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APT Phu Quoc 2024: Sergei Korzhenko Stacks the Highest Across Main Event Flight B; Daniil Shalaev Takes Down Another

APT Phu Quoc 2024: Sergei Korzhenko Stacks the Highest Across Main Event Flight B; Daniil Shalaev Takes Down Another

Right on its halfway mark, APT Phu Quoc 2024 continues to shine at the Corona Resort & Casino, Phu Quoc, with its Main Event qualifying rounds underway. The second of four flights recently concluded with another 66 survivors advancing to Day 2, led by Russia’s Sergei Korzhenko.
11/13/2024
APT Phu Quoc 2024: Deepankur Gupta Tops Main Event Flight A; Le Thanh Tung and Nelson Dong Bag Trophy Wins

APT Phu Quoc 2024: Deepankur Gupta Tops Main Event Flight A; Le Thanh Tung and Nelson Dong Bag Trophy Wins

The APT Phu Quoc 2024 Main Event festivities have officially kicked off at Corona Resort & Casino, Phu Quoc, with its first of four flights done and dusted. A total of 189 entries turned up across registration throughout the day, capped with India’s Deepankur Gupta topping the charts as the action closed.
11/12/2024
APT Phu Quoc 2024: Win Meng Tan, Krisada Pinthakasetrin, and Nghiem Xuan Thieu Emerge Triumphant Over First Three Highlights

APT Phu Quoc 2024: Win Meng Tan, Krisada Pinthakasetrin, and Nghiem Xuan Thieu Emerge Triumphant Over First Three Highlights

Three action-packed days have landed at the Corona Resort & Casino, Phu Quoc, with several more trophies on display claimed across the APT Phu Quoc 2024 festivities. Three key events have since crowned its champions, with Win Meng Tan, Krisada Pinthakasetrin, and Nghiem Xuan Thieu, walking away with memorable victories.
11/11/2024
VPG Ho Chi Minh Main Event Draws Huge Turnout, 834 Entries And ₫12 Billion Prize Pool

VPG Ho Chi Minh Main Event Draws Huge Turnout, 834 Entries And ₫12 Billion Prize Pool

The overwhelming turnout at the ongoing Vietnam Poker Games (VPG) is proving just how much players missed live poker festivals in the city. Running since November 1, VPG Ho Chi Minh has been wall to wall action at the Saigon Poker Room
11/10/2024
APT Phu Quoc 2024: Kunal Patni and The Naing Take Final Day Leads

APT Phu Quoc 2024: Kunal Patni and The Naing Take Final Day Leads

Two days of play have kicked off at the sunny island of Phu Quoc, Vietnam, with the APT Phu Quoc 2024 festivities continuing to set stage at Corona Resort & Casino
11/10/2024
APT Phu Quoc 2024 Underway; Wipat Udomkanjananan Tops Vietnam National Cup List; Mingcong Chen and Bert Perry Secure Opening Day Victories

APT Phu Quoc 2024 Underway; Wipat Udomkanjananan Tops Vietnam National Cup List; Mingcong Chen and Bert Perry Secure Opening Day Victories

Fresh off from its recently concluded Manila festivities, APT is once again on fire with another showing in Corona Resort & Casino at the coastal island of Phu Quoc, Vietnam through November 17th.
11/09/2024
APT Manila 2024 Pays Out Over PHP 349 Million (~USD 5.9M) in Prizes; Daniel Neilson and Gun Jegal Capture Series End Victories

APT Manila 2024 Pays Out Over PHP 349 Million (~USD 5.9M) in Prizes; Daniel Neilson and Gun Jegal Capture Series End Victories

APT’s grand return to the city of Manila, Philippines under its New Era has booked another success with its fifth showing in a row, topping multiple country records once more.
11/08/2024
TMT Championship Wraps Up, Announces TMT 17 Featuring Main Event USD 1M Guarantee

TMT Championship Wraps Up, Announces TMT 17 Featuring Main Event USD 1M Guarantee

Running from October 25 to November 5, 2024, the first ever TMT Championship concluded at the Asia Poker Arena in Taipei City, Taiwan with 31 champions and
11/08/2024
Daniel Lee Conquers APT Manila 2024 Main Event for PHP 15 Million (~USD 258,030); Sungwoo Son, Li Ta Hsu, and Mark Furniss Share Winner’s Glory

Daniel Lee Conquers APT Manila 2024 Main Event for PHP 15 Million (~USD 258,030); Sungwoo Son, Li Ta Hsu, and Mark Furniss Share Winner’s Glory

USA’s Daniel Lee closed out the victory over the historic APT Manila Main Event, having topped the 1,081-entry field.
11/07/2024
Daniel Lee Leads APT Manila 2024 Main Event Final Table; Joseph Cheong, and John Matsuda Bank Second Seven Digit Scores

Daniel Lee Leads APT Manila 2024 Main Event Final Table; Joseph Cheong, and John Matsuda Bank Second Seven Digit Scores

Excitement continues as its esteemed APT Main Event comes close to crowning its newest champion. The country's largest APT Manila 2024 headliner is down to its final nine players with Daniel Lee standing in the forefront to claim the PHP 18,060,000 (~USD 309,430) top prize.  
11/06/2024
Chiehchi Liu Wins TMT Championship Main Event

Chiehchi Liu Wins TMT Championship Main Event

The first ever TMT Championship crowned its Main Event champion and none was more deserving than Taiwan's Chiehchi Liu who dominated the final table from
11/05/2024
Vietnam Poker Games: First Winners Crowned in VPG Ho Chi Minh Stop

Vietnam Poker Games: First Winners Crowned in VPG Ho Chi Minh Stop

The return of a major live poker stop to Ho Chi Minh City is in full swing, as the Vietnam Poker Games (VPG) have kicked off at the Saigon Poker Room on
11/05/2024
Largest APT Manila Main Event down to 48 players, Renji Mao stacks atop; Alex Keating’s run hot continues with lead in Zodiac Classic

Largest APT Manila Main Event down to 48 players, Renji Mao stacks atop; Alex Keating’s run hot continues with lead in Zodiac Classic

With three days left on schedule, tension at the APT Manila 2024 festivities at the City of Dreams, Manila, continues to run high with its historic 1,081-entry field APT Main Event down to 48 players.
11/05/2024
TMT Championship Main Event Sets Final 9 Players Led By Chiehchi Liu

TMT Championship Main Event Sets Final 9 Players Led By Chiehchi Liu

The inaugural TMT Championship wrapped up its penultimate day at the Asia Poker Arena with the final 9 players of the TMTC Main Event officially set. After nearly twelve hours of Day 2 play, the finalists now have just one more hurdle to go to determine who will be crowned
11/05/2024
Brian Kim and Kayhan Mokri Open Triton Monte-Carlo Series With Victories; Danny Tang Collects Player of the Year Award

Brian Kim and Kayhan Mokri Open Triton Monte-Carlo Series With Victories; Danny Tang Collects Player of the Year Award

The Triton Poker Super High Roller Series Monte-Carlo kicked off on November 1, 2024, and the first two winners have been crowned during the high-stakes
11/04/2024
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

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

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

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

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

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
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