Jiaqi He Binks High Roller Event; First APT Title for Chinese Amateur

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MANILA, PHILIPPINES, November 1, 2024 – China’s Jiaqi He celebrated his first APT title in Event #43: Single Day High Roller, outlasting a competitive field of 60 entries (46 unique) to take the top prize of PHP 2,290,000 (~USD 38,930). This win marks a significant milestone in He’s poker career.

Ireland’s Gary Thompson finished as the runner-up, earning PHP 1,650,000 (~USD 28,050), while the Philippines’ Moses Saquing secured third with PHP 1,072,000 (~USD 18,224). Charles Ed Pansoy of the Philippines made his third final table appearance of the series, narrowly missing out on the podium but finishing fourth overall.

The final table was paid, with the payouts as follows:

SINGLE DAY HIGH ROLLER FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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Hsu Wins First APT Title in Event #42: Big "O" Masters - PL Omaha Hi-Lo - 5 Card

Hsu finally captures his first APT title.

Taiwan’s Li Ta Hsu, with over USD 600,000 in live earnings, celebrated his first APT title in Event #42: Big "O" Masters - PL Omaha Hi-Lo - 5 Card. Hsu, who had previously made a final table appearance this series, bested a field of 24 entries (18 unique) to capture the top prize of PHP 388,000 (~USD 6,596).

Australia’s Alex Tchong finished in second place, taking home PHP 361,910 (~USD 6,152), while Canada’s Gary Yip secured third with PHP 357,210 (~USD 6,072).

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

BIG "O" MASTERS - PL OMAHA HI-LO - 5 CARD FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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Carter Wins Second APT Title of the Series in Event #44: NL Hold'em

Carter makes it two for the series.

The United Kingdom’s Gabriel Dominic Carter claimed his second APT title of the series in Event #44: NL Hold'em. Carter outlasted a competitive field of 87 entries (69 unique) to secure the top prize of PHP 598,530 (~USD 10,174), exemplifying his impressive performance this series.

Japan’s Tatsumi Iwasaki finished in second place, earning PHP 419,000 (~USD 7,123), while Thailand’s Napat Chokejindachai rounded out the top three with PHP 277,000 (~USD 4,709).

A notable member of the final table was former Starcraft pro Yohwan “BoxeR” Lim, who eventually placed sixth in the event. 13 players were paid, with the final table results as follows:

NL HOLD’EM FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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Wang Claims Sixth APT Title in Event #45: Limit Triple Draw - Dealer's Choice

Wang’s red-hot run continues.

Taiwan’s Yu Tang Wang continued his remarkable run by capturing his sixth APT title in Event #45: Limit Triple Draw - Dealer's Choice. On scintillating form this series with multiple final table appearances, Wang topped a skilled field of 26 entries (23 unique) to take home the top prize of PHP 73,531 (~USD 1,249).

Japan’s Masataka Morishita finished in second place, earning PHP 49,000 (~USD 833), while the United States’ Gregory Taborissky rounded out the top three with PHP 32,000 (~USD 544).

Four players were paid, with the results as follows:

LIMIT TRIPLE DRAW - DEALER'S CHOICE FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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Tokunaga Wins First APT Title in Event #46: Women's Event

Tokunaga lifts her first title of her poker career.

Japan’s Saori Tokunaga captured her first APT title in Event #46: Women's Event, outlasting a field of 76 ladies (58 unique) to take the top prize of PHP 140,091 (~USD 2,381). Tokunaga’s victory marks her first poker career title.

The Philippines’ Catherine Dolores Calunsod finished as the runner-up, earning PHP 100,000 (~USD 1,700), while Japan’s Misaki Tominaga rounded out the top three with PHP 66,000 (~USD 1,122).

In an interesting twist, sisters Clarence Cabaling and Ferlyn Cabaling both made the final table , finishing fourth and fifth respectively.

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

WOMEN'S EVENT FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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Kitamura Claims Fourth APT Title in Event #48: Turbo - PL Omaha High

Kitamura on stellar form with his fourth APT title win.

Japan’s Keita Kitamura captured his fourth APT title in Event #48: Turbo - PL Omaha High, solidifying his position as a formidable player in the Omaha format. Kitamura, along with the top three finishers, agreed to share the majority of the prize pool, with each receiving PHP 110,000 (~USD 1,870), while Kitamura took an additional PHP 39,376 (~USD 670) and the trophy for finishing in first place.

Hong Kong’s Shing Kit Kwan, who already has two titles this series, added another final table appearance with his second-place finish. Malaysia’s Ben Soon Yung Loo rounded out the top three.

A notable member of the final table includes Aussie Laurence Hall, who earlier today came out of Flight B of the Main Event as chip leader.

Eight runners were paid, with the final table results as follows:

TURBO - PL OMAHA HIGH FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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Kim Wins First APT Title in Event #49: Hyper Turbo

Kim outlasted 112 competitors en route to his first APT title.

South Korea’s Sangbong Kim celebrated his first APT title victory in Event #49: Hyper Turbo. Kim emerged from a field of 112 entries (100 unique) to claim the top prize of PHP 191,134 (~USD 3,249), marking a milestone achievement in his poker career.

The Philippines’ Joshua Darnel Figuerres finished as the runner-up, taking home PHP 133,000 (~USD 2,261), while India’s Ankit Gaurav Bhardwaj secured third place with PHP 87,000 (~USD 1,479).

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

HYPER TURBO FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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Santos Claims First APT Title in Event #50: Hyper Turbo - High Roller

Santos kickstarts his poker career by winning high roller event.

Local amateur Sergius Angelo Santos kick starts his poker career with a high by capturing his first APT title in Event #50: Hyper Turbo - High Roller. Santos outlasted a competitive field of 78 high rollers (58 unique) to claim the top prize of PHP 465,350 (~USD 7,911), marking a significant victory for his poker career on home turf.

South Korea’s Wooseok Kim finished as the runner-up, taking home PHP 333,000 (~USD 5,661), while the United States’ Jordan Jon Westmorland rounded out the top three with PHP 218,000 (~USD 3,706).

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

HYPER TURBO - HIGH ROLLER FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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Chen Claims First APT Title in Event #51: Hyper Turbo - NL Single Draw 2/7

Chen takes her first APT title in a mixed games event.

Taiwanese amateur Jia Yu Chen captured her first APT title in Event #51: Hyper Turbo - NL Single Draw 2/7. Chen outlasted a competitive field of 40 entries (36 unique) to take home the top prize of PHP 72,536 (~USD 1,233), marking a significant achievement in her poker journey.

China’s Song Wang, showing impressive consistency with two APT titles already in this series, added another final table appearance with his second-place finish, earning PHP 50,000 (~USD 850). The United Kingdom’s Craig Anthony Cooper rounded out the top three, taking PHP 30,000 (~USD 510).

Six runners were paid, with the results as follows:

HYPER TURBO - NL SINGLE DRAW 2/7 FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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