Poetra Wins First High Roller of the Series; Indonesian Superstar Claims Second APT Title

Poetra Wins First High Roller of the Series; Indonesian Superstar Claims Second APT Title

Poetra Wins First High Roller of the Series; Indonesian Superstar Claims Second APT Title

posted by Matthew Ooi

Results for Side Events: #2-#11

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

TAIPEI, TAIWAN, APRIL 25, 2025– Indonesia’s Alfie Poetra kicked off APT Taipei 2025 in style by securing his second APT title by taking down Event #4: Single Day High Roller. A well-travelled figure on the world poker circuit and ranked third on Indonesia’s all-time money list, Poetra showcased the experience and composure of some of the best in world poker, beating out the 85-entry field (66 unique).

His victory, worth TWD 1,212,400 (~USD 37,419), marks his first APT title since 2018, as well the first high roller event of the APT Taipei 2025 series.

Local pro Chih Wei Fan, gunning for his third APT title, settled for second place and a payout of TWD 861,500 (~USD 26,588), while fellow Taiwanese player Meng Ling Lin rounded out the top three with TWD 564,000 (~USD 17,407).

11 runners were paid, with the final table results below:

SINGLE DAY HIGH ROLLER FINAL TABLE RESULTS

RankNameCountryPrize
1stAlfie PoetraIndonesiaTWD 1,212,400 (~USD 37,419)
2ndChih Wei FanTaiwanTWD 861,500 (~USD 26,588)
3rdMeng Ling LinTaiwanTWD 564,000 (~USD 17,407)
4thRyan PlantIrelandTWD 434,000 (~USD 13,395)
5thKai Cheng HsuTaiwanTWD 343,500 (~USD 10,601)
6thFrank Joseph CucchiaraUnited StatesTWD 269,000 (~USD 8,296)
7thChan Je Min JeremyMalaysiaTWD 211,500 (~USD 6,527)
8thAkira TakashimaJapanTWD 165,000 (~USD 5,092)
9thSeunghyuk JungSouth KoreaTWD 125,500 (~USD 3,873)

For Event #4: Single Day High Roller Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #4: Single Day High Roller Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #4: Single Day High Roller tournament page

Ueda Wins First APT Title in Event #2: Women’s Event

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Ueda only recently joined the poker circuit two years ago

Japan’s Marina Ueda broke through with her maiden APT title in Event #2: Women’s Event, the first of daily women-only events throughout the series, outlasting a competitive field of 135 entries (109 unique) to take home TWD 92,043 (~USD 2,840). Joining the competitive poker circuit just two years ago, Ueda has started her series well on the APT Taipei 2025 stage.

Taiwan’s Caixin Wong finished in second place, earning TWD 61,500 (~USD 1,897), while fellow Taiwanese player Ying Yi Wu claimed third for TWD 40,500 (~USD 1,250).

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

WOMEN'S EVENT FINAL TABLE RESULTS

RankNameCountryPrize
1stMarina UedaJapanTWD 92,043 (~USD 2,840)
2ndCaixin WongTaiwanTWD 61,500 (~USD 1,896)
3rdYing Yi WuTaiwanTWD 40,500 (~USD 1,250)
4thOhta AmiJapanTWD 33,500 (~USD 1,034)
5thKira RavnakPhilippinesTWD 27,000 (~USD 833)
6thSumire UenomachiJapanTWD 21,000 (~USD 648)
7thSakuya KandaJapanTWD 16,000 (~USD 493)
8thHoi Man LeungHong KongTWD 11,500 (~USD 354)
9thSheng Ying ChenTaiwanTWD 9,000 (~USD 277)

For Event #2: Women's Event Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #2: Women's Event Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #2: Women's Event tournament page

Hatano Claims Second APT Title in Event #3: PL Omaha Hi-Lo – 5 Card (Big O)

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Hatano kicks off his series with a dream start

Japan’s Sosuke Hatano kicked off his APT Taipei 2025 campaign by taking down Event #3: PL Omaha Hi-Lo – 5 Card (Big O) for his second APT title. The mixed games specialist outlasted a 33-entry field to win TWD 150,886 (~USD 4,657), adding to his first title in the same festival last year

Taiwan’s Yu Cheng Tai put in a strong performance to finish second, pocketing TWD 104,000 (~USD 3,209), while fellow countryman Sin Ren Chen secured third place for TWD 66,500 (~USD 2,052).

