Zukernik Wins Back-to-Back Events; Breaks USD 1 Million in Live Cashes

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

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, October 31, 2024 – Canada’s Philipp Zukernik continued his winning streak with a back-to-back victory in Event #34: NL Hold'em - Freezeout. Zukernik, who took down Event #20: Super Stack - PHP 6,000,000 GTD the previous day, emerged victorious again from a field of 72 entries to claim the top prize of PHP 733,240 (~USD 12,464). This win pushed Zukernik’s live earnings beyond the USD 1 million mark.

South Korea’s Jeonggyu Cho finished as the runner-up, earning PHP 528,000 (~USD 8,976), while Japan’s Yuji Yaginuma rounded out the top three with PHP 343,000 (~USD 5,831).

Notable final table members include Natural8 ambassador Nevan Chang, continuing his strong series with another final table appearance.

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

NL HOLD'EM - FREEZEOUT FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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Japan’s Matsuda and Mateo Team Wins Event #25: NL Hold'em - Teams Event

Dynamic duo Matsuda and Mateo wins teams event.

In a valiant display of teamwork, Japan’s Michikiko Matsuda and the Philippines’ Christopher Mateo clinched victory in Event #25: NL Hold'em - Teams Event. Competing against 52 entries (26 teams), Matsuda and Mateo outlasted a competitive field to take home the top prize of PHP 113,770 (~USD 1,934) each.

In addition, 20% of the prize pool was reserved as a “Last Team Standing” bonus for the team with both players remaining in the tournament the longest, which went to Taiwan’s Po Yu Chen and Jui Tai. The pair received a bonus of PHP 70,200 (~USD 1,193) each for their achievement.

Japan’s Shohei Kuroda and Kana Takeuchi claimed second place, earning PHP 75,500 (~USD 1,284) each. Japan’s Kyosuke Nagami and Atsushi Takeuchi rounded out the top three with PHP 48,500 (~USD 825) each.

Four teams were paid, with the payouts as follows:

NL HOLD'EM - TEAMS EVENT FINAL TABLE RESULTS

Last Surviving Team Bonus: Po Yu Chen (Taiwan) and Jui Tai (Taiwan) – PHP 70,200 each

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Keating Triumphs in Event #32: High Roller - Double Stack

Keating takes home his first APT title in his maiden APT series.

The United States’ Alex Keating, a seasoned pro with over USD 4 million in live cashes, captured the title in Event #32: High Roller - Double Stack. Keating, who previously made a final table appearance in Event #11: Single Day High Roller - Mystery Bounty, topped a competitive field of 13 entries to claim the top prize of PHP 653,880 (~USD 11,115). This is Keating’s first APT series.

Australia’s David Wang finished in second place, taking home PHP 436,000 (~USD 7,412), while China’s Zhen Chen rounded out the top three with PHP 272,000 (~USD 4,624).

Three players were paid, with the results as follows:

HIGH ROLLER - DOUBLE STACK FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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Kwan Claims Third APT Title Series in Event #33: Omaha Masters - PL Omaha High

Kwan’s form continues with his third victory in an APT event.

Hong Kong’s Shing Kit Kwan continued his dominant performance by capturing his second APT title of the series—and third overall—in Event #33: Omaha Masters - PL Omaha High. Kwan navigated through a field of 55 entries (47 unique) to win the top prize of PHP 918,040 (~USD 15,606), reinforcing his strong form in the series.

Japan’s Goh Iwamoto finished as the runner-up, taking home PHP 660,000 (~USD 11,220), while Taiwan’s Shao Me Yang secured third place with PHP 430,000 (~USD 7,310).

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

OMAHA MASTERS - PL OMAHA HIGH FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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Nesterenko Wins First APT Title in Event #35: Razzdugi

Nesterenko add his first APT title to his list of poker achievements.

The Philippines’ Denis Nesterenko captured his first APT title in Event #35: Razzdugi, adding a significant milestone to his poker achievements, with over USD 200,000 in live cashes. Nesterenko topped a field of 31 entries (30 unique) to claim the top prize of PHP 77,287 (~USD 1,314).

The United Kingdom’s Craig Anthony Cooper finished in second place, earning PHP 53,000 (~USD 901), while Japan’s Airi Hiishi rounded out the top three with PHP 34,000 (~USD 578).

Five players were paid, with the payouts as follows:

RAZZDUGI FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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Gabitan Claims First APT Title in Event #36: Senior's Event

Gabitan’s takes his APT title in his poker career.

Local Anthony Gabitan demonstrated that age is no barrier to success by winning his first APT title in Event #36: Senior's Event. Gabitan outlasted a field of 35 entries (28 unique) to capture the top prize of PHP 224,310 (~USD 3,813), marking a memorable poker achievement for Gabitan.

South Korea’s Jae Yi Chang finished as the runner-up, earning PHP 154,000 (~USD 2,618), while fellow compatriot Seongsu Kong rounded out the top three with PHP 98,000 (~USD 1,666).

Five players were paid, with the payouts as follows:

SENIOR'S EVENT FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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Wang Secures Second APT Title in Event #38: Turbo - PL Courchevel Hi-Lo - 5 Card

Wang takes home his second APT title this series

China’s Song Wang continued his impressive run with a second APT title in Event #38: Turbo - PL Courchevel Hi-Lo - 5 Card. Wang, who has been on stellar form this series, bested a field of 28 entries (22 unique) to capture the top prize of PHP 133,512 (~USD 2,269).

Taiwan’s Li Ta Hsu finished as the runner-up, taking home PHP 91,000 (~USD 1,547), while Hong Kong’s Tsz Kan Ip secured third place with PHP 58,000 (~USD 986).

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

TURBO - PL COURCHEVEL HI-LO - 5 CARD FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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Clinkscales Wins First APT Title in Event #39: Hyper Turbo - Super Hold'em

Clinkscales claims his first APT title.

The United States’ Rex David Clinkscales, a seasoned poker pro with nearly USD 2 million in live earnings, secured his first APT title in Event #39: Hyper Turbo - Super Hold'em. Clinkscales emerged victorious from a field of 55 entries (47 unique), claiming the top prize of PHP 83,487 (~USD 1,419). He has had one prior cash in this series.

Japan’s Ari Yoshinari finished as the runner-up, taking home PHP 60,000 (~USD 1,020), while South Korea’s Minjae Kim rounded out the top three with PHP 39,000 (~USD 663).

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

HYPER TURBO - SUPER HOLD'EM FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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Benjamin Jie Claims First APT Title in Event #40: Hyper Turbo - NL Triple Stud

Benjamin Jie’s debut in the APT circuit could not be any sweeter.

Singapore’s Benjamin Jie celebrated his first live poker title in Event #40: Hyper Turbo - NL Triple Stud. With no previous live cashes prior to this series, Jie has now secured two cashes and an APT title in just four days of the event. He emerged from a competitive field of 13 entries (12 unique) to win the top prize of PHP 31,824 (~USD 541).

China’s Zhun Wang finished in second place, earning PHP 21,000 (~USD 357), while Taiwan’s Yu Tang Wang rounded out the top three with PHP 13,000 (~USD 221).

Three players were paid, with the results as follows:

HYPER TURBO - NL TRIPLE STUD FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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