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

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TAIPEI, TAIWAN, October 7, 2024 – Hon 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

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Munakata Claims Event #102: 8 Game After Deal Cut

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

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

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

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Chen Captures First APT Title in Event #110: Omaholic

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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