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Record Breaking APPT Manila Main Event Ready To Crown A Champion; Daniel Benor Leads Final 18 Players
The 15th Edition of the Asia Pacific Poker – APPT Manila – taking place at the stunning Cove Manila at Okada Manila, Philippines, set a new Main Event record with 1,304 entries generating a staggering prize pool of PHP 91,071,360 (~USD 1,575,790). Last night the field trimmed to just 18 players. With the fall of […]
08/05/2024
Final Wrap: Red Dragon Poker Tour Jeju 2024 awards over KRW 7.2 Billion (~USD 5.3M) in prizes
Following ten days of fun filled action at Landing Casino, Jeju Shinhwa World, South Korea, the Red Dragon Poker Tour festivities has come to a close with a staggering KRW 7,239,839,500 (~USD 5,330,600) in prizes awarded across its ten day lineup. A total of 36 trophy events played down with China’s Zhang Mai securing […]
08/05/2024
China’s Zhang Mai conquers Red Dragon Championship Event for KRW 392 Million (~USD 287K)
The final day of the esteemed Red Dragon Poker Tour held at Landing Casino, Jeju Shinhwa World, South Korea, arrived with the last set of trophies awarded across six events. On the schedule’s highlight was the Final Day of the Red Dragon Championship Event where nine players remained in contention for the title. In […]
08/04/2024
APPT Manila: Natalie Teh Tops APPT Main Event Day 1B
The 15th Edition of the Asia Pacific Poker Tour concluded Day 1B of the APPT Manila Main Event with Malaysia’s Natalie Teh closing as heat leader. Teh went on a tear during the last three levels, taking down a series of pots including a bust out. One of Teh’s last hands was earning with straight. […]
08/03/2024
RDPT Jeju 2024: KRW 2.5 Billion (~USD 1.8M) Championship Event down to 60 players, Jiang Daqiao on top
Eight days through its ten-day schedule, the Red Dragon Poker Tour games at Landing Casino, Jeju Shinhwa World, South Korea, is coming down to its final days, accompanied by the electrifying Championship Event heading onto Day 3. Four days of action saw the 1,337 entry field narrow down to only 60 players remaining in […]
08/03/2024
APPT Manila Main Event Sets New Record Prize Pool Of PHP 91M; Keiju Utsu Tops Day 1C
The 15th Edition of the Asia Pacific Poker set a new Main Event record with a staggering prize pool of PHP 91,071,360 (~USD 1,575,790). Over the three starting flights, the event drew an impressive 1,304 entries with Day 1C alone attracting the largest crowd of 707 entries. Coming Day 2, 191 players out of the […]
08/03/2024
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 […]
08/03/2024
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 […]
08/02/2024
Red Dragon Poker Tour Jeju 2024 Championship Event draws 1,337 entry field, prize pool soars to KRW 2.56 Billion (~USD 1.87M)
In return following a five year absence, the Red Dragon Poker Tour is back with a fresh new look, celebrating its debut with a KRW 1,680,000,000 (~USD 1,236,390) guaranteed Championship Event. While ambitious for its first showing, the esteemed tour was met with a smashing turnout over the expected with a total of 1,337 […]
08/02/2024
Zhao Jiaming reigns supreme over Red Dragon Poker Tour Jeju 2024 Championship Event Day 1B
Halfway through its debut season, the halls of Landing Casino, Shinhwa World, South Korea, has been filled with buzz day in and out, with the Red Dragon Poker Tour games coursing through its KRW 1,680,000,000 (~USD 1,236,390) guaranteed Championship Event. Two of four qualifying rounds are already in the books with yesterday’s flight Day […]
08/01/2024
APPT Manila MAIN EVENT ₱55M Gtd Starts Today; Gary Thompson Leads SHR Day 1
After nine days of pre-games at APPT Manila, doors open today, August 1 with the Main Event! For the first time in history, a guarantee of ₱55 Million (~USD 941,800) has been announced and gauging by the turnout these past days, that figure will soar past its target. There are three starting days scheduled. Cards […]
