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APPT Cambodia Closes With Mike Takayama, Francis Garson, Anton Poliakov Among Winners
Plenty of celebrations on the final day of APPT Cambodia as the last of the PokerStars shards and spades were claimed. Taking place at the world class
APPT Manila Championship: Mike Takayama, Rene Mar David, Fujita Haruma Among Winners
Day 9 of the PokerStars LIVE APPT Manila Championship 2024 has come to a close! In the beginning, this epic series highlighted that it would be giving
APPT Manila: Michael Soyza And Vamerdino Magsakay Win SHR Events; Mike Takayama Runner-Up Twice; More Winners Crowned
Another action-packed day unfolded at the 15th Edition of the Asia Pacific Poker Tour – APPT Manila with multiple events once again filling the grand Cove Manila at Okada. Setting the tone was the Charity Event, featuring the billiards GOAT, Efren “Bata” Reyes, also known as “The Magician.” This truly special moment allowed players and […]
Mike Takayama wins WPT Cambodia Super High Roller
The Super High Roller title came down between the top two Philippine players Mike Takayama and Marc Rivera. Both players quickly opted to evenly split the remaining cash then battled for the trophy. One hour in, Takayama doubled up and never looked back. He defeated Rivera on a flip with trips over on a board […]
Mike Sexton Champions Cup coming to Asia! WPT Cambodia – January 17 to 30, 2024 at NagaWorld Phnom Penh
Just two months away from the historic launch of World Poker Tour (WPT) Cambodia, the first ever Main Tour in Southeast Asia! For those just hearing of the exciting news, what this means is, the world famous Mike Sexton Champions Cup will be making its way to the region for the first time. Formerly called […]
APT Incheon Main Event surpasses $1M guarantee, Philippines’ Mike Takayama and Thailand’s Punnat Punsri wrap up final flight
The prestigious APT is showing no signs of slowing down with another outstanding Main Event turnout for its fifth return to South Korea. Tournament tables across the Paradise City Casino were heavily packed as the thrilling KRW 1,300,000,000 (~US$ 1,000,000) guaranteed APT Incheon Main Event played down its final two flights yesterday. The biggest […]
Nine Asian bracelet holders survive 2023 WSOP Main Event Day 1D, list includes Lok Ming Chan, Mike Takayama, Anson Tsang, Jiyoung Kim; 304 Asians into Day 2
Another big batch of Asian players made the cut to Day 2 of the record breaking $10,000 No Limit Hold’em World Championship aka WSOP Main Event. The last starting day – Day 1D – drew an enormous crowd that sent the total number surging to over 9,000 players. The heat closed with 114 Asia […]
WPT Prime Vietnam: First ever WPT trophies for Huynh Ngoc Cuong, Yun Zhang, Yuan Xin, Kyle Cronin, Mike Wilklow, Armon Van Wijk, Tuan Anh Tran
The past two days at World Poker Tour (WPT) Prime Vietnam awarded a whopping seven winners, each one lifting their first ever WPT trophy. Scroll down for the
Asian Poker Tour roars in 2023 season in Hanoi; Main Event underway; Mike Takayama, Phan Minh Duc, Dinh Duc Linh early big winners – February 3 to 12
The Asian Poker Tour is currently running its 2023 season opener at the Viet Nam Series Poker (VSOP) in Hanoi, Vietnam. As one of the most awaited events of the new year, it has been jam packed from the start. Among those getting in the early action were 2022 GPI National Philippines David Erquiaga, […]
APT Philippines 2022 III pays out over $1.4M; Moses Saquing, Paul Kiem, Mike Takayama among big winners
The Asian Poker Tour (APT) concluded its third installment in the Philippines, which featured a record-setting number of 41 events, drawing 2,893 entries, and a guaranteed prize pool that ballooned to over ₱81 Million. The series took place in the Grand Wing Casino, Newport World Resorts from November 15 to 27, 2022. Among the […]
APPT Cambodia 2022: Chien-Chih Weng banks it at Mystery Bounty; Mike Takayama redeemed at NLH 6-Handed; Namhyung Kim tops National Day 1A
The first ever Asia Pacific Poker Tour Cambodia concluded its fourth day of festivities at NagaWorld Phnom Penh with another two players lifting PokerStars spade trophies. We’ve got those stories for you including results of APPT National Day 1A. Maggie Chien Chih Weng emerged as the first female to win at the ongoing APPT […]
