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Local Aces Join The Chase Cup ₱5M Guaranteed Main Event; Joel Diaz, Clyde Ravina Top Flights
The inaugural Chase Cup featuring is well underway in Cebu, Philippines with three of five starting days completed. While the event had a slow start, it picked up at yesterday’s Day 1C with some of the country’s most decorated joining the hunt for a piece of the PH₱ 5 Million (~USD 86,900) guaranteed prize pool […]
05/04/2024
106 players to battle for Poker Dream 10 Vietnam Main Event ₫21.68BN (~$850K) prize pool
The 10th edition of Poker Dream taking place at New World Hoiana in Hoi An, Vietnam continues its exciting festivities with Day 2 of the Main Event under the spotlight today. The past three days drew 752 entries across eight flights to just edge over the guarantee for a richer VN₫21.685,320,000 (~USD 852,670) prize pool. […]
05/04/2024
Just days away from the Inaugural Jin Bei Cup $5M Guaranteed Short Deck Series
In just a few days from now, the inaugural Jin Bei Cup featuring a jaw dropping $5 Million guarantee will take place at the lavish Jin Bei Palace Hotel in the coastal shores of Sihanoukville, Cambodia, which boasts luxurious suites for visitors from near and far. The event takes place from May 7 to 9, 2024 […]
05/04/2024
Poker Dream 10 Vietnam: Wong Ka Fai Wins Super High Roller, Winfred Yu Runner Up
Photo by Poker Dream Poker Dream 10 Vietnam is through the halfway mark in its weeklong series at New World Hoiana in Hoi An, Vietnam with four days now in the books. Last night awarded the largest series payout to date at the Super High Roller with Hong Kong’s Wong Ka Fai emerging victorious for […]
05/03/2024
WPT Vietnam Passport to the World Championship fast approaching, over ₫50 Billion (~USD 2M) in guarantees await
Counting down to seven months away, the World Poker Tour World Championship will once again set foot at the entertainment capital for its 3rd annual running, traditionally closing its 2024 season in style. Asian players who have the anticipated festival penned on their poker calendars will be glad to know that WPT is offering […]
05/03/2024
2024 APT Jeju Main Event Becomes Biggest International Poker Tournament in South Korea
The final numbers are in for the flagship tournament of the 2024 APT Jeju Main Event. With a buy-in of KR₩ 2.5 Million (~USD 1,820), the tournament set the bar high from the onset with a guarantee of KR₩ 2 Billion (~USD 1.5 Million) and comfortably sailed past that figure. With the four live […]
05/03/2024
Only 15 Remain in Record-Breaking 2024 APT Jeju Main Event
Out of a field of 1,089 entries in the 2024 APT Jeju Main Event, only 96 players returned to their seats at the Landing Casino at Jeju Shinhwa World. After 10 levels of 60 minutes each, the field of hopefuls was culled down to just 15 hopefuls and they are all competing for the biggest slice […]
05/03/2024
Chase Cup ₱5M Guaranteed: Joshua Figuerres sets the bar sky high; Day 1B up next
The inaugural Chase Cup featuring an ambitious PH₱ 5 Million (~USD 86,900) guarantee is well underway with Day 1A in the books. Attracting 41 entries, out of the 6 players that qualified to the ITM round, it was Joshua Figuerres who capitalized the most. By night’s end, not only did Figuerres deliver the bubble, he […]
05/02/2024
2024 APT Jeju Main Event Continues Record Hunt With More Than 1,000 Entries
The final two starting days of the 2024 Asian Poker Tour Jeju Main Event have concluded yesterday and continued the smashing success of the flagship tournament of the stop at Landing Casino, Jeju Shinhwa World. Along with the Onlive entries on Natural8 and GGPoker, the tournament has reached four figures and the final numbers will […]
05/02/2024
Poker Dream 10 Vietnam Day 3 Highlights: Cui Yuan tops Main Event Day 1B; Mystery Hunter draws 546; SHR still open
The third day of Poker Dream 10 Vietnam witnessed multiple events buzzing up the Grand Hall of New World Hoiana in Hoi An. Leading the headlines was the Main Event which completed its second starting day with a light field of 57 entries. Out of the six players that reached the ITM qualifying round, […]
