Hong Kong’s Ivan Lee Concludes Series with High Roller Victory; Sean Ooi Comes Close

Results for Side Events: #102, #106, #109-114

Matthew Ooi / 8 Oct 2024

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Hong Kong’s Ivan Lee Concludes Series with High Roller Victory; Sean Ooi Comes Close

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

TAIPEI, TAIWAN, October 7, 2024Hon Cheong Lee from Hong Kong finally takes home his first APT title after emerging victorious in Event #109: Last Chance High Roller. Lee outlasted a field of 103 high-roller entrants (82 unique) looking for a share of the TWD 5,339,520 (~USD 165,952) prize pool.

Lee, who has over USD 2 million in live earnings, beat Malaysian young gun Sean Ooi head’s up. The battle only lasted one hand as Ooi went all-in with pocket Jacks against Lee’s King-Queen off. Lee turned the winner and walks away with TWD 1,364,520 (~USD 42,409) to his name. Ooi returns home with TWD 940,000 (~USD 29,215) while Japan’s Kyosuke Nagami pockets TWD 617,000 (~USD 19,176).

Aussie Jennifer Cassell narrowly missed out on a podium finish, but takes home TWD 499,000 (~USD 15,508) for her efforts. The event paid out 15 runners, with the final table paid out as follows:

LAST CHANCE HIGH ROLLER FINAL TABLE RESULTS

PlaceNameCountryPrize
1stHon Cheong LeeHong KongTWD 1,364,520
2ndSean Ooi Zhi JianMalaysiaTWD 940,000
3rdKyosuke NagamiJapanTWD 617,000
4thJennifer CassellAustraliaTWD 499,000
5thBrendan Luke McmanusIrelandTWD 403,000
6thCheng Yen LoTaiwanTWD 315,000
7thYu Yung LinTaiwanTWD 248,000
8thAnusorn AsiralertsiriThailandTWD 190,000
9thYu Chun ChenTaiwanTWD 139,000

For Event #109: Last Chance High Roller Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #109: Last Chance High Roller Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on Event #109: Last Chance High Roller tournament page

Munakata Claims Event #102: 8 Game After Deal Cut

Event #102_ 8 Game 2.JPG Munakata takes home first APT title after ICM deal.

Japan’s Takemi Munakata secured the trophy in Event #102: 8 Game after an ICM deal was made between the top two players. Munakata, who shared the prize pool with fellow countryman Hirotoshi Nakabo, took home TWD 108,779 (~USD 3,325) and the trophy after navigating through a competitive field of 72 entries (61 unique).

Nakabo, finishing as the runner-up, earned TWD 105,000 (~USD 3,211) following the deal. Australia's Andrew John Shanahan rounded out the top three, taking home TWD 58,000 (~USD 1,774).

The event paid 11 runners, with the final table results as follows:

8 GAME FINAL TABLE RESULTS

PlaceNameCountryPrize
1stTakemi MunakataJapanTWD 108,779
2ndHirotoshi NakaboJapanTWD 105,000
3rdAndrew John ShanahanAustraliaTWD 58,000
4thHisashi YamanouchiJapanTWD 44,000
5thHiroki MiyashitaJapanTWD 34,000
6thFurniss MarkAustraliaTWD 26,000
7thChun Han LinTaiwanTWD 21,000
8thHiroaki MurayamaJapanTWD 16,000
9thShuo Fei GengUnited StatesTWD 13,000

For Event #102: 8 Game Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #102: 8 Game Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on Event #102: 8 Game tournament page

Hsu Wins First APT Title in Event #106: Hyper Turbo - NL Single Draw Mix

Event #106_ Hyper Turbo - NL Single Draw Mix 2.JPG Hsu claims his first APT title.

Local Li Ta Hsu, a regular on the Asia poker circuit with over USD 600,000 in live earnings, captured his first APT trophy in Event #106: Hyper Turbo - NL Single Draw Mix. Hsu outlasted a competitive field of 65 entries (55 unique) to claim the top prize of TWD 79,440 (~USD 2,432), adding an APT title to his impressive poker résumé.

Ka Yue Colin Tsang from Hong Kong finished as the runner-up, taking home TWD 57,000 (~USD 1,746), while Japan’s Tomohiro Totoki secured third place with TWD 37,000 (~USD 1,133).

