Munjal Triumphs in High Roller Double Stack; Career-Best Score for the Indian Pro

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PHU QUOC, VIETNAM, November 13, 2024 – Indian pro Avneesh Munjal achieved a career milestone, capturing his first APT title in Event #29: High Roller - Double Stack. The event attracted 117 entries (78 unique), with 17 players making the money. Munjal's victory earned him a payday of VND 1,541,930,000 (~USD 60,700), marking the biggest score of his poker career so far.

Munjal faced tough competition from China’s Mingcong Chen, who claimed the runner-up position and took home VND 1,041,840,000 (~USD 41,000). The Philippines' Sergius Santos finished in third, adding VND 677,190,000 (~USD 26,600) to his career earnings.

The event saw 41 survivors return on Day 2 from Day 1's starting field. Notably, Australia’s Dylan Wayne Foster, who began the final day as the chip leader, finished in 10th place, just missing out on the final table.

17 runners were paid, with the payouts for the final table below:

HIGH ROLLER - DOUBLE STACK FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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Shalaev Dominates Event #38: Three Game Mix - NLH, PLO, Big "O"

Shalaev is on course to break the APT record of titles won in one series.

Russian Daniil Shalaev’s red hot run continues, clinching his fifth APT title in Event #38: Three Game Mix - NLH, PLO, Big "O". This victory also marks Shalaev’s third title this series, surpassing his previous series-best performance at APT Manila 2024. He takes home VND 109,820,000 (~USD 4,323).

The event attracted a resilient field of 34 entries (22 unique), with five players advancing to the money. Alexander Charron from the United States earned VND 75,690,000 (~USD 2,979) for his runner-up finish, while Hayato Kitajima from Japan secured VND 48,230,000 (~USD 1,899) for third place.

Five players were paid, with the results as follows:

THREE GAME MIX FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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Park Captures First APT Title in Event #39: Single Day High Roller

Park proves his mettle in the high roller event.

South Korea's Joong Kwan Park earned his first APT title in Event #39: Single Day High Roller. The seasoned pro navigated a challenging lineup of 56 entries to claim the top prize of VND 1,026,640,000 (~USD 40,416), marking a monumental achievement in his poker career.

Singapore's The Naing finished in second place with a payout of VND 742,610,000 (~USD 29,240). Thailand's Tossapat Chunharas put up a strong fight to secure third place, walking away with VND 479,100,000 (~USD 18,860).

The event paid out eight spots, with the payouts below:

SINGLE DAY HIGH ROLLER FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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Cassell Takes Down Her Second APT Title in Event #40: Women's Event

Cassell has two APT Women’s Event titles to her name.

Australia’s Jennifer Cassell captured her second APT title in the Women’s Event, triumphing over a competitive field of 43 entries (31 unique). Cassell, who has over USD 300,000 in live earnings, solidified her dominance in women’s events on the APT circuit with this victory. Her performance earned her the top prize of VND 100,965,200 (~USD 3,970).

China's Wenjie Ren claimed second place with VND 69,790,000 (~USD 2,750), while Japan's Natsuki Okada rounded out the podium in third with VND 44,550,000 (~USD 1,750).

Six runners were paid, with the results as follows:

WOMEN'S EVENT FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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Vu Triumphs in Event #41: Turbo - Double Stack

Vu takes home his first APT title.

Vietnam's Do Tien Vu emerged victorious in Event #41: Turbo - Double Stack, capturing his first APT title and a prize of VND 278,940,000 (~USD 10,978). The local amateur outlasted a competitive field of 127 entries (109 unique).

Tran The Anh, also from Vietnam, finished as the runner-up, earning VND 188,480,000 (~USD 7,417), while Nguyen Duc Cuong made it a local podium finish, securing third place with VND 122,510,000 (~USD 4,823).

Other notables include India's Kunal Patni, who added another final table finish to his series, finishing fourth. 17 were paid, with the final table payouts below:

TURBO - DOUBLE STACK FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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Hong Claims First APT Title in Event #42: Turbo

Hong secures his first APT title.

China's Gang Hong celebrated his first-ever APT title after an impressive performance in Event #42: Turbo. Facing a dynamic field of 75 entries, Hong's skill and determination propelled him to victory, securing the top prize of VND 180,060,000 (~USD 7,088).

Compatriot Jianbo Ding showed strong gameplay throughout the event to secure second place with a payout of VND 128,000,000 (~USD 5,039), while Japan's Kyota Henzan completed the podium, earning VND 83,810,000 (~USD 3,299) for his third-place finish.

11 runners were paid, with the final table payouts distributed as follows:

TURBO FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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Siarhei Strikes Again in Event #43: Turbo - PL Omaha Hi-Lo - 5 Card (Big O) - Win the Button

Siarhei’s takes home his second APT title this series.

Belarus's Chudapal Siarhei claimed his second APT title of the series, winning Event #43: Turbo - PL Omaha Hi-Lo - 5 Card (Big O) - Win the Button. Siarhei, who previously triumphed in Event #16: Turbo - PL Omaha Hi-Lo - 5 Card (Big O) - Bomb Pot, showed his prowess yet again, taking home VND 58,008,000 (~USD 2,283).

The event featured 20 entries (13 unique), with four players securing payouts. Dominick Leon French from Canada earned VND 38,680,000 (~USD 1,523) for his runner-up finish, while Hirotoshi Nakabo from Japan completed the podium, taking home VND 24,860,000 (~USD 978).

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

TURBO - PL OMAHA HI-LO - 5 CARD (BIG O) - WIN THE BUTTON FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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Zhang Claims His First APT Title in Event #44: Hyper Turbo - Hold'em "Limits"

Zhang breaks his limits to get his first APT title.

China's Zhang Wangcheng captured his first APT title in Event #44: Hyper Turbo - Hold'em "Limits", prevailing over a field of 16 entries (15 unique). The Chinese amateur showcased impressive play to earn the top prize of VND 32,778,000 (~USD 1,290) in this event.

India's Myron Paul Anthony Pereira finished in second place, taking home VND 21,850,000 (~USD 860), while Singapore's Zhen Wei Yeo secured third place with a payout of VND 13,660,000 (~USD 538).

Three runners were paid, with the payouts distributed as follows:

HYPER TURBO - HOLD'EM "LIMITS" FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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Nam Captures First APT Title in Event #45: Hyper Turbo - High Roller

Nam took home his first APT title.

Vietnam's Nguyen Hoang Nam secured his maiden APT title in Event #45: Hyper Turbo - High Roller. Competing against a resilient field of 30 entries, Nguyen clinched victory a top prize of VND 145,350,000 (~USD 5,722).

China's Tianhao Zheng, who put up a strong fight throughout the final table, claimed second place for VND 100,180,000 (~USD 3,943), while fellow countryman Long Zhentao rounded out the top three, earning VND 63,840,000 (~USD 2,513).

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

HYPER TURBO - HIGH ROLLER FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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Truong Claims First APT Title in Event #46: Super Hyper Turbo

Truong’s first APT title comes in the Super Hyper Turbo event.

Vietnam's Bui Xuan Truong celebrated his first APT title in Event #46: Super Hyper Turbo, besting a field of 63 entries. Displaying remarkable composure and skill in the high-speed format, Truong walked away with a well-earned VND 61,992,800 (~USD 2,440) for his victory.

Thailand's Sorawit Turaphan finished as the runner-up, taking home VND 44,660,000 (~USD 1,758), while India's Prajit Ghambir secured third place, earning VND 29,030,000 (~USD 1,143).

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

SUPER HYPER TURBO FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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