The Okada Manila Millions 2026 has officially concluded at the PokerStars LIVE Manila inside the luxurious Okada Manila , marking the largest and most successful edition of the series to date. Held from April 29 to May 10, the festival far exceeded its initial expectations, generating a total prize pool of PHP 54,238,356 (~USD 880,360) across the entire series.

Okada Manila Millions 2026 Growth

This edition saw a large surge in attendance with 7,981 total entries, more than doubling the 3,859 entries from the previous year. A diverse field of 1,276 unique players traveled to Manila, representing 53 different countries. Despite the high turnout and low buy-ins, the registration process remained fast and efficient thanks to the PokerStars LIVE App, allowing players to join their games without long waits.

Kim Enriquez Secures Historic Main Event Victory

The flagship Okada Manila Millions 2026 Main Event was the primary highlight of the festival, featuring a record-breaking 2,387 entries. The massive field crushed the PHP 6 million guarantee, resulting in a final prize pool of PHP 16,320,346 (USD 264,535). Local professional Kim Enriquez emerged as the champion, ending a seven-year title drought to claim the top prize of PHP 1,874,700 (~$31,694).

Enriquez’s path to the trophy was highlighted by a heads-up comeback against India’s Nikhil Gutta , who finished in second place. Gutta provided one of the most memorable moments of the final table by landing a Royal Flush during three-handed play. Joshua Figuerres , also from the Philippines, finished in third place to round out the top earners.

#29 Okada Millions (8,000 PHP)

Total Prize USD

$264,535

Total Prize

₱16,300,346

Guaranteed

₱6,000,000

Entries

2,387

ITM

281

#	Payout	Player	SPI
1	₱1,874,700 $30,979	KE Kim Enriquez Philippines	2,346.77
2	₱1,506,500 $24,894	NG Nikhil Gutta India	1,659.41
3	₱1,618,000 $26,737	JF Joshua Figuerres Philippines	1,354.91
4	₱850,000 $13,795	KT Ko Tanaka Japan	1,173.38
5	₱650,000 $10,550	SY Sungmoon You South Korea	1,049.51
6	₱500,000 $8,115	KM Kevin Mateo Philippines	958.06
7	₱390,000 $6,330	JS Joseph Sia Philippines	886.99
8	₱300,000 $4,870	DD Dominik Doublon Germany	829.71
9	₱229,346 $3,720	NM Nichols Manalo Philippines	782.26

Check the 281 Payouts & Results ...

Dominance and Diversity in Trophy Count

The Philippines led the way in the trophy race, with local players securing 12 titles throughout the series. India followed with 7 trophies, while Japan claimed 5, South Korea earned 4, and Australia took home 2. Other nations that added to their hardware tally with one trophy each included Guam, the Netherlands , Russia , the USA, and Vanuatu.

A standout individual performance came from Japan’s Ryo Takeuchi , who distinguished himself as the only player in the festival to win two separate trophies. His victories in the Saturday Super Stack and the Win the Button Hyper Turbo helped propel Japan to its third-place finish in the national standings.

Comparative Success and Future Outlook

When compared to the 2025 results, the 2026 series showed exponential growth in every category. The Main Event prize pool alone grew from PHP 11.1 million to over PHP 16.3 million, and the overall festival entries nearly doubled. The successful completion of the event at the luxury Okada Manila resort reinforces the venue’s status as a premier destination for large-scale international poker tournaments in Southeast Asia.

Category	Okada Manila Millions 2025	Okada Manila Millions 2026
Main Event Entries	1,638	2,387
Main Event Guarantee	PHP 5,000,000	PHP 6,000,000
Main Event Prize Pool	PHP 11,185,574	PHP 16,320,346
Total Festival Guarantees	PHP 10,500,000	PHP 15,000,000
Total Festival Prize Pool	PHP 27,578,573	PHP 54,238,356

What’s Next: APPT Manila 2026

The action doesn’t stop here, as many players have already won seats for the APPT Manila 2026 Super Qualifier (July 20–27), which guarantees 20 seats to the Main Event. Those lucky winners will then head to the most anticipated event of the year: the APPT Manila 2026, from July 28 to August 10.

The series will move to the massive and stunning Cove Manila, a unique venue that offers a paradise-like atmosphere for players. Imagine competing under the soaring 30-meter glass dome of one of Asia’s most iconic beach clubs, surrounded by the luxury of Okada Manila. It’s more than just a tournament; it’s a genuine poker holiday where the tropical breeze meets the intensity of the final table.

Pack your bags, paradise is calling.

The Okada Manila Millions, built on a low buy-in, is a player’s festival where dreams begin, hopes are tested, and anyone can chase a life-changing score.

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