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USOP Danang Day 2 recap: Tobias Bui, Nguyen Hoang Nam, Qiu Quan, Tanja Vujanic, Kim Wooseok lift trophies; Mystery Bounty amasses VN₫ 5.48BN prize pool
The U Series of Poker (USOP) season finale completed its second day of games at Furama Resort Danang with five more players proudly claiming trophies. In the Mystery Millions event, the last two flights significantly boosted the prize pool to a guarantee-crushing VN₫ 5.38 Billion. Check out the exciting stories below. USOP Danang stands as […]
Taiwan’s Eric Tsai finishes strong in 2023 World Series of Poker Europe Main Event; Hokyiu Lee, Wing Po Liu, and Santhosh Suvarna bag gold
The annual World Series of Poker Europe returned to King’s Casino in Rozvadov, Czech Republic last October 25th through November 15 for three weeks of immense poker action. A total of 15 bracelet events were awarded with several Asian runners bagging gold and making multiple final table appearances in the games. Taiwan’s Eric Tsai […]
APL returns to international stage starting with Manila, Philippines in one week – November 27 to December 3 at 2Ace Poker Manila
Only a week away until the revival of Ace Poker League (APL) in the Philippines. Formerly known as Asia Poker League, APL Manila marks a significant return for the South Korean-based brand. Following the global health crisis, APL suspended all events outside of South Korea, where it played a pivotal role in fostering the poker […]
First time winners dominate USOP Danang opening day; Yu-Chung Chang wins first HR trophy; Bjorn Vuilliomenet bags Mystery Day 1A
[Vietnamese Translation] U Series of Poker (USOP) made landfall in Da Nang, Vietnam and with it came a thunder of players eager for an early start at the grand finale celebration. Games kicked off on November 17 at Furama Resort Danang with seven events on tap. Sizable fields were seen across the board, and after a […]
Super High Roller events ready to stir up USOP Danang
As U Series of Poker (USOP) Danang enters its third day at Furama Resort Danang in Vietnam, excitement is way up for the brand’s premier High Roller events to come. These tournaments are the most sought-after as they consistently deliver intense competition and substantial payouts. Two events, in particular, will stand out – Superstar Challenge […]
Cards in the air, USOP Danang unveiled! – Furama Resort, November 17 to 27
[Vietnamese Translation] Welcome to the grandest live poker festival ever to be held in Da Nang, Vietnam, the season finale of U Series of Poker (USOP)! Making its debut in this gorgeous coastal destination, USOP Danang features 53 trophies and a lucrative VN₫ 50 Billion (~$2 Million) in guarantees. All the action takes place beachside […]
Mike Sexton Champions Cup coming to Asia! WPT Cambodia – January 17 to 30, 2024 at NagaWorld Phnom Penh
Just two months away from the historic launch of World Poker Tour (WPT) Cambodia, the first ever Main Tour in Southeast Asia! For those just hearing of the exciting news, what this means is, the world famous Mike Sexton Champions Cup will be making its way to the region for the first time. Formerly called […]
GGPoker lifts the curtain on Game of Gold reality series
Reigning as the leading network in the world of online poker, GGPoker continues to extend its presence across the community, this time with a refreshing take on a combination of high stakes poker and reality TV. Together with Poker After Dark, the new poker series, Game of Gold debuted on GGPoker’s Youtube channel, GGPokerTV last […]
Vietnam Series of Poker (VSOP) announces APT Warm Up Series – November 22 to 28 in Hanoi, Vietnam
In just two week’s time, doors will storm open for what is expected to be the boldest event ever seen in Vietnam’s capital city, the Asian Poker Tour (APT) Hanoi Billions 2023! In partnership with Vietnam Series of Poker (VSOP), the festival boasts a jaw dropping VN₫ 60 Billion (~$2.5 Million) in guarantees and a jam-packed roster […]
Days away from USOP’s grand beachside finale – November 17 to 27 in Danang, Vietnam
