Zayabaatar Takes Home First APT Title; Mongolian Shows Poker Prowess

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MANILA, PHILIPPINES, October 30, 2024 – Mongolia’s Batnyam Zayabaatar secured his first APT title in Event #29: Hyper Turbo - High Roller, after reaching a deal with runner-up Yuji Yaginuma to take home the trophy. Zayabaatar’s accepted a smaller cash prize of PHP 231,000 (~USD 3,927) to secure the trophy for himself. This event is also Zayabaatar’s second cash of the event.

Japan’s Yuji Yaginuma took the larger cash portion, earning PHP 271,000 (~USD 4,607), while Malaysia’s Lee Wee Liew rounded out the top three, taking home PHP 131,000 (~USD 2,227).

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

HYPER TURBO - HIGH ROLLER FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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Kwan Wins Second APT Title in Event #22: PL Omaha High

Kwan makes it two titles in two festivals.

Hong Kong’s Shing Kit Kwan claimed his second APT title in Event #22: PL Omaha High, following his previous win at the APT Taipei Poker Classic 2024. Kwan outlasted a field of 26 entries (19 unique) to take the top prize of PHP 187,916 (~USD 3,194).

The Netherlands' Tony Khoang, making his second final table appearance and finishing as runner-up once again, took home PHP 126,000 (~USD 2,142). Fellow Hong Kong player Tsz Kan Ip rounded out the top three, earning PHP 81,000 (~USD 1,377).

Four players were paid, with the payouts as follows:

PL OMAHA HIGH FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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Amateur Endo Wins First APT Title in Event #23: Turbo - Double Stack

Endo makes his mark with his first APT title.

Japan’s Yuma Endo captured his first APT title in Event #23: Turbo - Double Stack, emerging from a field of 59 entries (51 unique) to claim the top prize of PHP 89,741 (~USD 1,525). This victory marks an impressive achievement for Endo, an amateur player making his mark on the APT stage.

Mongolia’s Sandagdorj Munkhbaatar took second place, earning PHP 65,000 (~USD 1,105), while Hong Kong’s Anthony Wong secured third with PHP 42,000 (~USD 714).

Eight players were paid, with the payout distribution as follows:

TURBO - DOUBLE STACK FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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Mixed Games Pro Yamanouchi Wins Event #24: Limit - Triple Stud

Yamanouchi shows off his mixed games skills

Japan’s Hisashi Yamanouchi, a seasoned mixed games specialist, claimed victory in Event #24: Limit - Triple Stud, outlasting a field of 23 entries (22 unique) to take the top prize of PHP 99,594 (~USD 1,693). Yamanouchi’s expertise in the mixed games format shone through as he secured his latest title.

Norway’s Camilla Samsing made her second final table appearance of the series, finishing as the runner-up with PHP 66,000 (~USD 1,122) after winning Event #14: Limit Triple Draw - Lowball Mix. Japan’s Ayato Shibata completed the top three, earning PHP 42,000 (~USD 714).

Four players were paid, with the final payouts below:

LIMIT - TRIPLE STUD FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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Carter Wins First APT Title in Event #27: Turbo - PL Omaha High - Bomb Pot

Carter claims first APT title in PL Omaha High event.

The United Kingdom’s Gabriel Dominic Carter captured his first APT title in Event #27: Turbo - PL Omaha High - Bomb Pot. Carter outlasted a competitive field of 56 entries (43 unique) to claim the top prize of PHP 85,550 (~USD 1,454), marking a milestone victory in his APT journey.

Singapore’s Benjamin Christopher Boo Han Jie took second place, earning PHP 62,000 (~USD 1,054), while New Zealand’s Justin James Shand rounded out the top three with PHP 40,000 (~USD 680).

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

TURBO - PL OMAHA HIGH - BOMB POT BUTTON FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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Chan Claims First APT Title in Event #28: Hyper Turbo

Chan takes home his first APT title.

Taiwan’s En Hao Chan, a regular on the Asian poker circuit, celebrated his first APT title win in Event #28: Hyper Turbo. Chan outlasted a competitive field of 80 entries (72 unique) to capture the top prize of PHP 148,096 (~USD 2,517).

South Korea’s Min Sung Lee finished as the runner-up, earning PHP 106,000 (~USD 1,802), while Taiwan’s Ying Yi Wu took third place with PHP 69,000 (~USD 1,173).

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

HYPER TURBO FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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Kitamura Wins Third APT Title in Event #30: Hyper Turbo - NL Single Draw Mix

Kitamura secures his third APT title.

Japan’s Keita Kitamura captured his third APT title in Event #30: Hyper Turbo - NL Single Draw Mix. Kitamura, who also marked his second cash of the event, took down a field of 16 entries (15 unique) to claim the top prize of PHP 58,019 (~USD 986).

China’s Song Wang, also recording his second cash of the event, finished as the runner-up, earning PHP 30,000 (~USD 510), while fellow Chinese player Zhun Wang took third with PHP 20,000 (~USD 340).

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

HYPER TURBO - NL SINGLE DRAW MIX FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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