Matsuda Hunts Down High Roller Mystery Bounty Event; Birthday Boy Nevan Chang Comes Close

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MANILA, PHILIPPINES, October 29, 2024 – Japan’s John Matsuda, a seasoned player with over USD 300,000 in live earnings, captured the title in Event #11: Single Day High Roller - Mystery Bounty. Matsuda took down a challenging field of 55 high rollers (42 unique) to win PHP 964,950 (~USD 16,404) along with an additional PHP 1,050,000 (~USD 17,850) in bounties, bringing his total winnings to PHP 2,014,950 (~USD 34,254).

Natural8 ambassador and Birthday Boy Nevan Chang from Taiwan, fresh off his victory in Event #8: Turbo - High Roller, finished as the runner-up, earning PHP 698,000 (~USD 11,866) plus PHP 430,000 (~USD 7,310) in bounties. Japan’s Jun Obara took third, claiming PHP 450,000 (~USD 7,650) with an additional PHP 500,000 (~USD 8,500) in bounties.

The United State’s Joseph Sanghyon Cheong, APT’s all time money list topper WSOP bracelet winner, came in fourth, narrowly missing out on a podium finish.

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

SINGLE DAY HIGH ROLLER - MYSTERY BOUNTY FINAL TABLE RESULTS

*Denotes total bounties won

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Shalaev Claims Victory in Event #12: PL Omaha Hi-Lo - 5 Card (Big O)

Shalaev emerges victorious.

Russia’s Daniil Shalaev, a familiar face on the poker circuit, triumphed in Event #12: PL Omaha Hi-Lo - 5 Card (Big O), securing the top prize of PHP 178,448 (~USD 3,033). Shalaev outlasted a field of 28 entries (10 unique) to earn his latest title.

Taiwan’s Shao Me Yang continued his impressive series with a second final table appearance, finishing as the runner-up with PHP 123,000 (~USD 2,091) after winning Event #3: PL Omaha High earlier in the series. Australia’s Alex Tchong rounded out the top three, claiming PHP 79,000 (~USD 1,343).

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

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

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Tomoto Wins First APT Title in Event #13: Turbo - Double Stack

Tomoto gets his first APT title.

Japan’s Daijiro Tomoto, a regular on the Asian poker circuit, claimed his first APT title in Event #13: Turbo - Double Stack. Tomoto outlasted a field of 45 entries (41 unique) to secure the top prize of PHP 76,853 (~USD 1,306), marking a major milestone in his poker career.

South Korea’s Hyunyeop Jeong finished as the runner-up, earning PHP 54,000 (~USD 918), while Thailand’s Saran Chaliowwong rounded out the top three with PHP 34,000 (~USD 578).

Six runners were paid, with the results as follows:

TURBO - DOUBLE STACK FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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Samsing Claims Second APT Title in Event #14: Limit Triple Draw - Lowball Mix

Samsing’s win secures her second APT title in mixed games.

Norway’s Camilla Samsing captured her second APT title in Event #14: Limit Triple Draw - Lowball Mix, besting a competitive field of 33 entries (29 unique) to claim the top prize of PHP 125,026 (~USD 2,125). Samsing’s win adds another prestigious title to her achievements on the APT circuit in mixed games.

China’s Tao Ying finished as the runner-up, earning PHP 86,000 (~USD 1,462), while fellow Norwegian Kai Danilo Paulsen rounded out the top three with PHP 55,000 (~USD 935).

Five players were paid, with the final payouts as follows:

LIMIT TRIPLE DRAW - LOWBALL MIX FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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Ogawa Wins First APT Title in Event #16: Turbo - NL Omaha High

Ogawa takes home his first APT title.

Japan’s Shion Ogawa captured his first APT title in Event #16: Turbo - NL Omaha High, outlasting a field of 26 entries (21 unique) to claim the top prize of PHP 120,517 (~USD 2,048). This victory marks a significant milestone for Ogawa as he adds an APT title to his poker accomplishments.

Keita Kitamura, also from Japan, finished in second place, taking home PHP 81,000 (~USD 1,377), while South Korea’s Taewoon Park rounded out the top three with PHP 52,000 (~USD 884).

Four runners were paid, with the results as follows:

Turbo - NL Omaha High FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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Sean Ooi Claims Second APT Title in Event #17: Hyper Turbo - High Roller

Young gun Sean Ooi sweeps up for his second APT title.

Malaysian young gun Sean Ooi, a seasoned pro with over USD 1 million in live cashes, secured his second APT title in Event #17: Hyper Turbo - High Roller. Ooi outlasted a competitive field of 36 high rollers (21 unique) to win the top prize of PHP 290,700 (~USD 4,941). He adds his second APT trophy to his collection after his last victory at ATP Taipei 2023 in the Single Day High Roller event.

Mongolia’s Ankhbayar Davaatseren finished in second place, taking home PHP 200,000 (~USD 3,400), while Hong Kong’s Horace Leung rounded out the top three with PHP 128,000 (~USD 2,176).

Five players were paid, with the payouts as follows:

HYPER TURBO - HIGH ROLLER FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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Wang takes his first APT title.

China’s Song Wang, a regular on the poker circuit, claimed victory in Event #18: Hyper Turbo - NL - R-O-S-E. Wang outlasted a field of 12 entries (11 unique) to win the top prize of PHP 30,761 (~USD 523).

Japan’s Hisashi Yamanouchi finished in second place, earning PHP 20,000 (~USD 340), while Singapore’s Benjamin Christopher Boo Han Jie took third with PHP 10,000 (~USD 170).

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

Hyper Turbo - NL - R-O-S-E FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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Edoc Secures 19th APT Title in Event #19: Hyper Turbo - Win the Button

Edoc takes his 19th APT title in the 19th event of the series.

The Philippines’ Lester Edoc, an APT circuit regular with over USD 2 million in live cashes, claimed his 19th APT title in Event #19: Hyper Turbo - Win the Button. Ranked third on the Philippines all-time money list, Edoc outlasted a field of 36 entries (33 unique) to win the top prize of PHP 90,043 (~USD 1,530), adding another title to his extensive APT achievements.

The United Kingdom’s Ashley Jordan Patterson made his second final table appearance of the series, finishing as the runner-up with PHP 62,000 (~USD 1,054), following his strong showing in Event #1: Philippines National Cup. Japan’s Airi Hiishi rounded out the top three, earning PHP 39,000 (~USD 663).

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

HYPER TURBO - WIN THE BUTTON FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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