News - SOMUCHPOKER / Asia-Pacific
Daniel Weinman wins the 2023 WSOP Main Event for $12.1 Million
Backed by an electrified rail that chanted “pinot grigio, pinot grigio”, with Shaun Deeb, Phil Hellmuth, and other big names in support, USA’s Daniel Weinman knocked out the last two players of the final table to capture the 2023 WSOP Main Event title. He won the championship gold bracelet and a life-changing 12.1 Million US […]
Cards for a Cause: WPT Alpha8 for One Drop in Jeju Island, Korea from July 21 to 22
In the gorgeous setting of Jeju Island, the World Poker Tour (WPT) brings together poker players and philanthropists, uniting them in a shared mission to make a difference. Taking place on July 21 to 22 is the WPT Alpha8 for One Drop event at Jeju Shinhwa World Landing Casino. The special tournament aims to raise […]
WPT Korea: Yong Zhao bags big at Main Event Day 1B; Tony Dunst, Xixiang Luo among 282 entries; Yamazaki Ryosuke wins NLH Turbo
Day 4 at the World Poker Tour (WPT) Korea festival drew another 232 entrants to the Main Event to bring the combined turnout to 484 after two starting days. Among the attendees were pros flying in from Las Vegas, WPT commentator Tony Dunst, Chinese pro Xixiang Luo, and Taiwan’s Kitty Kuo. By the end […]
China comes out in force at WPT Korea with 31 advancing to Day 2 of the opener; Zhao Wei and Haobo Zhu top last two flights
Chinese players arrived in droves to Jeju Island with more expected for the special ten-day festival hosted by the prestigious World Poker Tour (WPT). The games kicked off on July 15, 2023 at Jeju Shinhwa World resort and will run until July 24, 2023. Over the past two days, turnout was tremendous as players […]
World Poker Tour officially opens WPT Korea with welcome speech by CEO Adam Pliska
The World Poker Tour (WPT) officially opened WPT Korea with WPT host Ashleigh Lawrence introducing WPT CEO and President, Adam Pliska who delivered the welcome speech, “Hi everybody and welcome to WPT Korea, we are so happy to have you here. Thank you for coming out. The WPT always pairs with premier properties across the […]
WPT Korea: Main Event Day 1A draws 252, Huidong Gu tops 98 survivors; David Erquiaga, Valeriy Pak, Yuan Xin win trophies
World Poker Tour (WPT) Korea is in full swing at Jeju Shinhwa World Landing Casino. Set against the backdrop of the beautiful Jeju Island, the ten-day festival kicked off on July 15 and will run until July 24. After two days of pre-games, the KR₩ 2 Billion guaranteed Main Event took center stage. The first […]
Record breaking 2023 WSOP Main Event down to final 9 players
From a record-breaking 10,043 players, it is down to just 9 players at the 54th Annual World Series of Poker $10,000 No Limit Hold’em World Championship aka WSOP Main Event! After a one day break, the players return to Horseshoe Las Vegas for the next stage of the race. Each one is guaranteed $900,000. They […]
Stakes are high for WPT Korea Main Event featuring KR₩ 2 Billion (~USD 1.57M) guarantee
The World Poker Tour (WPT) has set a new benchmark in Asia with the WPT Korea Main Event backed by a jaw-dropping KR₩ 2,000,000,000 (~USD 1,575,600) guarantee. This is the largest prize pool ever extended by the brand in the region. To have a chance at seizing a sizable portion, three starting days are scheduled […]
[Interview] Filipino Terry Gonzaga continues strong run in Las Vegas, wins Aria’s 1600 PLO for six figures
This summer, Filipino player Terry Gonzaga secured his career first six figure payout of $172.8K after winning Aria’s $1,600 PLO in Las Vegas. The victory was his third deep run of the year, boosting his live tournament earnings to over half a million dollars. SMP: You’ve been having a pretty good year. You won […]
World Poker Tour makes landfall in Jeju Island, Korea – July 15 to 24 at Jeju Shinhwa World Landing Resort
The World Poker Tour (WPT) takes center stage in Asia for a special ten-day series running from today July 15 to 24 in the luxurious Jeju Shinhwa World Landing Resort in Jeju Island. The gorgeous world heritage site is the perfect backdrop for this extraordinary event as WPT Korea presents a schedule of 18 events, […]
Taiwan Millions Tournament 14 off to record breaking start – sponsored by Natural8 – July 14 to 31 in Taipei City
