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Poker Dream releases Hoi An, Vietnam full schedule featuring ₫16 BN in guarantees
The Asian live poker circuit has never been so vibrant with an abundance of exciting developments taking place this year. The latest was the emergence of an ambitious new brand, Poker Dream, created by well known poker figure Winfred Yu. In July, the brand debuted in Malaysia becoming the first to ever host an […]
09/24/2022
A deep mourning for the passing of beloved poker veteran Ivan Leow
Early evening of Saturday, September 17, Triton Poker announced the passing of one of Malaysia’s most beloved and respected poker players, Ivan Leow. According to the post, Leow died at a prime age of 41 due to natural causes. Leow has been active around the Triton circuit since its inception, winning multiple titles from around […]
09/17/2022
Cedrric Trevino (PokerBros pro player, WSOPC Main Event Tulsa 3rd place with 82k & 66th place in the WSOP Main Event with 121k
Cedrric Trevino: PokerBros pro player – just finished in 3rd place in the WSOPC Main Event Tulsa for 82k and got the 66th place in the WSOP Main Event this summer for 121k Somuchpoker: You’re from Texas, where there is a lot of live poker and you’ve been playing since around 2003. With so much experience […]
09/11/2022
Interview with Marc Joseph – Monster Jam Poker Tour CEO
South African poker player and Monster Jam Poker Tour CEO, Marc Joseph, found time to chat with Somuchpoker about the growth of poker in his country and why everyone should come out and visit. *All photos courtesy of Monster Jam Poker Tour SMP: What’s the poker scene like in South Africa? Joseph: When poker […]
09/07/2022
2022 WSOP Online halfway highlights; N8’s Pete Chen, Stefan Schillhabel, & David Yan win bracelets; Markus Prinz, Scott Ball bank seven digits
The World Series of Poker Online has been heating up Natural8 – GGNet since August 14 with the masses targeting the 33 gold bracelets on offer. A few nights ago, the series breached the halfway mark. Among the first half winners were N8 players Stefan Schillhabel, David Yan, and Team Hot Ambassador Pete Chen. Each […]
09/07/2022
Record breaking WPT Prime Cambodia pays out over $2.9M; David Erquiaga hailed Player of the Festival; Mike Takayama wins two events
The record breaking WPT Prime Cambodia may be in the history books but the confetti continues to fly with winners yet to be celebrated and moments to relive. Running from August 11 to 23 at NagaWorld Phnom Penh, players gathered from around the world to create the biggest WPT event in Asia of 4,309 entries […]
08/25/2022
David Erquiaga clinches WPT Prime Cambodia Main Event for US$ 147,408
Filipino David Erquiaga was crowned the newest World Poker Tour Prime series Main Event champion after he eliminated the last four players at the final table. Erquiaga won the largest three-way deal cut of US$ 137,008 plus a seat to the WPT World Championship worth US$ 10,400. He also leads the WPT Player of […]
08/23/2022
WPT Prime Cambodia breaks barriers! Record turnout and US$ 1M+ prize pool
History has been made at the World Poker Tour Prime Cambodia with a massive 1,050 Main Event entries setting a record prize pool of US$ 1,018,500. Not only did each qualifying day grow in size, each day was significantly bigger than its 2019 attendance. This was officially the largest open event ever staged in […]
08/21/2022
WPT Prime Cambodia: Main Event crushes $500K GTD! Last chance to enter; Somashekar Kurkhepally, Aun Jian Wong, Martijn Gerrits win trophies; Hieu Ngo leads POF
Players worldwide continue to pour into WPT Prime Cambodia for the biggest event this year in Asia. The highly anticipated Main Event has been much talked about and after two record breaking starting days, it is on track to crush its 2019 turnout. As it stands, the 610 combined entries – Day 1A (264 […]
08/20/2022
On the spot with famous vlogger Andrew Neeme
At WPT Prime Cambodia, famous vlogger and newest addition to the World Poker Tour team, Andrew Neeme, took some time for a Q & A with Somuchpoker. To download the pics, head to the Somuchpoker FB page. Links: Interview with Andrew Neeme Somuchpoker Talks: Andrew Neeme about getting back to Live Poker Andrew […]
08/18/2022
WPT Prime Cambodia: Main Event Day 1A breaks previous turnout; Mike Takayama clinches $10K SHR
