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NCPC Poker Championship Danang 2025 is Officially Underway
The NCPC Poker Championship Danang 2025 launches in style at Wyndham Danang Golden Bay, featuring 34 trophy events and top international players.
NCPC Poker Championship Danang 2025 Delivers Excitement and VND 20B Main
NCPC Poker Championship Danang 2025 brings VND 20B Main Event, High Rollers, and early bird packages at Wyndham Golden Bay Hotel.
Countdown To Dream Poker Da Nang Opening Series End Of March
Dream Poker debuts its first ever festival Dream Poker Da Nang Opening Series from March 28- April 6 , 2025 with DP 21 billion (~US$ 825,000) in guarantees.
Rescheduled! Dream Poker Da Nang Training Tournament Now Set For March to April
Previously scheduled to take place this January, the highly anticipated Dream Poker Da Nang 2025 has been rescheduled to bring players even more excitement
China’s Yinan Zhou Makes History, Wins Gold Bracelet in $25K WSOP Paradise Super Main Event
The second edition of the World Series of Poker - WSOP Paradise in the Bahamas has come to a thrilling conclusion and the Asia-Pacific poker community had
Get Ready For Dream Poker Da Nang Training Tournament This January
At the beginning of 2025, Dream Poker Da Nang will be making a surprise appearance! The competition kicks off on January 3rd and will last until January 12th.
38 Players Advance To Super Cup Poker Main Event Day 2; Hat Trick Win For Nana Nakamura
The final two starting days of the inaugural Super Cup Poker Main Event at the COEX Convention & Exhibition Center have been completed and the overall
Super Cup Poker Seoul: Sungmin Ha Shines At Main Event Day 1B; Nana Nakamura Lands Second Win
Two of the four starting days for the inaugural Super Cup Poker Main Event have been completed in the COEX Convention & Exhibition Center. After 77
Super Cup Poker Underway; Nana Sanechika, Jihwan Kim Win Opening Games
Cards are flying once again in Seoul, South Korea with the Super Cup Seoul kicking off on November 11, 2024. As the first of its kind, the festival features
APT Phu Quoc 2024 Underway; Wipat Udomkanjananan Tops Vietnam National Cup List; Mingcong Chen and Bert Perry Secure Opening Day Victories
Fresh off from its recently concluded Manila festivities, APT is once again on fire with another showing in Corona Resort & Casino at the coastal island of Phu Quoc, Vietnam through November 17th.
APT Taipei Poker Classic 2024 sets new Taiwan record, NTD 388 Million (~US$ 12M) in prizes awarded: Dhanesh Chainani, and Kuo Wei Kao capture Final Day highlights
The lions have been tamed over this season’s APT Taipei Poker Classic 2024, with a total of 98 trophies awarded across its 11-day lineup. The leading brand took the scene by storm once again with over NTD 388.25 Million (~US$ 12.18 Million) in prizes awarded, making it Taiwan’s largest and richest poker series to date.
APT Taipei Poker Classic 2024: Dhanesh Chainani leads Main Event Final Table; NTD 14.4 Million (~US$ 450K) up top; Hye Keun Park and Niko Koop scoop up wins
The APT Taipei Poker Classic 2024 Main Event finds its 1,991 entry field drawn down to its final nine players looking to take the largest share of the NTD 86,011,200 (~US$ 2,722,735) prize pool.
APT Taipei Poker Classic 2024: Keigo Kubo tops Main Event Flight A; Phanlert Sukonthachartnant, Isaac Phua, and Ravn Teo emerge triumphant
Keigo Kubo shines at APT Taipei Poker Classic 2024; Phanlert, Isaac, and Ravn excel in a thrilling competition.
