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Japan’s Daigo Nakata captures maiden title at APL Manila Tip-Off; Darren Yu wins Hyper Turbo
Festival opener APL Tip-Off found its champion after the lone Japanese at the final table, Daigo Nakata, defeated local player Raymundo Gomez at heads up. This was Nakata’s first ever live victory. It earned him a career high payout of PHP 649,000 (~$26,770). The 2Ace Poker Room buzzed with action as the APL Tip-Off kicked […]
Asian Poker Festival just one week away featuring ₫27 Billion (~$1.1M+) in guarantees!
Just one week away from the launch of the first ever Asian Poker Festival! The upcoming new series takes place December 7 to 13, 2023 at the Royal Poker Club in Hanoi, Vietnam. Since borders opened, Hanoi is currently the hottest place for live poker tournaments with players from all over converging in the capital […]
Exclusive interview with Ting-Yi “Eric” Tsai – Taiwanese player / poker vlogger
Somuchpoker’s exclusive video interview with Ting-Yi “Eric” Tsai, Taiwanese pro / poker vlogger. Tsai recently finished 2nd at the 2023 WSOP Europe Main Event.
APL Manila: South Korea’s Jeong Seong Hun tops Main Event Day 1A; Three more flights remain on schedule
The Ace Poker League festivities currently running at 2Ace Poker Manila, Philippines is stirring some buzz with its PHP 20,000,000 (~USD 361,280) guaranteed Main Event finally underway. The first of four flights on schedule played through yesterday and managed to collect a total of 57 entries where only nine qualifiers advanced to Day 2. Action […]
APL Manila: 23 qualifiers move on to PHP 2M (~USD 36K) GTD Tip Off Final Day; One more flight to go
Another international poker tour has landed on the streets of Manila, Philippines with the country’s strong fan base and easy accessibility making it a prime location for major brands in the scene. This time Ace Poker League is snatching the spotlight with its Manila leg running through Sunday, December 3rd at 2Ace Poker, Pasay city […]
APL Manila: South Korea’s Kang Myeonghwa leads APL Tip Off survivors into Final Day; Kwon Taekwon and Terry Gonzaga claim first two trophies
The first event on schedule for the APL Manila series currently running at 2Ace Poker, Pasay city, has set the tone for the rest of the festival. One of only three tournaments with a listed guarantee, APL Tip Off has smashed its PHP 2,000,000 (~USD 36,090) advertised pot and proudly reached the PHP 3,000,000 […]
APL Manila: PHP 20,000,000 (~USD 361,280) guaranteed Main Event kicks off first of four flights today
Ace Poker League’s return on Philippine soil signifies a highly remarkable event with the last advent of the brand dating back to five years ago. Running through this Sunday, December 3rd at 2Ace Poker, Pasay city, Metro Manila, players can expect a whole week of thrilling action with a total of twelve trophy events on […]
Spin player? Be excited about WPT Global Spin games!
*Updated on November 26,2023 Fast paced action across online poker sites has been all the rage with modern players and enthusiasts taking a liking to quick and easy gameplay without putting in hours on screen. While regular tournaments may take 6-10 hours to complete, the highly requested Spin games only demand a few minutes of […]
Singapore’s The Naing crowned USOP Danang Main Event champion
Singapore’s The Naing aka Mao clinched the biggest USOP Main Event and locked up an ICM deal payout of VN₫ 4,979,000,000 (~$205,100). Mao’s dominance started on Day 2, where he powered through the competition, amassing an overwhelming stack that propelled him to the final day. Maintaining his lead throughout the final table, Mao defeated Vietnam’s […]
USOP Danang MAIN EVENT Day 1B draws 382 entries; India’s Meherzad Munsaf bags chip lead
India’s Meherzad Munsaf stole the spotlight at Day 1B of the U Series of Poker MAIN EVENT as he topped the 48 Day 1B survivors with a chip stack of 989,000 (65 bb). Munsaf has been seen at the festival since opening day with a few cashes already under his belt. Getting warmed up proved […]
USOP season finale shatters own record, draws 1,595 entries for ₫34.8 BN prize pool; Alan Pham bags overall lead
U Series of Poker (USOP) continued its streak of smashing guarantees and setting new records as the season finale at Furama Resort Danang, Vietnam swelled to incredible heights. The past three days, the spotlight was on the Main Event, where the ambitious target of surpassing its previous record of 1,336 entries and prize pool of […]
USOP Danang MAIN EVENT ₫15 Billion gtd draws 308 entries; Hwany Lee leads 39 Day 1A ITMers
Building up momentum on the preceding days, the series finale of U Series of Poker (USOP) was packed to the hilt on Day 7 of games as players poured in for the star attraction, the VN₫ 15 Billion guaranteed MAIN EVENT. Taking place at Furama Resort Danang, Vietnam, the much awaited event dusted the pages of history […]
USOP Danang: Highlights and winners of Day 5, Day 6, Day 7
Over a week of thrilling nonstop poker done and dusted at U Series of Poker season . Games are ongoing at Furama Resort in the gorgeous coastal destination of Danang, Vietnam. The festival kicked off on November 17 and is scheduled to run through November 27. Here are the highlights of Day 5, Day 6 […]
Game of Gold: A Fusion of Poker Mastery and Reality TV Drama Unfolds!
