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Emmanuel Segismundo is a Filipino professional poker player and a veteran presence in the Philippine poker community, known for his consistent results in major regional festivals and high-volume play across Manila’s premier poker rooms.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
According to The Hendon Mob, Emmanuel Segismundo has total earnings of $511,967. He currently holds the 23rd position on the Philippines All Time Money List. His career-best live cash occurred in October 2025 at the Asia Pacific Poker Tour – APPT Manila Championship, where he won the PHP 25,000 Mystery Bounty for PHP 1,900,000 (~$32,546).
The 2025 season has been a landmark year for Segismundo, marked by numerous deep runs and titles. In January 2025, he secured a victory in a TWD 15,000 High Roller in Taiwan for TWD 288,800 (~$8,774) and won a PHP 17,600 Mystery Bounty at Manila Megastack 21 for PHP 420,000 (~$7,195). His dominant performance at the APPT Manila Championship included a runner-up finish in a PHP 15,000 Hyper Turbo for PHP 146,032 (~$2,516) and a 2nd-place finish in the APPT Championship Special for PHP 455,000 (~$7,838). Earlier in the year, he also placed 47th in the Asian Poker Tour – APT Manila Classic Main Event for PHP 190,000 (~$3,304).
Biography & Poker Background
Originally from the Philippines and a longtime regular at the Metro Card Club and PokerStars Live Manila, Segismundo has built a reputation as one of the most resilient “grinders” in the local circuit. He first gained significant recognition in 2019 by bagging the Day 1A chip lead in the RVS Cup and finishing 3rd in the Asian Poker Championship for PHP 1,006,885. While he frequently competes in high-stakes regional events, his career is defined by a deep-rooted history in the Filipino poker scene, where he is considered a formidable “hometown favorite”.
Play Style & Strategy
Segismundo is known for a high-pressure, aggressive tournament strategy that allows him to frequently build large stacks during the early and middle stages of events. His ability to navigate the unique dynamics of Mystery Bounty and Turbo formats, where he has secured multiple career titles, demonstrates a strong grasp of stack leverage and short-stack technical play. Whether leading a major APT field or grinding through massive fields at the Okada Manila Millions, his adaptability and experience against both international pros and local regulars make him a consistent threat at any final table.