USOP Hai Phong Day 6 Winners: Nang Quang Nguyen, Baiyu Ni, William Teoh, Xiaotong Yu, Nguyen Tan Phuong,
The U Series Of Poker completed Day 6 of festivities at USOP Hai Phong and again, another batch of players walked away minted. The biggest winner was Nang
Danang Autumn Tour 2024 set to make a splash in two weeks
While Vietnam’s international tournament poker scene has taken a step back, locals thirsty for some action will be glad to know that a full fledged series is set to hit the coastal city of Danang in just two weeks. The latest Danang Autumn Tour 2024, running from September 4-10 at New Century Poker Club, […]
Guide To The 12th Annual CPG Championship Underway At Sanya, Hainan Island, China
The 12th Annual CPG Championship festival is now underway in Sanya, Hainan Island, China with doors opening on Wednesday, August 21 and running for ten days, concluding on August 30, 2024. Hosted by China’s leading poker brand, China Poker Games, the festival is once again anticipated to draw large crowds with the upcoming Championship Finals […]
RDPT Jeju 2024: Japan’s Nana Nakamura leads Championship Event Final Table, KRW 392 Million (~USD 287K) listed up top
Having coursed through nine days of thrilling action at Landing Casino, Jeju Shinhwa World, South Korea, the Red Dragon Poker Tour festival is winding down to its final day of games this Sunday, August 4th, with its headlining Championship Event close to crowning its newest champion. The biggest event held this year in Jeju […]
Malaysia’s Ian Lee wins USOP Danang 2024 Main Event for ₫7.12 Billion (~$287K)
Malaysian player Ian Lee emerged victorious after a four hour heads up battle at the U Series of Poker – USOP Danang 2024 record breaking Main Event! With both Lee and runner up Phan Quang Thai aiming for the massive top prize, no deal was discussed. Lee walked away banking VN₫ 7,120,000,000 (~USD 287,677) and […]
Action packed Final Day at the USOP Danang 2024; Main Event champion to be crowned
The U Series of Poker – USOP Danang 2024 Part 1 enters its final day at the Pullman Danang Beach Resort in Danang, Vietnam! In partnership with Crown Poker Club and Lucky Poker, the festival kicked off on March 19 and after thirteen days of incredibly thrilling poker, it is down to the ultimate moment. […]
USOP Danang 2024 sets record Main Event ₫ 44.5 Billion (~$1.8M) prize pool
The U Series of Poker – USOP Danang 2024 festival, ongoing at the Pullman Danang Beach Resort, Vietnam, was headed for a massive Main Event turnout with record breaking attendance witnessed during the nine days of pre-games. Six events in particular were strong indicators – Mystery Millions, Mini Main Event, Sunday Superstack, High Roller Megastack, […]
USOP Danang 2024: Nguyen Manh Hung, Nam Hyung Kim, Adam Kharman win record breaking events; David Chang leads Player of the Series
The U Series of Poker crowned another batch of players here at USOP Danang 2024. Taking place at Pullman Danang Beach Resort, a total of 53 trophies out of the 71 on display have now been claimed. Among the latest champions were Nam Hyung Kim, Nguyen Manh Hung, and Adam Kharman, all three players locking up huge […]
USOP Danang 2024 draws Main Event Day 1A flight record 366 entries; You Hyun Kim tops 46 survivors
Following nine days of pre-game action, the U Series of Poker – USOP Danang 2024 Main Event took the spotlight at Pullman Danang Beach Resort in Vietnam. It was obvious that it was evident from the start that the turnout would be impressive, with over 100 entries within the first two hours. By the close […]
Why you should attend the USOP Main Event in Danang, Vietnam
Suit up for the U Series of Poker – USOP MAIN EVENT! The crown jewel of the series runs from March 28 to April 1 at the Pullman Danang Beach Resort. With the first half of USOP Danang 2024 drawing huge numbers, the Main Event is expected to demolish its VN₫ 15 Billion (~USD 614,500) guarantee […]
Halfway highlights of USOP Danang 2024
With one week in the books, the U Series of Poker – USOP Danang 2024 Part 1 festival is halfway through. Games have been running since March 19 at the Pullman Danang Beach Resort in Danang, Vietnam and will conclude on April 1. With each passing day, attendance has swelled, setting the stage for […]
USOP Danang 2024 winners: Zhi Yuan Xu, Dai Sy, Suya Lee, Thanh Hung Tran, Van Nhut Do, Quang Trung Doan, Jinlong Hu, Dinh Giang Truong, Xin Yuan, Lake Zhang,
Attendance continued to escalate at Day 5 and 6 of U Series of Poker – USOP Danang 2024 as more Vietnamese, Chinese, and Korean players joined large contingents already present such as the Philippines, Russia, and Taiwan. In turn, this sent event prize pools soaring to triple USD digits generating the juiciest payouts to date. […]
Days away from USOP Danang 2024 running March 19 to April 1 in Danang, Vietnam
Just days away from USOP Danang 2024, the scene of the richest U Series of Poker (USOP) festival held last year. The brand’s return to Danang, Vietnam marks the first of two USOP festivals scheduled in this gorgeous coastal city with games taking place on March 19 to April 1 at the Pullman Danang Beach […]
U Series of Poker returns to coastal paradise Danang, Vietnam feat. ₫60BN (~$2.45M) in guarantees
Coming off an impressive opener in Taiwan, U Series of Poker (USOP) heads to the gorgeous coastal city of Danang, Vietnam, the scene of its richest festival in 2023. The ambitious young brand has set its goals higher than ever, guaranteeing VN₫ 60,000,000,000 (~USD 2.45 Million). All the action takes place from March 19 to […]
