Chen Secures First APT Title in First High Roller Event of Series; Freezes Out 29 Others

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PHU QUOC, VIETNAM, November 8, 2024 – Chinese poker pro Mingcong Chen claimed his first APT title in Event #3: Single Day High Roller - Freezeout, adding a significant victory to his impressive poker career that includes over USD 400,000 in live tournament earnings. Chen showcased exceptional skill, outlasting a competitive field of 30 entries to take the top prize of VND 484,520,000 (~USD 19,075).

Fellow countryman Yankai Zhang finished as the runner-up, earning VND 333,920,000 (~USD 13,145). Australian pro Dylan Wayne Foster battled through several critical flips and all-ins to secure third place with VND 212,790,000 (~USD 8,378).

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

SINGLE DAY HIGH ROLLER – FREEZEOUT FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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Shalaev Claims Third APT Title in Event #2: PL Omaha Hi-Lo - 5 Card (Big O)

Shalaev continues his winning ways from Manila.

Russia’s Daniil Shalaev stroke first in Phu Quoc and secured his third APT title in Event #2: PL Omaha Hi-Lo - 5 Card (Big O), continuing his impressive winning streak from APT Manila 2024. Shalaev showcased his expertise in mixed game formats, beatinga field of 7 entries (6 unique) to take home the top prize of VND 34,807,900 (~USD 1,370).

Japan’s Hayashi Kentaro claimed the runner-up position, earning VND 19,580,000 (~USD 771).

Two players were paid, with the results as follows:

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

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Veeramate Claims First APT Title in Event #4: Turbo - PL Omaha High

Veeramate’s first APT title comes in the Omaha format.

Thai amateur Veeramate Laoraoviroj won his first APT title in Event #4: Turbo - PL Omaha High. Veeramate overcame a formidable field of 26 entries (21 unique) to earn the top prize of VND 65,255,200 (~USD 2,568).

Israel’s Danino Aviel finished as the runner-up, taking home VND 43,500,000 (~USD 1,713), while Lithuania’s Karolis Cekauskas secured third place with VND 27,960,000 (~USD 1,101). Russia’s Ivan Ermin rounded out the top four, earning VND 18,640,000 (~USD 734).

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

TURBO - PL OMAHA HIGH FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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Aussie Pro Perry Secures First APT Title in Event #5: Hyper Turbo - High Roller

Perry takes home his first APT title.

Australia’s John Perry, a seasoned pro with over USD 1.4 million in live tournament earnings and a regular presence on the APT circuit, captured his first APT title in Event #5: Hyper Turbo - High Roller. Perry outplayed a competitive and seasoned field of 18 high rollers (16 unique) to secure the top prize of VND 98,990,000 (~USD 3,896).

Vietnam’s Bach Quang Minh took the runner-up position, earning VND 66,000,000 (~USD 2,598), while Taiwan’s Nevan Chang secured third place with VND 42,430,000 (~USD 1,670). Japan’s Nobuaki Sasaki rounded out the paid spots with VND 28,290,000 (~USD 1,114).

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

HYPER TURBO - HIGH ROLLER FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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