Han Stands on Sunday Super Stack Mountaintop; South Korean Amateur Takes Largest Score of Poker Career

Han Stands on Sunday Super Stack Mountaintop; South Korean Amateur Takes Largest Score of Poker Career

Han Stands on Sunday Super Stack Mountaintop; South Korean Amateur Takes Largest Score of Poker Career

posted by Matthew Ooi

APT MANILA CLASSIC 2025 SCHEDULE| OFFICIAL RESULTS | PLAYER LISTS | IMAGES | WINNERS

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, February 9, 2025Dongju Han from South Korea clinched his first APT title in Event #19: Sunday Super Stack. He overcame a large field of 134 entrants (107 unique) to take home PHP 832,280 (~USD 14,148). The score is his largest so far in his poker career.

Denis Semerenko from Russia put up a tough challenge for Han, ultimately finishing runner-up for PHP 566,000 (~USD 9,622), while Napat Chokejindachai from Thailand rounded out the top three, securing PHP 373,000 (~USD 6,341).

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

SUNDAY SUPER STACK FINAL TABLE RESULTS

PlaceNameCountryPrize
1stDongju HanSouth KoreaPHP 832,280 (~USD 14,148)
2ndDenis SemerenkoRussiaPHP 566,000 (~USD 9,622)
3rdNapat ChokejindachaiThailandPHP 373,000 (~USD 6,341)
4thJason Kyle MagbanuaPhilippinesPHP 308,000 (~USD 5,236)
5thMaximilian Von NoltingGermanyPHP 248,000 (~USD 4,216)
6thDaehoon KimSouth KoreaPHP 194,000 (~USD 3,298)
7thNikita LutherIndiaPHP 146,000 (~USD 2,482)
8thTomoki NozawaJapanPHP 108,000 (~USD 1,836)
9thSergei KorzhenkoRussiaPHP 83,000 (~USD 1,411)

For Event #19: Sunday Super Stack Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #19: Sunday Super Stack Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #19: Sunday Super Stack tournament page

Godena Triumphs in Event #20: Big "O" Masters - PL Omaha Hi-Lo - 5 Card

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Godena comes out on top among his fellow Aussies

It was an all-Aussie affair in Event #20: Big "O" Masters - PL Omaha Hi-Lo - 5 Card, where Jarryd Godena, who has over USD 750,000 in winnings, emerged victorious, securing his second APT title and PHP 479,480 (~USD 8,151).

Mark Furniss, a mixed games specialist and regular on the APT circuit, put up a strong fight but settled for second place, collecting PHP 319,000 (~USD 5,423)—his second cash of the event. Meanwhile, Alex Tchong completed the top three, earning PHP 205,000 (~USD 3,485).

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

BIG "O" MASTERS - PL OMAHA HI-LO - 5 CARD FINAL TABLE RESULTS

PlaceNameCountryPrize
1stJarryd GodenaAustraliaPHP 479,480 (~USD 8,151)
2ndFurniss MarkAustraliaPHP 319,000 (~USD 5,423)
3rdAlex TchongAustraliaPHP 205,000 (~USD 3,485)
4thJoan Kathleen AllenAustraliaPHP 137,000 (~USD 2,329)

For Event #20: Big "O" Masters - PL Omaha Hi-Lo - 5 Card Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #20: Big "O" Masters - PL Omaha Hi-Lo - 5 Card Results please CLICK HERE All tournament information can be found on the Event #20 Big "O" Masters - PL Omaha Hi-Lo - 5 Card tournament page

Tomohiro Abe Wins First APT Title in Event #22: Limit Triple Draw - Mix

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Abe takes home his first APT title in a mixed game

Tomohiro Abe from Japan secured his first-ever APT title in Event #22: Limit Triple Draw - Mix, outlasting a 35-entry field (30 unique runners). This victory also marks his first recorded live cash.. Abe claimed PHP 164,520 (~USD 2,796) for his efforts.

Patrick Quealy from the United States finished runner-up, pocketing PHP 113,000 (~USD 1,921), while mixed game specialist Tony Khoang from the Netherlands made his first deep run of the series, securing third place with a payout of PHP 72,000 (~USD 1,224).