U Series of Poker’s awaited return to Danang, Vietnam coming this March with VN₫ 60B (~USD 2.45M) in prizes to be awarded
The up and coming U Series of Poker has been making strides across the Asian live poker tournament scene throughout 2023 with unforgettable festivals one after the other. Ready to take on another season, USOP is making its anticipated return to Danang, Vietnam this Spring with boosted guarantees of over VN₫ 60,000,000,000 (~USD 2.45M) […]
USOP Taiwan Day 9 winners: Webster Lim triumphs against Nevan Chang at Heads Up Challenge; Ming Nan Chou, Dae Woong Song, Po Wen Fang win events
It is getting down to the wire at U Series of Poker (USOP) Taiwan with Day 9 now done an dusted. The highlight of the day was none other than the Main Event which jammed the Asia Poker Arena all day. We have that story for you via the link below. USOP Taiwan Main […]
Singapore’s The Naing crowned USOP Danang Main Event champion
Singapore’s The Naing aka Mao clinched the biggest USOP Main Event and locked up an ICM deal payout of VN₫ 4,979,000,000 (~$205,100). Mao’s dominance started on Day 2, where he powered through the competition, amassing an overwhelming stack that propelled him to the final day. Maintaining his lead throughout the final table, Mao defeated Vietnam’s […]
USOP Danang MAIN EVENT Day 1B draws 382 entries; India’s Meherzad Munsaf bags chip lead
India’s Meherzad Munsaf stole the spotlight at Day 1B of the U Series of Poker MAIN EVENT as he topped the 48 Day 1B survivors with a chip stack of 989,000 (65 bb). Munsaf has been seen at the festival since opening day with a few cashes already under his belt. Getting warmed up proved […]
USOP Danang MAIN EVENT ₫15 Billion gtd draws 308 entries; Hwany Lee leads 39 Day 1A ITMers
Building up momentum on the preceding days, the series finale of U Series of Poker (USOP) was packed to the hilt on Day 7 of games as players poured in for the star attraction, the VN₫ 15 Billion guaranteed MAIN EVENT. Taking place at Furama Resort Danang, Vietnam, the much awaited event dusted the pages of history […]
USOP Danang: Highlights and winners of Day 5, Day 6, Day 7
Over a week of thrilling nonstop poker done and dusted at U Series of Poker season . Games are ongoing at Furama Resort in the gorgeous coastal destination of Danang, Vietnam. The festival kicked off on November 17 and is scheduled to run through November 27. Here are the highlights of Day 5, Day 6 […]
USOP Danang Main Event VN₫ 15 Billion guaranteed kicks off! – November 23 to 27, 2023
After six days of pre-games, the season finale of U Series of Poker opens with the Main Event featuring a whopping VN₫ 15,000,000,000 (~$622,150) guarantee! This is the largest guarantee ever put forth by any brand in Danang Buy in is VN₫ 25,000,000 (~$1,057). Action takes place at Furama Resort in the gorgeous coastal destination […]
USOP Danang Day 4 recap: Romain Bier wins second trophy; Thomas Ward, Sergei Iablokov, Alen Bakovic, Lee Koangho
Another six trophies were snatched up at the season finale of U Series of Poker (USOP) taking place at Furama Resort in Danang, Vietnam. The newly minted were Jae Wook Shin, Thomas Ward, Sergei Iablokov, Alen Bakovic, Lee Koangho, and Romain Bier who became the first player to win trophies in this series. Here are the […]
USOP Danang Mini Main Event sets new record of 935 entries and ₫7.25 Billion (~$330.9K) prize pool
The U Series of Poker season finale witnessed yet another blockbuster event as players flocked to Furama Resort for the Mini Main Event. Taking place in the gorgeous coastal town Danang in Vietnam, Day 1A attracted 267 entries, Day 1B saw a massive 366 entries, and Day 1C added another 302 entries. This cumulative total […]
USOP Danang Day 3 recap: Robert Kiss ships Mystery Millions; Do Anh Tai, Daniel Tighe, Romain Bier, Yixuan Don win trophies
The U Series of Poker (USOP) season finale concluded another day of exciting poker action resulting in six more trophies leaving the awards table. The festival has been ongoing at Furama Resort located in the gorgeous coastal destination Danang, Vietnam. Games kicked off on November 17 and will run until November 27. Here are the […]
USOP Danang Day 2 recap: Tobias Bui, Nguyen Hoang Nam, Qiu Quan, Tanja Vujanic, Kim Wooseok lift trophies; Mystery Bounty amasses VN₫ 5.48BN prize pool
The U Series of Poker (USOP) season finale completed its second day of games at Furama Resort Danang with five more players proudly claiming trophies. In the Mystery Millions event, the last two flights significantly boosted the prize pool to a guarantee-crushing VN₫ 5.38 Billion. Check out the exciting stories below. USOP Danang stands as […]
First time winners dominate USOP Danang opening day; Yu-Chung Chang wins first HR trophy; Bjorn Vuilliomenet bags Mystery Day 1A
[Vietnamese Translation] U Series of Poker (USOP) made landfall in Da Nang, Vietnam and with it came a thunder of players eager for an early start at the grand finale celebration. Games kicked off on November 17 at Furama Resort Danang with seven events on tap. Sizable fields were seen across the board, and after a […]
Super High Roller events ready to stir up USOP Danang
As U Series of Poker (USOP) Danang enters its third day at Furama Resort Danang in Vietnam, excitement is way up for the brand’s premier High Roller events to come. These tournaments are the most sought-after as they consistently deliver intense competition and substantial payouts. Two events, in particular, will stand out – Superstar Challenge […]
