Gursimran Brar Wins SiGMA Poker Tour Manila 2026 Main Event for $49,490 – Series Recap
The inaugural SiGMA Poker Tour Manila 2026 has wrapped up at City of Dreams Manila , with India’s Gursimran Brar claiming the Main Event title for PHP 3,041,700 (~$49,490). Organized by SiGMA Poker Tour in collaboration with Soul Poker, the six-day festival ran from May 30 to June 4, 2026, drawing 1,106 total entries across 13 events and generating a combined prize pool of over $312,000 against a PHP 20,600,000 (~$336,000) guarantee.
SiGMA Poker Tour Manila 2026 Main Event: Brar Takes the Title
The centerpiece of the festival was the PHP 40,000 (~$650) buy-in SPT Main Event, which carried a standalone PHP 15,000,000 (~$244,000) guarantee and attracted 632 entries across five starting flights. The field paid out 47 places, with Gursimran Brar of India emerging as champion, banking PHP 3,041,700 (~$49,490) for the victory.
SPT Main Event – Final Results
| Place | Player | Country | Prize (PHP) | Prize (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Gursimran Brar | India | PHP 3,041,700 | $49,490 |
The Hendon Mob Asian Championship: Castro Claims Manila Crown
Making its Asian debut at the SiGMA Poker Tour Manila 2026, The Hendon Mob Asian Championship featured a PHP 12,000 (~$195) buy-in and a PHP 3,000,000 (~$48,800) guaranteed prize pool. The tournament ran across June 3–4, drawing 237 entries and paying 30 places. Local player Anthony Castro took the title, earning PHP 679,600 (~$11,060) to give the Philippines a home winner in one of the series’ standout events.
The Hendon Mob Asian Championship – Final Results
| Place | Player | Country | Prize (PHP) | Prize (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Anthony Castro | Philippines | PHP 679,600 | $11,060 |
Other Event Winners
Beyond the two flagship events, the festival produced winners across a range of formats and buy-ins. The SPT Mystery Bounty (PHP 15,000 (~$245) buy-in) was won by Steve Moon, who banked PHP 93,000 (~$1,515) from a 21-entry field. The ATFX Highroller Hosted by Giu Comia, an invitation-only freezeout played on the final day, went to Canada’s Christian Lortie, who collected PHP 99,000 (~$1,610) from a 77-runner field. The Last Chance event on June 4 was taken down by South Korea’s Hangle Jung for PHP 133,410 (~$2,170) from 139 entries.
Series Summary: SiGMA Poker Tour Manila 2026
| Stat | Figure |
|---|---|
| Dates | May 30 – June 4, 2026 |
| Venue | City of Dreams Manila, Philippines |
| Total Events | 13 |
| Total Entries | 1,106 |
| Series Guarantee | PHP 20,600,000 (~$336,000) |
| Total Prize Pool | $312,245 |
| Main Event Buy-In | PHP 40,000 (~$650) |
| Main Event Entries | 632 |
| Main Event Champion | Gursimran Brar (India) |
| Main Event First Prize | PHP 3,041,700 (~$49,490) |
About the SiGMA Poker Tour
The SiGMA Poker Tour is an international tournament series operated under the SiGMA Group, a global gaming, tech, and media organization. The Manila stop marked the tour’s entry into the Philippines , one of Asia’s most active live poker markets, and was delivered in partnership with Soul Poker at the City of Dreams Manila — an integrated resort in Entertainment City featuring five-star hotels, premium restaurants, and a dedicated poker room.
The festival also marked the Asian debut of The Hendon Mob Asian Championship, adding an international landmark event to the schedule alongside the Main Event and a full supporting slate across six days.
For full results, visit the SiGMA Poker Tour Manila 2026 series page on Somuchpoker.
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