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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Sho Wada Victorious in Event #76: Super Hyper Turbo

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

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