Cards in the air, USOP Danang unveiled! – Furama Resort, November 17 to 27
[Vietnamese Translation] Welcome to the grandest live poker festival ever to be held in Da Nang, Vietnam, the season finale of U Series of Poker (USOP)! Making its debut in this gorgeous coastal destination, USOP Danang features 53 trophies and a lucrative VN₫ 50 Billion (~$2 Million) in guarantees. All the action takes place beachside […]
Days away from USOP’s grand beachside finale – November 17 to 27 in Danang, Vietnam
The highly awaited U Series of Poker (USOP) season finale is just days away from kicking off in Vietnam! This must-attend event boasts the biggest and most rewarding USOP festival to date with 53 trophies up for grabs and VN₫ 50 Billion (~$2 Million) in guarantees. Adding to the allure is the choice of location […]
USOP ready to set more records in Danang, Vietnam – November 17 to 27, Furama Resort
The U Series of Poker season finale is rapidly approaching, and the tremendous buzz on social media suggests it is poised to close with a bang. Since the brand’s inception into the live scene earlier this year, USOP has consistently produced massive turnouts, and all signs point to the same for the finale. If you […]
Warm up for USOP Danang via the Crown Silver Poker Festival featuring ₫10 Billion in guarantees
As anticipation builds for the season finale of U Series of Poker (USOP), there are many who feel it can’t seem to come fast enough. Unsurprisingly so as the previous USOP event was held nearly two months back. With just over two weeks left until the finale begins, some great news has surfaced. The […]
USOP all set for a grand season finale in Danang, Vietnam feat. over ₫50 Billion (~$2M) in guarantees this November
It has been a spectacular year for Asia’s latest sensation, U Series of Poker (USOP), drawing massive crowds and shattering records to rapidly become one of the most sought-after festivals in the region. As the year-end approaches, all eyes are on Danang, Vietnam for USOP’s grand season finale where a jaw dropping VN₫ 50 Billion (~$2 […]
“Jungleman is Coming” to Hong Kong Poker Tour Da Nang from September 19 to 28 at Hoiana Resort & Golf
Just three months after its inaugural event in Korea, the Hong Kong Poker Tour (HKPT) is back for another series and certain to be there is American elite player Daniel Cates aka Jungleman! The pro’s participation was revealed by HKPT several days ago on facebook. Other VIPs are expected and will be announced soon. The […]
Dive into High-Stakes Action of Mil Poker App: Squid Poker Extravaganza, Mil Poker on Tour 1 Million GTD, 1MIllion Poker Bonanza
In the ever-evolving world of poker, a new sensation has taken the gambling community by storm. Prepare to be captivated, intrigued, and challenged as we introduce you to the latest poker craze that’s making waves: Squid Poker, exclusively available on the Mil Poker app. If you thought you knew Texas Hold’em, think again – Squid […]
11th Annual China Poker Games Championship ready for another record breaker in Sanya, Hainan Island, August 16 to 25
It’s that time of the year again, the annual China Poker Games (CPG) Championship! With each passing year, this festival serves as a magnet, drawing players from every corner of China and outside, all vying for a piece of the massive prize pools. Within the realm of poker events, CPG Championship continues to reign in […]
Asia Poker Championship returns to Da Nang, ₫10 Billion (~US$ 422K) in prizes to be awarded
Summer action isn’t over just yet with the tournament poker grind across Asia continuing to keep players wrapped up from month to month. This end of July, Asia Poker Championship backed by premier organizer Korea Mind Game Members (KMGM), returns to its homebase location in Da Nang, Vietnam from July 31 to August 6 for […]
Asian Poker Tour’s growth soars, shatters records this 2023; APT Da Nang underway, APT Incheon up next
Since its inception in 2008, the premium live tournament brand Asian Poker Tour has built a loyal following across Asia and has successfully become a regional powerhouse in bringing great value games. Its trusted reputation along with its competent tournament structures attract notable entry fields throughout its varying tour stops year by year. This […]
Largest Asian Poker Tour Series underway in Da Nang, Vietnam; VND 12BN (~US$ 500,000) Main Event kicks off tomorrow
This season’s poker craze is far from over, especially with the widely recognized Asian Poker Tour currently celebrating its largest festival lineup in brand history. The ongoing Summer Series situated in five star Furama Resort Da Nang, Vietnam, boasts 57 trophy events showcasing a variety of games including PLO High and Hi-Lo, a mixed […]
Inaugural Crown Poker Series wraps up in Da Nang, Vietnam, pays out VN₫ 21.6 Billion (~$923K)
Impressive debut of the Crown Poker Series as it wrapped up an eight-day run from April 21 to 28 at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Da Nang, Vietnam. Powered by the Korean-driven Lucky Poker Tour, the arrival of elite players from Korea set the tone. The buzz quickly spread to include notable locals and international […]
Everything you need to know about the inaugural Crown Poker Series in Da Nang, Vietnam – VN₫ 14 Billion guaranteed – April 21 to 28
A new poker festival is about to hit the town! Crown Poker Series, created by well known Korean poker player Dong Hyun Kim aka Tommy Kim, is scheduled to take place from April 21 to April 28 at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Da Nang, Vietnam. Find out all the details down below including Korean […]
