Huang Claims First Cash in Asia with Freezeout Victory; Result Comes after String of Results in US

Huang Claims First Cash in Asia with Freezeout Victory; Result Comes after String of Results in US

Huang Claims First Cash in Asia with Freezeout Victory; Result Comes after String of Results in US

posted by Matthew Ooi

Results for Side Events: #13-#14, #16-#22

APT TAIPEI 2025 SCHEDULE| OFFICIAL RESULTS | PLAYER LISTS | IMAGES | WINNERS

TAIPEI, TAIWAN, APRIL 26, 2025– China’s Zichuan Huang made a triumphant first appearance on the Asian tournament scene by winning Event #14: NL Hold’em – Freezeout. With previous results all coming in the United States, Huang outlasted a 62-entry field to seize the title and TWD 547,380 (~USD 16,898), marking a strong debut on Asian soil.

Malaysia’s Jian Yang Teh secured second place for TWD 393,500 (~USD 12,145), while Hong Kong’s Tsz Hin Lou completed the top three with a payout of TWD 256,000 (~USD 7,901).

Also making a deep run was Germany’s Rene Alexander Von Reden, the reigning Main Event champion in Taipei, who finished eighth after an earlier exit in the APT Super High Roller.

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

NL HOLD'EM - FREEZEOUT FINAL TABLE RESULTS

RankNameCountryPrize
1stZichuan HuangChinaTWD 547,380 (~USD 16,898)
2ndJian Yang TehMalaysiaTWD 393,500 (~USD 12,145)
3rdTsz Hin LouHong KongTWD 256,000 (~USD 7,901)
4thArita NaohiroJapanTWD 193,000 (~USD 5,957)
5thKa Chun TsuiHong KongTWD 150,000 (~USD 4,629)
6thYuanfu ZhangCanadaTWD 116,000 (~USD 3,580)
7thChung BrianUnited StatesTWD 92,000 (~USD 2,839)
8thRene Alexander Von RedenGermanyTWD 71,000 (~USD 2,192)
9thEn Hao ChanTaiwanTWD 56,000 (~USD 1,728)

For Event #14: NL Hold'em - Freezeout Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #14: NL Hold'em - Freezeout Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #14: NL Hold'em - Freezeout tournament page

Wu Secures Fourth APT Title in Event #13: PL Omaha High – High Roller

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Wu was imperious for his fourth APT title

Singaporean poker superstar Jun Hao Wu added another trophy to his growing APT collection, capturing his fourth APT title in Event #13: PL Omaha High – High Roller. Wu beat out a tough 26-entry field to pocket TWD 613,160 (~USD 18,925), pushing his career live earnings ever closer to the USD 900,000 milestone.

Hong Kong’s Lok Ming Chan finished runner-up, taking home TWD 409,000 (~USD 12,620), while Malaysia’s Owen Chong rounded out the top three with TWD 263,000 (~USD 8,117).

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

PL OMAHA HIGH - HIGH ROLLER FINAL TABLE RESULTS

RankNameCountryPrize
1stJun Hao WuSingaporeTWD 613,160 (~USD 18,925)
2ndLok Ming ChanHong KongTWD 409,000 (~USD 12,620)
3rdOwen ChongMalaysiaTWD 263,000 (~USD 8,117)
4thChung Linag KuoTaiwanTWD 175,000 (~USD 5,401)

For Event #13: PL Omaha High - High Roller Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #13: PL Omaha High - High Roller Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #13: PL Omaha High - High Roller tournament page

Koivurinne Wins First APT Title in Event #16: Dealer’s Choice

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Koivurinne raises his hands in victory

Finland’s Riku Koivurinne made a memorable first appearance on the Asian tournament circuit, claiming his maiden APT title in Event #16: Dealer’s Choice. A seasoned mixed games pro with close to USD 250,000 in live earnings, Koivurinne navigated through a 47-entry field to take down the title and the TWD 182,641 (~USD 5,637) top prize.

Japan’s Tomohiro Abe finished as the runner-up, earning TWD 132,500 (~USD 4,091), while fellow Japanese player Daiki Aoki secured third place with a payout of TWD 84,500 (~USD 2,609).

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

DEALER'S CHOICE FINAL TABLE RESULTS

RankNameCountryPrize
1stRiku Matias KoivurinneFinlandTWD 182,641 (~USD 5,637)
2ndTomohiro AbeJapanTWD 132,500 (~USD 4,091)
3rdDaiki AokiJapanTWD 84,500 (~USD 2,609)
4thFurniss MarkAustraliaTWD 64,000 (~USD 1,975)
5thChi Ho Kevin TseHong KongTWD 49,500 (~USD 1,527)
6thYu Tang WangTaiwanTWD 38,000 (~USD 1,172)
7thMichael Wookju ChungUnited StatesTWD 30,500 (~USD 941)

For Event #16: Dealer's Choice Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #16: Dealer's Choice Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #16: Dealer's Choice tournament page

Chen Wins First APT Title in Event #17: Women’s Event

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Chen's first cash is also her first APT title

Taiwan’s Zi Hua Chen celebrated a dream debut at APT Taipei 2025, capturing her first-ever live tournament cash and APT title in Event #17: Women’s Event. Chen outlasted a field of 98 entries (73 unique) to claim the top prize of TWD 164,231 (~USD 5,068), marking a memorable start to her poker career on home soil.

