News - SOMUCHPOKER / Live Poker

The boosted PHP 10,000,000 (~USD 180,000) guaranteed Manila Super Series 19 Main Event is buzzing through at Okada Manila, Philippines once more with two of its four starting flights already done and dusted. Two more remain on the agenda, giving tournament runners until today, January 5th to qualify for Day 2. Yesterday’s games wrapped up […]

The highly awaited U Series of Poker (USOP) season opener made landfall today, January 5, 2024, with a crowd of players – both locally and internationally – quickly firing up the Asia Poker Arena in Taipei City, Taiwan. Among the many familiar faces getting an early start were first ever USOP Taiwan Main Event champion […]

The boosted PHP 10,000,000 (~USD 180,000) guaranteed Manila Super Series 19 Main Event is front and center at the PokerStars hub in Okada Manila, Philippines with its first of four starting flights already in the books.  Eight hours of play was all it took before local runner Lenart Ecarma emerged as Flight A’s chip leader, […]

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 ten. Here is the third batch of Asian aces. Nam Hyung Kim – South Korea Nam Hyung Kim, the South […]

Good morning Taiwan! The tables are set, the trophies are on display, today marks the start of the U Series of Poker 2024 season taking center stage at the renowned Asia Poker Arena in Taipei City. Nothing could be more fitting than opening up with crowd favorite Mystery Bounty.  In partnership with Chinese Texas Hold’em […]

A preview of what’s to come for the rest of the year, PokerStars LIVE is kicking off 2024 strong with its 19th Manila Super Series currently running through the 9th at Okada Manila. The eight day series features 21 trophy events boasting a combined festival guarantee of PHP 16,500,000 (~USD 296,860). All eyes however […]

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 […]

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 […]

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) […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Amidst a crowd of exuberant fans, USA’s Daniel Sepiol and Greece’s Georgios Sotiropoulos engaged in a gripping heads up battle for the most prestigious World Poker Tour title. These two finalists emerged as the last WPT World Championship contenders remaining from a vast field of 3,835 entries. Both were guaranteed their first ever seven […]

After three weeks of thrilling poker, the World Poker Tour World Championship Season XXI is coming to an end at Wynn Las Vegas with six players remaining at the World Championship. Last night also saw the conclusion of two flagship events – WPT Prime Championship and The Big One for One Drop. Here are the highlights […]

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 […]

As the World Poker Tour (WPT) season ender grinds down to its final days at Wynn Las Vegas, coveted titles and top prizes are now within reach at the WPT World Championship and WPT Prime Championship. Asian players and circuit regulars are among the contenders. Here’s a quick update on the incoming action. WPT […]

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 […]

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 […]