APC Da Nang: Main Event Day 3 will crown its first Main Event champion; last chance to enter the High Roller and Megastack Closer Turbo
The rush of excitement will glide the halls of the Dragon Poker Club today, March 5, Sunday, in Da Nang, Vietnam as the Main Event Day 3 will crown its first APC Main Event Champion Title in the country and win ₫2,148,600,000 (~$90,500). The remaining 8 final table players are composed of four Koreans, […]
Jose Colada clinches APC Da Nang Main Event title for career high ₫2,148,600,000 (~$90.5K)
The Dragon Poker Club set the arena for the APC Da Nang MAIN EVENT Final Table Round. Eight of its players, half of which were Koreans, two Vietnamese, one Polish and one Filipino, all were armed to the teeth to nab the inaugural championship title in Da Nang, Vietnam. It was a good three hours […]
APC Da Nang Main Event: Jose Colada closes Day 2 leading Final 8 players; highlights inside
Tension filled the Dragon Poker Room in Da Nang, Vietnam at Day 2 of the APC Da Nang MAIN EVENT. The 50 players were steaming at the heart of intense poker play as each gunned for a bigger slice of the the ₫7,837,600,000 (~$330,350) prize pool. After twelve hours of play, the Final 8 […]
APC Da Nang: Ji Won Yoon bags big at Main Event Day 1B; two entry heats remain; VALUE ALERT! possible overlay to ₫8 Billion guarantee
Day 1B of the APC Da Nang MAIN EVENT ended with 10 more qualifiers into the Day 2 pool. Amassing the enormous chip lead of 886,000 (74 BB) was Ji Won Yoon aka Sharon to brandish against the collected pool of poker pros gunning for the ₫8 Billion (~$337K) guaranteed prize pool. The action […]
Overlay alert! Last two entry heats to enter ₫8 Billion guaranteed APC Da Nang MAIN EVENT
It’s Friday, March 3, 2023, this is the last day to enter the APC Da Nang MAIN EVENT with two flights to play out. Players may choose to join Day 1C which is the slower 40-minute per level starting at 11am or the faster Day 1D Turbo of 25-minutes per level starting at 4pm. […]
APC Da Nang: Hui Seok Kim and Woo Young Lee top last two Main Event heats; 50 players to battle out the ₫7.8B prize pool
Entering the last day to qualify for the APC Da Nang MAIN EVENT, it would seem an overlay was eminent seeing that the first two flights barely covered half of the guaranteed ₫8 Billion prize pool however, this freaky Friday pulled through as 171 entries rushed in for Day 1C and another 95 entries […]
APC Da Nang: Main Event Day 1B begins at 11am; Korea scores third win at Single Highroller event
Another day of great poker action ahead with Day 1B of the MAIN EVENT on deck starting at 11am. The festival headliner is highlighted by its ₫8 Billion (~$337K) guaranteed prize pool. Registration stays open for nine levels which means plenty of time for latecomers to make their way. If you are just waking […]
APC Da Nang MAIN EVENT ₫8 Billion guaranteed underway! Day 1A closes at 530pm; Dong Ho Park, Dongwook Gwon win trophies
Ready or not, the first ever Asia Poker Championship Da Nang MAIN EVENT is here! At 11am today, the ₫8 Billion guaranteed flagship tournament kicked off Day 1A at the Dragon Poker Club, the first overseas poker room owned and operated by poker organizer Korea Mind Game Members (KMGM). This marks the first of […]
APC Da Nang: An Un Song tops Main Event Day 1A; three entry heats remain – ₫8 Billion (~$337K) gtd prize pool
After 13.5 hours of play, Day 1A of the APC Da Nang MAIN EVENT concluded with the first batch of Day 2 qualifiers established. Leading the seven player lineup was Korea’s An Un Song with a 39 BB stack. With no prior cashes to his name, Song may well be a newcomer to the Vietnam […]
Teddy Pham wins first APC Da Nang side event trophy; Main Event ₫8 Billion gtd starts tomorrow – March 1 to 5
Just before the morning light, Vietnam’s Quyet Tien Pham aka Teddy Pham captured the first ever Asia Poker Championship Da Nang side event trophy. Pham overcame the Warm Up event’s 90-entry field and the bigger stacked Chang Hwan Lee at heads up to pocket the cool ₫228,000,000 (~$9,600) top prize. To join Pham in […]
Asia Poker Championship Da Nang underway at Dragon Poker Club – February 27 to March 5
Cards are flying in Da Nang, Vietnam with the Asia Poker Championship underway at the Dragon Poker Club. Produced by premier Korean poker organizer Korea Mind Game Members (KMGM), the weeklong series opened its doors today, February 27, and will run through March 5. This is KMGM’s first venture to the popular coastal destination, […]
WPT Prime Cambodia Season XXI to host Meet-Up Game with Andrew Neeme and Brad Owen; US$ 13K in prizes at Daily Draw Cash Game Bonanza
We are just three weeks away from the World Poker Tour’s highly anticipated return to Phnom Penh for Season XXI of WPT Prime Cambodia. This marks the brand’s third visit to the Southeast Asian capital. Players from around the world will once again converge for the tour’s first event of the year in the […]
Asia Poker Championship lights up Da Nang, Vietnam with ₫10 Billion in guarantees – Dragon Poker Club, February 27 to March 5
In just two weeks time, one of Korea’s premier poker organizers, Korea Mind Game Members (KMGM), brings its highly popular Asia Poker Championship to Da Nang, Vietnam. Slated to run from February 27 to March 5 at the Dragon Poker Club, tournament players are in for a thrill as a whopping ₫10 Billion (~$424,180) […]
Asian Poker Tour and Viet Nam Series of Poker close out the year in Da Nang, Vietnam featuring ₫20 Billion in guarantees – December 8 to 18 – starts today!