APPT Cambodia 2022: Mai Bien clinches NagaWorld Kickoff for career high $15,709; Mike Takayama runner up; Wei Jiang and Jeungu Seo win trophies
Vietnam’s Mai Bien clinched his first ever APPT title at the NagaWorld Kickoff Event after overcoming Filipino pro Mike Takayama at heads up. Bien claimed a live tournament career high $15,709 and captured the coveted spade trophy. Bien is on fire this year with four titles under his belt. This was his first outside […]
APPT Cambodia 2022: Filipino pro Mike Takayama earns overall NagaWorld Kickoff chip lead; 46 advance to the final day
The first ever Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT) festival in Cambodia was off to a smashing start with the NagaWorld Kickoff event drawing 299 entries over three starting heats. Day 1A pulled in an impressive 118 entries, Day 1B stormed in creating a larger 126 field, then the Day 1C Turbo flight added another […]
Inaugural WPT Australia main tour in full swing; Mike Sexton Champions Cup in the house; record turnout at the Mystery Bounty opener
For the first time in history, the iconic Mike Sexton WPT Champions Cup is in the land down under as the World Poker Tour stages its highly anticipated main tour in Australia. Poker players in the country could not be any more excited as the chance to have one’s name engraved alongside past champions […]
Record breaking WPT Prime Cambodia pays out over $2.9M; David Erquiaga hailed Player of the Festival; Mike Takayama wins two events
The record breaking WPT Prime Cambodia may be in the history books but the confetti continues to fly with winners yet to be celebrated and moments to relive. Running from August 11 to 23 at NagaWorld Phnom Penh, players gathered from around the world to create the biggest WPT event in Asia of 4,309 entries […]
WPT Prime Cambodia: Main Event Day 1A breaks previous turnout; Mike Takayama clinches $10K SHR
On Thursday, August 17, WPT Prime Cambodia welcomed players in for the highly anticipated Main Event $500K guaranteed. The WPT team along with partners Connaissance and NagaWorld held a brief presentation. Actor / WPT commentator Vince Van Patten officially launched the big event with the customary poker kickoff address ” Shuffle up and Deal!” […]
Mike Takayama captures Asia Poker Championship title and Php 6,000,000 (~US$ 113,230) top prize
Local and international tournament poker players have been greatly partaking in Manila, Philippines’ back-to-back live action the past few weeks with Covid-19 health regulations in the clear. Following PokerStars’ Asia Pacific Poker Tour in Okada Manila, Metro Card Club’s Asia Poker Championship held a prime spot on everyone’s schedule as its Main Event boasted a […]
APT Philippines 2022 pays out over $1.1M; locals Renniel Galvez, Moses Saquing, Mike Takayama top the charts
Last April 27 to May 8, the Philippines experienced its first full-fledged Asian Poker Tour festival in three years with APT Philippines 2022 taking place at Resorts World Manila. Throughout the twelve day series, players were treated to all the crowd favorites resulting in guarantees surpassed and over US$ 1.1 Million paid out. Hoisting unique […]
2021 WSOP Asia deep runs: Motoyoshi Okamura wins Japan’s second gold; Runner up finish for Aditya Agarwal and Sejin Park, fifth for Mike Takayama
With the 52nd World Series of Poker down to its final days at the Rio All Suite Hotel & Casino, Asian players have been more visible on the felt with several going deep and reaching final tables. The latest to join the crew of newly minted Asian winners was Japan’s Motoyoshi Okamura for his victory […]
2021 WSOP: Scott Ball captures second series title; maiden bracelets for Jermaine Reid, Mourad Amokrane, Jacob Neff; Mike Takayama within gold reach
Nonstop action at the 52nd World Series of Poker resulted in four more bracelet winners. The newly minted were Jermaine Reid, Jacob “incel4life” Neff, and Mourad Amokrane who gave France its third gold. Another champion was Scott Ball who captured his second win in this series for his second career gold bracelet. The ongoing festival […]
