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Mc Yeldarb Mantos is a Filipino professional poker player who has established himself as a prominent figure in the local and regional Asian circuits. Currently ranked 74th on the Philippines All Time Money List, he is a regular at major Manila-based festivals, particularly the Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT) and the Asian Poker Tour (APT).
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
According to The Hendon Mob, Mc Yeldarb Mantos has total earnings of $176,614. He enjoyed a highly successful 2025 season, highlighted by deep runs in some of the region’s most competitive fields. His career-best live cash occurred in July 2025 at the APPT Manila, where he finished as the runner-up in the PHP 35,000 APPT National event to claim PHP 2,100,000 (∼$36,986).
Mantos has shown remarkable consistency in high-stakes environments throughout the year. In December 2025, he recorded another significant six-figure score in local currency, finishing 6th in the Manila Megastack 23 Main Event for PHP 1,180,000 (~$20,049). Other notable results include a deep run in the APPT Manila Main Event in 2024, where he finished 44th for PHP 230,000 (~$3,941), and a 43rd place finish in the 2025 APPT National Championship for $1,170. These results have steadily boosted his poker net worth and established him as a consistent contender in the mid-to-high stakes community.
Biography & Poker Background
Originally from the Philippines and currently residing in Manila, Mantos has been a part of the local poker landscape for over a decade. He first gained recognition as an aggressive force at the tables as early as 2015, when he was noted as a chip leader during the Asian Poker Tour (APT) Cebu festival.
Mantos has built his reputation through high-volume play at prestigious venues like Okada Manila. Often referred to by the nickname “Mac Mantos,” he is recognized for his longevity in the game, transitioning from a regional tournament regular to a consistent presence in high-profile series across the Philippines.
Play Style & Strategy
Mantos is known for a resilient and tactical play style that excels in large-field tournaments. During his runner-up finish at the APPT National, he demonstrated elite mental stamina, navigating through a field of 600 entries to reach a high-pressure heads-up battle against Youngtaek Lim.
His strategy often focuses on disciplined card selection and identifying key spots to apply pressure without over-extending. While he is capable of aggressive maneuvers, as seen in his deep runs in turbo and mystery bounty formats, he is also respected for his ability to survive and advance through long multi-day events. This combination of tactical patience and selective aggression has made him one of the most reliable Filipino regulars on the modern circuit.
