Matsuda Clinches Baby Superstar; Crosses USD 500,000 in Live Earnings

APT MANILA 2024 SCHEDULE | OFFICIAL RESULTS | PLAYER LISTS | IMAGES | WINNERS

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, November 5, 2024 – Japan’s John Matsuda claimed his second APT title of the series in Event #82: Baby Superstar Challenge, crossing the USD 500,000 mark in live earnings. Following his victory in Event #11: Single Day High Roller - Mystery Bounty, Matsuda continued his impressive run, besting a competitive field of 50 entries (37 unique) to secure the top prize of PHP 3,705,000 (~USD 63,066).

The United States' James Mendoza finished in second place with PHP 3,400,000 (~USD 57,800), while Canada’s Benjamin Leblond rounded out the top three with PHP 1,899,000 (~USD 32,283).

Other notables include the Philippines' Lester Edoc, ranked third on the country's all-time money list, finished in fourth place with PHP 1,440,000 (~USD 24,480).

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

BABY SUPERSTAR CHALLENGE FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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Seremet Claims Fifth APT Title in Event #83: 7 Card Stud Masters

Seremet shows he is a mixed games force to be reckoned with.

Australia’s mixed games expert Antonio Seremet captured his fifth APT title in Event #83: 7 Card Stud Masters, showcasing his skills once again in a competitive, focused field of 17 entries (16 unique). Seremet took home the top prize of PHP 427,460 (~USD 7,266), further solidifying his reputation in the mixed games arena.

Italy’s Alessio Isaia finished in second place, earning PHP 285,000 (~USD 4,845), while Japan’s Kazuhiro Shirazawa secured third with PHP 178,000 (~USD 3,026).

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

7 CARD STUD MASTERS FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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Jedidah Tan Claims First APT Title in Event #84: Flip 'N Go Hyper

Jedidah Tan takes home her first APT title.

Singapore’s Jedidah Tan secured her first APT title in Event #84: Flip 'N Go Hyper, besting a unique format that saw one in seven runners advance to the money through a Flip Out Stage played in Crazy Pineapple style (each player starts with three hole cards, discarding one after betting before the flop, turn and river). Tan, who has made a couple of final table appearances this series, triumphed over a competitive final table to claim the top prize of PHP 90,994 (~USD 1,546).

Hong Kong’s Kwok Chun Yip finished as the runner-up, earning PHP 67,000 (~USD 1,139), while the Philippines’ Marc Richelieu Rivera, a familiar face at the final tables this series, took third place with PHP 44,000 (~USD 748).

The final table was paid, payouts distributed as follows:

FLIP 'N GO HYPER FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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Liew Claims First APT Title in Event #85: Short Deck - Triple Chance

Liew has a short deck title to his name.

Malaysia’s Lee Wee Liew secured his first APT title in Event #85: Short Deck - Triple Chance, one of the quickest events to conclude following the close of registration. Liew, a regular on the Asian poker circuit, bested a small but skilled field of seven entries (six unique) to claim the top prize of PHP 195,550 (~USD 3,324).

Lithuania’s Marius Zalpys finished as the runner-up, earning PHP 110,000 (~USD 1,870).

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

SHORT DECK - TRIPLE CHANCE FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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Seventh Heaven for Furniss as He Claims Another in Event #86: PL Omaha Hi-Lo - 5 Card (Big O)

Furniss takes home his seventh APT title.

Australia’s Mark Furniss reached “seventh heaven” by capturing his seventh APT title in Event #86: PL Omaha Hi-Lo - 5 Card (Big O). This marks Furniss’s second title of the series. He overcame a resilient field of 41 entries (32 unique) to take home the top prize of PHP 93,799 (~USD 1,594).

Philippines’ Michael Victor Jose finished as the runner-up, earning PHP 65,000 (~USD 1,105), while Japan’s Jun Takada took third place with PHP 42,000 (~USD 714).

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

PL OMAHA HI-LO - 5 CARD (BIG O) FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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Cordova Secures Second APT Title in Event #89: Turbo - PL Courchevel High - 5 Card

Cordova takes home his second APT title.

Philippines’ Joshua Cordova captured his second APT title in Event #89: Turbo - PL Courchevel High - 5 Card, overcoming a focused field of 14 entries (12 unique) to claim the top prize of PHP 56,146 (~USD 956). Cordova’s consistent performance in this series further solidifies his reputation on the APT circuit.

China’s Zhun Wang finished as the runner-up, taking home PHP 38,000 (~USD 647), while Hong Kong’s Tsz Kan Ip rounded out the payouts with PHP 24,000 (~USD 408).

Three players were paid, with payouts as follows:

TURBO - PL COURCHEVEL HIGH - 5 CARD FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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Osor Claims First APT Title in Event #90: Hyper Turbo

Osor’s first APT title and live cash comes in a hyper turbo event.

Mongolia’s Bayar-Erdene Osor marked his first live cash with an impressive victory in Event #90: Hyper Turbo, winning his debut APT title. Competing against a dynamic field of 42 entries (37 unique), Osor emerged victorious to claim the top prize of PHP 94,550 (~USD 1,607).

South Korea’s Yehyun Jang finished as the runner-up, earning PHP 67,000 (~USD 1,139), while Hong Kong’s Kwok Chun Yip took third place with PHP 43,000 (~USD 731).

Six players were paid, with the payouts as follows:

HYPER TURBO FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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Wang Ties Record with Eight APT Title in Event #91: Hyper Turbo - NL Single Draw Mix

Wang’s trophy cabinet of APT titles continues to burgeon.

Taiwan’s Yu Tang Wang continued his trophy collection spree in Event #91: Hyper Turbo - NL Single Draw Mix, securing his fourth APT title of the series and eight overall in the APT circuit. With this victory, Wang has matched the record for most titles won in a single APT series, a feat previously achieved by England’s Samad Razavi, who claimed four titles at APT Cebu in 2015. Wang triumphed over a resilient field of 27 entries (20 unique), taking home PHP 56,711 (~USD 964).

Hong Kong’s Chi Wai Law finished as the runner-up, earning PHP 40,000 (~USD 680), while China’s Zhun Wang and Hong Kong’s Tsz Fung Wong shared third and fourth place with PHP 20,000 (~USD 340) each.

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

HYPER TURBO - NL SINGLE DRAW MIX FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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Shirazawa Claims First APT Title in Event #92: Hyper Turbo - High Roller

Japanese pro Shirazawa takes home his first APT title.

Japanese poker pro Kazuhiro Shirazawa captured his first APT title in Event #92: Hyper Turbo - High Roller, marking a significant addition to his career with over USD 300,000 in live earnings. Shirazawa topped a stacked field of 50 entries (45 unique) to secure the top prize of PHP 344,250 (~USD 5,852), showcasing his skill in this high-stakes format.

China’s Jun Lai finished as the runner-up, taking home PHP 248,000 (~USD 4,216), while Taiwanese Natural8 ambassador Nevan Chang secured third place with PHP 158,000 (~USD 2,686).

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

HYPER TURBO - HIGH ROLLER FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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