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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 […]

The fourth and final Triton Super High Roller Series for 2023 played from October 24 through November 4 at Monte Carlo Sporting, Monaco and featured twelve days of action across the felt. Poker superstars from various parts of the globe gathered once again to battle amongst the industry’s fiercest contenders for a shot to claim […]

Closing its fifteenth year with a bang, Asian Poker Tour’s final series for 2023 is fast approaching with four weeks left on the calendar before the festivities kick off. The APT Hanoi Billions slated for this December 1-10 at the National Convention Center in Hanoi, Vietnam, boasts its grandest offering of VN₫ 60,000,000,000 (~US$ 2.5 […]

The moment everyone has been waiting for has finally arrived – the complete schedule for World Poker Tour (WPT) Cambodia 2024 has been unveiled! Players can now map out their daily agendas with a lineup of 44 events running from January 17 to 30, 2024. One event that stands out is the US$ 1,000,000 guaranteed […]

As the year 2024 approaches, the World Poker Tour (WPT) has taken the lead by announcing its lineup of events in the Asia Pacific region. Posted on WPT Live Events Specialist Danny McDonagh‘s Facebook page, WPT has solidified four event stops, with two of them, both in Australia, still awaiting final approval. Poker players […]

Poker players in the Asian region have plenty to get excited about as another fun festival is just around the corner. Running from November 10 to 20, 2023 is the second season of GPI Asia Poker Festival which takes place in Taipei City at the region’s largest poker room, Asia Poker Arena. Hosted by […]

Poker enthusiasts and players seeking the ultimate test of skill are in for a treat with the Flip & Go Millionaire 2023. With $1,000,000 GTD, this may very well be the biggest Flip & Go in online history.  Flip & Go Millionaire 2023 Date: 1st – 11th November 2023 Venue: Natural8 (Online) Buy-In: $11 Satellites: […]

As anticipation builds for the season finale of U Series of Poker (USOP), there are many who feel it can’t seem to come fast enough. Unsurprisingly so as the previous USOP event was held nearly two months back. With just over two weeks left until the finale begins, some great news has surfaced. The […]

The Asian Poker Tour (APT), the longest running poker brand in Asia, is set to conclude 2023 with its grandest offering, a VN₫ 60,000,000,000 (~US$ 2.5 Million) festival guarantee! This is the largest figure announced by any brand in the region. In partnership with Vietnam Series of Poker (VSOP), the upcoming season ender takes place from […]

With 2023 in its last quarter to cap the year, event organizers are already preparing for the upcoming 2024 ahead especially with great recovery in the books festival after festival. This year has recorded highly successful tours left and right with no signs of slowing down anytime soon. Major global brand, World Poker Tour is […]

It has been a spectacular year for Asia’s latest sensation, U Series of Poker (USOP), drawing massive crowds and shattering records to rapidly become one of the most sought-after festivals in the region. As the year-end approaches, all eyes are on Danang, Vietnam for USOP’s grand season finale where a jaw dropping VN₫ 50 Billion (~$2 […]

APT Hanoi Billions is coming to life at the National Convention Centre from 1st – 10th December 2023, and it’s bringing a massive VND 60BN (~ $2.5M) in prize pool guarantees with it. Notable events on the horizon include the VND 5,000,000 Vietnam National Cup and the VND 36,000,000 (~USD $1,500) Main Event, both poised […]

On his first poker trip to Asia, highly decorated American pro Stephen Song, shared with Somuchpoker the early chapters of his poker journey, leading up to his incredible victory at the renowned World Poker Tour (WPT) Prime Championship in Las Vegas on December 2022. SMP: What were you doing before poker? Stephen Song: I […]

On October 6 to 16, 2023, the World Poker Tour (WPT) hosted its final event in Asia for Season XXI at Crown Poker Club Hanoi. Over the eleven-day festival, WPT Vietnam awarded 32 trophies and a total of 9 packages to the upcoming World Championship and Prime Championship. Here’s a look at the highlights. Festival […]