Five players cashed, with the final table payouts as follows:

PL OMAHA HI-LO - 5 CARD (BIG O) FINAL TABLE RESULTS

RankNameCountryPrize
1stSosuke HatanoJapanTWD 150,886 (~USD 4,657)
2ndYu Cheng TaiTaiwanTWD 104,000 (~USD 3,209)
3rdSin Ren ChenTaiwanTWD 66,500 (~USD 2,052)
4thGary Steven BensonAustraliaTWD 48,000 (~USD 1,481)
5thLok Ming ChanHong KongTWD 39,000 (~USD 1,203)

For Event #3: PL Omaha Hi-Lo - 5 Card (Big O) Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #3: PL Omaha Hi-Lo - 5 Card (Big O) Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #3: PL Omaha Hi-Lo - 5 Card (Big O) tournament page

Spencer Secures Second APT Title in Event #5: Limit Triple Draw – Lowball Mix

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Poker veteran David Spencer from Canada makes his mark on the APT circuit after six years

Canada’s David Spencer returned to the APT circuit in style, capturing his second career APT title in Event #5: Limit Triple Draw – Lowball Mix. A mixed games specialist, Spencer bested a 47-entry field to take home TWD 121,415 (~USD 3,746), his first APT victory since his 2019 triumph at APT Taiwan.

South Korea’s Dong Soo Han finished in second place with a payout of TWD 87,500 (~USD 2,700), while Taiwan’s Li Ta Hsu, seeking to add to his exer-expanding trophy cabinet, rounded out the top three with TWD 56,000 (~USD 1,728).

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

LIMIT TRIPLE DRAW - LOWBALL MIX TABLE RESULTS

RankNameCountryPrize
1stDavid Arthur SpencerCanadaTWD 121,415 (~USD 3,746)
2ndDong Soo HanSouth KoreaTWD 87,500 (~USD 2,700)
3rdLi Ta HsuTaiwanTWD 56,000 (~USD 1,728)
4thPui Cheung NgUnited KingdomTWD 42,500 (~USD 1,312)
5thAdam James GreenleeUnited StatesTWD 33,000 (~USD 1,018)
6thJacob E NepomUnited StatesTWD 25,000 (~USD 771)
7thAndy ChenCanadaTWD 20,000 (~USD 617)

For Event #5: Limit Triple Draw - Lowball Mix Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #5: Limit Triple Draw - Lowball Mix Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #5: Limit Triple Draw - Lowball Mix tournament page

Tony Khoang Captures Third APT Title in Event #6: Turbo – PL Omaha High – Double Board – Bomb Pot

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Khoang's win streak on the APT circuit extends with his third APT title in two festivals

The Netherlands’ Tony Khoang continued his strong form on the APT circuit with a commanding victory in Event #6: Turbo – PL Omaha High – Double Board – Bomb Pot. The mixed games specialist topped a 53-entry field to claim the top prize of TWD 136,116 (~USD 4,200), securing his third APT title following his double win at the APT Taipei Poker Classic 2024.

Taiwan’s Cheng Hao Chan earned the runner-up payout of TWD 99,000 (~USD 3,055), while Japan’s Kitajima Hayato finished third, collecting TWD 63,000 (~USD 1,944).