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

LIMIT TRIPLE DRAW - MIX FINAL TABLE RESULTS

PlaceNameCountryPrize
1stTomohiro AbeJapanPHP 164,520 (~USD 2,796)
2ndPatrick QuealyUSAPHP 113,000 (~USD 1,921)
3rdKhoang TonyNetherlandsPHP 72,000 (~USD 1,224)
4thPaul Benjamin BerthetFrancePHP 52,000 (~USD 884)
5thAntonio SeremetAustraliaPHP 42,000 (~USD 714)

For Event #22: Limit Triple Draw – Mix Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #22: Limit Triple Draw – Mix Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #22: Limit Triple Draw – Mix tournament page

Janette Dee Captures First APT Title in Event #23: Women's Event

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Dee's first APT titles comes in the Women's Event

Janette Dee from the Philippines emerged victorious in Event #23: Women's Event, securing her first-ever APT title after outlasting a 35-entry field (32 unique runners). Dee claimed the PHP 97,088 (~USD 1,650) top prize, leading a strong showing from the local contingent at this event, with four out of five paid places taken by the Philippines.

Precious Magsakay from the Philippines finished runner-up, taking home PHP 67,000 (~USD 1,139), while Naphatson Thiankhaow from Thailand rounded out the top three with a payout of PHP 43,000 (~USD 731).

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

WOMEN'S EVENT FINAL TABLE RESULTS

PlaceNameCountryPrize
1stJanette DeePhilippinesPHP 97,088 (~USD 1,650)
2ndPrecious MagsakayPhilippinesPHP 67,000 (~USD 1,139)
3rdNaphatson ThiankhaowThailandPHP 43,000 (~USD 731)
4thShy RunklePhilippinesPHP 31,000 (~USD 527)
5thMaribel TyrerPhilippinesPHP 25,000 (~USD 425)

For Event #23: Women's Event Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #23: Women's Event Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #23: Women's Event tournament page

Masumoto and Abe Pair Win Event #24: NL Hold'em - Teams Event

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The Japanese Dynamic Duo took down the teams event

Japanese duo Taichi Masumoto and Keisuke Abe took down Event #24: NL Hold'em - Teams Event, outlasting a 58-entry field to claim the PHP 187,840 (~USD 3,193) top prize. The teams event saw pairs of two compete, with 20% of the prize pool (PHP 78,300) reserved for the last team with both players remaining—which was awarded to Masumoto and Abe.

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

NL HOLD'EM - TEAMS EVENT FINAL TABLE RESULTS

PlaceNameCountryPrize
1stTaichi Masumoto & Keisuke AbeJapanPHP 187,840 (~USD 3,193)
2ndRikuro Muta & Ryo ShishidoJapanPHP 76,000 (~USD 1,292)
3rdTanapatr Phanishsarn & Pitt KarchaiThailandPHP 48,500 (~USD 825)
4thMatthew Paul Belcher & Gregory Matthew WinyardUnited KingdomPHP 35,000 (~USD 595)
5thMeechaimanjit Nuttapol & Sarit KhunteeramongkhonThailandPHP 28,500 (~USD 485)

For Event #24: NL Hold'em - Teams Event Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #24: NL Hold'em - Teams Event Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #24: NL Hold'em - Teams Event tournament page

Dale Andrew Townsend Wins Event #26: Turbo - NL Omaha High - Double Board - 2 Winners

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Townsend adds a second APT title to his poker career

Australian pro Dale Andrew Townsend secured his second APT title in Event #26: Turbo - NL Omaha High - Double Board - 2 Winners, overcoming a 49-entry field (38 unique runners). Townsend takes home PHP 156,742 (~USD 2,664) for his efforts.

Townsend edged out Singapore’s Xianhe Alecz Chan, who finished as the runner-up, taking home PHP 113,000 (~USD 1,921). In third was Australia’s Brian Nielsen, who cashed for PHP 72,000 (~USD 1,224).

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

TURBO - NL OMAHA HIGH - DOUBLE BOARD - 2 WINNERS FINAL TABLE RESULTS

PlaceNameCountryPrize
1stDale Andrew TownsendAustraliaPHP 156,742 (~USD 2,664)
2ndXianhe Alecz ChanSingaporePHP 113,000 (~USD 1,921)
3rdBrian NielsenAustraliaPHP 72,000 (~USD 1,224)
4thKenneth AnthonySingaporePHP 55,000 (~USD 935)
5thSai Ho Winson HoHong KongPHP 42,000 (~USD 714)
6thOr Yaaqov NezerIsraelPHP 32,000 (~USD 544)
7thSteven Donald Robert SmartUnited KingdomPHP 26,000 (~USD 442)

For Event #26: Turbo - NL Omaha High - Double Board - 2 Winners Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #26: Turbo - NL Omaha High - Double Board - 2 Winners Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #26: Turbo - NL Omaha High - Double Board - 2 Winners tournament page

Gambhir Secures First APT Title in Event #27: Hyper Turbo

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Gambhir claims his first APT title

Birangat Singh Gambhir from India clinched his first-ever APT title in Event #27: Hyper Turbo, prevailing over an 85-entry field (77 unique runners). This victory marks his maiden title and also quadrupled his lifetime tournament earnings. He claimed the PHP 236,696 (~USD 4,024) top prize.

