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Another six trophies were snatched up at the season finale of U Series of Poker (USOP) taking place at Furama Resort in Danang, Vietnam. The newly minted were Jae Wook Shin, Thomas Ward, Sergei Iablokov, Alen Bakovic, Lee Koangho, and Romain Bier who became the first player to win trophies in this series. Here are the […]

The U Series of Poker season finale witnessed yet another blockbuster event as players flocked to Furama Resort for the Mini Main Event. Taking place in the gorgeous coastal town Danang in Vietnam, Day 1A attracted 267 entries, Day 1B saw a massive 366 entries, and Day 1C added another 302 entries. This cumulative total […]

The U Series of Poker (USOP) season finale concluded another day of exciting poker action resulting in six more trophies leaving the awards table. The festival has been ongoing at Furama Resort located in the gorgeous coastal destination Danang, Vietnam. Games kicked off on November 17 and will run until November 27. Here are the […]

Stepping into the limelight, Chinese brand, Asian Poker Festival (APF), debuts at the Royal Poker Club in Hanoi, Vietnam from December 7 to 13, 2023. Like many brands that have emerged within the past two years, APF comes out determined and competitive. The upcoming games guarantees VN₫ 27 Billion (~$1.1 Million), highlighted by the Main Event […]

After an intense ten hour race, South Korea’s Jaewook “Justin” Shin emerged as champion in the fiercely contested USOP Danang Superstar Challenge. He eliminated the last five players, defeating Vietnam ace Nguyen Quang Huy at heads up. Shin’s efforts over the two-day event earned him a live tournament career-best VN₫ 3,967,000,000 (~$163.5K). In a brief post-victory […]

The U Series of Poker (USOP) season finale completed its second day of games at Furama Resort Danang with five more players proudly claiming trophies. In the Mystery Millions event, the last two flights significantly boosted the prize pool to a guarantee-crushing VN₫ 5.38 Billion. Check out the exciting stories below. USOP Danang stands as […]

Only a week away until the revival of Ace Poker League (APL) in the Philippines. Formerly known as Asia Poker League, APL Manila marks a significant return for the South Korean-based brand. Following the global health crisis, APL suspended all events outside of South Korea, where it played a pivotal role in fostering the poker […]

[Vietnamese Translation] U Series of Poker (USOP) made landfall in Da Nang, Vietnam and with it came a thunder of players eager for an early start at the grand finale celebration. Games kicked off on November 17 at Furama Resort Danang with seven events on tap. Sizable fields were seen across the board, and after a […]

As U Series of Poker (USOP) Danang enters its third day at Furama Resort Danang in Vietnam, excitement is way up for the brand’s premier High Roller events to come. These tournaments are the most sought-after as they consistently deliver intense competition and substantial payouts. Two events, in particular, will stand out – Superstar Challenge […]

[Vietnamese Translation] Welcome to the grandest live poker festival ever to be held in Da Nang, Vietnam, the season finale of U Series of Poker (USOP)! Making its debut in this gorgeous coastal destination, USOP Danang features 53 trophies and a lucrative VN₫ 50 Billion (~$2 Million) in guarantees. All the action takes place beachside […]

Just two months away from the historic launch of World Poker Tour (WPT) Cambodia, the first ever Main Tour in Southeast Asia! For those just hearing of the exciting news, what this means is, the world famous Mike Sexton Champions Cup will be making its way to the region for the first time. Formerly called […]

In just two week’s time, doors will storm open for what is expected to be the boldest event ever seen in Vietnam’s capital city, the Asian Poker Tour (APT) Hanoi Billions 2023! In partnership with Vietnam Series of Poker (VSOP), the festival boasts a jaw dropping VN₫ 60 Billion (~$2.5 Million) in guarantees and a jam-packed roster […]

The highly awaited U Series of Poker (USOP) season finale is just days away from kicking off in Vietnam! This must-attend event boasts the biggest and most rewarding USOP festival to date with 53 trophies up for grabs and VN₫ 50 Billion (~$2 Million) in guarantees. Adding to the allure is the choice of location […]

Action-packed December coming up in Hanoi, Vietnam as Chinese brand Asian Poker Festival (APF) makes its debut at the Royal Poker Club. Since the official announcement late last month, curiosity has been growing as APF will be the first Chinese brand to host a full-fledged festival in the capital city. Players can expect a […]

The World Poker Poker is gearing up for an electrifying poker event set against the vibrant backdrop of Tokyo, Japan. Running from November 23 to 26 is WPT Japan 2023 featuring a significant ¥100,000,000 (~$663,275) guarantee. This will be the brand’s fifth event in the country since 2017. Adding more thrill is the confirmation of […]

In July 2023, American actor Arden Cho was spotted at WPT Korea in Jeju Island. Somuchpoker got a chance to interview Cho on her poker hobby. Somuchpoker: How long have you been playing poker and what got you started?  Arden Cho: I’ve been playing off and on for the last 15 years. I started playing […]

The U Series of Poker season finale is rapidly approaching, and the tremendous buzz on social media suggests it is poised to close with a bang. Since the brand’s inception into the live scene earlier this year, USOP has consistently produced massive turnouts, and all signs point to the same for the finale. If you […]

After hosting several guarantee crushing festivals throughout 2023, PokerStars LIVE is finishing the year strong with a final series this December 3-12 at Okada Manila, Philippines. The upcoming Manila Megastack 17 features a total of 40 events with over PHP 22 Million (~USD 392,370) in guaranteed prizes to be given away.  The ten-day lineup continues […]

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Ace Poker League (formerly Asia Poker League), renowned the biggest poker brand in South Korea, is headed back to the Philippines! The last time APL roused up the Southeast Asian nation was in 2018 when local pro Lester Edoc took down the Main Event. The brand’s return is great news for the country that has […]