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

TURBO - PL OMAHA HIGH - DOUBLE BOARD - BOMB POT FINAL TABLE RESULTS

RankNameCountryPrize
1stTony KhoangNetherlandsTWD 136,116.96 (~USD 4,200)
2ndCheng Hao ChanTaiwanTWD 99,000.00 (~USD 3,055)
3rdKitajima HayatoJapanTWD 63,000.00 (~USD 1,944)
4thChang Danny Ming FanUnited StatesTWD 48,000.00 (~USD 1,481)
5thLu Chia YenTaiwanTWD 37,000.00 (~USD 1,141)
6thKim WooseokSouth KoreaTWD 28,500.00 (~USD 880)
7thWang Shun-PingTaiwanTWD 23,000.00 (~USD 709)

For Event #6: Turbo - PL Omaha High - Double Board - Bomb Pot Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #6: Turbo - PL Omaha High - Double Board - Bomb Pot Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #6: Turbo - PL Omaha High - Double Board - Bomb Pot tournament page

Hirotaka Fukatsu Wins First APT Title in Event #7: Turbo – High Roller

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Fukatsu takes home his first APT title

Japan’s Hirotaka Fukatsu secured his very first APT title in Event #7: Turbo – High Roller, rising above a 34-entry field to clinch the top prize of TWD 380,660 (~USD 11,752). The amateur’s win marks a breakthrough moment in his competitive poker journey.

Taiwan’s Wei-Hsiang Wang finished in second place, earning TWD 262,000 (~USD 8,086), while the United Kingdom’s Matthew Paul Belcher rounded out the podium with a TWD 167,000 (~USD 5,154) payout.

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

TURBO - HIGH ROLLER FINAL TABLE RESULTS

RankNameCountryPrize
1stHirotaka FukatsuJapanTWD 380,660 (~USD 11,752)
2ndWei-Hsiang WangTaiwanTWD 262,000 (~USD 8,086)
3rdMatthew Paul BelcherUnited KingdomTWD 167,000 (~USD 5,154)
4thTetsuya FujiwaraJapanTWD 121,000 (~USD 3,734)
5thHyun Sup KimSouth KoreaTWD 97,500 (~USD 3,009)

For Event #7: Turbo - High Roller Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #7: Turbo - High Roller Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #7: Turbo - High Roller tournament page

Daniel Yang Claims First APT Title in Event #8: Hyper Turbo Home Games – NL Hold’em – Rivers

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RIsing star Daniel Yang makes his mark on the APT circuit

Taiwan’s Daniel Yang Shiang-An captured his first APT title in Event #8: Hyper Turbo Home Games – NL Hold’em – Rivers. The fast-rising Taiwanese pro, who only began playing competitive poker in 2024 and has already accumulated over USD 239,000 in live cashes., topped a 58-entry field to earn TWD 48,918 (~USD 1,510).

Japan’s Miyu Watanabe secured the runner-up spot and took home TWD 35,000 (~USD 1,080), while Lin Po-Jung of Taiwan rounded out the top three with a payout of TWD 22,500 (~USD 694).

Eight players were paid, with the final table payouts as follows:

HYPER TURBO HOME GAMES - NL - HOLD'EM - RIVERS FINAL TABLE RESULTS

RankNameCountryPrize
1stDaniel Yang Shiang AnTaiwanTWD 48,918.56 (~USD 1,510)
2ndMiyu WatanabeJapanTWD 35,000.00 (~USD 1,080)
3rdLin Po-JungTaiwanTWD 22,500.00 (~USD 694)
4thWang KaiJuiTaiwanTWD 17,000.00 (~USD 524)
5thLiu Yu ChiTaiwanTWD 13,500.00 (~USD 416)
6thChen Yun TingTaiwanTWD 10,500.00 (~USD 324)
7thBay Janova GulbaharAustraliaTWD 8,500.00 (~USD 262)
8thZhang YuanfuCanadaTWD 6,500.00 (~USD 200)

For Event #8: Hyper Turbo Home Games - NL - Hold'em - Rivers Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #8: Hyper Turbo Home Games - NL - Hold'em - Rivers Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #8: Hyper Turbo Home Games - NL - Hold'em - Rivers tournament page

Wakayama Takes Home First APT Title in Event #9: Hyper Turbo – No Limit – Dealer’s Choice Stud

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Wakayama adds his first APT title to his poker career

Japan’s Yuya Wakayama earned his first-ever APT title in Event #9: Hyper Turbo – No Limit – Dealer’s Choice Stud. The Japanese amateur topped a compact but competitive 18-entry field, taking home TWD 48,205 (~USD 1,488).

