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South Korea’s Juyeol Lee leads USOP Hai Phong Main Event Day 1A

South Korea’s Juyeol Lee leads USOP Hai Phong Main Event Day 1A

Also joining the charge are USOP Hai Phong series winners Johnni Nielsen 712,000 (59 BB), Ryan Plant 480,000 (40 BB), Sun Jianfeng 395,000 (33 BB),
09/20/2024
Dao Minh Phu claims second career USOP trophy at USOP Hai Phong High Roller 6 Max

Dao Minh Phu claims second career USOP trophy at USOP Hai Phong High Roller 6 Max

The first winner to be crowned at Day 7 of the U Series of Poker games was of no surprise with Vietnam's #1 All Time Money Lister, Dao Minh Phu, claiming the
09/17/2024
USOP Hai Phong Day 3: Hoang Hai Nam, Johnni Nielsen, Baiyu Ni Among Winners; Jang Jongbea Top Championship 1A

USOP Hai Phong Day 3: Hoang Hai Nam, Johnni Nielsen, Baiyu Ni Among Winners; Jang Jongbea Top Championship 1A

Three days now in the books at U Series Of Poker's inaugural USOP Hai Phong festival at Dream Dragon Resort in Hai Phong, Vietnam. Running from September 11
09/14/2024

USOP Hai Phong Record Kick Off Amasses ₫10BN Pot, Johnni Nielsen Leads; Anton Lu, Tao Wei Chang, Zsolt Soros, Nguyen Trung Hieu Lift Trophies

On just the second day of USOP Hai Phong, a new record was set! The festival opener - Madness Kick Off Event - crushed all of its past numbers with a massive
09/13/2024
USOP Hai Phong Day 1: Yuan Xu, Craig Cooper, Xinxing Tang Win Events; Baiyu Ni, Khayal Abbasov Top KickOff Heats

USOP Hai Phong Day 1: Yuan Xu, Craig Cooper, Xinxing Tang Win Events; Baiyu Ni, Khayal Abbasov Top KickOff Heats

It was an unpredictable opening day at USOP Hai Phong as heavy rain led to flooded roads and numerous travel cancellations. However, for the players that made
09/12/2024
Jereld Sam clinches record-breaking WPT Prime Taiwan 2024 Championship Event for TWD 8 Million (~USD 250K); Justin Chu shares winner spotlight

Jereld Sam clinches record-breaking WPT Prime Taiwan 2024 Championship Event for TWD 8 Million (~USD 250K); Justin Chu shares winner spotlight

The largest World Poker Tour Prime Championship Event to ever hit the tournament scene has finally come to a close with Singapore’s Jereld Sam reigning victorious over the record-breaking 1,666 entry field. Pure excitement filled the air across CTP Asia Poker Arena, Taipei, as the final day of the WPT Prime Taiwan 2024 season […]
08/20/2024
Record Breaking APPT Manila Main Event Ready To Crown A Champion; Daniel Benor Leads Final 18 Players

Record Breaking APPT Manila Main Event Ready To Crown A Champion; Daniel Benor Leads Final 18 Players

The 15th Edition of the Asia Pacific Poker – APPT Manila – taking place at the stunning Cove Manila at Okada Manila, Philippines, set a new Main Event record with 1,304 entries generating a staggering prize pool of PHP 91,071,360 (~USD 1,575,790). Last night the field trimmed to just 18 players. With the fall of […]
08/05/2024
China’s Zhang Mai conquers Red Dragon Championship Event for KRW 392 Million (~USD 287K)

China’s Zhang Mai conquers Red Dragon Championship Event for KRW 392 Million (~USD 287K)

The final day of the esteemed Red Dragon Poker Tour held at Landing Casino, Jeju Shinhwa World, South Korea, arrived with the last set of trophies awarded across six events. On the schedule’s highlight was the Final Day of the Red Dragon Championship Event where nine players remained in contention for the title. In […]
08/04/2024
RDPT Jeju 2024: KRW 2.5 Billion (~USD 1.8M) Championship Event down to 60 players, Jiang Daqiao on top

RDPT Jeju 2024: KRW 2.5 Billion (~USD 1.8M) Championship Event down to 60 players, Jiang Daqiao on top

Eight days through its ten-day schedule, the Red Dragon Poker Tour games at Landing Casino, Jeju Shinhwa World, South Korea, is coming down to its final days, accompanied by the electrifying Championship Event heading onto Day 3. Four days of action saw the 1,337 entry field narrow down to only 60 players remaining in […]
08/03/2024
RDPT Jeju 2024: Japan’s Nana Nakamura leads Championship Event Final Table, KRW 392 Million (~USD 287K) listed up top

RDPT Jeju 2024: Japan’s Nana Nakamura leads Championship Event Final Table, KRW 392 Million (~USD 287K) listed up top

Having coursed through nine days of thrilling action at Landing Casino, Jeju Shinhwa World, South Korea, the Red Dragon Poker Tour festival is winding down to its final day of games this Sunday, August 4th, with its headlining Championship Event close to crowning its newest champion. The biggest event held this year in Jeju […]
08/03/2024
APPT Manila: Michael Soyza And Vamerdino Magsakay Win SHR Events; Mike Takayama Runner-Up Twice; More Winners Crowned

APPT Manila: Michael Soyza And Vamerdino Magsakay Win SHR Events; Mike Takayama Runner-Up Twice; More Winners Crowned