After a two and a half year wait, the Asian Poker Tour (APT) in partnership with the Viet Nam Series of Poker (VSOP) finally makes landfall in Da Nang, Vietnam. Initially scheduled for April 2020 but postponed due to the pandemic, the much awaited event takes place at the Risemount Premier Resort starting today, […]
Richest Vietnam Series of Poker Championship featuring ₫12 Billion in guarantees; Passport to APT Da Nang up for grabs
Homegrown poker festivals are thriving in Vietnam, and in just a couple of weeks, the place to be is the Vietnam Series of Poker (VSOP) Championship VI. Pegged by players as the coolest looking poker room in Hanoi, the VSOP’s upcoming series features a lucrative ₫12 Billion (~$483,000) in combined guarantees. This is the […]
Poker Dream Vietnam crosses halfway mark; Kunal Patni, Hojin Kim, Jason Magbanua, Witsarut Ketnanrin win trophies; ₫230M buy in SHR draws 79, Paul Phua leads, reg still open
Poker Dream Vietnam crossed the halfway mark with Day 5 done and dusted at the Grand Hall of Hoiana Hotel & Suites. The inaugural festival is shaping up to be the richest in the region this year with well over $1.1 Million paid out and 15 events still remaining. For those on the fence […]
APT Philippines II pays out over US$ 1.5M; Hernan Villa wins Main Event, David Erquiaga tops Championships Event and Player of the Series; highlights inside
The recently concluded Asian Poker Tour (APT) Philippines II 2022 saw its guaranteed prize pool of PHP 29M triple to nearly PHP 90M (~US$ 1.57M), courtesy of 3,103 entries from players, professional and recreational, alike. The series ran from September 6 to 18 at Newport World Resorts featuring 26 events. Topping the headlines was […]
WPT Prime Cambodia: Anand Kumar & Kunal Patni win trophies; Player of the Festival update; Mystery Bounty draws 250 entries, 31 advance
South Africa’s Anand Kumar and India’ Kunal Patni were the latest players minted at WPT Prime Cambodia. The ongoing festival has now awarded six trophies. Action continues with games running from August 11 to 23 at NagaWorld Phnom Penh. Make sure to check the links provied for all your needs. WPT Prime Cambodia schedule […]
2021 WSOP Winter Circuit Online: India’s Sam Anand denied by Guilherme Schreiber; Christian Jeppsson lands second ring; Sylvain Cisterna wins first
Since the turn of the new year, the 2021 WSOP Winter Circuit Online witnessed another three players capture golds. The newly minted were Sweden’s Christian Jeppsson for his second career WSOPC ring, France’s Sylvain “LaBeSSeRoyA” Cisterna for his first, and Brazil’s Guilherme “wolverine27” Schreiber who came from behind to deny India’s Sam “Lokimon” Anand the […]
2021 WSOP: Daniel Lazrus bags the MILLION and second bracelet; Ryan Leng denies Connor Drinan third gold; Dylan Linde and Michael Prendergast shine
Topping the headlines at the 52nd Annual World Series of Poker was Daniel Lazrus who took down the MILLIONAIRE MAKER to claim the enormous US$ 1,000,000 first prize and his second career gold bracelet. At other events, Ryan Leng denied festival champion Connor Drinan at heads up to lock up his third career gold bracelet, […]
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 […]
2021 WSOP Online [International]: Arthur Conan wins career first bracelet at the Heads Up Championship; Last chance to enter the Main Event $20M GTD
French player Arthur Conan became the newest player minted at the 2021 World Series of Poker Online [International] after he swept the final two stages of the WSOP #15: $10K Heads Up NLH Championship. In just under 2.5 hours, Conan defeated Spain’s Adrian Mateos at the semis and Latvia’s Aleksejs Ponakovs at the finals to […]
2021 WSOP Online [International] $10K Heads Up final four: Adrian Mateos, Arthur Conan, Aleksejs Ponakovs, Daniel Soltys; Day 1 recap
The latest bracelet event to heat up the virtual arena was the WSOP #15: $10K Heads Up NLH Championship. Due to its high demand, the 128 player cap was doubled. 161 players signed up for another seven figure prize pool worth US$ 1,561,700. Day 1 concluded at the final four: Adrian Mateos, Arthur Conan, Aleksejs […]
2021 WSOP Online [International]: Renan Carlos Bruschi seizes first gold bracelet at THE BIG 500
Brazil’s Renan Carlos Bruschi became the fourteenth bracelet winner of the 2021 World Series of Poker Online [International] after taking down the WSOP #14: $500 THE BIG 500. Bruschi defeated Russian bracelet winner Leonid Alex “Mikleler” Bilokur at heads up to lock up his first ever WSOP gold bracelet and a series fifth for his […]
China Poker Games gearing up for biggest annual festival; CPG Jinan draws 1,276 Main Event entries; up next Taiyuan and Shanghai
Year after year, thousands of players make their way to Hainan Island for the biggest poker event in Asia, the annual CPG Sanya Championships, hosted by premier poker brand, China Poker Games. Last year, while under tight limitations brought on by the novel coronavirus, the highly popular festival anticipated a drop in numbers but instead […]