2021 WSOP: Anatolii Zyrin wins second bracelet at the COLOSSUS; Brian Yoon locks up his fourth; Maiden victories for Jean-Luc Adam, Mike Ruter, Samy Dighlawi
Another batch of gold bracelets snatched up at the 52nd World Series of Poker. The latest champions were Brian Yoon for his fourth career bracelet, Jean-Luc Adam, Mke Ruter, Samy Dighlawi for their first bracelet, and Anatolii Zyrin who clinched the mighty COLOSSUS event for his second career bracelet. We’ve got those stories down below. […]
2021 WSOP: Gold bracelets for Connor Drinan, Tyler Cornell, Martin Zamani, Mark Herm; Asian pros Mike Takayama, Kosei Ichinose, Alex Lee, Naoya Kihara hit the felt
Players continue to pour into the Rio All Suite Hotel and Casino for the 52nd World Series of Poker festival. Its fifty-four day run got underway on September 30 and will play through November 23. Grabbing the spotlight were the two newest bracelet winners Connor Drinan and Tyler Cornell. For Drinan, it was his career […]
People News: Hellmuth claims first round of High Stakes Duel III; Galfond Challenge vs. Brandon Adams underway; Mike Postle avoids payment; Veldhuis ties the knot; Trailer for “The Card Counter” released
In this column, we deliver you the latest and most interesting news and gossip from our favourite poker people. Hellmuth claims first round of High Stakes Duel III Poker’s most reputable tournament player Phil Hellmuth is taking his heads up game to a different level having claimed yet another win this time against new contender […]
People News: Negreanu vs. Hellmuth Duel – Fuel for more bets; Mike Postle string folds and more…
In this column we deliver you the latest and most interesting news and gossip from our favourite poker people. Negreanu vs. Hellmuth Duel – Fuel for more bets After Daniel Negreanu was beaten by Phil Hellmuth in the first round of the High Stakes Duel, things are heating up even more. Daniel re-challenged Hellmuth immediately […]
People News: Deeb in hospital with Covid-19; Sexton celebration of life; Isai Scheinberg walks free; Mike Postle Update; Man gets bluffed, complains
In this column, we deliver you the latest and most interesting news and gossip from our favourite poker people. Deeb in hospital with Covid-19 The American poker pro Shaun Deeb had travelled to Mexico to successfully grind the WCOOP from there. Last week he revealed that he had been infected with Covid-19 and has since […]
Honoring Mike Sexton: Six career milestones that made him an irreplaceable legend
Seeing as the game of poker quickly gained popularity in the past decade, the so-called poker boom in the early 2000’s may have not been entirely possible if it were not for Mike Sexton. Famed as a successful player, outstanding commentator and an overall industry leader, Sexton is considered one of the field’s greatest ambassadors […]
Well-wishes sent out to poker legend Mike Sexton in his battle against prostate cancer
News of Mike Sexton’s health issues made the rounds on social media as fellow poker icons showed concern for the legendary “ambassador of poker”. The 72-year old reportedly began in-home hospice care about a month ago in his fight against prostate cancer which had recently spread to his other organs. Sexton is widely famous for […]
People News: Neymar on, Kruse off; Esfandiari robbed; Mike McDonald wins free throw bet; Dang brothers story; New York Times “fleeing” poker players
In this column we deliver you the latest and most interesting news and gossip from our favourite poker people. Neymar plays WSOP Online Football player plays poker. This should not be big news. But it is! He’s not just any football player and he’s not just playing any poker. Football superstar Neymar Jr. made his […]
Off Topic: Doug Polk back in DNegs’ face; Negreanu’s IQ doesn’t save him from Twitch ban; Mike Matusow not penalised; Making poker more friendly
In this column we deliver you the latest and most interesting news and gossip from our favourite poker people. Doug Polk back in DNegs’ face Just when you thought 2020 had enough negativity, Doug Polk comes out of YouTube retirement and delivers once again with a hate-mongering video against the controversial poker legend Daniel Negreanu. […]
