Pun Victorious in Two-Day High Roller Event; Day 1 Monster Stack Yotsushika Finishes Sixth

Results for Side Events: #56, #58, #60, #66, #67, #70, #72-#76

Matthew Ooi / 4 Oct 2024

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Pun Victorious in Two-Day High Roller Event; Day 1 Monster Stack Yotsushika Finishes Sixth

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TAIPEI, TAIWAN, October 3, 2024 – Hong Kong’s Si Ng Pun emerges victorious in Event #56: High Roller - Double Stack at the APT Taipei Poker Classic 2024. Pun outlasted a 73-entrant (54 unique) field in the two-day high roller event to secure his first APT title, taking home TWD 1,306,580 (~USD 40,781) in prize money.

Pun faced fierce competition from fellow Hong Kong player Donavan Chu, who finished in second place, earning TWD 1,223,180 (~USD 38,178). Ireland’s Mark Gruendeman rounded out the top three, claiming TWD 689,000 (~USD 21,505).

Notable members of the final table include Japan’s Kazuhiko Yotsushika, who entered Day 2 as the overwhelming chip leader but ultimately finished 6th, taking home TWD 313,000 (~USD 9,769). Malaysia’s Natalie Teh, who had an impressive run on Day 1, finished 8th, earning TWD 192,000 (~USD 5,992).

The two-day event paid out the final table, with payouts below:

HIGH ROLLER - DOUBLE STACK FINAL TABLE RESULTS

PlaceNameCountryPrize
1stSi Ng PunHong KongTWD 1,306,580
2ndDonavan ChuHong KongTWD 1,223,180
3rdMark GruendemanIrelandTWD 689,000
4thSeungmook JungSouth KoreaTWD 520,000
5thTakeo KimuraJapanTWD 404,000
6thKazuhiko YotsushikaJapanTWD 313,000
7thKean Wei TanMalaysiaTWD 247,000
8thNatalie Siew Po TehMalaysiaTWD 192,000
9thHideo SawaiJapanTWD 151,000

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All tournament information can be found on Event #56: High Roller - Double Stack tournament page

Ryan Plant Leaves Everyone in the Dust; Claims Event #58: NL Hold'em - Freezeout

Event #58_ NL Hold'em - Freezeout 1.jpg Plant leaves with his first APT title.

Ireland’s Ryan Plant stood firm and emerged victorious in Event #58: NL Hold'em – Freezeout. Plant outlasted a competitive field of 272 entries to claim his first APT title, walking away with an impressive TWD 1,173,200 (~USD 37,114) in prize money.

Plant faced off against Japan’s Sho Wada in the heads-up battle for the title. Despite a valiant effort, Wada had to settle for second place, taking home TWD 783,000 (~USD 24,760). Hong Kong's Chun Wing Mak secured third place, earning TWD 573,000 (~USD 18,118) for his strong performance.

The event paid out 40 runners, with the final table paid out as follows:

NL HOLD'EM – FREEZEOUT FINAL TABLE RESULTS

PlaceNameCountryPrize
1stRyan PlantIrelandTWD 1,173,200
2ndSho WadaJapanTWD 783,000
3rdChun Wing MakHong KongTWD 573,000
4thUhsang AhnSouth KoreaTWD 462,000
5thSiddharth KariaIndiaTWD 362,000
6thYu Jung LoTaiwanTWD 274,000
7thMan Hang TseHong KongTWD 202,000
8thChun Yu MaHong KongTWD 148,000
9thChaiwut JungpongsakornThailandTWD 123,000

For Event #58: NL Hold'em – Freezeout Player List please CLICK HERE

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All tournament information can be found on Event #58: NL Hold'em tournament page

Seong Jin Han Wins Event #60: Turbo After ICM Deal

Event #60_ Turbo 1.jpg Han was the middle stack prior to the ICM deal.

South Korea’s Seong Jin Han took down Event #60: Turbo at the APT Taipei Poker Classic 2024 for his first APT title after an ICM deal was agreed among the top three players. The event attracted 214 entries (171 unique).

Han, alongside Hong Kong’s King Chun Horace Leung and Taiwan’s Yang Hsin Shih, agreed to an ICM deal, securing their shares of the prize pool and deciding to play for an additional TWD 42,660 and the coveted APT trophy. Han ultimately emerged victorious, taking home TWD 449,930 (~USD 14,220) and his first APT title. Leung finished as the runner-up, earning TWD 422,090 (~USD 13,340), while Shih settled for third place, pocketing TWD 388,420 (~USD 12,280).

