Local Pro Hsu Earns First APT Title in High Roller Event; Victory Comes After Multiple Close Calls

Local Pro Hsu Earns First APT Title in High Roller Event; Victory Comes After Multiple Close Calls

Local Pro Hsu Earns First APT Title in High Roller Event; Victory Comes After Multiple Close Calls

posted by Matthew Ooi

Results for Side Events: #25-#29, #31-#36

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

TAIPEI, TAIWAN, APRIL 27, 2025– Taiwan’s Kai Cheng Hsu finally captured the elusive APT title he had long been chasing, taking down Event #26: Single Day High Roller. With over USD 300,000 in live earnings prior to the festival, the local pro battled through an elite 81-entry field (62 unique) of high rollers to secure the title and the TWD 1,923,900 (~USD 59,383) top prize – the biggest score of his poker career.

Japan’s Masataka Setoguchi finished runner-up, earning TWD 1,368,000 (~USD 42,222), while South Korea’s Bawoo Hyun Shik Yun placed third for TWD 896,000 (~USD 27,654).

Natural8 ambassador and Thailand’s super pro Punnat Punsri, who has been a consistent presence at the final tables in APT circuits, made another deep run to finish in fourth place.

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

SINGLE DAY HIGH ROLLER FINAL TABLE RESULTS

RankNameCountryPrize
1stKai Cheng HsuTaiwanTWD 1,923,900 (~USD 59,383)
2ndMasataka SetoguchiJapanTWD 1,368,000 (~USD 42,222)
3rdBawoo Hyun Shik YunSouth KoreaTWD 896,000 (~USD 27,654)
4thPunnat PunsriThailandTWD 689,500 (~USD 21,272)
5thNopparut PiyatassakornThailandTWD 546,000 (~USD 16,851)
6thKwok Chun NgHong KongTWD 427,000 (~USD 13,179)
7thHon Cheong LeeHong KongTWD 336,000 (~USD 10,370)
8thSean Ooi Zhi JianMalaysiaTWD 262,500 (~USD 8,098)
9thJason Park Lun WongUnited KingdomTWD 199,500 (~USD 6,158)

For Event #26: Single Day High Roller Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #26: Single Day High Roller Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #26: Single Day High Roller tournament page

Li Wins First APT Title in Event #25: Omaha Masters – PL Omaha High

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Li takes home the biggest live cash of his career

Taiwan’s Jheng-Gang Li made an incredible run in Event #25: Omaha Masters – PL Omaha High, capturing his first-ever APT title. Battling through a 71-entry field (52 unique), Li claimed the top prize of TWD 626,040 (~USD 19,323), marking the biggest score of his career. With this victory, the local standout also tripled his live tournament earnings.

Fellow Taiwanese player Ting Hao Wu finished runner-up, earning TWD 451,000 (~USD 13,917), while Malaysia’s Owen Chong secured third place for TWD 293,000 (~USD 9,043).

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

OMAHA MASTERS - PL OMAHA HIGH FINAL TABLE RESULTS

RankNameCountryPrize
1stJheng-Gang LiTaiwanTWD 626,040 (~USD 19,323)
2ndTing Hao WuTaiwanTWD 451,000 (~USD 13,917)
3rdOwen ChongMalaysiaTWD 293,000 (~USD 9,043)
4thCalvin Yu JiangUnited StatesTWD 221,000 (~USD 6,827)
5thSosuke HatanoJapanTWD 172,000 (~USD 5,308)
6thDevid BerlinLithuaniaTWD 133,000 (~USD 4,106)
7thYu Cheng TaiTaiwanTWD 105,000 (~USD 3,240)
8thGary Steven BensonAustraliaTWD 81,500 (~USD 2,514)
9thTakuro MatsumotoJapanTWD 64,500 (~USD 1,990)

For Event #25: Omaha Masters - PL Omaha High Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #25: Omaha Masters - PL Omaha High Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #25: Omaha Masters - PL Omaha High tournament page

Spencer Runs Hot with Second Title in Two Days in Event #27: Limit – Dealer’s Choice – 7 Stud

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Spencer's impressive series continues

Canada’s David Spencer continued his stellar form at APT Taipei 2025, capturing his second APT title in as many days by taking down Event #27: Limit – Dealer’s Choice – 7 Stud. The mixed games specialist outplayed a 40-entry field (37 unique) to claim the TWD 112,012 (~USD 3,457) top prize, further reinforcing his reputation as one of the circuit’s best mixed games players.

The Netherlands’ Tony Khoang makes another final table appearance and finished as runner-up, pocketing TWD 77,000 (~USD 2,376), while Australia’s John Charles Caridad secured third place for TWD 49,000 (~USD 1,512).