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

HYPER TURBO - NL SINGLE DRAW MIX FINAL TABLE RESULTS

PlaceNameCountryPrize
1stLi Ta HsuTaiwanTWD 79,440
2ndKa Yue Colin TsangHong KongTWD 57,000
3rdTomohiro TotokiJapanTWD 37,000
4thChing Hei KwokHong KongTWD 28,000
5thWei Ting ChenTaiwanTWD 22,000
6thTakanori YamagiwaJapanTWD 17,000
7thCalvin LauHong KongTWD 13,000
8thJarryd GodenaAustraliaTWD 10,000
9thYu Tang WangTaiwanTWD 4,000
10thAntonio SeremetAustraliaTWD 4,000

For Event #106: Hyper Turbo - NL Single Draw Mix Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #106: Hyper Turbo - NL Single Draw Mix Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on Event #106: Hyper Turbo - NL Single Draw Mix tournament page

Chen Captures First APT Title in Event #110: Omaholic

Event #110_ Omaholic 1.jpg Chen takes home his first APT title.

Taiwan’s Wei Tsung Chen claimed his first APT title in Event #110: Omaholic - Sponsored by Natural8, overcoming a field of 37 entries (25 unique) to take home the top prize of TWD 101,015 (~USD 3,090). This victory marks a significant milestone in Chen’s poker career as he navigated the tough field to secure his first trophy.

Chi Wai Law of Hong Kong finished as the runner-up, earning TWD 97,113 (~USD 2,970), while Japan’s Eita Sakai rounded out the podium, taking home TWD 51,000 (~USD 1,560).

The event paid out five runners, with the payouts as follows:

OMAHOLIC FINAL TABLE RESULTS

PlaceNameCountryPrize
1stWei Tsung ChenTaiwanTWD 101,015
2ndChi Wai LawHong KongTWD 97,113
3rdEita SakaiJapanTWD 51,000
4thTsz Fung WongHong KongTWD 37,000
5thYong Jun HsuTaiwanTWD 30,000

For Event #110: Omaholic Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #110: Omaholic Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on Event #110: Omaholic tournament page

Sparrow Cheung Secures Another APT Title in Event #111: Turbo - Short Deck

Event #111_ Turbo - Short Deck - Double Chance 2.jpg Cheung has had an impressive series with two titles to his name.

Hong Kong’s Sparrow Cheung capped off a stellar series with another APT title in Event #111: Turbo - Short Deck. Cheung, who previously won Event #5: Limit Triple Draw 2-7, added to his impressive haul this series by outlasting a field of 54 entries (33 unique) to claim the top prize of TWD 209,840 (~USD 6,420).

Yi Cheng Zhong finished in second place, earning TWD 150,000 (~USD 4,590), while the United Kingdom's secured third place Chi Hang Daniel Tang with TWD 100,000 (~USD 3,060).

The event paid out 8 players, with the final results as follows:

TURBO - SHORT DECK - DOUBLE CHANCE FINAL TABLE RESULTS

PlaceNameCountryPrize
1stSparrow CheungHong KongTWD 209,840
2ndYi Cheng ZhongTWD 150,000
3rdChi Hang Daniel TangUnited KingdomTWD 100,000
4thEdward Chun Ho YamHong KongTWD 70,000
5thNobuaki SasakiJapanTWD 60,000
6thChun Nam FungHong KongTWD 40,000
7thKazuharu InamuraJapanTWD 40,000
8thSheng Wei ChanSingaporeTWD 30,000

For Event #111: Turbo - Short Deck - Double Chance Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #111: Turbo - Short Deck - Double Chance Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on Event #111: Turbo - Short Deck - Double Chance tournament page

Dicky Tsang Wins Seventh APT Title in Event #112: Hyper - PL Omaha High - 5 Card

Event #112_ Hyper - PL Omaha High - 5 Card 3.jpg Tsang adds on to his collection of APT titles.

Hong Kong’s Dicky Siu Hang Tsang soared to new heights by capturing his seventh APT title in Event #112: Hyper - PL Omaha High - 5 Card, solidifying his status as one of the top pros on the circuit. Tsang, who has been a consistent force in the series, outlasted a field of 63 entries (48 unique) to take home TWD 159,272 (~USD 4,876) and continue his impressive run in the tournament series.