33 players were paid, with the final table paid out as follows:

TURBO FINAL TABLE RESULTS

PlaceNameCountryPrize
1stSeong Jin HanSouth KoreaTWD 449,930
2ndKing Chun Horace LeungHong KongTWD 422,090
3rdYang Hsin ShihTaiwanTWD 388,420
4thNicholas James CanteloAustraliaTWD 226,000
5thSai Ho Winson HoHong KongTWD 179,000
6thPhachara WongwichitThailandTWD 136,000
7thKristof SegersBelgiumTWD 99,000
8thBoon Leong TanMalaysiaTWD 72,000
9thNatee TheppotThailandTWD 60,000

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All tournament information can be found on Event #60: Turbo tournament page

Horace Leung Secures First APT Title in Event #66: NL Hold'em Heads Up

Event #66_ NL Hold'em Heads Up (32 Cap) 1.JPG Leung beat four players head’s up to win his first APT title.

Hong Kong’s Horace Leung claimed his first-ever APT title in Event #66: NL Hold'em Heads Up (32 Cap) at the APT Taipei Poker Classic 2024. Leung, who previously reached the final table in Event #60: Turbo, fought his way through a field of 32 entrants in this heads-up format. His victory earned him a prize of TWD 159,424 (~USD 5,040) along with the prestigious APT trophy.

Leung bested Japan’s Riko Watanabe in the final heads-up duel. Watanabe took home TWD 100,000 (~USD 3,160) for his second-place finish. Fellow Japanese player Tetsuya Ogura secured third place, earning TWD 60,000 (~USD 1,900), while China’s Yunfan Yang rounded out the top four, pocketing TWD 40,000 (~USD 1,265).

The top four players were paid, with the final table payouts as follows:

NL HOLD'EM HEADS UP FINAL TABLE RESULTS

PlaceNameCountryPrize
1stKing Chun Horace LeungHong KongTWD 159,424
2ndRiko WatanabeJapanTWD 100,000
3rdTetsuya OguraJapanTWD 60,000
4thYunfan YangChinaTWD 40,000

For Event #66: NL Hold'em Heads Up Player List please CLICK HERE

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All tournament information can be found on Event #66: NL Hold'em Heads Up tournament page

Patrick Quealy Takes Down Event #67: Mix Game Masters - 9 Game

Event #67_ Mix Game Masters - 9 Game 2.JPG Quealy takes home his first mixed game APT title.

The United States' Patrick Quealy emerged victorious in Event #67: Mix Game Masters - 9 Game, securing his first APT title in a mixed game. Quealy bested a field of 59 entrants (51 unique) to claim the top prize of TWD 534,160 (~USD 16,655).

Quealy faced a strong challenge from Australia’s Mark Furniss, who finished in second place, earning TWD 390,000 (~USD 12,160). Furniss has been on a hot streak this series, having already previously taking down Event #7: Turbo - PL Omaha Hi-Lo - 5 Card (Big O), and once again demonstrated his prowess at the table by reaching yet another final table. Singapore’s Marcus Tan rounded out the top three, taking home TWD 250,000 (~USD 7,795).

Notable entrant Jacob Ikuma, a skilled mixed-game player from the United States, adds another final table appearance for this series finishing eighth for TWD 70,000 (~USD 2,250), further establishing his presence in the series.

The event paid out eight runners, with the payouts below:

MIX GAME MASTERS - 9 GAME FINAL TABLE RESULTS

PlaceNameCountryPrize
1stPatrick QuealyUnited StatesTWD 534,160
2ndMark FurnissAustraliaTWD 390,000
3rdMarcus TanSingaporeTWD 250,000
4thDaiki AokiJapanTWD 190,000
5thAdriaan Ernest WaackGermanyTWD 150,000
6thHal Oscar RotholzUnited StatesTWD 110,000
7thCraig Anthony CooperUnited KingdomTWD 90,000
8thJacob IkumaUnited StatesTWD 70,000

For Event #67: Mix Game Masters - 9 Game Player List please CLICK HERE

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All tournament information can be found on Event #67: Mix Game Masters - 9 Game tournament page

Naomi Claims Her First APT Title in Event #70: Razzdugi

APT_TAIPEI(G)_E70 Razzdugi_Champion-3.JPG Naomi continues Japan’s dominance in mixed games.