If you thought the first few episodes of GGPoker’s brand new Game of Gold were exhilarating, brace yourself for an even more captivating ride as the poker series continues to unfold. This isn’t your run-of-the-mill poker series – it’s a dynamic, heart-pounding experience that thrusts the 16 players into a thrilling mix of poker formats, […]
USOP Danang Main Event VN₫ 15 Billion guaranteed kicks off! – November 23 to 27, 2023
After six days of pre-games, the season finale of U Series of Poker opens with the Main Event featuring a whopping VN₫ 15,000,000,000 (~$622,150) guarantee! This is the largest guarantee ever put forth by any brand in Danang Buy in is VN₫ 25,000,000 (~$1,057). Action takes place at Furama Resort in the gorgeous coastal destination […]
USOP Danang Day 4 recap: Romain Bier wins second trophy; Thomas Ward, Sergei Iablokov, Alen Bakovic, Lee Koangho
Another six trophies were snatched up at the season finale of U Series of Poker (USOP) taking place at Furama Resort in Danang, Vietnam. The newly minted were Jae Wook Shin, Thomas Ward, Sergei Iablokov, Alen Bakovic, Lee Koangho, and Romain Bier who became the first player to win trophies in this series. Here are the […]
USOP Danang Mini Main Event sets new record of 935 entries and ₫7.25 Billion (~$330.9K) prize pool
The U Series of Poker season finale witnessed yet another blockbuster event as players flocked to Furama Resort for the Mini Main Event. Taking place in the gorgeous coastal town Danang in Vietnam, Day 1A attracted 267 entries, Day 1B saw a massive 366 entries, and Day 1C added another 302 entries. This cumulative total […]
USOP Danang Day 3 recap: Robert Kiss ships Mystery Millions; Do Anh Tai, Daniel Tighe, Romain Bier, Yixuan Don win trophies
The U Series of Poker (USOP) season finale concluded another day of exciting poker action resulting in six more trophies leaving the awards table. The festival has been ongoing at Furama Resort located in the gorgeous coastal destination Danang, Vietnam. Games kicked off on November 17 and will run until November 27. Here are the […]
Asian Poker Festival enters the live arena with competitive spirit – Royal Poker Club, December 7 to 13, 2023
Stepping into the limelight, Chinese brand, Asian Poker Festival (APF), debuts at the Royal Poker Club in Hanoi, Vietnam from December 7 to 13, 2023. Like many brands that have emerged within the past two years, APF comes out determined and competitive. The upcoming games guarantees VN₫ 27 Billion (~$1.1 Million), highlighted by the Main Event […]
Jaewook ‘Justin’ Shin clinches the record-breaking USOP Superstar Challenge for ₫3.96 Billion (~$163.5K)
After an intense ten hour race, South Korea’s Jaewook “Justin” Shin emerged as champion in the fiercely contested USOP Danang Superstar Challenge. He eliminated the last five players, defeating Vietnam ace Nguyen Quang Huy at heads up. Shin’s efforts over the two-day event earned him a live tournament career-best VN₫ 3,967,000,000 (~$163.5K). In a brief post-victory […]