Off Topic: Daniel Negreanu offering more WSOP bracelet bets; Players contemplating quitting poker; Phil Helmuth selling his Vegas house; “Mike Matusow has lost it”
In this column we deliver you the latest and most interesting news and gossip from our favourite poker people. Daniel Negreanu offering more WSOP bracelet bets Daniel Negreanu has added to his WSOP bets, looking for even more action. A few weeks ago he took it to Twitter, offering bets on him winning a bracelet […]
No Accountability Observed as All Complaints against Mike Postle, Stones Gambling Hall and Justin Kuraitis Dismissed
News of the Mike Postle cheating scandal quickly gained the attention of the poker community last year as the live poker game was broadcasted for everyone to watch. First to raise suspicions was former commentator and player Veronica Brill who shared concerns of the dubious player on Twitter. Poker icons such as Joey Ingram and […]
A Conversation With Veronica Brill – The Whistleblower Who Exposed Mike Postle
Last October, former commentator and player at Stones livestreamed cash game, Veronica Brill was the first to raise suspicions on Mike Postle by tweeting that the team behind the scenes could not use mobile phones during live streaming due to concerns about a player. If someone is displaying a probability of cheating on a live stream you don't […]
WPT Philippines: Cao Ngoc Anh crushes the Super High Roller; Mike Takayama wins the Single Day HR
Catching up with the big guns at the WPT Philippines side events. Two days ago, Cao Ngoc Anh dominated the Super High Roller and Mike Takayama shipped the Single Day High Roller. We’ve got the results for you below. Event 13: Super High Roller – Cao Ngoc Anh – Php 3,058,000 (~US$ 60,500) Vietnamese pro […]
Inaugural Australian Poker Open begins; Canadian pro Mike Watson wins opening event for A$177,000
The year has just begun and immediately it is poker round the clock for Australia. Having concluded the Aussie Millions in Melbourne, games quickly shifted to Queensland for two new high roller events at The Star Gold Coast in Broadbeach. Games are in progress and there to ignite the tables are some of the world’s […]
APT Taiwan 2019 closes with Jinho Hong claiming the Championships Event; Mike Takayama wins Player of the Series
Another Asian Poker Tour festival wrapped up with APT Taiwan 2019 awarding the last of its champions this past Sunday.The event ran from October 9 to 20 at the Chinese Texas Hold’em Poker Association. Days ago we published the early winners. For the second half, Korea’s Jinho Hong grabbed the victory at the Championships Event. […]
Mike Postle cheating storm; $10M lawsuit filed amid new developments
The story began with a tweet. Since then, countless hours of footage have been put under the microscope and forensic analysis of every movement made by Mike Postle at the table during livestreamed Stones cash games has been conducted. The poker world’s vast jury has deliberated, and its verdict is clear. Mike Postle has cheated […]
Mike Postle accused of cheating at Stones livestreamed cash game
In a story which has snowballed very quickly over the last day or two, allegations of cheating have been levelled at a regular on the televised cash game at Stones Gambling Hall in California. There is currently no conclusive proof, but if clear evidence is found it could fracture the trust players have in televised […]
Mike Matusow’s Life: Biggest Profits, Losses, Private Life & Net Worth
Mike Matusow is an American professional poker player. He was born on April 30th, 1968 in Los Angeles, CA. He is a 4-time WSOP bracelet winner. He also made
In brief: WSOP’s low buy-in events raise questions; Jungleman challenges Gus Hansen; Mike Takayama covers up
With all eyes fixed on Las Vegas currently, there has been an abundance of WSOP stories surfacing this week. If there is one thing you can always guarantee with poker’s premier festival, it is that there will be plenty of talking points. WSOP 2019 is only just into its second week and we already have […]
PPWC Main Event Day 2 ends with Lester Edoc and Mike Takayama leading the final 16 players