Japan’s Inoue Naomi secured her first APT title in Event #70: Razzdugi, continuing Japan’s strong performance in mixed games in this series. Naomi topped a field of 50 entries (49 unique) to claim the title and TWD 56,450 (~USD 1,725). Her victory adds to Japan's tally of successful finishes, further solidifying the nation’s impressive showing throughout the series.

Naomi narrowly edged out Taiwan’s Chih-Ping Yu, who finished just behind with TWD 56,350 (~USD 1,722). Fellow Japanese player Ryoji Hatanaka took third place, earning TWD 30,000 (~USD 916).

The event paid out seven players, with the final table results listed below:

RAZZDUGI FINAL TABLE RESULTS

PlaceNameCountryPrize
1stInoue NaomiJapanTWD 56,450
2ndChih-Ping YuTaiwanTWD 56,350
3rdRyoji HatanakaJapanTWD 30,000
4thHiroki HayashiJapanTWD 23,000
5thKing-Chung WangTaiwanTWD 18,000
6thYu Tang WangTaiwanTWD 14,000
7thYim Chiu TingHong KongTWD 11,000

For Event #70: Razzdugi Player List please CLICK HERE

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All tournament information can be found on Event #70: Razzdugi tournament page

Tianhua Xie Wins First APT Title in Event #72: Turbo

Event #72_ Turbo 2.JPG Xie overcame 176 entrants to win his first APT title.

Canada’s Tianhua Xie claimed his first-ever APT title in Event #72: Turbo at the APT Taipei Poker Classic 2024. Xie outlasted a field of 176 entries (144 unique) to capture the title and a top prize of TWD 276,478 (~USD 8,447). This victory marks the highest cash of Xie’s poker career and adds significantly to his bankroll, solidifying his place among rising poker talents.

Xie faced fierce competition from Thailand’s Supanut Namwong, who secured second place with TWD 187,000 (~USD 5,710). Taiwan’s Mao-Lun Yu completed the top three, earning TWD 125,000 (~USD 3,818).

The event paid out 24 players, with the final table results listed below:

TURBO FINAL TABLE RESULTS

PlaceNameCountryPrize
1stTianhua XieCanadaTWD 276,478
2ndSupanut NamwongThailandTWD 187,000
3rdMao-Lun YuTaiwanTWD 125,000
4thFong Chi Andrei ChanHong KongTWD 102,000
5thKeshu PengHong KongTWD 82,000
6thChen YuTaiwanTWD 64,000
7thChun Yiu LeeHong KongTWD 47,000
8thTze Yau WongHong KongTWD 35,000
9thChing Wen ChiangTaiwanTWD 28,000

For Event #72: Turbo Player List please CLICK HERE

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All tournament information can be found on Event #72: Turbo tournament page

Laohapornsvan Claims First APT Title in Event #73: Hyper Turbo

Event #73_ Hyper Turbo 1.jpg Laohapornsvan takes his biggest cash of his poker career.

Thailand’s Pradya Laohapornsvan made a significant leap in his poker career by capturing his first-ever APT title in Event #73: Hyper Turbo. Navigating a field of 96 entries (81 unique), Laohapornsvan secured the top prize of TWD 340,648 (~USD 10,404), marking the highest cash of his career. This victory substantially inflates Laohapornsvan's bankroll and continues Thailand’s great performance in this series.

Laohapornsvan faced Germany’s Felix Von Rahden head’s up, who ultimately finished in second place with TWD 289,400 (~USD 8,842). Taiwan’s Teng Kuei Hsu completed the podium, taking home TWD 171,000 (~USD 5,225).

The event paid out 13 players, with the final table results listed below:

HYPER TURBO FINAL TABLE RESULTS

PlaceNameCountryPrize
1stPradya LaohapornsvanThailandTWD 340,648
2ndFelix Von RahdenGermanyTWD 289,400
3rdTeng Kuei HsuTaiwanTWD 171,000
4thEmi OikeJapanTWD 135,000
5thUgawa YutoJapanTWD 109,000
6thEng Keat NgMalaysiaTWD 85,000
7thMing Sun PauHong KongTWD 67,000
8thMasaki NakamuraJapanTWD 52,000
9thThijs HilbertsNetherlandsTWD 39,000

For Event #73: Hyper Turbo Player List please CLICK HERE

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All tournament information can be found on Event #73: Hyper Turbo tournament page

Antonio Seremet Wins Second Title of the Series in Event #74: Hyper Turbo - PL Omaha Hi-Lo

Event #74- Hyper Turbo - PL Omaha Hi-Lo 2.JPG Seremet on a roll as he claims second title of series.