Natural8-WSOPC: IAN MATAKIS lands WSOPC Ring; Connor Drinan, Carter Swidler, David Yan among side winners
Two more days in the books at the Natural8 – WSOP Super Circuit Online Series with Day 17 and Day 18 completed. USA’s Ian “potamophobia” Matakis crushed Ring #12: $800 Pot Limit Omaha Championship to grab his first ever WSOPC Ring. At the side games, New Zealand’s David Yan banked six figures, Carter Swidler and […]
Natural-GGSF: Over US$ 120M paid out; Connor Drinan with an epic win; Juan Pardo Dominguez ships NLHE Headliner; Mikita Badziakouski banks US$ 1.1M; Kosei Ichinose, Pete Chen, Abhinav Iyer go deep
Another week done and dusted at the GG Spring Festival 2021 and to cap it, the week-ender guaranteed over US$ 26.7 million across 20 games. This was the biggest day yet to bring the festival total payout to US$ 120,238,547 million across 231 games. Among the biggest winners were Belarusian pro Mikita Badziakouski who crushed […]
Online Poker News: PokerStars fined $1.3 billion; Nanonoko Security Consultant for ACR; Irish Poker Open Online; PokerStars Biggest55 – Big Overlay; partypoker: KO Series and cash drops; UNO on Winamax
In this column, we deliver you the latest and most interesting online poker industry news from across the world and all platforms. Kentucky fines PokerStars $1.3 billion A fine that the U.S. state of Kentucky had imposed on PokerStars in 2015, has now been re-imposed on the poker giant and the poker world is baffled. […]
People News: Lex Veldhuis streams again; Polk & Negreanu drama; JRB’s half drama; Gus Hansen domesticated?; Kevin Martin & JNandez join GGSquad; Vegas vloggers are back
In this column, we deliver you the latest and most interesting news and gossip from our favourite poker people. Lex Veldhuis streams again On 8th October, after two months of absence poker legend Lex Veldhuis announced his return to the Twitch world with a tweet. STREAM 3.0A new chapter begins this Sundayhttps://t.co/MK4Fd26cVm pic.twitter.com/Jrg38lqnk3 — Lex […]
WPT Asia Online Series: Abhinav Iyer “OBellaCiao”, Loris51, DontWantARiver, BetAddict, Xiasong Zhu “zgheinan”, & clockmaker lift WPT trophies; China wins Nation’s Cup 1st Week Leaderboard; btones1 wins the freeroll
Another week of thrilling action at the WPT Asia Online Series taking place at online platform Natural8 – GG Network. Of the 17 remaining trophies, six were claimed this past week. Israel took home two – DontWantARiver and BetAddict -, two for China – Xiaosong Zhu “zgheinan” and Loris51 -, one for clockmaker and Abhinav Iyer […]
People News: Solver Scandal with Fedor Kruse; Connor Drinan wins DNegs prop bet; Jonathan Little banned on ACR; Max Silver retiring – or not…?; A $975k quilt for Ali
In this column, we deliver you the latest and most interesting news and gossip from our favourite poker people. Solver Scandal with Fedor Kruse Unfortunately it looks like we have another online poker cheating scandal. While many poker players often struggle with integrity in general it seems that a group of fellow German players had […]
2020 WSOP Online – Natural8: Connor Drinan bulldozes to victory at the $10K WSOP Super MILLION$; final wrap highlights
The 2020 World Series of Poker Online [ international ] is a wrap! The bracelet series ran from July 19 to September 6 at online platform Natural8 on the GG Network. The last gold bracelet was captured by American pro Connor Drinan who bulldozed through the final table of the $ 10K WSOP Super MILLION$. […]
2020 WSOP Online – Natural8: Record breaking MAIN EVENT down to 38 players; Gediminas Uselis “NeverGambol” & Adnan Hacialioglu “Bolazar” lock up a gold bracelet; huge returns at the high roller side events with over $ 4.8M paid out
Record breaking Sunday at the 2020 World Series of Poker Online [ international ] with the highlighted WSOP #77: $ 5,000 No Limit Hold’em Main Event generating a massive $ 27,559,500 prize pool. This was officially the largest tournament pot in online poker history. Day 2 wrapped up with 38 players remaining led by USA’s […]
2020 WSOP Online – Natural8: First career win for Toby Joyce “shinerrr” at the $800 Pot Limit Omaha; Connor Drinan and “Fall Oh Gutz” among side winners
Ireland’s Toby Joyce “shinerrr” became the newest bracelet winner of the 2020 World Series of Poker Online [ international ]. Joyce took down the WSOP #66: $800 Pot Limit Omaha event for his first ever career title. Read about his triumph via our recap below. Also victorious on Day 32 were side winners that included […]
SCOOP 2020 Highlights: Main Event Winners; Connor ‘blanconegro’ Drinan Ships Fifth Title; Other Notable Winners; Series Extended
