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Suit up for Vietnam Poker League in Hanoi

Suit up for Vietnam Poker League in Hanoi

In just one week’s time, a new brand will launch in Hanoi, Vietnam, the Vietnam Poker League (VPL), set to kick off at the Grand Loyal Poker Club. Running from March 8 to 18, 2024, the eleven-day series offers a wishlist of low to mid-tier games and a high roller series, all highlighted by the […]
03/01/2024
Large turnout at APT Taipei 2024 opening day; Anson Tsang scores biggest payout

Large turnout at APT Taipei 2024 opening day; Anson Tsang scores biggest payout

Long queues kicked off APT Taipei 2024 with players drawn by the NTD 15 Million (~USD 474K) guaranteed APT National Cup. Taking place at the Asia Poker Arena, the opening flight pulled in 488 entries, concluding with 29 players through to the next round. Running simultaneously at the Chinese Mahjong League, players battled for […]
02/29/2024
Richest PokerStars LIVE Manila Megastack pays out over PHP 88 Million (~$1.5M)

Richest PokerStars LIVE Manila Megastack pays out over PHP 88 Million (~$1.5M)

PokerStars LIVE Manila closed out its richest Manila Megastack series to date paying out over PHP 88 Million (~USD 1.5 Million) across 36 events. Running from February 15 to 25, 2024, the 18th edition took place at the brand’s hub in Okada Manila in the Philippine metropolis. As seen at previous editions, a solid force of […]
02/27/2024
One month away before WPT Korea hits the felt; First WPT Ring in Asia at stake

One month away before WPT Korea hits the felt; First WPT Ring in Asia at stake

Ready your calendars as WPT Korea takes the stage just a month away! This year’s premium games is bringing something new to the table with a WPT Ring to be awarded in the upcoming Championship games. WPT Korea 2024 is set to run its course from March 25 – April 3, 2024, featuring an […]
02/26/2024
Norway’s Henrik Tollefsen wins the richest PS LIVE Manila Megastack 18 Main Event for PHP 5,651,000 (~USD 101K)

Norway’s Henrik Tollefsen wins the richest PS LIVE Manila Megastack 18 Main Event for PHP 5,651,000 (~USD 101K)

Another season of the popular Manila Megastack series has come to a close with a new reigning Main Event champion basking in the limelight. The richest Main Event across the tour’s history recorded a staggering field of 917 entries, boosting the prize pool to a smashing PHP 36,034,345 (~USD 644,500). After five days of Main […]
02/25/2024
PS LIVE Manila Megastack: Day 8 and Day 9 winners

PS LIVE Manila Megastack: Day 8 and Day 9 winners

PokerStars LIVE Manila Megastack 18 is getting close to the end with nine out of 11 days already completed at Okada Manila in the Philippines. PS Manila Megastack 18 – Coverage PS Manila Megastack 18 – Festival Results PS Manila Megastack 18 – Player Guide PS Manila Megastack 18 – Photos  For the past few […]
02/24/2024
PS LIVE Manila Megastack 18: Final nine Main Event players on the hunt for the PHP 6.17 Million (~USD 110K) top prize, Norway’s Henrik Tollefsen stands in the lead

PS LIVE Manila Megastack 18: Final nine Main Event players on the hunt for the PHP 6.17 Million (~USD 110K) top prize, Norway’s Henrik Tollefsen stands in the lead

The record-breaking Manila Megastack 18 Main Event has finally reached the closing end of its chapter with the final nine set to crown a champion this Sunday, February 25th. A total of 917 entries were recorded across four starting flights, generating a massive PHP 36,034,345 (~USD 644,500) prize pool to easily smash the PHP […]
02/24/2024
U Series of Poker (USOP) introduces Player of the Series Ring and Player of the Year Bracelet

U Series of Poker (USOP) introduces Player of the Series Ring and Player of the Year Bracelet

Get minted at USOP! Trailblazing young brand U Series of Poker (USOP) has just unveiled dazzling new prizes – the USOP Ring and USOP Bracelet. USOP VP of Operations, Erique Tan expressed, “Over the past USOP events, the support from our players has been growing steadily and many of whom are loyal to our […]
02/23/2024
PS LIVE Manila Megastack 18 sets new Main Event record with prize pool at PHP 36 Million (~USD 644K); 139 return to the felt

PS LIVE Manila Megastack 18 sets new Main Event record with prize pool at PHP 36 Million (~USD 644K); 139 return to the felt

After three days of grueling action, the PokerStars LIVE Manila Megastack 18 Main Event has finally concluded its qualifying rounds, racking up a total of 917 entries across four flights. The astounding turnout generated a record breaking prize pool of PHP 36,034,345 (~USD 644,500), making this season’s Main Event the richest in the tour’s […]
02/23/2024
PS LIVE Manila Megastack 18: Day 6 and Day 7 winners