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

LIMIT - DEALERS CHOICE - 7 STUD FINAL TABLE RESULTS

RankNameCountryPrize
1stDavid Arthur SpencerCanadaTWD 112,012 (~USD 3,457)
2ndTony KhoangNetherlandsTWD 77,000 (~USD 2,376)
3rdJohn Charles CaridadAustraliaTWD 49,000 (~USD 1,512)
4thJarryd GodenaAustraliaTWD 37,500 (~USD 1,157)
5thGregory TaborisskyUnited StatesTWD 29,500 (~USD 910)
6thPui Cheung NgUnited KingdomTWD 23,000 (~USD 709)

For Event #27: Limit - Dealers Choice - 7 Stud Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #27: Limit - Dealers Choice - 7 Stud Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #27: Limit - Dealers Choice - 7 Stud tournament page

Lee Claims First APT Women's Event Title in Event #28: Women’s Event

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Lee takes her place as one of best female poker players in Taiwan

Taiwan’s Jia Chi Lee finally captured the title that narrowly eluded her in 2023, winning Event #28: Women’s Event at APT Taipei 2025. A local grinder with over USD 200,000 in live earnings, Lee bested a 94-entry field (73 unique) to claim her first APT women’s event title and a top prize of TWD 242,460 (~USD 7,483), solidifying her status as one of Taiwan’s top female players.

Japan’s Saori Tokunaga finished as the runner-up and collected TWD 170,000 (~USD 5,246), while fellow Japanese player Ohta Ami secured third place with a payout of TWD 112,500 (~USD 3,472).

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

WOMEN'S EVENT FINAL TABLE RESULTS

RankNameCountryPrize
1stJia Chi LeeTaiwanTWD 242,460 (~USD 7,483)
2ndSaori TokunagaJapanTWD 170,000 (~USD 5,246)
3rdOhta AmiJapanTWD 112,500 (~USD 3,472)
4thSumire UenomachiJapanTWD 88,500 (~USD 2,732)
5thElena RobertaIndonesiaTWD 71,000 (~USD 2,192)
6thYi-Jhen KeTaiwanTWD 55,500 (~USD 1,712)
7thCai Jie JhangTaiwanTWD 44,000 (~USD 1,358)
8thSzu Wei ChiuTaiwanTWD 34,000 (~USD 1,049)
9thLou Jai LinTaiwanTWD 26,000 (~USD 802)

For Event #28: Women's Event Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #28: Women's Event Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #28: Women's Event tournament page

Shah Wins First APT Title in Event #29: NL Hold’em – Big Bounty

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Shah took down the Big Bounty event for his career-high score

India’s Avadh Shah made it a week to remember at APT Taipei 2025, following up his victory in the N8IN x APT Taipei 2025 Invitational by capturing his first APT title in Event #29: NL Hold’em – Big Bounty. Shah, who had not previously recorded a cash on the APT circuit, overcame a massive 173-entry field (157 unique) to secure the biggest live cash of his poker career. His victory, worth TWD 689,900 (~USD 21,289) including TWD 120,000 (~USD 3,704) in bounties, more than doubled his live earnings.

Australia’s Andrew Hosok Han finished runner-up, banking TWD 650,500 (~USD 20,079) including TWD 85,000 (~USD 2,623) in bounties, while Taiwan’s Shang Chuan Wu claimed third place for TWD 335,000 (~USD 10,340), which included TWD 30,000 (~USD 926) from bounties.

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

NL HOLD'EM - BIG BOUNTY FINAL TABLE RESULTS

RankNameCountryPrizeBounties
1stAvadh Dineshkumar ShahIndiaTWD 689,900 (~USD 21,289)TWD 120,000 (~USD 3,704)
2ndAndrew Hosok HanAustraliaTWD 650,500 (~USD 20,079)TWD 85,000 (~USD 2,623)
3rdShang Chuan WuTaiwanTWD 335,000 (~USD 10,340)TWD 30,000 (~USD 926)
4thChin Ho LiHong KongTWD 280,000 (~USD 8,641)TWD 30,000 (~USD 926)
5thYu Chi LiuTaiwanTWD 260,500 (~USD 8,041)TWD 60,000 (~USD 1,852)
6thWai Fung TangHong KongTWD 225,500 (~USD 6,958)TWD 70,000 (~USD 2,160)
7thJian Yang TehMalaysiaTWD 135,000 (~USD 4,166)TWD 20,000 (~USD 617)
8thMiyamoto KozoJapanTWD 104,500 (~USD 3,225)TWD 20,000 (~USD 617)
9thSahara ToruJapanTWD 77,500 (~USD 2,393)TWD 10,000 (~USD 308)

For Event #29: NL Hold'em - Big Bounty Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #29: NL Hold'em - Big Bounty Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #29: NL Hold'em - Big Bounty tournament page

Su Captures First APT Title in Event #31: Turbo – PL Drawmaha 2-7

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Su takes home his first APT title

Taiwan’s Liang Su returned to winning ways with a victory in Event #31: Turbo – PL Drawmaha 2-7, capturing his first APT title. Having last made a final table appearance on the APT circuit in 2022, Su outlasted a 41-entry field (33 unique) to claim the trophy and TWD 114,213 (~USD 3,525) in prize money.