Following the success of their most recent record-breaking tournament Sunday Million, PokerStars is back once again this time hosting their classic series, the Spring Championship of Online Poker (SCOOP) 2020. The highly anticipated festival which began last April 30 and is still ongoing, initially featured a hefty $85 million in combined guaranteed prizes but is […]
Coronavirus: APL Danang cancelled
We just recently reported about the effects of the Coronavirus on poker and gambling in general throughout Asia and the news from organizers keep coming. Unfortunately they keep the same tone as before, informing players about cancelled events in several different Asian countries. APL Danang latest event to be cancelled In Vietnam the decision was […]
APL Da Nang closes with brand ambassador Jack En Ching Wu seizing the High Roller title
Asia Poker League closed its calendar year for the first time in Da Nang, Vietnam running from December 12 to 21 at the Risemount Premier Resort. The inaugural event drew impressive numbers throughout along with a guarantee breaking Main Event. The last of the trophies were grabbed on the final two days. Seizing the coveted […]
Asia Poker League Da Nang: Catching up with the side events
Now that the Main Event is in the books, it’s time to give some due attention to the inaugural APL Da Nang side events. At this time, the High Rollers is on its final day. We will have a recap once it concludes along with the closing festival winners. For now, here’s look at the latest […]
Nguyen Minh Tuan clinches inaugural APL Da Nang Main Event
After six days of stiff competition, the inaugural Asia Poker League Da Nang Main Event concluded with Vietnam’s Nguyen Minh Tuan lifting the trophy and the handsome VND 2,026,500,000 (~US$ 87,400) first prize. Final Day recap The Main Event ran from December 14 to 19 attracting 525 entries at VND 22,000,000 (~US$ 950) each to […]
APL Da Nang Main Event: Meet the Final 9 players
It was another fast elimination day at the inaugural Asia Poker League Da Nang Main Event with 33 players returning to action for Day 3 at host venue Risemount Premier Resort. In just under five hours, the final 9 was formed. We’ve got a short recap below and a brief look at the finalists. Final […]
APL Da Nang: 525 entries into the Main Event; Kim Jae Hwan and Kwon Hyuk Jin winners in side events
An action packed day came to a conclusion yesterday at the Asia Poker League Da Nang with the last two Day 1 opportunities for the VND 22,000,000 (~USD 944) Main Event and the runout of two side events, the VND 8,800,000 (~USD 380) No Limit Hold’em and the VND 5,500,000 (~USD 238) Hyper Turbo 2. […]
APL Main Event Da Nang: 33 players bag up with Dao Minh Phu in high command
The inaugural Asia Poker League Da Nang resumed today at Risemount Premier Resort with 133 players back in action at the Main Event. By the end of six rounds, the field trimmed down to only 33 players led by Vietnam’s own Dao Minh Phu with a commanding 1,123,000. Phu was the only player to stack […]
APL Da Nang: Im Sung Gok wins Deep Stack; Lin Jian on top of the Main Event chip counts
Day 1A of the Asia Poker League Vietnam Main Event had seen 71 entries and yesterday players came to the Risemount Premier Resort Da Nang, Vietnam, to play the second flight of this event. In addition to that the VND 10,000,000 (~USD 430) Deep Stack event took place as well. Lin Jian leads Main Event […]
APL Da Nang: Cards in the Air in the Main Event, Nguyen Hoang Linh wins Kick off
The first three days of the Asia Poker League Da Nang 2019 are in the books. We saw the conclusion of four events and the start of the prestigious VND 22,000,000 (~USD 944) Main Event. Nguyen Hoang Linh takes down the Kick off The VND 11,000,000 (~USD 433) Kick Off Event was the opener for […]
The Asia Poker League kicks off season finale in Da Nang
The Asia Poker League is set to conclude its year in Vietnam. The prestigious final instalment will run from December 12th to 21st at the Risemount Premier Resort in the picturesque coastal city of Da Nang. The APL finale is organised in partnership with the Vietnamese Series of Poker (VSOP) and promises a satisfying closer […]
China Poker Games revealed: Interview with Mr. Li, President of Hainan Poker Association
On August 23 to 30, China Poker Games delivered the biggest and wealthiest live poker event in Asia with 3,132 Main Event entries and a prize pool spilling over US$ 4.1 million. The festival took place at the Howard Johnson Resort in Sanya, Hainan Island, China’s up and coming prime tourist beach destination. Somuchpoker was […]
partypoker continues to push for tournament dominance
There was once a time, not so long ago when PokerStars was the only place to find tournaments which offered life-changing money. The live tournament circuit also saw PokerStars take a lead role in setting up tours with huge prizes. In the last few years though, we are beginning to see an increasing amount of […]