Another action-packed day unfolded at the 15th Edition of the Asia Pacific Poker Tour – APPT Manila with multiple events once again filling the grand Cove Manila at Okada. Setting the tone was the Charity Event, featuring the billiards GOAT, Efren “Bata” Reyes, also known as “The Magician.” This truly special moment allowed players and […]
08/02/2024
Red Dragon Poker Tour Jeju 2024 Championship Event draws 1,337 entry field, prize pool soars to KRW 2.56 Billion (~USD 1.87M)

Red Dragon Poker Tour Jeju 2024 Championship Event draws 1,337 entry field, prize pool soars to KRW 2.56 Billion (~USD 1.87M)

In return following a five year absence, the Red Dragon Poker Tour is back with a fresh new look, celebrating its debut with a KRW 1,680,000,000 (~USD 1,236,390) guaranteed Championship Event. While ambitious for its first showing, the esteemed tour was met with a smashing turnout over the expected with a total of 1,337 […]
08/02/2024
Zhao Jiaming reigns supreme over Red Dragon Poker Tour Jeju 2024 Championship Event Day 1B

Zhao Jiaming reigns supreme over Red Dragon Poker Tour Jeju 2024 Championship Event Day 1B

Halfway through its debut season, the halls of Landing Casino, Shinhwa World, South Korea, has been filled with buzz day in and out, with the Red Dragon Poker Tour games coursing through its KRW 1,680,000,000 (~USD 1,236,390) guaranteed Championship Event. Two of four qualifying rounds are already in the books with yesterday’s flight Day […]
08/01/2024
APPT Manila: Kaoru Kishimoto Leads APPT National Final 9; Youngbae Kim, Danielle Noja, Jeffrey Pardales Among Winners

APPT Manila: Kaoru Kishimoto Leads APPT National Final 9; Youngbae Kim, Danielle Noja, Jeffrey Pardales Among Winners

The Asia Pacific Poker Tour completed its seventh day of games with another batch of winners crowned and the featured APPT National down to its final 9 players. Taking place at the stunning Cove Manila at Okada Manila in the Philippines, this year’s APPT Manila offers the most extensive schedule yet with 67 trophy events […]
07/31/2024
Red Dragon Poker Tour Jeju 2024 Championship Event underway, Chen Weihang towers over Day 1A field

Red Dragon Poker Tour Jeju 2024 Championship Event underway, Chen Weihang towers over Day 1A field

The first flight of the highly anticipated Red Dragon Poker Tour Championship Event at Landing Casino, Jeju Shinhwa World, South Korea, kicked off to a good start with 332 entries turning up for the KRW 1,680,000,000 (~USD 1,236,390) guaranteed games. The day capped with China’s Chen Weihang holding down a commanding lead across the […]
07/31/2024
RDPT Jeju 2024: Leng Bin takes down Dragon Egg Mystery Bounty for KRW 61,686,000 (~USD 44,540); Pang and Zhang celebrate wins

RDPT Jeju 2024: Leng Bin takes down Dragon Egg Mystery Bounty for KRW 61,686,000 (~USD 44,540); Pang and Zhang celebrate wins

The Red Dragon Poker Tour games at Landing Casino, Jeju Shinhwa World, South Korea, continued on to day four of its ten-day schedule through August 4th, and crowned another three champions. China’s Leng Bin emerged victorious over at the Dragon Egg Mystery Bounty event while Gu Xiaochun booked a solid payout after landing the […]
07/30/2024
Ke Hong Jing Wins Inaugural Won Poker Cup Main Event for $97,100; All Eagle Trophies Claimed as Sihanoukville Milestone Event Concludes

Ke Hong Jing Wins Inaugural Won Poker Cup Main Event for $97,100; All Eagle Trophies Claimed as Sihanoukville Milestone Event Concludes

In Won Majestic Hotel in Sihanoukville, Cambodia, Ke Hong Jing from Malaysia has won the very first Won Poker Cup Main Event#2 which guaranteed a prize pool of $500,000, beating a field of 404 entries to take home the Eagle trophy and a 1st place cash prize of $97,100.  Jing was consistently building his stack […]
07/30/2024
APPT Manila: Lester Edoc Wins PokerStars Red Dragon

APPT Manila: Lester Edoc Wins PokerStars Red Dragon

After a three year hiatus, the beloved PokerStars Red Dragon returned along with the one-of-a-kind Red Dragon trophy up for grabs. Scheduled as one of the featured events at the ongoing Asia Pacific Poker Tour at Cove Manila at Okada Manila, it came out with a bold PHP 25 Million (~USD 427,840) guarantee. LIVE UPDATES […]
07/30/2024
Won Poker Cup: Kang Leads Main Event day 1D, Pasenchynk Wins Ladies, Yeon Ju Takes PLO Turbo

Won Poker Cup: Kang Leads Main Event day 1D, Pasenchynk Wins Ladies, Yeon Ju Takes PLO Turbo

Main Event#2 Day1D Wangyu “OneQ” Kang got ahead of all 20 remaining players of the Won Poker Cup Main Event#2 Day1D by bagging 549,000 in chips. Some notables joined Kang moving into Day2 namely,  Florent Remi, Leroy Fan, Nguyen Tuan Hung. Unlike the previous day, the day finished at Level 15 as players flocked to […]
07/29/2024
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