Hong Kong’s Chi Ho Kevin Tse finished in second place, earning TWD 32,500 (~USD 1,003), while Keita Yamashiro of Japan secured third place with a payout of TWD 20,500 (~USD 633).

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

HYPER TURBO - NO LIMIT - DEALER'S CHOICE STUD FINAL TABLE RESULTS

RankNameCountryPrize
1stYuya WakayamaJapanTWD 48,205 (~USD 1,488)
2ndChi Ho Kevin TseHong KongTWD 32,500 (~USD 1,003)
3rdKeita YamashiroJapanTWD 20,500 (~USD 633)
4thJie ZhangHong KongTWD 14,000 (~USD 432)

For Event #9: Hyper Turbo - No Limit - Dealer's Choice Stud Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #9: Hyper Turbo - No Limit - Dealer's Choice Stud Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #9: Hyper Turbo - No Limit - Dealer's Choice Stud tournament page

Do Brings Home First APT Title in Event #10: Hyper Turbo – High Roller

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Do's first APT title is also his first career victory

Vietnam’s Quang Thai Do made his mark on the APT high roller stage by clinching his first APT title and first recorded cash outside of his home country in Event #10: Hyper Turbo – High Roller. Do outlasted a tough 34-entry field to secure the top prize of TWD 270,900 (~USD 8,361).

Taiwan’s Neven Chang, Natural8 ambassador and regular fixture at APT tournaments, finished as runner-up and collected TWD 187,500 (~USD 5,787). Fellow Taiwanese player Chia Shan Tsao placed third, earning TWD 119,500 (~USD 3,689).

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

HYPER TURBO - HIGH ROLLER FINAL TABLE RESULTS

RankNameCountryPrize
1stQuang Thai DoVietnamTWD 270,900 (~USD 8,361)
2ndYu Chung ChangTaiwanTWD 187,500 (~USD 5,787)
3rdChia Shan TsaoTaiwanTWD 119,500 (~USD 3,689)
4thLaitai ChungTaiwanTWD 86,500 (~USD 2,669)
5thHao WangTaiwanTWD 70,000 (~USD 2,160)

For Event #10: Hyper Turbo - High Roller Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #10: Hyper Turbo - High Roller Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #10: Hyper Turbo - High Roller tournament page

Shin Claims First APT Title in Event #11: Super Hyper Turbo

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Shin's first victory is also her first live cash

Taiwan’s I Lin Shin made a memorable debut on the APT stage by winning her first-ever recorded cash and APT title in one swoop. She emerged victorious in Event #11: Super Hyper Turbo, besting a 50-entry field to take home TWD 100,516 (~USD 3,102) in winnings.

Macau’s Iat Man Leong finished in second place and earned TWD 73,000 (~USD 2,253), while fellow Taiwanese player Jenn Kang Chong secured third for TWD 46,500 (~USD 1,434).

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

HYPER TURBO - HIGH ROLLER FINAL TABLE RESULTS

RankNameCountryPrize
1stI Lin ShinTaiwanTWD 100,516 (~USD 3,103)
2ndIat Man LeongMacauTWD 73,000 (~USD 2,253)
3rdJenn Kang ChongTaiwanTWD 46,500 (~USD 1,434)
4thYu Jay ShihTaiwanTWD 35,000 (~USD 1,080)
5thWangcheng ZhangChinaTWD 27,000 (~USD 833)
6thJia Cheng LuoTaiwanTWD 21,000 (~USD 648)
7thKuei Yang ChenTaiwanTWD 17,000 (~USD 524)

For Event #11: Super Hyper Turbo Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #11: Super Hyper Turbo Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #11: Super Hyper Turbo tournament page

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