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Historic APT Manila Main Event sees 159 remain, Zhen Chen leads Day 3; Yu Tang Wang closes in on third series title; Lester Edoc shines once more
Past its halfway mark, the sought out APT Manila 2024 festivities currently underway at the City of Dreams, Manila, continue to be in full swing, with day
11/04/2024
TMT Championship Main Event Shatters Guarantee; Lin Yun Tse Catapults To Overall Frontrunner
On November 3, 2024, just over two hours into Flight C of the TMT Championship Main Event, organizers confirmed that the ambitious $600,000 guarantee had been surpassed with 700 entries. When registration finally closed, the combined count ballooned to 936 entries for a phenomenal US$ 850,000 / NT$ 27,237,600 prize pool.
11/04/2024
Erwin Ng Tops TMT Championship Main Event B; Philip Wang, Mak Chun Wing, Eosoo Lee, Anson Yu Top Sides
The inaugural TMT Championship Main Event is in full swing and on track to smash its USD 600,000 guarantee, taking place at the Asia Poker Arena in Taipei Cit.
11/03/2024
APT Manila 2024: Kim Enriquez, Tom Verbruggen Top Main Event Final Flights; Joseph Cheong Makes APT History
The Asian Poker Tour’s much-anticipated return to Manila has erupted in record-breaking style, as the APT Manila Main Event sets new heights in Philippine poker history.
11/03/2024
APT Manila 2024: Laurence Hall Tops Main Event B; First Two Time Winners Crowned
Since October 28, 2024, the Asian Poker Tour has taken over the reigns for live poker in Manila and the turnout of the flagship APT Manila Main Event
11/02/2024
Andrew Ma Sets Bar High At TMT Championship Main Event A; Yu Yung Lin, Wu Hung Hsiang, Ching Wei Chen, Eurico Machado Win Trophies
After a one day closure due to the passing typhoon, the Asia Poker Arena buzzed to life on Friday, November 1, 2024, as the first-ever TMT Championship Main Event kicked off in Taipei City, Taiwan. From the first shuffle, players poured in, filling seats in waves and bringing the field to an impressive 329 entries
11/02/2024
The 2024 APPT Cambodia Festival Is Only Two Weeks Away
For the third time in as many years, the PokerStars sponsored Asia-Pacific Poker Tour (APPT) and the latest installment - APPT Cambodia - comes just after staging two highly successful festivals in the Philippines this year.
11/01/2024
APT Manila 2024: William Teoh delivers crushing victory at the APT Super High Roller; Edilberto Gopez Jr. tops APT Main Event Flight A; Philipp Zukernik lands back to back titles
Over the Halloween festivities, Malaysia’s William Teoh remained undefeated at the APT Super High Roller games, earning him the largest score of his career. Sharing the glory was also Canada’s Philipp Zukernik, who booked an incredible feat, landing back to back titles to become the first multi-series winner.
11/01/2024
TMT Championship: Lo Cheng Yen Bags Overall Lead; Tae Hoon Han, Kwan Hoo Lam Win Trophies
While a storm brewed outside, it did not deter players from making their way to the Asia Poker Arena in Taipei City, Taiwan for the inaugural TMT Championship. An offshoot of the popular Taiwan Millions Tournament, the ongoing festival has been running since October 25
10/31/2024
One Day Away From VPG Ho Chi Minh, Huge Turnout Brewing
Anticipation is high for the return of live poker in Ho Chi Minh City and making that happen is the Vietnam Poker Games (VPG) with the upcoming VPG Ho Chi Minh set to run November 1-11 at the Saigon Poker Club.
10/31/2024
APT Manila 2024: William Teoh holds commanding lead over APT Super High Roller; Youngje Ahn, and Philipp Zukernik amongst biggest winners
Three days in, and the action at the City of Dreams Manila, Philippines, continues to be at a high with the thrilling APT Manila 2024 games drawing in all the
10/31/2024
TMT Championship Suspends Play On October 31 Due to Typhoon Kong-Rey
Due to super typhoon Kong-Rey, the ongoing TMT Championship suspends play at the Asia Poker Arena with all remaining events rescheduled one day forward. Originally set to conclude on November 4, the event will now close on November 5 to accommodate the adjusted timeline.
10/31/2024
TMT Championship: Chan Chun Wai Wins Mini Main, Ko Chia Hsiang, Kristof Segers among side winners
Day 5 of the inaugural TMT Championship 2024 brought another offering of significant poker events at the Asia Poker Arena in Taipei City, Taiwan. The ongoing
10/30/2024
APT Manila 2024: Marco Espela crushes Philippines National Cup; John Matsuda banks largest to date
The first local to shine across the festivities was none other than Marco Espela, after shipping the victory at the opening highlight, Philippines National Cup. Espela overcame APT’s record opening 726-entry field to take home the largest cut of the PHP 7,436,563 (~USD 126,420) prize pool.
10/30/2024
Poker Face Global Tournament (PFGT) And The Hendon Mob Championship (THMC) Partner With TMT Championship
PokerFace Global Tournament aka PFGT Mystery Bounty and The Hendon Mob Championship (THMC) have teamed up with CTP Club for the TMT Championship.
10/29/2024
Countdown Is On For USOP Grand Finale, The Biggest Poker Festival In Vietnam
In just one month's time, the U Series of Poker (USOP) will stage its 2024 USOP Grand Finale in Vietnam boasting its most lucrative festival guarantee yet, an incredible VN₫ 100 Billion which is a staggering 3.9 Million in USD!
10/29/2024
PokerStars LIVE APPT Manila Championship Pays Out Over $4.27M
PokerStars LIVE APPT Manila Championship is a wrap! Running from October 18 to 27, 2024 in Manila Philippines, the inaugural festival was packed to to the
10/29/2024
APT Manila 2024 off to a hot start, Philippines National Cup draws 726-entry field
Asian Poker Tour’s highly anticipated return to the city of Manila, Philippines, has finally arrived with its opening day undoubtedly booking a grand entrance
10/29/2024
TMT Championship: Yu Ting Chen Bags Big For Mini Main Day 2; Anton Lu, Ming Chang Hsiao, Kazuyuki Tanemura Win Events
Busy Day 4 at the TMT Championship 2024 with more champions crowned!
10/29/2024
Jeju Poker Festival 2024 Heading Your Way with Over KRW 4 Billion (~USD 2.87M) in Guarantees
A groundbreaking series, Jeju Poker Festival 2024, is due to take flight in just two weeks time with the biggest festival to land in Jeju, South Korea about
10/28/2024