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Asia Poker Arena: the biggest poker room in Asia unveiled
In a dynamic and ever-growing industry like poker, there is always room for new and exciting ventures. One such development took place in May, when the Asia Poker Arena (APA) was unveiled to the world. Located in the vibrant city of Taipei, Taiwan, the APA is the brainchild of David Tai, the founder and […]
Online News: ACR’s Mini Online Super Series underway; CoinPoker hosts Big Bang Series; Natural8-GGNet debuts microFestival, boasts $10M in prizes; Weekly PLO leaderboard up on WPT Global
In this column, we deliver you the latest and most interesting online poker industry news from across the world and all platforms. Americas Cardroom’s Mini Online Super Series underway Heading into the summer season, US-friendly Americas Cardroom is beating the heat this June with $6.4 million in prizes for its ongoing Mini Online Super Series […]
Manila Super Series pays out PHP 19.8M (~$377K); Chierro De Leon wins Super Series Turbo, Yukiko Fujiki draws biggest bounty; up next APPT Manila Qualifier and Warm Up
Another fun edition of PokerStars LIVE Manila Super Series has concluded at Okada Manila in the Philippines. Taking place over nine days, the 17th edition ran from May 27 to June 4, 2023. Players competed for a total prize pool of PHP 21,125,730 (~US$ 377K) and the seven coveted PS spade trophies. The festival headliner […]
[Interview] Patrick Liang on drawing the $1,000,000 WSOP Mystery Millions bounty reward!
The prestigious 54th Annual World Series of Poker (WSOP) has commenced at the Horseshoe Las Vegas and Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino. With the first games beginning on May 30, 2023, players from around the globe have gathered to pursue their dreams of capturing WSOP bracelets and securing victory on poker’s grandest stage. […]
William Ysmael clinches the Manila Super Series Main Event title
In just under six hours, Filipino William Ysmael emerged as the newest Manila Super Series Main Event champion. This was Ysmael’s first major win of the year. He joins a lineup of sixteen past MSS champions. For his achievement, Ysmael earned PHP 1,762,000 in cold hard cash and an APPT Manila Main Event Package […]
Hong Kong Poker Tour the first ever poker brand live streaming in Paradise City Korea on 6M+ views Celebrities YouTube Channel. Featuring 5 famous celebrities/actor/singer! – 20 to 25 June 2023 with Krw 100 Million in guarantees.
Hong Kong Poker Tour 香港撲克巡迴賽(HKPT) is set to host the first stop of its tour at Paradise City in Korea from June 20th to 25th with a guaranteed prize pool of ₩100,000,000 Korean Won. This marks the debut of the first Hong Kong Poker Brand at the largest luxury casino in Korea, and we would […]
Ace Poker League concludes first series of 2023, pays out KR₩ 1,854,000,000 (~$1.42M); Hyunsup Kim bags the Main Event
In mid-May, the highly anticipated Ace Poker League (APL) City Series 2023 unfolded at the Swiss Grand Hotel in Seoul, South Korea with games taking place for five days from May 10 to 14, 2023. The exciting series boasted a festival prize pool of KR₩ 1,854,000,000, which translated to an impressive 1.42 Million USD, […]
Triton SHRS North Cyprus 2023: Jason Koon achieves monumental success; Danny Tang scoops up two titles; Ramin Hajiyev hits big, bags $4.1M score; Michael Soyza, Biao Ding, Santhosh Suvarna, and Richard Yong top other events
After fifteen days of thrilling poker action, the recent Triton Super High Roller Series wrapped up its games with several big name players claiming gold. The premium series, which ran from May 10-25, 2023 at Merit Royal Diamond Hotel, North Cyprus, showcased another round of its unique lineup featuring top tier buy-ins and massive prize […]
Record-breaking WPT Prime Vietnam pays out ₫91.57 Billion (~$3.9M); Huynh Ngoc Cuong wins Player of the Festival; WPT Jeju and WPT Taiwan up next
Globally renowned World Poker Tour (WPT) concluded an immensely successful Prime series in Hanoi, Vietnam with multiple records broken over the course of two weeks and the brand new Prime Championship Trophy revealed. In total, it paid out over VN₫ 91.57 Billion (~$3.9 Million) across 38 trophy events. WPT Prime Vietnam ran from May […]
Duy Thuc Nguyen wins record breaking WPT Prime Main Event title for ₫4,173 Billion (~$177,764)