PS LIVE Manila Megastack 18: Day 6 and Day 7 winners

The thrill continues at PokerStars LIVE in the Philippines with the 18th edition of Manila Megastack completing another round of side events. To date, 26 out of the 49 trophies have now been claimed. The latest winners are listed below. You can also view the results via link provided. PS Manila Megastack 18 – […]
02/22/2024
Eric Tsai’s Journey From A Small Time Player to Team Hot

Eric Tsai’s Journey From A Small Time Player to Team Hot

Last year, Asia’s largest online poker room, Natural8, announced the addition of Eric Tsai Ting Yi to Team Hot, its esteemed group of poker ambassadors.  Despite his youth, Eric, who also goes by “Six Poker” has achieved significant success in the tournament world. By 17th January 2024, he has amassed over $2.3 million in live […]
02/22/2024
Danny Tang – A Force to be Reckoned With

Danny Tang – A Force to be Reckoned With

Take a look at one of the most renowned poker players in Hong Kong – Danny Tang. Over the past couple of years, Danny has become a fixture in high roller series, establishing himself as one of the world’s top players with a WSOP bracelet and over $24 million in tournament earnings. That’s not all […]
02/22/2024
Punnat Punsri: The Unstoppable Force in Poker

Punnat Punsri: The Unstoppable Force in Poker

Punnat Punsri, the Thai titan of poker and a member of Natural8’s Team Hot, has been making waves in high-stakes tournaments across the globe. With a formidable presence on the live tournament circuit, Punnat has amassed an impressive $12.7 million in tournament earnings and shows no signs of slowing down. Punnat’s journey to fame began […]
02/22/2024
$10,000,000 GTD GGMasters Overlay Edition 2024

$10,000,000 GTD GGMasters Overlay Edition 2024

The GGMasters Overlay Edition (GGMOE) is back on Natural8 this 18th – 26th Feb 2024. With a jaw-dropping $10 million guaranteed prize pool, the GGMasters Overlay Edition stands tall as the biggest tournament in terms of value, promising an unforgettable experience for players of all levels. And here’s the best part – you can be […]
02/22/2024
Advanced Online Poker Tells: Exploiting Subtle Leaks from Recreational Players to Regulars

Advanced Online Poker Tells: Exploiting Subtle Leaks from Recreational Players to Regulars

Online poker provides far fewer obvious physical tells than live games. Yet skilled regulars use subtle timing, sizing, statistical, and chat patterns to gain remarkably accurate reads on opponents. This comprehensive guide explores advanced strategies to detect and exploit the smallest behavioral leaks, gaining an edge over even tough regulars. The competition has gotten fierce […]
02/22/2024
Asian Poker Tour and Poker Dream announce events for end of April

Asian Poker Tour and Poker Dream announce events for end of April

Two of Asia’s biggest brands, Asian Poker Tour and Poker Dream, willl be bumping heads in April having announced upcoming events on the same dates. Poker Dream 10 Vietnam will take place from April 29 to May 5, 2024 at the Hoiana Resort & Golf in Hoi An, Vietnam while APT Jeju 2024 is scheduled […]
02/22/2024
PS LIVE Manila Megastack 18: Lester Edoc reigns as Main Event Flight B chip leader; Last chance to qualify today!

PS LIVE Manila Megastack 18: Lester Edoc reigns as Main Event Flight B chip leader; Last chance to qualify today!

Action filled the air at the PokerStars hub in Okada Manila, Philippines with the richest Manila Megastack Main Event underway. Flight B drew a total of 231 entries across ten levels of registration with only 35 players making it through to Day 2. Philippines’ own Lester Edoc topped the charts stacking a massive 159 BB […]
02/22/2024
APT Taipei 2024: Player tips off the felt

APT Taipei 2024: Player tips off the felt

Only days away from the Asian Poker Tour‘s biggest festival in history. The highly anticipated event marks the brand’s first of the calendar season, which takes place from February 28 to March 10, 2024 in Taipei City, Taiwan. Since its announcement, players have been locking up the dates and snatching up packages as the […]
02/21/2024
PS LIVE Manila Megastack 18: South Korea’s Shin Hyeonho closes Main Event Flight A with the lead; Three more flights to go

PS LIVE Manila Megastack 18: South Korea’s Shin Hyeonho closes Main Event Flight A with the lead; Three more flights to go

The richest Manila Megastack Main Event in the tour’s history is in full swing at Okada Manila, Philippines with the first of four flights in the books. The PHP 20,000,000 (~USD 357,430) guarantee attracted a total of 176 entries across ten levels of registration and played down to 15% of the field at 27 […]
02/21/2024
PS LIVE Manila Megastack 18: PHP 20 Million (~USD 357K) guaranteed Main Event action hits the tables, Flight A runs today!

PS LIVE Manila Megastack 18: PHP 20 Million (~USD 357K) guaranteed Main Event action hits the tables, Flight A runs today!

Midway through the tour’s richest Manila Megastack series at Okada Manila, Philippines, several spadies have already been awarded in the past five days yet no festival remains complete without its crown jewel Main Event. This Wednesday, February 21st marks the first day of the awaited PHP 20,000,000 (~USD 357,430) guaranteed Main Event action where […]
02/20/2024
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