Japan’s Nanami Okawa finished as the runner-up, earning TWD 115,500 (~USD 3,565), while fellow Japanese player Sumire Uenomachi secured third place with TWD 76,000 (~USD 2,345).

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

WOMEN'S EVENT FINAL TABLE RESULTS

RankNameCountryPrize
1stZi Hua ChenTaiwanTWD 164,231 (~USD 5,068)
2ndNanami OkawaJapanTWD 115,500 (~USD 3,565)
3rdSumire UenomachiJapanTWD 76,000 (~USD 2,345)
4thZhu YingChinaTWD 60,000 (~USD 1,851)
5thYun Ting ChenTaiwanTWD 48,500 (~USD 1,497)
6thMei Ning FengTaiwanTWD 37,500 (~USD 1,157)
7thChien Ju ChangTaiwanTWD 30,000 (~USD 925)
8thAn Chi HuangTaiwanTWD 23,000 (~USD 709)
9thSae KubotaJapanTWD 17,500 (~USD 540)

For Event #17: Women's Event Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #17: Women's Event Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #17: Women's Event tournament page

Ahn Wins First APT Title in Event #18: Turbo – PL Omaha Hi-Lo – Cry Me A River

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Ahn spikes his first APT title as well as his first career trophy

South Korea’s Jaehyoun Ahn, better known on the circuit by his moniker “Spike,” captured his first APT title in Event #18: Turbo – PL Omaha Hi-Lo – Cry Me A River. Ahn, who only began playing in the poker tournament scene in 2024, outlasted a 48-entry field to earn TWD 124,115 (~USD 3,831), doubling his live earnings with what now stands as his biggest career cash.

Japan’s Ryoji Hatanaka finished second, taking home TWD 89,500 (~USD 2,763), while Australia’s John Charles Caridad rounded out the top three with a payout of TWD 57,000 (~USD 1,759).

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

TURBO - PL OMAHA HI-LO - CRY ME A RIVER FINAL TABLE RESULTS

RankNameCountryPrize
1stJaehyoun AhnSouth KoreaTWD 124,115 (~USD 3,831)
2ndRyoji HatanakaJapanTWD 89,500 (~USD 2,763)
3rdJohn Charles CaridadAustraliaTWD 57,000 (~USD 1,759)
4thChung Ching CheungChinaTWD 43,500 (~USD 1,343)
5thKentaro MoriyamaJapanTWD 33,500 (~USD 1,034)
6thYuya WakayamaJapanTWD 25,500 (~USD 787)
7thYutaro NozawaJapanTWD 20,500 (~USD 633)

For Event #18: Turbo - PL Omaha Hi-Lo - Cry Me A River Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #18: Turbo - PL Omaha Hi-Lo - Cry Me A River Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #18: Turbo - PL Omaha Hi-Lo - Cry Me A River tournament page

Tsai Claims First APT Title in Event #19: Hyper Turbo Home Games – Atomic Pineapple

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Tsai finally has a trophy to his name

Taiwan’s Min Yen Tsai captured his first APT title by winning Event #19: Hyper Turbo Home Games – Atomic Pineapple. The local amateur topped a sizable 127-entry field (106 unique) to earn TWD 88,640 (~USD 2,736).

Canada’s Chen Hao Wu secured second place for TWD 60,500 (~USD 1,867), while Japan’s Akira Takasugi rounded out the top three with a payout of TWD 39,500 (~USD 1,219).

17 runners were paid, with the final table results as follows:

HYPER TURBO HOME GAMES - ATOMIC PINEAPPLE FINAL TABLE RESULTS

RankNameCountryPrize
1stMin Yen TsaiTaiwanTWD 88,640 (~USD 2,736)
2ndChen Hao WuCanadaTWD 60,500 (~USD 1,867)
3rdAkira TakasugiJapanTWD 39,500 (~USD 1,219)
4thChun Ho LauHong KongTWD 32,500 (~USD 1,003)
5thWong Lui FrankChinaTWD 26,000 (~USD 802)
6thChang Chih HaoTaiwanTWD 20,500 (~USD 633)
7thAlexander Yuk Lung BurgGermanyTWD 16,000 (~USD 493)
8thKyle IvanichCanadaTWD 12,000 (~USD 370)
9thCephas SiuUnited StatesTWD 9,000 (~USD 277)

For Event #19: Hyper Turbo Home Games - Atomic Pineapple Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #19: Hyper Turbo Home Games - Atomic Pineapple Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #19: Hyper Turbo Home Games - Atomic Pineapple tournament page

Godena Wins Fourth APT Title in Event #20: Hyper Turbo – NL 8 Game

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Godena's hot streak on the APT circuit continues

Australia’s Jarryd Godena continued his run on the APT circuit by capturing his fourth career title in Event #20: Hyper Turbo – NL 8 Game. The seasoned pro, who boasts over USD 800,000 in live earnings, stayed on course with his winning streak that began at the APT Manila Classic 2025, overcoming a 35-entry field to claim the top prize of TWD 82,511 (~USD 2,547).