The record breaking WPT Prime Vietnam MAIN EVENT concluded with the country’s own Duy Thuc Nguyen capturing the title, the coveted VN₫ 4,173,000,000 (~US$ 177,764) first prize, and he became the first owner of the brand new Prime Championship trophy. This was the largest Main Event payout ever awarded on Vietnam soil for a non-high […]
Excitement Fills the Air as Manila Super Series Kicks Off Today at Okada Manila, Philippines – May 29 to June 4, 2023
Poker enthusiasts in Asia have plenty to rave about as the highly popular Manila Super Series kicks off today! The weeklong festival runs from May 29 to June 4, 2023 at the PokerStars LIVE Manila hub in Okada Manila, Philippines. The event advertises PHP 6 million (~US$ 107,290) in guaranteed prize money with seven iconic […]
World Poker Tour sets the stage for a Vietnam Main Event record breaker; 626 entries with one flight remaining
The Main Event of the World Poker Tour (WPT) Prime Vietnam festival reached a new level of excitement on Day 1B as the Crown Poker Club in Hanoi was packed with players eager to join the action. By the end of registration, a roaring 304 signed up with an additional 84 re-entries for a turnout […]
WPT reveals new Prime Championship trophy; Main Event Day 1A draws 238; Cuong Ngoc Huynh clinches HR Warm Up, leads POF race; Shuchi Chamaria, Duyen Le win trophies
The World Poker Tour (WPT) Prime Vietnam festival was in full swing at the Crown Poker Club with numerous highlights in Day 10. At the top of the news was the MAIN EVENT which attracted 238 entries on its first flight. This was a huge increase from last year’s turnout. 30 players advanced to […]
Singaporean pro Alex Lee talks about his big win at the CPG Atlantis Main Event
The China Poker Games (CPG) concluded a weeklong festival at Hotel Atlantis in Haitang Bay, Sanya Island with Singaporean pro Alex Lee becoming the first international player to win the Main Event. Lee outlasted a field of 1,205 entries to earn CNY 1.58 million (about US$ 225,400). He was also awarded packages to the […]
Journey to APT Summer Series Hanoi Vietnam 2023 with Natural8’s 10 guaranteed seats!
After a successful stop at Taipei, the Asian Poker Tour as sponsored by Natural8 has announced its next stop to be Hanoi, Vietnam! The APT Summer Series Hanoi Vietnam 2023 is set to be held at the Grand Loyal Poker Club at the Grand Vista Hotel from 26th May to 4th June. You can […]
CTP Asia Poker Arena Official Grand Opening In Full Swing in Taipei – Main Event runs May 17-21, 2023
Poker enthusiasts in Taiwan and beyond are reveling in excitement over the newly opened Asia Poker Arena, situated in the bustling Taipei City. Owned and operated by the Chinese Texas Hold’em Poker Association (CTP), the one-of-a-kind poker room has quickly become a hub for poker aficionados and organizers in Asia. Setting the stage for a remarkable […]
Final wrap: APPT Cambodia pays out over $2M; China wins ten events; Hyunkyou Park bags two titles; APPT Manila up next
After eleven days of intense poker action that ran from May 5 to 15, 2023, the first Asia Pacific PokerTour (APPT) festival of the year concluded in Phnom Penh, Cambodia with over US$ 2 Million in cash paid out across 24 thrilling events. In partnership with boutique gaming company, Connaissance Management, the event took place […]
WPT Global Spring Festival kicks off this Sunday!
Highly acclaimed World Poker Tour is making another splash across the online scene with its official platform WPT Global’s approaching Spring Festival. The series, running from May 21st to June 4th, welcomes both seasoned professionals and emerging talents to vie for a total of $1,250,000 in prizes. The two-week schedule completes 84 tournaments including a […]
Godfather of Poker Doyle Brunson passes away at 89, leaving behind a lasting legacy
An icon in the world of poker, Doyle Brunson passed away at the age of 89 last Sunday, leaving behind an indelible mark on the game. His unparalleled skills, captivating personality, and immense contributions to the poker community have cemented his place as one of the most influential players of all time. As news […]
WPT Prime Vietnam has kicked off at Crown Poker Club Hanoi – May 16 to 29
The World Poker Tour (WPT) is back in Vietnam with its highly popular Prime series now underway at the Crown Poker Club in Hanoi. This is the longest running and most ambitious WPT Asia festival presented by the world brand. The event runs for two weeks, from today, May 16 until May 29, and will […]
