News - SOMUCHPOKER / Asia-Pacific
Tianhao Zheng Wins USOP Hai Phong Championship Event
China’s Tianhao Zheng emerged victorious at the Championship Event to seize the largest first place payout to date here at USOP Hai Phong of VN₫ 2,200,000,000 (~US$ 89,630)! This was Zheng’s second series cash and first ever USOP win. Relive the race via the livestream: Championship Event – LIVESTREAM Just before entering heads up, Zheng and Nguyen Trung … Read more
USOP “Elite High Roller” Trophy Officially Launched at USOP Hai Phong 2024
The USOP Hai Phong 2024 Poker Tournament witnessed the grand unveiling of the prestigious USOP “Elite High Roller” trophy. This exclusive trophy was officially revealed on September 14th, 2024, by Mr. Erique Tan (VP of USOP), Mr. Paul Lee (CMO of USOP), and Mr. Tobias Bui (Founder of Crown Poker Club), marking a significant milestone in the tournament. Crafted … Read more
USOP Hai Phong Day 4 and Day 5 Side Event Highlights!
The past two days at USOP Hai Phong champions now crowned. Most impressive were Xinxing Tang and Ton Le Thanh Long, both players lifting their second series titles. This sent both players to the top of the USOP Player of the Series race with Tang as the front runner. The festival continues at the Dream Dragon Resort in Hai Phong, … Read more
Bogdan Munteanu Wins Elite Trophy At USOP Hai Phong High Roller Championship
The second Elite Trophy has been captured and to none more deserving than Romania’s Bogdan Munteanu at the High Roller Championship! “I am very happy, and the trophy is really beautiful. It’s my first time in Asia, first time at USOP, the atmosphere is great, I love it. My friends were coming and told me it’s a … Read more
Okada Manila’s PokerStars LIVE named as Best Poker Room at 2024 IAG Academy IR Awards
Situated right in Manila, Philippines‘ premier gaming destination, Forbes five star resort Okada Manila stands as the epitome of luxury across the capital’s Entertainment City since it was established seven years ago. Over at this week’s Inside Asian Gaming Academy IR Awards held in The Ballroom at Hilton Manila, Newport World Resorts, the renowned resort was regarded for its high standards, and added two more … Read more
A Brief Chat With USOP Ambassador Kyle Bao Diep
SMP: How difficult was it to make this event (USOP Hai Phong) happen and how special is it to you now that it is here? KBD: With the Typhoon Yagi, it did make a lot of difficulties. But, we as a team with partner with Crown tried our very best and made it happen. All … Read more
UK’s Ryan Plant Wins First Elite Trophy At USOP Hai Phong Superstar Challenge
Earlier today, U Series of Poker unveiled its newest hardware, the Elite Champions Trophy and just moments ago, the first one was captured by UK’s Ryan Plant at the USOP Hai Phong Superstar Challenge. Along with the trophy Plant won VN₫ 2,180,000,000 (~US$ 88,600), the biggest live tournament score for his poker career. In a brief chat with the … Read more
USOP Hai Phong Day 3: Hoang Hai Nam, Johnni Nielsen, Baiyu Ni Among Winners; Jang Jongbea Top Championship 1A
Three days now in the books at U Series Of Poker‘s inaugural USOP Hai Phong festival at Dream Dragon Resort in Hai Phong, Vietnam. Running from September 11 to 23, 2024, a total of 66 trophies are up for grabs plus the USOP Player of the Series Ring. To date, 13 trophies have been claimed. That means 53 more await … Read more
NagaWorld offers irresistible deals in partnership with APPT Cambodia 2024
Planning to venture to the Kingdom of Cambodia this November? PokerStars’ awaited Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT) stop in the heart of Phnom Penh, Cambodia is just ten weeks away, boasting over US$ 1 Million in guarantees to be awarded. From November 15-25, the halls of NagaWorld Integrated Resorts will once more be filled with its share of local and international runners vying for … Read more
USOP Hai Phong Day 1: Yuan Xu, Craig Cooper, Xinxing Tang Win Events; Baiyu Ni, Khayal Abbasov Top KickOff Heats
It was an unpredictable opening day at USOP Hai Phong as heavy rain led to flooded roads and numerous travel cancellations. However, for the players that made it to the Dream Dragon Resort in Hai Phong, Vietnam, it was an exciting moment with the USOP doors wide open to welcome everyone in. By night’s end, … Read more
