Patni Proves Himself a Star With His Fourth APT Title; Wins Baby Superstar Challenge

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PHU QUOC, VIETNAM, November 15, 2024 – India's Kunal Patni added another stellar accomplishment to his poker career by capturing his fourth APT title in Event #57: Baby Superstar Challenge. With over USD 1 million in live earnings, Patni’s was imperious on his run to the title, beating 47 high rollers (39 unique) as he claimed his second title of this series, earning an impressive VND 1,436,070,000 (~USD 56,550).

Patni was against Malaysian young gun Sean Ooi heads up. The final hand saw Patni’s Ace-Seven suited going up against Ooi’s Ace-King off. Patni hit his flush on the river, guaranteeing him his best cash at an series so far. Ooi, still in pursuit of his first title this series, had to contend with finishing as the runner-up for VND 1,037,170,000 (~USD 40,820). Vietnam’s Pham Thanh Nghia rounded out the top three, taking home VND 661,060,000 (~USD 26,020).

Seven runners were paid, with the payouts below:

BABY SUPERSTAR CHALLENGE FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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Ermin Claims Second Title in Event #58: PL Omaha High – 4 Card and 5 Card

Ermin makes it two APT titles in one series.

Russia's Ivan Ermin continued his impressive run at the series, capturing his second APT title in Event #58: PL Omaha High – 4 Card and 5 Card. Ermin, who has demonstrated consistency throughout the series with two additional cash finishes, outlasted 22 entries to take home the top prize of VND 80,660,000 (~USD 3,175).

China's Zeyu Chen secured the runner-up spot, adding VND 53,780,000 (~USD 2,115) to his live earnings, while Hong Kong’s Tsz Fai Tong rounded out the top three with VND 34,570,000 (~USD 1,360).

Four players were paid, with the payouts as follows:

PL OMAHA HIGH - 4 CARD AND 5 CARD FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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Sanchez Triumphs in Event #59: NL Hold'em Heads Up

Sanchez takes home his first APT title.

Spain’s Mir Sanchez secured his first APT title in Event #59: NL Hold'em Heads Up, showing his mastery in heads up play in the one-on-one format. Sanchez outlasted a field of 10 entries to claim the top prize of VND 83,810,000 (~USD 3,300).

Each match in the event was played in a best-of-three format. Vietnam’s Hai Phong Nguyen delivered a strong performance but fell to Sanchez, finishing as the runner-up for VND 47,140,000 (~USD 1,850).

NL HOLD'EM HEADS UP FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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Garson Claims Second APT Title in Event #60: NL Hold'em – Freezeout

Garson froze out 100 others en route to his second APT title.

France's Francis Garson celebrated his second APT title in style by conquering a 101-strong field in Event #60: NL Hold'em – Freezeout. With over USD 100,000 in live earnings, Garson proved his mettle by taking the lion’s share of the prize pool with a victory worth VND 65,321,700 (~USD 2,570).

Thailand's Vorakrit Vorakulsathian fought valiantly to secure the runner-up position, earning VND 45,000,000 (~USD 1,770). Fellow countryman Bhumipat Wattanaapornchai rounded out the top three, taking home VND 29,530,000 (~USD 1,160).

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

NL HOLD'EM - FREEZEOUT FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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Hong Claims Second APT Title in Event #61: Turbo

Hong makes it two titles in one series.

China's Gang Hong continues his great run at APT Phu Quoc 2024, capturing his second title of the festival in Event #61: Turbo. Following up on his earlier win, he outlasted a competitive field of 85 entries (69 unique) to take home VND 59,174,500 (~USD 2,330).

Thailand's Kundum Nuttakit came close but settled for second place, earning VND 42,070,000 (~USD 1,655). Fellow compatriot Chaiwat Chamachote rounded out the podium, securing VND 27,540,000 (~USD 1,085) for his efforts.

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

TURBO FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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Zhang Wins First APT Title in Event #64: Hyper Turbo

Zhang’s maiden APT title comes in the hyper turbo event.

China's Chi Zhang captured his first APT title in Event #64: Hyper Turbo. Zhang, regular on the Asian poker circuit with over USD 300,000 in live tournament earnings, navigated a field of 55 entries (47 unique) to claim the top prize of VND 98,586,000 (~USD 3,880).

Fellow countryman Yankai Zhang also put up a strong performance, finishing as the runner-up for VND 71,310,000 (~USD 2,810). Israel's Ben Gur rounded out the top three, earning VND 46,010,000 (~USD 1,810).

8runners were paid, with the payouts distributed as follows:

HYPER TURBO FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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Akhand Wins First APT Title in Event #65: Super Hyper Turbo

Akhand’s first cash at a live event is a victorious one.

Shukla Akhand from India emerged victorious in Event #65: Super Hyper Turbo, marking his first-ever live cash and APT title. Competing against a field of 42 entries (39 unique), Akhand secured the top prize of VND 48,205,200 (~USD 1,898).

China's Zhang Wangcheng put in another strong performance after winning his first APT title this festival, finishing as the runner-up for VND 33,320,000 (~USD 1,312), while fellow countryman Jiachuan Yang took third place, earning VND 21,270,000 (~USD 853).

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

SUPER HYPER TURBO FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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