Byambasuren Danzanbaljir from Mongolia secured the runner-up spot, pocketing PHP 168,000 (~USD 2,856), while Shinya Kanamaru from Japan took third place for PHP 110,000 (~USD 1,870).

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

HYPER TURBO FINAL TABLE RESULTS

PlaceNameCountryPrize
1stBirangat Singh GambhirIndiaPHP 236,696 (~USD 4,023)
2ndByambasuren DanzanbaljirMongoliaPHP 168,000 (~USD 2,856)
3rdShinya KanamaruJapanPHP 110,000 (~USD 1,870)
4thApisit AnanThailandPHP 85,000 (~USD 1,445)
5thPaul Hoa Han HoUKPHP 67,000 (~USD 1,139)
6thMartin Gerico BelsaSpainPHP 53,000 (~USD 901)
7thShingo HorikoshiJapanPHP 41,000 (~USD 697)
8thYiu Yeung LeungHong KongPHP 32,000 (~USD 544)
9thVictor Velarde BartulabaPhilippinesPHP 25,000 (~USD 425)

For Event #27: Hyper Turbo Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #27: Hyper Turbo Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #27: Hyper Turbo tournament page

Campomanes Wins Event #28: Hyper Turbo - High Roller for Fourth APT Title

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Campomanes adds a fourth APT trophy to his collection

Florencio IV Campomanes from the Philippines secured his fourth APT title in Event #28: Hyper Turbo - High Roller, overcoming a 14-entry field (13 unique runners). The local pro, who sits fourth on the Philippines' all-time money list, pocketed PHP 289,800 (~USD 4,926) for his victory.

Lai Heng Foo from Malaysia finished runner-up, taking home PHP 194,000 (~USD 3,298), while Hirotaka Fukatsu from Japan rounded out the top three in third place, earning PHP 121,000 (~USD 2,057).

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

SUNDAY SUPER STACK FINAL TABLE RESULTS

PlaceNameCountryPrize
1stFlorencio IV CampomanesPhilippinesPHP 289,800 (~USD 4,926)
2ndLai Heng FooMalaysiaPHP 194,000 (~USD 3,298)
3rdHirotaka FukatsuJapanPHP 121,000 (~USD 2,057)

For Event #28: Hyper Turbo - High Roller Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #28: Hyper Turbo - High Roller Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #28: Hyper Turbo - High Roller tournament page

Shirase Wins First APT Title in Event #29: Super Hyper Turbo - Win the Button

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Japanese amateur Shirase claims his first APT title

Ryuki Shirase from Japan emerged victorious in Event #29: Super Hyper Turbo - Win the Button, securing his first-ever APT title. The amateur outlasted a 66-entry field (55 unique runners) to claim the PHP 144,108 (~USD 2,654) top prize.

Nattawut Kwunsong from Thailand finished as the runner-up, earning PHP 104,000 (~USD 1,700), while Wutikrai Phraikhieo, also from Thailand, placed third, taking home PHP 68,000 (~USD 1,190).

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

SUPER HYPER TURBO - WIN THE BUTTON FINAL TABLE RESULTS

PlaceNameCountryPrize
1stRyuki ShiraseJapanPHP 144,108 (~USD 2,653)
2ndNattawut KwunsongThailandPHP 104,000 (~USD 1,700)
3rdWutikrai PraikhieoThailandPHP 68,000 (~USD 1,190)
4thJun OgasaharaJapanPHP 51,000 (~USD 850)
5thMethuz KaewsaikaoThailandPHP 40,000 (~USD 680)
6thLewchalermwongs ChaiwatThailandPHP 31,000 (~USD 510)
7thMin Sung LeeSouth KoreaPHP 24,000 (~USD 340)
8thMirko StojkovAustraliaPHP 19,000 (~USD 340)
9thAbdullah AkbarpoorTurkeyPHP 15,000 (~USD 170)

For Event #29: Super Hyper Turbo - Win the Button Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #29: Super Hyper Turbo - Win the Button Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #29: Super Hyper Turbo - Win the Button tournament page

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