Melvin Cerbito is a poker player from the Philippines who captured a victory in the Manila Special Super Knockout Turbo Event for PHP 32,210 ($535). Active in domestic tournament series across Manila and Metro Card Club events, he is a dedicated local circuit competitor.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

With total live tournament earnings of $6,735 across 29 recorded cashes (according to The Hendon Mob), Cerbito has compiled a consistent record in regional Filipino poker festivals. His top career tournament results in reverse chronological order include:

• July 2026: 86th place in the APPT Manila Okada Kickoff Event #4 in the Philippines for $270 (PHP 16,500).
• June 2026: 1st place in the Manila Special PHP 4,000 Super Knockout [PHP 2K Bounty] Turbo Event in the Philippines for $535 (PHP 32,210).
• November 2025: 10th place in the RVS Cup Gods of Poker Arena Event in Pasig City for $764 (PHP 45,000), capturing his career-best live score.
• July 2025: 107th place in the Metro Walk to a Million PHP 5,500 Main Event in Pasig City for $258 (PHP 14,500).
• February 2024: 34th place in the Manila Megastack 18 PHP 10,000 Hot Turbo Event #23 in Manila for $313 (PHP 17,500).

Biography & Poker Background

Cerbito hails from the Philippines, where he developed a passion for tournament poker through local card room series in Metro Manila.

Cerbito began accumulating official tournament cashes on the domestic circuit in early 2024, recording early scores at PokerStars LIVE Manila and Metro Card Club in Pasig City. He established himself as a regular in local field events, making deep runs in major recurring tournaments including the Metro Walk to a Million and the RVS Cup. In November 2025, Cerbito achieved his career-high payout by placing tenth in the RVS Cup Gods of Poker Arena Event for $764. Continuing his tournament run into 2026, he secured his first official recorded title victory in June 2026 by taking down the Manila Special Super Knockout Turbo event for $535, followed by a cash in the APPT Manila Okada Kickoff event at Okada Manila.

Play Style & Strategy

Cerbito plays an active and flexible No-Limit Hold’em tournament strategy. He excels in fast-paced turbo structures, knockout bounty events, and large-field weekend specials through disciplined pre-flop decision-making, calculated post-flop aggression, and sharp short-stack execution. His consistent deep runs and final table appearances across local series in Pasig City and Manila highlight his steady game and composure under competitive tournament conditions.

Social Media & Online Presence

• • The Hendon Mob Profile