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[2 of 4] Top live poker achievements by Asia players in 2023
The year 2023 may well have been the busiest year of live poker for Asian players. While many outshined, Somuchpoker has picked 20 players for our top performers list. We previously posted the first five. Here is the second batch of Asian aces. Punnat Punsri – Thailand It was still Thai high for the […]
Days away from another exciting U Series of Poker (USOP) chapter – January 5 to 15 at Asia Poker Arena in Taiwan
In just a few days, U Series of Poker (USOP) is set to open its 2024 calendar season in Taipei City! Reminiscing last year’s opener, the brand launched in Taiwan with the Main Event drawing a full house of players eager to experience what the newcomer had to offer. Inaugural USOP: Poker2U Taiwan Series […]
[Interview] Filipino poker figure Moses Saquing hungry for more
When Moses Saquing garnered his first official cash in a WSOP Circuit event in 2006, it was the by-product of being a curious television viewer who immediately became enamored with the game’s dynamics. “I was watching ESPN one night and (the) WSOP was on,” the Filipino poker ace shared. “I started watching it and (it) […]
A glance back at PokerStars LIVE Asia in 2023 as they get ready to light up 2024!
2023 proved to be the busiest time for many poker brands in Asia. One of the most popular was the PokerStars LIVE Asia, hosting eight thrilling festivals at its hub in Okada Manila, Philippines and one at NagaWorld Phnom Penh, Cambodia. In total, the brand paid out nearly USD 9 Million in combined festival prize pools […]
Natural8’s 8th Anniversary – Join the Festivities!
Natural8 invites you to join in celebrating its 8th anniversary with two events exceeding $32,000 in guarantees – the 8 Loyalty Flipouts and the $8,888 Party Freeroll. Loyalty Flipouts – Your Exclusive Pass to Riches! 8 Loyalty Flipouts are scheduled for 5th January 2024, each boasting $2,888 in prizes. Eligibility is tied […]
[1 of 4] Top live poker achievements by Asia players in 2023 – five of 20 players
The year 2023 may well have been the busiest year of live poker for Asian players. While many outshined, Somuchpoker has picked 20 players for our top performers list. Here are the first five. Valeriy Pak – Uzbekistan Since his first major win at the WPT Korea Incheon Main Event in 2018, Valeriy Pak […]
PokerStars LIVE Manila rings in 2024 with the richest Manila Super Series – January 2 to 9 at Okada Manila
After a short holiday break, PokerStars LIVE Manila opens the new year with the 19th edition of the Manila Super Series! This low-tiered festival is slated to be richer than ever with the Main Event guarantee bumped up more than three times to a generous PHP 10 Million (~$180,000)! Taking quick look back, on September […]
Cambodia’s e-arrival card eases travel requirements for players anticipating the World Poker Tour
WPTCambodia2024 Heads up, poker enthusiasts! Cambodia is simplifying its arrivals process by introducing e-arrival cards starting January 1, 2024. The trial period will last until June 30, 2024, when tourists can file immigration, customs, and health information online. Cambodia e-Arrival “By providing a seamless and expedited entry procedure, the app could substantially enhance the country’s […]
Hyeon Ho Shin For the Win: Dream Big, Win Big
The poker scene in Korea is reaching new heights and in a pack of fast climbers, 23-year-old Hyeon Ho Shin is one to keep an eye on. Since his December debut win at the 2022 UPP Daegu City Tour Main Event, Shin was burning the felt the following year. It was a memorable 2023 for […]
Taiwan gears up for month-long Asia Poker Carnival, running January 5 to February 5, 2024 at the Asia Poker Arena
With 2024 just around the corner, Taiwan remains the top destination for Asian poker. Situated amidst countries that breed top players makes it an easy yes for live tournament players. To kick off 2024, the Chinese Texas Hold’em Poker Association (CTP Club) is set to host a month-long event in Taipei City dubbed, Asia Poker […]
Four weeks away from WPT Cambodia – first Main Tour in Southeast Asia feat. USD 1.7 Million in guarantees and USD 6K in Player of the Festival prizes