05/02/2024
Poker Dream 10 Vietnam: Jang Wongeun tops Main Event Day 1A; Meng Guangrui wins Vietnam Open
Poker Dream 10 Vietnam completed another day of games with the Main Event at the top of the headlines. Though it drew a small field of 31 entries, the action was fierce as decorated players battled for a spot in the ITM round. Korea’s Jang Wongeun ended the day with the largest stack followed by […]
05/01/2024
2024 APT Jeju Day 5: Main Event More Than Doubles Attendance; Joseph Cheong Wins Superstar Challenge
On Day 5 of the ongoing 2024 APT Jeju stop at the Landing Casino, Jeju Shinhwa World Resort, the Main Event went from strength to strength and a winner was crowned in the most expensive tournament on the schedule. Former WSOP Main Event finalist Joseph Cheong triumphed in the Superstar Challenge. Here are the […]
05/01/2024
U Series Of Poker Ready To Set New Records In Hanoi, Vietnam feat. ₫60 Billion (~$2.3M) in guarantees
In just under a month, U Series of Poker returns to Hanoi, Vietnam to stage what promises to be another unforgettable series. Since its inception in February 2023, the brand has been crushing records at nearly every stop, making it one of the most sought after festivals in the Asian region. For the upcoming USOP […]
04/30/2024
2024 APT Jeju Stop Enters Hot Stages With Strong Start in the Main Event
The 2024 Asian Poker Tour stop in Jeju Island, South Korea has already ensured a new attendance record for the flagship Main Event with just one of the four starting days concluded so far. That may not come as a surprise with the huge guarantee but the marquee tournament of the series is nonetheless […]
04/30/2024
Busy Day at 2024 APT Jeju Crowns First Two-Time Champions of the Series
The 2024 Asian Poker Tour stop on Jeju island in South Korea is in full swing and another ten winners were crowned on the third day of the series. All of that unfolded one day prior to the start of the highly anticipated 2024 APT Jeju Main Event at the Landing Casino, Jeju Shinhwa World […]
04/29/2024
Poker Dream 10 Vietnam Opening Ceremony Officially Reveals New Trophy
Poker Dream is back at the charming town of Hoi An, Vietnam, for a weeklong series hosted at first class resort New World Hoiana Resort and Golf. This is the brand’s third visit to this picturesque location. Games kicked off today, April 29, and will continue until May 5, 2024. Poker Dream – Fresh New […]
04/29/2024
2024 APT Jeju Day 2: Hong Kong and Japan Shine; China Dominates Early On
After a seven year hiatus, the Asian Poker Tour is back at the island of Jeju in South Korea. Several grinders who were successful back then are still around to hunt trophies but besides that, a lot of things have changed. Under the new ownership, the APT has unleashed a new era with record numbers […]
04/28/2024
Chase Cup Lights Up Cebu, Philippines feat. ₱5 Million (~USD 87K) Guarantee – May 1 to 7, 2024
Poker at a new destination! The inaugural Chase Cup ₱5 Million (~USD 86,900) guaranteed is just around the corner with games set to take place from May 1 to 7, 2024 at Poker8 Cebu in Cebu, Philippines. This is the first time a poker event of this magnitude has been announced for this part […]
04/28/2024
2024 APT Jeju Main Event KR₩ 2 Billion (~$1.5M) Guaranteed Kicks Off Today in Korea – April 29 to May 5
The flagship tournament of the 2024 Asian Poker Tour stop in Jeju island, South Korea officially gets underway today, Monday April 29, 2024. With a buy-in of KR₩ 2.5 Million (~USD 1,820), plenty of notables from near and far are expected to join the action at the Landing Casino in Jeju Shinhwa World Resort. Everything […]
04/28/2024
2024 Asian Poker Tour Stop in Jeju Underway! Danny Tang Wins All Star Showdown
The 2024 Asian Poker Tour (APT) stop in Jeju is officially underway and the opening day on April 26, 2024 at Landing Casino was certainly a successful one. Seven different tournaments took place and the most notable ones were the All-Star Showdown and the Korea National Cup opener. Asian Poker Tour Jeju – Korea […]
04/27/2024