The Taiwan Millions Tournament (TMT) is back for its 14th edition, and action is already underway! Kicking off on July 14, 2023, the beloved homegrown festival was off to an incredible start. On opening day, over 500 players poured in for the Freeroll to the Kick-Off event. The overwhelming response resulted in a long line […]
WPT Korea: Kataoka Toshio and Wang Hong Ling bag chip leads on opening day; Main Event KR₩ 2M gtd coming up on July 17-21
The World Poker Tour (WPT) concluded its first day of games in Jeju Island, with the WPT Opener and Deepstack NLH attracting good crowds. The ten-day festival is a special one on the WPT lineup with three key events to look forward to. The festival runs from July 15 to 24, 2023 at Landing […]
2023 WSOP: Vietnam’s Thai Ha breaks curse, wins $1500 Short Deck for career first bracelet
Vietnamese online pro Thai Ha secured a long-awaited career milestone by clinching his very first gold bracelet at Event 83: $1500 Short Deck No Limit Hold’em. Ha’s triumph came after two heart-wrenching runner-up finishes at the 2019 WSOP and WSOPE, where he fell just short in both the $10,000 Short Deck NLH and the […]
Anirban Das and Masato Yokosawa share their 2023 WSOP Main Event experience after falling in Day 7
Asia’s hopes for a WSOP Main Event title vanished as India’s Anirban Das and Japan’s Masato Yokosawa, both fell in Day 7. Yokosawa was eliminated early in 45th place, Das followed out on the last hand of the day in 16th place. Anirban Das – 16th place – $430,200 Taking a look at Anirban […]
Last two Asians standing, Anirban Das and Masato Yokosawa share thoughts before Day 7 of 2023 WSOP Main Event begins
From a field of 10,043 players, the 54th Annual World Series of Poker $10,000 No Limit Hold’em World Championship aka WSOP Main Event is down to 50 players. Among them are two players flying Asian flags, India’s Anirban Das and Japan’s Masato Yokosawa. Both players are guaranteed a minimum payout of $188,400. Rank Player Flag Stack […]
[Interview] Abhishek Paul wins Somuchpoker Survivor $10,000 cash prize
During the 2023 WSOP Main Event, India’s Abhishek Paul outlasted the participants of the Somuchpoker Survivor Promo to win $10,000 in cold hard cash. On Day 5, after Filipino Cezar Quiambao was eliminated, Paul was neck and neck against Filipino William Ysmael. Ysmael exited in 624th place, Paul fell shortly after in 564th place […]
Anirban Das, Aditya Systla, Nikita Luther, Charlie Chiu, Masato Yokosawa among final 149 of 2023 WSOP Main Event
More hopes and dreams denied at the 54th Annual World Series of Poker $10,000 No Limit Hold’em World Championship with a further 292 players falling on Day 5. Among them were 2005 champion Joe Hachem and 2003 champion Chris Moneymaker, thus ensuring a new champion to be crowned for 2023. The record breaking Main […]
29 Asia Pacific players survive 2023 Main Event Day 4; Aditya Systla, Quan Zhou, NIkita Luther in top 20; field down to 441; Joe Hachem still hunting
Excitement from the get-go with 1,517 players returning for Day 4 of the 54th Annual World Series of Poker $10,000 No Limit Hold’em World Championship aka WSOP Main Event. The day opened with the money just ten spots away. A large crowd of spectators flooded the rails of Horseshoe Las Vegas and an hour in, […]
Stephen Song, TikTok HMK Queen among 705 entry-field of $10M gtd WPT EveryOne for One Drop; last chance to enter – Wynn Las Vegas, July 9-14
The World Poker Tour and the One Drop Foundation have joined forces for the first time to bring players an uplifting series, currently unfolding at Wynn Las Vegas. The festivities kicked off on July 9 with the WPT EveryOne for One Drop tournament featuring a guaranteed prize pool of $10,000,000 and a buy-in of $10,000. […]
WPT EveryOne for One Drop underway at Wynn Las Vegas – $10,500 buy in for a shot at $10,000,000 – July 9-14, 2023
As the halls of Horseshoe Las Vegas mark a significant occasion, another historic moment unfolds at Wynn Las Vegas where the World Poker Tour is hosting the WPT EveryOne for One Drop. In collaboration with the One Drop Charity Foundation, this tournament is the first of two events preceding the highly anticipated return of the Big […]
