaining contenders return to battle for a spot into the Final Day’s … Read more

11/05/2024
TMT Championship Main Event Sets Final 9 Players Led By Chiehchi Liu

TMT Championship Main Event Sets Final 9 Players Led By Chiehchi Liu

The inaugural TMT Championship wrapped up its penultimate day at the Asia Poker Arena with the final 9 players of the TMTC Main Event officially set. After nearly twelve hours of Day 2 play, the finalists now have just one more hurdle to go to determine who will be crowned its first ever champion and … Read more

11/05/2024
Historic APT Manila Main Event sees 159 remain, Zhen Chen leads Day 3; Yu Tang Wang closes in on third series title; Lester Edoc shines once more

Historic APT Manila Main Event sees 159 remain, Zhen Chen leads Day 3; Yu Tang Wang closes in on third series title; Lester Edoc shines once more

Past its halfway mark, the sought out APT Manila 2024 festivities currently underway at the City of Dreams, Manila, continue to be in full swing, with day seven of its lineup seeing the APT Main Event play down to the money. Armed with a PHP 100,000,000 (~USD 1,713,780) guarantee, the series headliner was destined to … Read more

11/04/2024
TMT Championship Main Event Shatters Guarantee; Lin Yun Tse Catapults To Overall Frontrunner

TMT Championship Main Event Shatters Guarantee; Lin Yun Tse Catapults To Overall Frontrunner

On November 3, 2024, just over two hours into Flight C of the TMT Championship Main Event, organizers confirmed that the ambitious US$ 600,000 guarantee had been surpassed with 700 entries. When registration finally closed, the combined count ballooned to 936 entries for a phenomenal US$ 850,000 / NT$ 27,237,600 prize pool. In a statement … Read more

11/04/2024
Erwin Ng Tops TMT Championship Main Event B; Philip Wang, Mak Chun Wing, Eosoo Lee, Anson Yu Top Sides

Erwin Ng Tops TMT Championship Main Event B; Philip Wang, Mak Chun Wing, Eosoo Lee, Anson Yu Top Sides

Taiwan poker is alive and booming as seen at the Asia Poker Arena in Taipei City where the inaugural TMT Championship is in full swing. A spin-off of the beloved low stakes Taiwan Millions Tournament, this newly introduced high tier is proving just as popular with the Main Event on track to smash its USD … Read more

11/03/2024
APT Manila 2024: Kim Enriquez, Tom Verbruggen Top Main Event Final Flights; Joseph Cheong Makes APT History

APT Manila 2024: Kim Enriquez, Tom Verbruggen Top Main Event Final Flights; Joseph Cheong Makes APT History

The Asian Poker Tour’s much-anticipated return to Manila taking place at City Of Dreams since October 28, 2024 has erupted in record-breaking style, as the APT Manila Main Event sets new heights in Philippine poker history. When the festival’s jaw-dropping PHP 100 Million (~US$ 1.73 Million) Main Event guarantee was first announced, it was already … Read more

11/03/2024
APT Manila 2024: Laurence Hall Tops Main Event B; First Two Time Winners Crowned

APT Manila 2024: Laurence Hall Tops Main Event B; First Two Time Winners Crowned

Since October 28, 2024, the Asian Poker Tour has taken over the reigns for live poker in Manila and the turnout of the flagship APT Manila Main Event throughout the first two flights has been tremendous. The return of the brand to the capital of the Philippines continues to thrive inside of the City of … Read more

11/02/2024
Andrew Ma Sets Bar High At TMT Championship Main Event A; Yu Yung Lin, Wu Hung Hsiang, Ching Wei Chen, Eurico Machado Win Trophies

Andrew Ma Sets Bar High At TMT Championship Main Event A; Yu Yung Lin, Wu Hung Hsiang, Ching Wei Chen, Eurico Machado Win Trophies

After a one day closure due to the passing typhoon, the Asia Poker Arena buzzed to life on Friday, November 1, 2024, as the first-ever TMT Championship Main Event kicked off in Taipei City, Taiwan. From the first shuffle, players poured in, filling seats in waves and bringing the field to an impressive 329 entries … Read more