Australia’s Antonio Seremet has added another accolade to his name by winning Event #74: Hyper Turbo - PL Omaha Hi-Lo. After conquering Event #28: Hyper Turbo - NL Single Draw Mix earlier in the series, Seremet continued his strong form by besting a competitive field of 66 entries (52 unique) to claim his second title of the series, along with TWD 80,616 (~USD 2,463).

Seremet faced tough opposition from South Korea’s Byungwook Ahn, who secured the runner-up spot with TWD 58,000 (~USD 1,772). Japan’s Daisuke Ogita completed the podium in third place, taking home TWD 38,000 (~USD 1,161).

The final table payouts were as follows:

HYPER TURBO - PL OMAHA HI-LO FINAL TABLE RESULTS

PlaceNameCountryPrize
1stAntonio SeremetAustraliaTWD 80,616
2ndByungwook AhnSouth KoreaTWD 58,000
3rdDaisuke OgitaJapanTWD 38,000
4thFu-Hsin PengTaiwanTWD 28,000
5thChi Wai LawHong KongTWD 22,000
6thTakanori YamagiwaJapanTWD 17,000
7thKwok Fu FungChinaTWD 14,000
8thKakeru HayashiJapanTWD 10,000
9thChi Hei SungHong KongTWD 8,000

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All tournament information can be found on Event #74: Hyper Turbo - PL Omaha Hi-Lo tournament page

Ho Chung Chan Secures Victory in Event #75: Hyper Turbo - Hold'em "Limits"

Event #75_ Turbo Limits 3.JPG Chan claims victory in the “Limits” format.

China’s Ho Chung Chan triumphed in Event #75: Hyper Turbo - Hold'em "Limits", overcoming a tight-knit field of 23 entries (21 unique) to claim the top prize of TWD 40,048 (~USD 1,223). Chan’s victory came after battling a talented field and ultimately outlasting Hong Kong’s Chun Man Yuen, who finished second with TWD 27,000 (~USD 824).

Obara Sohei from Japan claimed third place, taking home TWD 17,000 (~USD 519), while Hong Kong’s Edward Chun Ho Yam finished fourth. Chun, an accomplished player with six APT titles to his name, cashed TWD 12,000 (~USD 366), once again demonstrating his consistent presence in the final stages of major events.

The event paid out four runners, with payouts listed below:

HYPER TURBO - HOLD'EM "LIMITS" FINAL TABLE RESULTS

PlaceNameCountryPrize
1stHo Chung ChanChinaTWD 40,048
2ndChun Man YuenHong KongTWD 27,000
3rdObara SoheiJapanTWD 17,000
4thEdward Chun Ho YamHong KongTWD 12,000

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Sho Wada Victorious in Event #76: Super Hyper Turbo

Event #76_ Super Hyper Turbo 2.jpg Wada freezes out the rest for his first APT title.

Japan’s Sho Wada secured his first APT title in Event #76: Super Hyper Turbo. Wada, who previously finished second in Event #58: NL Hold'em – Freezeout, came back stronger in this event, overcoming a field of 95 entries (77 unique) to take home TWD 103,720 (~USD 3,169) and the trophy.

Wada faced tough competition from the Philippines' Nicolo Stephen Valenton, who finished in second place, earning TWD 73,000 (~USD 2,230). Local Yao-Cheng Wang rounded out the top three, taking home TWD 48,000 (~USD 1,466).

13 runners were paid, with the final table paid out as follows:

SUPER HYPER TURBO FINAL TABLE RESULTS

PlaceNameCountryPrize
1stSho WadaJapanTWD 103,720
2ndNicolo Stephen ValentonPhilippinesTWD 73,000
3rdYao-Cheng WangTaiwanTWD 48,000
4thChun Wing MakHong KongTWD 38,000
5thWoo Kuk LeeSouth KoreaTWD 31,000
6thChun Hong TseHong KongTWD 24,000
7thJeonghyun SongSouth KoreaTWD 19,000
8thChang Fu HungTaiwanTWD 15,000
9thKa Ho LaiHong KongTWD 11,000

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All tournament information can be found on Event #76: Super Hyper Turbo tournament page

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