Edoc Gathers Momentum with 20th APT Title; Local Poker Pro Has Top Three Stack in Main Event

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MANILA, PHILIPPINES, November 3, 2024 – Philippines poker veteran Lester Edoc claimed his second title of the series and his 20th APT title in Event #64: High Roller - Double Stack. Edoc, ranked third on the Philippines all-time money list with over USD 2 million in live cashes, showcased his skill yet again in another high roller event. Edoc emerged victorious from a seasoned field of 22 entries (19 unique) to win the top prize of PHP 1,452,080 (~USD 24,685). Earlier in the day, he also bagged a top three stack in the Main Event, adding further momentum to his form this festival.

The United States’ John Joseph Panish finished as the runner-up, taking home PHP 968,000 (~USD 16,456), while Canada’s Aidan Connor Tam rounded out the top three with PHP 622,000 (~USD 10,574). Natural8 ambassador Nevan Chang takes fourth place, adding another cash to his series.

Four players were paid, with the final table results as follows:

HIGH ROLLER - DOUBLE STACK FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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Seventh Heaven for Wang in Event #62: 9 Game

Wang’s dominance in mixed games formats appears unparalleled.

Taiwan’s Yu Tang Wang secured his seventh APT title—and his third of this series—in Event #62: 9 Game, asserting his dominance in mixed game formats. Already a two-time winner this series with victories in Event #9: Hyper Turbo - NL Single Draw A-5 and Event #45: Limit Triple Draw - Dealer's Choice, Wang’s mastery over alternate poker formats appears unparalleled in the APT field. He emerged victorious from a resilient field of 31 entries (29 unique) to claim the top prize of PHP 222,000 (~USD 3,774).

Russia’s Alexander Firsov finished as the runner-up, taking home PHP 201,575 (~USD 3,426), while the Philippines’ Christian Jess Chua secured third place with PHP 110,000 (~USD 1,870).

Five players were paid, with the payouts distributed as follows:

9 GAME FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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Lee Wins First APT Title in Event #63: Sunday Super Stack

Lee’s year just keeps getting better after binking his first APT title.

South Korea’s Seoha Lee captured his first APT title in Event #63: Sunday Super Stack, outlasting a large field of 181 entries (151 unique) for a major score of PHP 1,000,800 (~USD 17,013). This victory adds to what has already been an impressive year for Lee, who has now accumulated over USD 50,000 in live cashes in 2024 alone after winning this event. An ICM deal was made among the top four players, allowing each to lock in a substantial payout while Lee claimed the trophy for finishing first place.

Hong Kong’s Anthony Wong finished as the runner-up, earning PHP 779,700 (~USD 13,254), while fellow Hong Kong competitor Chi Wai Law secured third place with PHP 916,720 (~USD 15,583). Local Jose Marquez Cheung takes home PHP 828,300 (~USD 14,081) in fourth.

27 players were paid, with the final table results as follows:

SUNDAY SUPER STACK FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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Aemjareon Secures First APT Title in Event #65: Turbo - Double Stack

Aemjareon beats out a large field to win his first APT title.

Thai amateur Ravipol Aemjareon captured his first APT title in Event #65: Turbo - Double Stack with a big win in his first career victory. Aemjareon topped a big field of 138 entries (123 unique) to claim the top prize of PHP 423,952 (~USD 7,207), marking a breakthrough moment in his poker journey.

China’s Xiang Lei took second place, earning PHP 288,000 (~USD 4,896), while Singapore’s Chu Yi Jedidah Tan rounded out the top three with PHP 190,000 (~USD 3,230).

The United State’s Alex Keating adds another final table appearance to his fantastic series so far, along with his two APT titles. 20 players were paid, with the final table results as follows:

TURBO - DOUBLE STACK FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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Aoki Secures Fourth APT Title in Event #66: Turbo - PL Omaha High - Lazy Rivers

Aoki’s Omaha play was good enough to secure his fourth APT title.

Japan’s Daiki Aoki captured his fourth APT title in Event #66: Turbo - PL Omaha High - Lazy Rivers, adding to his impressive achievements in the series. Aoki navigated a resilient field of 38 entries (29 unique) to claim the top prize of PHP 144,242 (~USD 2,451).

Australia’s Mark Furniss, who won an event just yesterday, continued his strong run by reaching another final table and finishing in second place, taking home PHP 99,000 (~USD 1,683). South Korea’s Gyeheon Lee rounded out the top three, earning PHP 63,000 (~USD 1,071).

Five runners were paid, with the payouts as follows:

TURBO - PL OMAHA HIGH - LAZY RIVERS FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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Rosario Captures First APT Title in Event #67: Hyper Turbo - Bomb Pot

Rosario takes home his first APT title.

Asian poker circuit regular Anton Edward Del Rosario from the United States claimed his first APT title in the exciting Event #67: Hyper Turbo - Bomb Pot. Del Rosario rose to the top of a dynamic field of 53 entries (48 unique) to secure the title and the top prize of PHP 84,360 (~USD 1,433), marking a notable achievement in his poker career.

Thailand’s Sartsilp Chuaynum finished in second place, taking home PHP 61,000 (~USD 1,037), while South Korea’s Seung Hoon Lee secured third place with PHP 39,000 (~USD 663).

Seven players were paid, with payouts as follows:

HYPER TURBO - BOMB POT FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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Lee Claims First APT Title in Event #68: Hyper Turbo - High Roller

Lee takes home his first APT title in a high roller event.

South Korea’s Gyeongbyeong Lee secured his first APT title in Event #68: Hyper Turbo - High Roller, triumphing over a stacked field of 47 entries (44 unique) to capture the top prize of PHP 322,775 (~USD 5,487). This high roller victory marks a milestone achievement for Lee in the series.

France’s Adrien Pierre Louis Favre Felix finished in second place, earning PHP 233,000 (~USD 3,961), while South Korea’s Seungmook Jung rounded out the top three with PHP 149,000 (~USD 2,533).

Seven players were paid, with the payouts as follows:

HYPER TURBO - HIGH ROLLER FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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Kong Wins Fourth APT Title in Event #69: Hyper Turbo - NL Single Draw Mix

Kong’s fourth APT title comes in a mixed game event.

South Korea’s Seongsu Kong captured his fourth APT title in Event #69: Hyper Turbo - NL Single Draw Mix, adding to his impressive total tournament winnings as he nears USD 400,000 in live cashes. Kong emerged victorious from a formidable field of 23 entries to claim the top prize of PHP 48,458 (~USD 825).

Hong Kong’s Edward Chun Ho Yam finished as the runner-up, earning PHP 33,000 (~USD 561), while Taiwan’s Fu-Yao Yang rounded out the top three with PHP 21,000 (~USD 357).

Four players were paid, with the payouts distributed as follows:

HYPER TURBO - NL SINGLE DRAW MIX FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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