11/02/2024
The 2024 APPT Cambodia Festival Is Only Two Weeks Away

The 2024 APPT Cambodia Festival Is Only Two Weeks Away

In recent years, the Kingdom of Cambodia has become a hotbed for major live poker events in South East Asia with several international brands visiting Phnom Penh. For the third time in as many years, the PokerStars sponsored Asia-Pacific Poker Tour (APPT), in partnership with Connaissance Management Group, is returning to the city. The latest … Read more

11/01/2024
APT Manila 2024: William Teoh delivers crushing victory at the APT Super High Roller; Edilberto Gopez Jr. tops APT Main Event Flight A; Philipp Zukernik lands back to back titles

APT Manila 2024: William Teoh delivers crushing victory at the APT Super High Roller; Edilberto Gopez Jr. tops APT Main Event Flight A; Philipp Zukernik lands back to back titles

Excitement continues to fill the air at the grand ballroom of City of Dreams, Manila, with APT’s awaited return to the city in full celebration. Four days of APT Manila 2024 action has played through, with 36 trophies already awarded across the festivities. Over the Halloween, Malaysia’s William Teoh remained undefeated at the APT Super … Read more

11/01/2024
TMT Championship Hosts World Poker Federation And Asian Poker Sports Association

TMT Championship Hosts World Poker Federation And Asian Poker Sports Association

On Friday, November 1, 2024, the TMT Championship will host the first-ever collaboration between the World Poker Federation (WPF) and Asian Poker Sports Association (APSA) at the Asia Poker Arena. The groundbreaking partnership starts with the 2024 APSA Meeting at 11am which aims to establish poker as a recognized and celebrated sport across Asia.  Representatives from … Read more

11/01/2024
TMT Championship: Lo Cheng Yen Bags Overall Lead; Tae Hoon Han, Kwan Hoo Lam Win Trophies

TMT Championship: Lo Cheng Yen Bags Overall Lead; Tae Hoon Han, Kwan Hoo Lam Win Trophies

While a storm brewed outside, it did not deter players from making their way to the Asia Poker Arena in Taipei City, Taiwan for the inaugural TMT Championship. An offshoot of the popular Taiwan Millions Tournament, the ongoing festival has been running since October 25 and has now crossed the halfway mark with Day 6 … Read more

10/31/2024
One Day Away From VPG Ho Chi Minh, Huge Turnout Brewing

One Day Away From VPG Ho Chi Minh, Huge Turnout Brewing

Anticipation is high for the return of live poker in Ho Chi Minh City and making that happen is the Vietnam Poker Games (VPG) with the upcoming VPG Ho Chi Minh. Set to kick off on Friday, November 1, 2024 for an eleven-day run, host venue Saigon Poker Room has already been experiencing a tremendous … Read more

10/31/2024
APT Manila 2024: William Teoh holds commanding lead over APT Super High Roller; Youngje Ahn, and Philipp Zukernik amongst biggest winners

APT Manila 2024: William Teoh holds commanding lead over APT Super High Roller; Youngje Ahn, and Philipp Zukernik amongst biggest winners

Three days in, and the action at the City of Dreams Manila, Philippines, continues to be at a high with the thrilling APT Manila 2024 games drawing in all the attention. Day 3 of the festivities saw two highlights play down to completion with South Korea’s Youngje Ahn, and Canada’s Philipp Zukernik, reigning in the … Read more

10/31/2024
TMT Championship Suspends Play On October 31 Due to Typhoon Kong-Rey

TMT Championship Suspends Play On October 31 Due to Typhoon Kong-Rey

The Taiwan government has declared a one day halt on all work and classes in Taipei City for Thursday, October 31, 2024 due to super typhoon Kong-Rey making landfall. As a result, the ongoing TMT Championship will pause play at the Asia Poker Arena with all remaining events rescheduled one day forward. Originally set to … Read more

10/31/2024