On Thursday, August 17, WPT Prime Cambodia welcomed players in for the highly anticipated Main Event $500K guaranteed. The WPT team along with partners Connaissance and NagaWorld held a brief presentation. Actor / WPT commentator Vince Van Patten officially launched the big event with the customary poker kickoff address ” Shuffle up and Deal!” […]
08/18/2022
WPT Prime Cambodia: Trong Hieu Ngo banks it big at the Mystery Bounty; Akshay Kapoor and Zarvan Tumboli win trophies; SHR closes at 1pm
Swinging day at WPT Prime Cambodia with four tournaments scattered around the ballorom of NagaWorld Phnom Penh. Trong Hieu Ngo emerged the biggest winner, two players from India lifted trophies, and the heavy hitters were in battle gear at the Super High Roller. Here are the highlights. For pics, head to the Somuchpoker FB […]
08/17/2022
WPT Prime Cambodia: Shardul Parthasarathi takes the Super High Roller; Richard Mari wins Short Deck; Asmiati tops the Ladies NLH
Indian players continue to dominate the WPT Prime Cambodia headlines with Shardul Parthasarathi as the latest to join the champions list. Also bagging titles were UK’s Richard Mari and Indonesia’s Ms. Asmiati. We’ve got those stories below including the updated Player of the Festival leaderboard with Trong Hieu Ngo in the lead. Here are the […]
08/17/2022
WPT World Championship arrives at Wynn Las Vegas this December; Full schedule unveiled
The live poker scene is back in full swing with operators and players altogether, celebrating the smashing success of recently concluded festivals. While the summer games have just wrapped up, tournament runners can now set their eyes on the upcoming 2022 World Poker Tour World Championship happening this December. The series is geared to play […]
08/15/2022
WPT Prime Cambodia: Anand Kumar & Kunal Patni win trophies; Player of the Festival update; Mystery Bounty draws 250 entries, 31 advance
South Africa’s Anand Kumar and India’ Kunal Patni were the latest players minted at WPT Prime Cambodia. The ongoing festival has now awarded six trophies. Action continues with games running from August 11 to 23 at NagaWorld Phnom Penh. Make sure to check the links provied for all your needs. WPT Prime Cambodia schedule […]
08/15/2022
WPT Prime Cambodia: late game surge by Younghoon Joo and JK Sorn earn victories; Player of the Festival update
Day 3 of World Poker Tour Prime Cambodia saw lots of fist pumps as two players celebrated their first ever WPT victories. At the 8-Max NL Hold’em Single Day, JK Sorn‘s late game surge landed him the win, and at the Deepstack NLH Freezeout, Younghoon Joo crushed it at the final four. The top […]
08/14/2022
World Poker Championship to stage a massive ₫20 Billion guarantee at Grand Loyal Poker Club Hanoi
Since the lifting of border restrictions, Vietnam’s capital city, Hanoi, has been the hotbed for some of the most thrilling poker festivals in Asia. This year has already seen international and regional brands present their style of poker. Coming next month, another festival will storm the city with the World Poker Championship (WPC) and […]
08/14/2022
Russia’s Semen Kapitonov wins WPT Prime Cambodia Opener for US$ 35,000
After four days of competition, with a final day that ran over twelve grueling hours, Russia’s Semen Kapitonov clinched the WPT Prime Cambodia Opener for his first ever live tournament title. Kapitonov earned the higher cut of the three way deal, pocketing US$ 35,000, and the cool WPT side event trophy. “This is probably […]
08/14/2022
China’s Ji Jun Xu towers over the 56 remaining players of WPT Prime Cambodia Opener
It was another fiery day at WPT Prime Cambodia as players made their way in to NagaWorld Phnom Penh Ballroom for the last two entry flights of the Opener $150K GTD. At the close of registration, Day 1C drew a big crowd of 164 and the Day 1D turbo flight pulled in 82. Combined […]
08/13/2022
WPT Prime Cambodia: Ashish Munot wins SuperStack, leads Player of the Festival race
Indian pro Ashish Munot is having a spectacular 2022 season. It has only been five months since he returned to the live scene and already has picked up his eighth cash. At WPT Prime Cambodia, Munot closed out the NagaWorld SuperStack 50K for his second side event title this year. Just ten days prior, […]
08/12/2022
