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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
Andrew Ma Sets Bar High At TMT Championship Main Event A; Yu Yung Lin, Wu Hung Hsiang, Ching Wei Chen, Eurico Machado Win Trophies

Andrew Ma Sets Bar High At TMT Championship Main Event A; Yu Yung Lin, Wu Hung Hsiang, Ching Wei Chen, Eurico Machado Win Trophies

After a one day closure due to the passing typhoon, the Asia Poker Arena buzzed to life on Friday, November 1, 2024, as the first-ever TMT Championship Main Event kicked off in Taipei City, Taiwan. From the first shuffle, players poured in, filling seats in waves and bringing the field to an impressive 329 entries
11/02/2024
The 2024 APPT Cambodia Festival Is Only Two Weeks Away

The 2024 APPT Cambodia Festival Is Only Two Weeks Away

For the third time in as many years, the PokerStars sponsored Asia-Pacific Poker Tour (APPT) and the latest installment - APPT Cambodia - comes just after staging two highly successful festivals in the Philippines this year.
11/01/2024
APT Manila 2024: William Teoh delivers crushing victory at the APT Super High Roller; Edilberto Gopez Jr. tops APT Main Event Flight A; Philipp Zukernik lands back to back titles

APT Manila 2024: William Teoh delivers crushing victory at the APT Super High Roller; Edilberto Gopez Jr. tops APT Main Event Flight A; Philipp Zukernik lands back to back titles

Over the Halloween festivities, Malaysia’s William Teoh remained undefeated at the APT Super High Roller games, earning him the largest score of his career. Sharing the glory was also Canada’s Philipp Zukernik, who booked an incredible feat, landing back to back titles to become the first multi-series winner.
11/01/2024
TMT Championship Hosts World Poker Federation And Asian Poker Sports Association

TMT Championship Hosts World Poker Federation And Asian Poker Sports Association

In a groundbreaking partnership, the 2024 TMT Championship will host the first-ever World Poker Federation (WPF) Taiwan Open, marking a significant milestone as this global event debuts in Taiwan. This collaboration between the Asian Poker Sports Association (APSA) and WPF underscores a strategic push to establish poker as a recognized sport across Asia.
11/01/2024
NSUS Group Finalizes Purchase of World Series of Poker brand

NSUS Group Finalizes Purchase of World Series of Poker brand

On August 2, 2024, the NSUS Group – parent company and operator of leading online poker platform GGPoker – agreed a deal with Caesars Entertainment to
10/31/2024
TMT Championship: Lo Cheng Yen Bags Overall Lead; Tae Hoon Han, Kwan Hoo Lam Win Trophies

TMT Championship: Lo Cheng Yen Bags Overall Lead; Tae Hoon Han, Kwan Hoo Lam Win Trophies

While a storm brewed outside, it did not deter players from making their way to the Asia Poker Arena in Taipei City, Taiwan for the inaugural TMT Championship. An offshoot of the popular Taiwan Millions Tournament, the ongoing festival has been running since October 25
10/31/2024
One Day Away From VPG Ho Chi Minh, Huge Turnout Brewing

One Day Away From VPG Ho Chi Minh, Huge Turnout Brewing

Anticipation is high for the return of live poker in Ho Chi Minh City and making that happen is the Vietnam Poker Games (VPG) with the upcoming VPG Ho Chi Minh set to run November 1-11 at the Saigon Poker Club.
10/31/2024
APT Manila 2024: William Teoh holds commanding lead over APT Super High Roller; Youngje Ahn, and Philipp Zukernik amongst biggest winners

APT Manila 2024: William Teoh holds commanding lead over APT Super High Roller; Youngje Ahn, and Philipp Zukernik amongst biggest winners

Three days in, and the action at the City of Dreams Manila, Philippines, continues to be at a high with the thrilling APT Manila 2024 games drawing in all the
10/31/2024
TMT Championship Suspends Play On October 31 Due to Typhoon Kong-Rey

TMT Championship Suspends Play On October 31 Due to Typhoon Kong-Rey

Due to super typhoon Kong-Rey, the ongoing TMT Championship suspends play at the Asia Poker Arena with all remaining events rescheduled one day forward. Originally set to conclude on November 4, the event will now close on November 5 to accommodate the adjusted timeline.
10/31/2024
TMT Championship: Chan Chun Wai Wins Mini Main, Ko Chia Hsiang, Kristof Segers among side winners

TMT Championship: Chan Chun Wai Wins Mini Main, Ko Chia Hsiang, Kristof Segers among side winners

Day 5 of the inaugural TMT Championship 2024 brought another offering of significant poker events at the Asia Poker Arena in Taipei City, Taiwan. The ongoing
10/30/2024
APT Manila 2024: Marco Espela crushes Philippines National Cup; John Matsuda banks largest to date

APT Manila 2024: Marco Espela crushes Philippines National Cup; John Matsuda banks largest to date

The first local to shine across the festivities was none other than Marco Espela, after shipping the victory at the opening highlight, Philippines National Cup. Espela overcame APT’s record opening 726-entry field to take home the largest cut of the PHP 7,436,563 (~USD 126,420)  prize pool.
10/30/2024
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