Nelson Dong Binks First Career Title; Maiden Victory Comes in Single Day High Roller Event

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PHU QUOC, VIETNAM, November 11, 2024 – Australia’s Nelson George Dong captured his first APT title in Event #21: Single Day High Roller, a marked achievement for the seasoned pro who boasts over USD 100,000 in live tournament earnings. This victory marked Dong’s first career title. The event Featured a field of 9 high rollers.

Japan’s Shimizu Nozomu put up a strong fight but ultimately settled for second place, earning VND 254,570,000 (~USD 10,021). Dong’s win secured him a well-deserved VND 452,560,000 (~USD 17,815).

SINGLE DAY HIGH ROLLER FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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Erquiaga Claims Fifth APT Title in Event #22: Omaha Masters - PL Omaha High

Erquiaga now has five APT titles to his name.

Filipino poker pro David Erquiaga added another trophy to his ever-expanding cabinet by winning Event #22: Omaha Masters - PL Omaha High, marking his fifth APT title. With over USD 1.7 million in live earnings, Erquiaga is currently ranked sixth on the Philipines’ all-time money list. His navigated through a challenging 37-entry field (28 unique) to secure the top prize of VND 298,795,000 (~USD 11,760).

South Korea’s Min Ho Cho finished as the runner-up, taking home VND 205,920,000 (~USD 8,105), while Si Ng Pun from Hong Kong rounded out the top three with a payout of VND 131,220,000 (~USD 5,165).

Five players were paid, with the results as follows:

OMAHA MASTERS - PL OMAHA HIGH FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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Tung Captures First APT Title in Event #23: NL Hold'em - Freezeout

Tung takes home his first APT title in a freezeout event.

Vietnam’s Le Thanh Tung celebrated his first APT title win in Event #23: NL Hold'em - Freezeout. Facing a field of 71 entries, Tung ultimately took home the top prize of VND 271,025,000 (~USD 10,670).

Japan’s Hayato Kitajima finished in second place, securing VND 195,250,000 (~USD 7,692), while Thailand’s Chanpanya Saifah completed the top three with a payout of VND 126,910,000 (~USD 4,992).

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

NL HOLD'EM - FREEZEOUT FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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Insole - Liow Triumphs in Event #24: NL Hold'em - Teams Event

Dynamic duo Insole and Greg celebrating their APT titles.

Sam Nigel Insole and Gregory “Greg Goes All In” Liow brought fever-pitch excitement to Event #24: NL Hold'em - Teams Event, with Insole scoring his second APT title in as many days. For Greg, this victory marks his first APT title after what can only be described as a marathon effort—dozens of buy-ins and attempts that finally paid off in this team event! The duo split a top prize of VND 47,521,000 (~USD 1,870), which may be enough to finally put Greg in the black.

The event featured 54 entries (27 teams), and unique to this format, 20% of the prize pool was set aside for the last team standing with two players. This bonus went to Kotenok Maksim and Chudapal Siarhei, who each pocketed VND 28,285,000 (~USD 1,113).

Vietnam's Hai Phong Nguyen and Thanh Tuan Nguyen secured second place, taking home VND 31,680,000 (~USD 1,247), while Taiwan’s Chun Chieh Liu and local Nguyen Thi Hien Hoa rounded out the top three teams winning VND 20,365,000 (~USD 801).

NL HOLD'EM - TEAMS EVENT FINAL TABLE RESULTS

Last Team Standing: Kotenok Maksim (Russia) & Chudapal Siarhei (Belarus) – VND 28,285,000

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Greenlee Claims Second APT Title in Event #25: Turbo - PL Omaha High - 5 Card

Greenlee approaches the USD 100,000 mark in live earnings.

American poker pro Adam James Greenlee secured his second APT title in Event #25: Turbo - PL Omaha High - 5 Card, bringing him closer to USD 100,000 in live tournament earnings. Greenlee outplayed a strong field of 48 entries (36 unique), earning VND 104,417,200 (~USD 4,110).

Russia’s Natalia Rozova took second place with VND 75,420,000 (~USD 2,970), while Vietnam’s Tran Thi Ngoc Minh rounded out the top three, claiming VND 48,070,000 (~USD 1,892).

Seven runners were paid, with the payouts distributed as follows:

TURBO - PL OMAHA HIGH - 5 CARD FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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Dang Triumphs in Event #27: Hyper Turbo - High Roller for First APT Title

Dang was on a tear at the final table.

Vietnam’s Minh Dat Dang claimed his first APT title in Event #27: Hyper Turbo - High Roller, a thrilling competition among 50 entries (46 unique). An Asian circuit regular, Dang navigated a stacked field, securing VND 206,250,000 (~USD 8,120).

Thailand’s Krishna Wadeesirisak finished as the runner-up with VND 148,960,000 (~USD 5,864), while compatriot Thanakrit Arkaswipard rounded out the top three with a payout of VND 94,940,000 (~USD 3,737). Australian Yita Choong made the final table after a comeback from less than one big blind, ultimately finishing in fourth place with VND 72,020,000 (~USD 2,835).

Seven runners were paid, with the payouts distributed as follows:

HYPER TURBO - HIGH ROLLER FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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Wongpipatchai Claims Second APT Title in Event #28: Tick Tock BOOM!

Wongpipatchai takes a king’s ransom.

Thailand’s Chayathon Wongpipatchai showcased his kingly prowess once again by winning Event #28: Tick Tock BOOM!, marking his second APT title. Facing off against 37 entries (31 unique) in this action-packed event, Wongpipatchai outlasted the competition to claim VND 70,119,200 (~USD 2,760), proving that consistency is king.

Singapore’s Zhen Wei Yeo finished in second place, earning VND 48,320,000 (~USD 1,902), while Jian Tao from China rounded out the top three with VND 30,790,000 (~USD 1,211).

Five runners were paid, with the payouts distributed as follows:

TICK TOCK BOOM! FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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