Hong Kong’s Chak Pan Yiu finished in second place, taking home TWD 79,000 (~USD 2,438), while Australia’s Andrew John Shanahan secured third for TWD 50,500 (~USD 1,559).

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

TURBO - PL DRAWMAHA 2-7 FINAL TABLE RESULTS

RankNameCountryPrize
1stLiang SuTaiwanTWD 114,213 (~USD 3,525)
2ndChak Pan YiuHong KongTWD 79,000 (~USD 2,438)
3rdAndrew John ShanahanAustraliaTWD 50,500 (~USD 1,559)
4thAlexander FirsovRussiaTWD 38,500 (~USD 1,188)
5thChia Yen LuTaiwanTWD 30,500 (~USD 941)
6thDanny Ming Fan ChangUnited StatesTWD 23,500 (~USD 725)

For Event #31: Turbo - PL Drawmaha 2-7 Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #31: Turbo - PL Drawmaha 2-7 Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #31: Turbo - PL Drawmaha 2-7e tournament page

Wang Scores Breakthrough Victory in Event #32: Turbo – High Roller

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Wang cashes big in the high roller turbo event

Taiwan’s Shun-Ping Wang celebrated a major victory in his poker career by winning his first APT title in Event #32: Turbo – High Roller. Topping a stacked 59-entry field (49 unique), Wang secured the biggest live cash of his career with a TWD 535,160 (~USD 16,526) payday, pushing his total live earnings past the USD 40,000 mark.

Japan’s Yuki Nakada finished in second place, earning TWD 387,000 (~USD 11,944), while fellow Japanese contender Hirokazu Kobayashi placed third for TWD 250,000 (~USD 7,716).

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

TURBO - HIGH ROLLER FINAL TABLE RESULTS

RankNameCountryPrize
1stShun-Ping WangTaiwanTWD 535,160 (~USD 16,526)
2ndYuki NakadaJapanTWD 387,000 (~USD 11,944)
3rdHirokazu KobayashiJapanTWD 250,000 (~USD 7,716)
4thTao Wei ChangTaiwanTWD 189,000 (~USD 5,833)
5thChih Hung HoTaiwanTWD 146,500 (~USD 4,523)
6thHsuan-Yu LaiTaiwanTWD 114,000 (~USD 3,518)
7thTomoya HasegawaJapanTWD 91,000 (~USD 2,808)
8thYoshihiko HiranoJapanTWD 71,500 (~USD 2,206)

For Event #32: Turbo - High Roller Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #32: Turbo - High Roller Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #32: Turbo - High Roller tournament page

Chen Wins First APT Title in Event #33: Hyper Turbo Home Games – Super Hold’em

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Chen's grind pays dividends with his first APT title

Taiwan’s Kuan Yu Chen emerged victorious from one of the biggest fields of the series in a side event, claiming his first APT title in Event #33: Hyper Turbo Home Games – Super Hold’em. A regular face on the local circuit with over USD 100,000 in live earnings, Chen topped a massive 197-entry field (175 unique) to pocket TWD 121,663 (~USD 3,754) and secure a long-awaited breakthrough on the APT circuit.

Taiwan’s Kuo Wei-Chun finished as the runner-up, earning TWD 82,500 (~USD 2,546), while Yi Hsiang Shan, also from Taiwan, placed third with a payout of TWD 57,000 (~USD 1,759).

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

HYPER TURBO HOME GAMES - SUPER HOLD'EM FINAL TABLE RESULTS

RankNameCountryPrize
1stKuan Yu ChenTaiwanTWD 121,663 (~USD 3,754)
2ndKuo Wei-ChunTaiwanTWD 82,500 (~USD 2,546)
3rdYi Hsiang ShanTaiwanTWD 57,000 (~USD 1,759)
4thChen Yung YuTaiwanTWD 46,500 (~USD 1,435)
5thTakashi MatsumotoJapanTWD 37,000 (~USD 1,141)
6thSukanda ChatthanyakitThailandTWD 28,500 (~USD 880)
7thMu Ci HuangTaiwanTWD 20,500 (~USD 633)
8thChih Wei ChanTaiwanTWD 15,000 (~USD 462)
9thChao Ting ChengTaiwanTWD 12,500 (~USD 385)

For Event #33: Hyper Turbo Home Games - Super Hold'em Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #33: Hyper Turbo Home Games - Super Hold'em Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #33: Hyper Turbo Home Games - Super Hold'em tournament page

Yu Captures Fifth APT Title in Event #34: Hyper Turbo – NL Single Draw Mix

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Yu's has his fifth APT title in the bag

South Korea’s Jeong Yeol Yu adds to his growing APT trophy collection by winning his fifth career title in Event #34: Hyper Turbo – NL Single Draw Mix. With over USD 300,000 in live earnings to his name, Yu outlasted a 55-entry field (50 unique) to seize the trophy and a TWD 105,017 (~USD 3,241) payout.