Taiwan’s Hung Hsiang Wu finished in second place, earning TWD 113,000 (~USD 3,459), while France’s Bastien Joly secured third with TWD 73,000 (~USD 2,235).

The event paid the top 11, with the final table results as follows:

HYPER - PL OMAHA HIGH - 5 CARD FINAL TABLE RESULTS

PlaceNameCountryPrize
1stDicky Siu Hang TsangHong KongTWD 159,272
2ndHung Hsiang WuTaiwanTWD 113,000
3rdBastien JolyFranceTWD 73,000
4thTze Yau WongHong KongTWD 55,000
5thShing Kit KwanHong KongTWD 43,000
6thYu LiHong KongTWD 33,000
7thChun Hong TseHong KongTWD 26,000
8thLance Tze Hou GohMalaysiaTWD 20,000
9thJoris MichlNetherlandsTWD 16,000

For Event #112: Hyper - PL Omaha High - 5 Card Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #112: Hyper - PL Omaha High - 5 Card Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on Event #112: Hyper - PL Omaha High - 5 Card tournament page

Ka Shing Leung Wins First APT Title in Event #113: Hyper Turbo

Event #113_ Hyper Turbo 1.jpg Leung takes home his first APT title.

Hong Kong’s Ka Shing Leung, a regular on the poker circuit, captured his first APT title in Event #113: Hyper Turbo, outlasting a competitive field of 101 entries (91 unique) to take home the top prize of TWD 109,169 (~USD 3,341). Leung’s victory adds a prestigious title to his consistent performances in the circuit.

Japan’s Mayuko Morita, who has been making waves in the series, finished as the runner-up, earning TWD 75,000 (~USD 2,296), while Taiwan’s Yi Chun Lin rounded out the top three with TWD 49,000 (~USD 1,500).

The event paid 15 players, with the final table results as follows:

HYPER TURBO FINAL TABLE RESULTS

PlaceNameCountryPrize
1stKa Shing LeungHong KongTWD 109,169
2ndMayuko MoritaJapanTWD 75,000
3rdYi Chun LinTaiwanTWD 49,000
4thSi Hao John NgSingaporeTWD 40,000
5thLi Wei ChenTaiwanTWD 32,000
6thLai Koon LimSingaporeTWD 25,000
7thKeiichiro KatoJapanTWD 20,000
8thTetsunori SaitoJapanTWD 15,000
9thYitai LeeSingaporeTWD 11,000

For Event #113: Hyper Turbo Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #113: Hyper Turbo Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on Event #113: Hyper Turbo tournament page

Edward Chun Ho Yam Concludes Series with Another Victory in Event #114: Hyper Turbo - High Roller

Event #114_ Hyper Turbo - High Roller 1.jpg Chun has been on fire this series, with two APT titles and several final table appearances this series.

Hong Kong’s Edward Chun Ho Yam capped off an outstanding series by claiming another victory in Event #114: Hyper Turbo - High Roller. After securing a win in Event #46: Limit Triple Draw - Dealer's Choice and making several final table appearances, Yam continued his excellent run by outlasting a field of 61 entries (49 unique) to take home TWD 382,600 (~USD 11,709).

Kiyoung Kim from South Korea finished as the runner-up, earning TWD 277,000 (~USD 8,478), while Malaysia’s Yan Wen Yee secured third place with TWD 180,000 (~USD 5,508).

The final table was paid, with the pay outs as follows:

HYPER TURBO - HIGH ROLLER FINAL TABLE RESULTS

PlaceNameCountryPrize
1stEdward Chun Ho YamHong KongTWD 382,600
2ndKiyoung KimSouth KoreaTWD 277,000
3rdYan Wen YeeMalaysiaTWD 180,000
4thCharles WaymelFranceTWD 136,000
5thRyuta NakaiJapanTWD 105,000
6thTien Loon LingMalaysiaTWD 82,000
7thJason Park Lun WongUnited KingdomTWD 65,000
8thChi Ngong TangHong KongTWD 50,000
9thJinichi KuboJapanTWD 40,000

For Event #114: Hyper Turbo - High Roller Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #114: Hyper Turbo - High Roller Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on Event #114: Hyper Turbo - High Roller tournament page

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