The PPPoker World Championship resumed the Main Event with Day 2 seeing 130 players back on the felt in a race to survive another ten grueling rounds. For many, it was a day that would end before the money with only 60 paid. For some, cashing was better than walking away empty-handed. But for 16 […]
Mike Sexton’s Life: Net Worth, Losses and Private Life
Mike Sexton was an American professional poker player and poker commentator. He was born on September 22nd, 1947 in Shelby, Indiana. He passed away on
Manila Super Series 9: Tan Wah Meng wins Main Event, 2018 APOY Mike Takayama awarding, + other winners
PokerStars LIVE Manila ran for seven days from October 1 to October 7 at City of Dreams Manila. As always, Filipino players flooded the felt and in the aftermath, they captured 8 of the 15 trophies. Among the winners were Lester Edoc and Alexis Lim. However, the top prize went to Singapore’s Tan Wah Meng […]
WPT Vietnam Main Event sets country’s largest-ever prizepool of VND 13.1 Billion; Mike Takayama tops Day 1C
For the past few weeks, the World Poker Tour has been busy spreading their brand of poker all over the region with the WPT Asia Swing taking place in Japan, Korea, and now Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam. For the latter, it was their inaugural visit with nine days of games lined up from […]
Mike Takayama makes history as the first Filipino to win a WSOP bracelet
After 49 years, the World Series of Poker finally crowned its first Filipino champion with Mike Takayama winning the $1K NLH Super Turbo Bounty. Takayama overcame the 2,065 field to capture the highly coveted WSOP gold bracelet and his largest career win of $198,568. In a brief interview with the WSOP media, Takayama expressed, “Very […]
I-Cheng Lin wins the 784-entry Manila Super Series Main Event; Mike Takayama finishes 3rd
Another installment of the Manila Super Series has come and gone and once it again it produced an impressive field with 784 entries charging the felt at City of Dreams Manila. The series is one of the lowest buy-in festivals hosted by PokerStars LIVE with this year’s editions in Manila offering players a chance at […]
Manila Megastack 9: Ignatius Meng tops the record-breaking 695-entry Main Event; Henrik Tollefsen, Eugene Co, and Mike Takayama earn big
PokerStars continues to dominate the live tournament scene in the Philippines with yet another record-breaking turnout at the recently concluded Manila Megastack. The ninth edition of the series ran from April 27 – May 6, drawing in an enormous 695 entries for the Main Event. This turned the advertised P10M guarantee to dust, and in […]
Mike Kim to open LT Poker in Okada Manila on March 2
It’s official! This coming Friday, March 2, a new poker room is set to launch in the Philippines with Mike Kim opening LT Poker in Okada Manila. As an avid poker promoter with a network of VIP clientele all over the region, Kim has one goal in mind “offering the biggest Cash Games in the […]
Mike Takayama strikes twice at the Manila Super Series & wins Platinum Pass
GPI Philippines #1 ranked player Mike Takayama has seized control of 2018 and we are just through the second month. Coming out very strong for the new year, Takayama fell one spot short of a title at the Macau Poker Cup – Baby Dragon event just missing his chance at the US$30,000 worth PokerStars Players […]
MPC 28 Early Highlights: China ruling the charts; Siyou Cao wins Baby Dragon, Mike Takayama runner-up
For the past ten days, PokerStars Live Macau has been buzzin’ with continuous poker action with the Macau Poker Cup 28 currently ongoing. With the highly anticipated mighty Red Dragon Main Event (HK$10,000,000 guarantee) yet to come, numerous events have already wrapped up including the Baby Dragon (HK$3,000,000 Guarantee) which saw a monstrous 818 players, […]
Filipino pro Mike Takayama wins his second APT Main Event title
The currently ongoing APT Championships Philippines 2017 at Resorts World Manila recently concluded one of its highlight events, the USD 1,100 buy-in Main Event with Filipino poker pro Mike Takayama capturing his second APT championship title and the US$105,530 cash prize. Mike Takayama – Photo APT The Main Event drew in a record breaking 442 entries […]