Japan’s Sosuke Hatano finished in second place, earning TWD 57,000 (~USD 1,759), while fellow Japanese player Masayuki Segawa took third for TWD 36,500 (~USD 1,126).

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

HYPER TURBO - NL 8 GAME FINAL TABLE RESULTS

RankNameCountryPrize
1stJarryd GodenaAustraliaTWD 82,511 (~USD 2,547)
2ndSosuke HatanoJapanTWD 57,000 (~USD 1,759)
3rdMasayuki SegawaJapanTWD 36,500 (~USD 1,126)
4thCheuk Hung Anson LauHong KongTWD 26,500 (~USD 818)
5thChi Ho Kevin TseHong KongTWD 21,500 (~USD 663)

For Event #20: Hyper Turbo - NL 8 Game Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #20: Hyper Turbo - NL 8 Game Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #20: Hyper Turbo - NL 8 Game tournament page

Plant Scores Back-to-Back Victories with Win in Event #21: Hyper Turbo – High Roller

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Plant makes it two in two Taipei festivals with this victory

Ireland’s Ryan Plant continued his winning momentum in Taipei, clinching his second APT title in Event #21: Hyper Turbo – High Roller. The seasoned pro, with over USD 600,000 in live earnings, bested a 59-entry field (57 unique) to take home TWD 382,400 (~USD 11,799), marking consecutive victories in Taipei following his earlier success in 2024.

Japan’s Hayato Kitajima finished as the runner-up, earning TWD 276,500 (~USD 8,535), while South Korea’s Junseok Oh secured third place for TWD 178,500 (~USD 5,509).

Eight runners were paid, with the final table results as follows:

HYPER TURBO - HIGH ROLLER FINAL TABLE RESULTS

RankNameCountryPrize
1stRyan PlantIrelandTWD 382,400 (~USD 11,799)
2ndHayato KitajimaJapanTWD 276,500 (~USD 8,535)
3rdJunseok OhSouth KoreaTWD 178,500 (~USD 5,509)
4thWooseok KimSouth KoreaTWD 135,000 (~USD 4,166)
5thYu Xin LiuCanadaTWD 104,500 (~USD 3,225)
6thYan Shing TsangHong KongTWD 81,500 (~USD 2,514)
7thRoman VegverakUkraineTWD 65,000 (~USD 2,006)
8thLiu Chi JanTaiwanTWD 51,000 (~USD 1,574)

For Event #21: Hyper Turbo - High Roller Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #21: Hyper Turbo - High Roller Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #21: Hyper Turbo - High Roller tournament page

Phatsapong Breaks Through with First APT Title in Event #22: Super Hyper Turbo

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Phatsapong makes it two in two years for cashes at APT Taipei

Thailand’s Phatsapong Thokaew made a successful return to APT Taipei, capturing his first APT title in Event #22: Super Hyper Turbo. Thokaew, who previously finished runner-up in the Mystery Bounty event at APT Taipei 2024, navigated through an 83-entry field (79 unique) to finally clinch his maiden trophy and TWD 145,226 (~USD 4,482) in winnings.

Taiwan’s Yao-Cheng Wang finished second, collecting TWD 104,000 (~USD 3,209), while the Philippines’ Kevin Hendry secured third place with a payout of TWD 68,000 (~USD 2,098).

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

SUPER HYPER TURBO FINAL TABLE RESULTS

RankNameCountryPrize
1stPhatsapong ThokaewThailandTWD 145,226 (~USD 4,482)
2ndYao-Cheng WangTaiwanTWD 104,000 (~USD 3,209)
3rdKevin HendryPhilippinesTWD 68,000 (~USD 2,098)
4thChun Kit HoHong KongTWD 52,500 (~USD 1,620)
5thChien-Hua LoTaiwanTWD 41,500 (~USD 1,281)
6thLee GwanghunSouth KoreaTWD 32,500 (~USD 1,003)
7thGregory BougerFranceTWD 25,500 (~USD 787)
8thLiew Kai ShengMalaysiaTWD 20,000 (~USD 617)
9thLok Hei LiHong KongTWD 15,000 (~USD 462)

For Event #22: Super Hyper Turbo Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #22: Super Hyper Turbo Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #22: Super Hyper Turbo tournament page

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