Just four weeks away from the first ever World Poker Tour (WPT) Main Tour in Southeast Asia! Running from January 17 to 30, 2024, the upcoming festival is expected to bring together the largest gathering of international players, each one vying to become the first player in the region to claim the inaugural WPT Cambodia Championship […]
Natalia Rozova’s Asian Invasion
The 2023 U Series of Poker (USOP) in Da Nang, Vietnam was the first foray into the Asian poker scene by Russian national and now Auckland, New Zealand resident Natalia Rozova. After modest success in the New Zealand and Australia circuit as well as a few cashes in the WSOP, Rozova attained five cashes and […]
U Series Of Poker heads back to Taiwan to start the year
Following its crushingly successful inaugural festival in Taipei City last February, U Series of Poker is headed back to Taiwan for another series of events on the felt. The awaited USOP Taiwan schedule lands at Asia Poker Arena, Taipei from January 5-15, bringing in TWD 40,000,000 (~USD 1,275,390) in guaranteed prize pools to start the […]
$50M GTD Winter Giveaway Series & $23M in Winter Giveaways
This winter, Natural8 is gearing up to captivate players worldwide with their incredible $50,000,000 GTD Winter Giveaway Series and the $23,000,000 Winter Giveaway exclusive promotions. Overflowing with festive cheer, these will guarantee a season-long extravaganza, featuring a list of exciting events and gifts designed to delight every Natural8 players. Winter Giveaway Series $50M Guaranteed […]
Asian Poker Festival wraps up successful inaugural run in Hanoi; pays out ₫49 Billion (~$2.02M); Nguyen Quang Huy most cashes, Vietnam most trophies
Chinese brand Asian Poker Festival hosted its first event in Vietnam and it was a big hit! Running smoothly from December 7 to 13, 2023 at the Royal Poker Club in capital city Hanoi, locals and international players came to see what the newest brand had to offer. Due to the high demand, the weeklong […]
PS LIVE Manila Megastack 17 pays out over ₱70M (~$1.26M); Japan scores most trophies; Wu Shenghao biggest earner
PokerStars LIVE Asia wrapped up its final event of the year with the 17th edition of the Manila Megastack racking up record breaking numbers and paying out over PH₱ 70 Million, equivalent to (~$1.265 Million). The festival ran from December 3 to 12, 2023 at its hub in Okada Manila, Philippines. Check out the numbers and […]
Minh Anh Nguyen bulldozes through APF Main Event final table for career second major title
Vietnam’s Minh Anh Nguyen slashed his way through the Asian Poker Festival Main Event final table, eliminating seven of the finalists to seize the inaugural title and a sweet payout of VN₫2,680,000,000 (~$110,400). “Winning a poker tournament is great but winning a Main Event is just a different feeling. It feels surreal to win two […]
Manila Megastack 17: Jean Paul Berdejo and Daisuke Kanai emerge triumphant; Kaoru Kishimoto, Thomas Young, Jukka Jaervinen, and Anthony Castro share spotlight
The last segment of the Manila Megastack 17 festivities at Okada Manila, Philippines saw six more tournament runners rise to victory and cash in on top payouts across the 40-event lineup. Peru’s Jean Paul Berdejo for one, claimed one of the biggest returns of the day after outlasting the 400-entry field Megastack Turbo event […]
Manila Megastack 17: Ashley Patterson bags second festival trophy; Zhong Szetho, Jayvon Carreon, and Bao Sheng Woon claim last few spadies
On its tail end, the Manila Megastack 17 held at Okada Manila, Philippines is wrapping up its festival with its last few events playing down this December 12th. The ten-day lineup showcased a total of 44 tournaments including the additional PHP 100,000 NLH added on to yesterday’s schedule. The last guaranteed tournament SuperStack, played through […]
China’s Wu Shenghao leads Manila Megastack 17 Main Event Final Table; PHP 5M (~USD 90K) listed up top
Following a staggering turnout across its starting flights, this season’s Manila Megastack 17 Main Event serves to be the biggest to date with a total of 870 entries recorded. This record-breaking attendance pumped up the prize pool to a massive PHP 26,582,850 (~USD 480,080), well-smashing the tour’s PHP 10,000,000 (~USD 180,830) listed guarantee. Each flight […]