08/01/2024
APPT Manila: Newly Crowned Aldous Formanes Bags Big At APPT Main Event Day 1A
The 15th Annual Asia Pacific Poker Tour continues to see a surge of poker players eager to experience the newly revamped event. Not only are bigger guarantees on the table, for the first time, the games are being held at the stunning Cove Manila at Okada, This breath-taking venue with its gorgeous domed skylight is […]
08/01/2024
APPT Manila: Kaoru Kishimoto Leads APPT National Final 9; Youngbae Kim, Danielle Noja, Jeffrey Pardales Among Winners
The Asia Pacific Poker Tour completed its seventh day of games with another batch of winners crowned and the featured APPT National down to its final 9 players. Taking place at the stunning Cove Manila at Okada Manila in the Philippines, this year’s APPT Manila offers the most extensive schedule yet with 67 trophy events […]
07/31/2024
Red Dragon Poker Tour Jeju 2024 Championship Event underway, Chen Weihang towers over Day 1A field
The first flight of the highly anticipated Red Dragon Poker Tour Championship Event at Landing Casino, Jeju Shinhwa World, South Korea, kicked off to a good start with 332 entries turning up for the KRW 1,680,000,000 (~USD 1,236,390) guaranteed games. The day capped with China’s Chen Weihang holding down a commanding lead across the […]
07/31/2024
RDPT Jeju 2024: Shiina Okamoto, Tsung Yen Wan, Li Zhang, Zhichen Yu triumph over side events; Meng Guo clinches third trophy of the season
The Red Dragon Poker Tour festivities at Landing Casino, Jeju Shinhwa World, South Korea has been teeming with excitement each day, with at least six tournaments running daily. Day five of the series saw another five runners – Shiina Okamoto, Tsung Yen Wan, Li Zhang, Zhichen Yu, and Meng Guo, rise as champions over at […]
07/31/2024
World Poker Tour Releases Schedule for Upcoming WPT Prime Taiwan This August
On July 30, 2024, the World Poker Tour released the full player guide for the upcoming WPT Prime Taiwan 2024 stop. Set to take place from August 6 to 19, it is the fourth visit of the global brand to Taipei City and third installment in as many years of the mid-stakes WPT Prime series. PLAYER […]
07/31/2024
APPT Manila: Vivencio Nachor Wins APPT National
Another thrilling finish for the locals at the Asia Pacific Poker Tour premier series taking place at the Cove at Okada Manila. An outburst of celebration filled the venue after crowd favorite Vivencio Nachor defeated Japan’s Kaoru Kishimoto at heads up of the featured APPT National. Nachor walked away with a solid PHP 3,000,000 (~USD […]
07/31/2024
Billiards GOAT Efren “Bata” Reyes To Play At APPT Manila Charity Event on Aug 1
Efren “Bata” Reyes, the legendary billiards player hailed as the best in the world, is set to dazzle at the APPT Manila Charity Event on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at the stunning Cove Manila in Okada. Arriving last night, Reyes is fired up to swap his pool cue for poker chips. Don’t miss the chance […]
07/31/2024
RDPT Jeju 2024: Leng Bin takes down Dragon Egg Mystery Bounty for KRW 61,686,000 (~USD 44,540); Pang and Zhang celebrate wins
The Red Dragon Poker Tour games at Landing Casino, Jeju Shinhwa World, South Korea, continued on to day four of its ten-day schedule through August 4th, and crowned another three champions. China’s Leng Bin emerged victorious over at the Dragon Egg Mystery Bounty event while Gu Xiaochun booked a solid payout after landing the […]
07/30/2024
Ke Hong Jing Wins Inaugural Won Poker Cup Main Event for $97,100; All Eagle Trophies Claimed as Sihanoukville Milestone Event Concludes
In Won Majestic Hotel in Sihanoukville, Cambodia, Ke Hong Jing from Malaysia has won the very first Won Poker Cup Main Event#2 which guaranteed a prize pool of $500,000, beating a field of 404 entries to take home the Eagle trophy and a 1st place cash prize of $97,100. Jing was consistently building his stack […]
07/30/2024