Taiwan’s King-Chung Wang finished second, taking home TWD 76,500 (~USD 2,361), while Thailand’s Kiwanont Sukhum rounded out the top three with a payout of TWD 49,500 (~USD 1,527).

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

HYPER TURBO - NL SINGLE DRAW MIX FINAL TABLE RESULTS

RankNameCountryPrize
1stJeong Yeol YuSouth KoreaTWD 105,017 (~USD 3,241)
2ndKing-Chung WangTaiwanTWD 76,500 (~USD 2,361)
3rdKiwanont SukhumThailandTWD 49,500 (~USD 1,527)
4thLouis BilodeauCanadaTWD 37,500 (~USD 1,157)
5thYuya WakayamaJapanTWD 29,000 (~USD 895)
6thTakuma MorimotoJapanTWD 22,500 (~USD 694)
7thShusaku HagiharaJapanTWD 18,000 (~USD 555)
8thTomohiro AbeJapanTWD 14,000 (~USD 432)

For Event #34: Hyper Turbo - NL Single Draw Mix Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #34: Hyper Turbo - NL Single Draw Mix Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #34: Hyper Turbo - NL Single Draw Mix tournament page

Wutikrai Scores Victory in Event #35: Tick Tock BOOM!

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Wutikrai beaming as he takes home his best live cash and first APT title

Thailand’s Wutikrai Phraikhieo captured his first APT title in explosive fashion, taking down Event #35: Tick Tock BOOM! at APT Taipei 2025. Phraikhieo battled through a 52-entry field (49 unique) to claim the top prize of TWD 134,416 (~USD 4,148), securing the best live cash of his career.

South Korea’s Yong Man Kwon finished second for TWD 97,000 (~USD 2,993), while Japan’s Yuka Kakigi rounded out the top three with a payout of TWD 62,000 (~USD 1,913).

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

TICK TOCK BOOM! FINAL TABLE RESULTS

RankNameCountryPrize
1stWutikrai PhraikhieoThailandTWD 134,416 (~USD 4,148)
2ndYong Man KwonSouth KoreaTWD 97,000 (~USD 2,993)
3rdYuka KakigiJapanTWD 62,000 (~USD 1,913)
4thTsz Him YipHong KongTWD 47,000 (~USD 1,450)
5thJusskit NatwilaiThailandTWD 36,000 (~USD 1,111)
6thShunsuke NishikawaJapanTWD 27,500 (~USD 849)
7thRyosuke IkariJapanTWD 22,500 (~USD 694)

For Event #35: Tick Tock BOOM! Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #35: Tick Tock BOOM! Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #35: Tick Tock BOOM! tournament page

Poomjai Wins First APT Title in Event #36: Super Hyper Turbo

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Poomjai's first cash is a victorious one

Thailand’s Poomjai Sungthong made a debut to remember at APT Taipei 2025 by capturing his first-ever APT title in Event #36: Super Hyper Turbo. In what was his first recorded live cash, Sungthong overcame a massive 158-entry field (146 unique) to claim the top prize of TWD 237,750 (~USD 7,338), marking a memorable breakthrough on the international stage.

Canada’s Yung Pui Shen secured second place and earned TWD 159,500 (~USD 4,923), while Japan’s Ken Doi rounded out the podium with a third-place finish worth TWD 106,000 (~USD 3,271).

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

SUPER HYPER TURBO FINAL TABLE RESULTS

RankNameCountryPrize
1stMr. Poomjai SungthongThailandTWD 237,750 (~USD 7,338)
2ndYung Pui ShenCanadaTWD 159,500 (~USD 4,923)
3rdKen DoiJapanTWD 106,000 (~USD 3,271)
4thYung Chun WangTaiwanTWD 87,000 (~USD 2,685)
5thYi Yi ChenTaiwanTWD 70,000 (~USD 2,160)
6thJui Chun TsaiTaiwanTWD 54,000 (~USD 1,666)
7thSeokyoung LeeSouth KoreaTWD 40,000 (~USD 1,234)
8thJungwoo LeeSouth KoreaTWD 29,500 (~USD 910)
9thNg Kong Yew KennyMalaysiaTWD 23,500 (~USD 725)

For Event #36: Super Hyper Turbo Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #36: Super Hyper Turbo Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #36: Super Hyper Turbo tournament page

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