Asian Poker Tour heads back to Manila bigger than ever, PHP 170 Million (~USD 3M) in guarantees up ahead
A highly anticipated return, players geolocated in Manila won’t have to wait any longer as the regional favorite Asian Poker Tour – sponsored by Natural8, returns to the Philippine capital in just seven weeks. From October 28th through November 7th, APT Manila 2024 is geared to shake up the hotspot’s tournament scene with an eleven day … Read more
Let The Games Begin! USOP Hai Phong Is Underway
The U Series of Poker – USOP Hai Phong has officially begun! In partnership with Crown Poker Club and Lucky Poker Tour, the debut festival launched today, September 11, 2024, at 11am at the Dream Dragon Resort and will run through September 23, 2024. A total of 66 event titles are up for grabs, including … Read more
USOP HAI PHONG 2024 Festival Results
USOP Hai Phong 2024 Festival Results Festival Results Dates: September 11 to 23, 2024 Venue: Dream Dragon Resort Location: Hai Phong, Viet Nam Trophy Events: 65 Main Event Date/s: September 19 – 23, 2024 Buy-in: VN₫ 30,000,000 (~USD 1,200) Guarantee: VN₫ 15,000,000,000 (~US$ 609,500) Entries: 1,507 (1,067 unique) Prize pool: VN₫ 38,247,660,000 (~US$ 1,554,470) ITM: … Read more
Taiwan Millions Tournament Debuts First Ever Championship Series In October
Nonstop poker in Taiwan as the Chinese Texas Hold’em Poker Association (CTP Club) gets ready to deliver another ambitious Taiwan Millions Tournament (TMT) at the Asia Poker Arena in Taipei City. Running from October 25 to November 4, 2024, the beloved homegrown festival will launch its first ever TMT Championship featuring a slew of exciting … Read more
APT Taipei Classic 2024: Tips You Didn’t Know You Needed
From September 27 to October 7, Asia’s longest running poker brand, Asian Poker Tour (APT), sponsored by Natural8, returns to Taipei City, Taiwan for the upcoming APT Taipei Poker Classic 2024. As the brand’s most popular stop, the latest edition will see an extensive 114 game lineup and over NTD 150 Million (~US$ 4.6 Million) … Read more
Poker Dream 12 Jeju – Staggering prizepool
In July 2022, the Poker Dream brand launched at the Resorts World Genting in the mountains above Kuala Lumpur. More than two years later, one of the most popular live stops in South East Asia is approaching one dozen stops and will be heading to South Korea for the first time. Poker Dream 12 Jeju is … Read more
USOP Hai Phong 2024 Unveils Stunning Collection of New Trophies
Introducing the new trophy for USOP Hai Phong 2024, a premier Vietnam poker tournament set to take place at the breathtaking Dream Dragon Resort in Hai Phong, from September 11-23, 2024. This trophy is a stunning piece plated with 18k gold and 925 silver, and it embodies the spirit of the game and is designed … Read more
China Poker Games Confirms Five Stops Starting With CPG Tour Hengqin In October
Following the success of its flagship festival, premier brand China Poker Games takes a short break then heads to the coastal city of Zhuhai in Guandong Province, China. Returning for the fifth time to the Zhuhai Chimelong Hengqin Bay Hotel, CPG Tour Hengqin is scheduled to run from October 19 to 25, 2024. While many international … Read more
PokerStars LIVE’s Manila Megastack 19 opens its curtains in two weeks
Having wrapped up its richest installment earlier this year, PokerStars LIVE is spicing up the gloomy weather with another edition of its fan-favorite Manila Megastack series this month of September. From 19th through 29th, players can head down to the luxurious Okada Manila, Philippines, and battle across the felt for a piece of the PHP … Read more
International And Local Pros Descend Upon Manila Poker Cup Opening Day
Cards are now flying at the highly awaited Manila Poker Cup debuting at Newport World Resorts in Manila, Philippines. Announced just a few weeks ago, this new addition to the Asian poker calendar has been generating quite the buzz with players confirming their attendance and excitement on social media. In partnership with Korean group Lucky Poker … Read more