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Maxwell Rosete is a Filipino professional poker player and a standout figure in the Asian circuit, widely recognized for his high-stakes versatility and dominant presence at Okada Manila. He currently ranks 26th on the Philippines All Time Money List and holds the top position for earnings at the Dowinn Casino venue.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
According to The Hendon Mob, Maxwell Rosete has total earnings of $440,183. His career reached a significant milestone in 2024 and 2025, during which he secured several major titles and high-roller scores. His biggest career score to date is $114,454, recorded during his deep run in the Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT) Manila Main Event in August 2024, where he finished 3rd out of 1,304 entries to claim PHP 6,550,000 (∼$114,454).
Rosete’s dominance on the APPT circuit continued into 2025. He recently won the APPT Manila Okada Kickoff for PHP 1,600,000 (~$28,170) after outlasting a massive 626-entry field. He also secured a 3rd place finish in the APPT Manila Championship Open for PHP 1,725,000 (~$29,725). Beyond the APPT, he has recorded prestigious cashes on the Asian Poker Tour (APT) , including 78th in the APT Championship Taipei Main Event for NTD 572,500 (~$18,267) and has even cashed in elite Triton Poker Series events, finishing 91st in the $15,000 Triton One Jeju Main Event for $16,500.
Biography & Poker Background
Originally from the Philippines and residing in Manila, Rosete is a prominent regular in the local high-stakes scene. He built his technical foundation at the Metro Card Club, where he achieved early fame by winning the 2022 Philippine Poker Tournament (PPT) Main Event for PHP 395,048 (∼$7,540).
His career trajectory shifted from local standout to international professional as he began competing in high-buy-in events across Taiwan, South Korea, and Cambodia. Rosete’s status as the top-ranked player at Dowinn Casino and his consistent presence in the Global Poker Index (GPI) top 2,000 demonstrate his transition into the upper tiers of Asian professional poker.
Play Style & Strategy
Rosete is known for a resilient and adaptive play style, often referred to as a “survivor” for his ability to navigate through massive fields and overcome significant chip deficits. His victory in the PPT was a masterclass in patience; entering the final day as a middle stack, he utilized a calculated approach to outlast aggressive chip leaders and eventually “bulldoze” the final table.
He is recognized for his strong technical skills in No Limit Hold’em, particularly in “Freezeout” and “Mystery Bounty” formats, where he effectively uses stack leverage to pressure opponents. His ability to double through elite regulars like Lester Edoc in high-pressure spots demonstrates his fearlessness and high-level tactical execution. Whether navigating a 1,300-entry field or competing against world-class pros at Triton, Rosete’s game is characterized by a balance of fundamental GTO strategy and sharp exploitative adjustments.