The highly awaited U Series of Poker (USOP) season finale is just days away from kicking off in Vietnam! This must-attend event boasts the biggest and most rewarding USOP festival to date with 53 trophies up for grabs and VN₫ 50 Billion (~$2 Million) in guarantees. Adding to the allure is the choice of location […]
Chinese brand Asian Poker Festival debuts in Vietnam feat. VN₫ 27 Billion in guarantees – December 7 to 13 at Royal Poker Club
Action-packed December coming up in Hanoi, Vietnam as Chinese brand Asian Poker Festival (APF) makes its debut at the Royal Poker Club. Since the official announcement late last month, curiosity has been growing as APF will be the first Chinese brand to host a full-fledged festival in the capital city. Players can expect a […]
World Poker Tour returns to Tokyo, Japan featuring ¥100,000,000 (~$663K) guarantee – November 23 to 26
The World Poker Poker is gearing up for an electrifying poker event set against the vibrant backdrop of Tokyo, Japan. Running from November 23 to 26 is WPT Japan 2023 featuring a significant ¥100,000,000 (~$663,275) guarantee. This will be the brand’s fifth event in the country since 2017. Adding more thrill is the confirmation of […]
[Interview] Getting to know actor Arden Cho
In July 2023, American actor Arden Cho was spotted at WPT Korea in Jeju Island. Somuchpoker got a chance to interview Cho on her poker hobby. Somuchpoker: How long have you been playing poker and what got you started? Arden Cho: I’ve been playing off and on for the last 15 years. I started playing […]
USOP ready to set more records in Danang, Vietnam – November 17 to 27, Furama Resort
The U Series of Poker season finale is rapidly approaching, and the tremendous buzz on social media suggests it is poised to close with a bang. Since the brand’s inception into the live scene earlier this year, USOP has consistently produced massive turnouts, and all signs point to the same for the finale. If you […]
PokerStars LIVE: Manila Megastack 17 heads your way this December
After hosting several guarantee crushing festivals throughout 2023, PokerStars LIVE is finishing the year strong with a final series this December 3-12 at Okada Manila, Philippines. The upcoming Manila Megastack 17 features a total of 40 events with over PHP 22 Million (~USD 392,370) in guaranteed prizes to be given away. The ten-day lineup continues […]
Play the Biggest Asia Series From Home – The APT Online 2023
Play the Biggest Asia Series From Home – The APT Online 2023
APL returns to the Philippines! ₱25 Million in guarantees from November 27 to December 3
Ace Poker League (formerly Asia Poker League), renowned the biggest poker brand in South Korea, is headed back to the Philippines! The last time APL roused up the Southeast Asian nation was in 2018 when local pro Lester Edoc took down the Main Event. The brand’s return is great news for the country that has […]
Triton Monte Carlo 2023: Matthias Eibinger clinches Main Event; Danny Tang and Webster Lim emerge victorious; Dan Smith claims season’s biggest prize; Jason Koon closes with tenth Triton title
The fourth and final Triton Super High Roller Series for 2023 played from October 24 through November 4 at Monte Carlo Sporting, Monaco and featured twelve days of action across the felt. Poker superstars from various parts of the globe gathered once again to battle amongst the industry’s fiercest contenders for a shot to claim […]
APT Hanoi Billions 2023 Travel Guide
Closing its fifteenth year with a bang, Asian Poker Tour’s final series for 2023 is fast approaching with four weeks left on the calendar before the festivities kick off. The APT Hanoi Billions slated for this December 1-10 at the National Convention Center in Hanoi, Vietnam, boasts its grandest offering of VN₫ 60,000,000,000 (~US$ 2.5 […]
WPT Cambodia 2024 full schedule revealed! – January 17 to 30 at NagaWorld Phnom Penh
The moment everyone has been waiting for has finally arrived – the complete schedule for World Poker Tour (WPT) Cambodia 2024 has been unveiled! Players can now map out their daily agendas with a lineup of 44 events running from January 17 to 30, 2024. One event that stands out is the US$ 1,000,000 guaranteed […]
