Acdal Takes Double Stack Title for Career-Best Score; Local Ends the Series in Style

Acdal Takes Double Stack Title for Career-Best Score; Local Ends the Series in Style

Acdal Takes Double Stack Title for Career-Best Score; Local Ends the Series in Style

โพสต์แล้ว โดย Matthew Ooi

Results for Side Events: #82, #93-#100

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

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, February 16, 2025– Filipino player AJ Cris Acdal outlasted a 378-entry field to seize victory in Event #82: Double Stack, securing a career-best PHP 1,251,264 (~USD 21,270). Entering the final stage as one of the top stacks from Flight A, Acdal managed to get over the line to claim his largest live tournament cash, nearly doubling his lifetime earnings in the process.

In second place, Denis Semerenko of Russia took home PHP 794,000 (~USD 13,500), delivering a commendable performance throughout the final table. Meanwhile, Seunghun Ko of South Korea completed the top three, earning PHP 574,000 (~USD 9,780) for his deep run.

All 55 survivors who made it to the Final Day were paid, with the final table payouts as follows:

DOUBLE STACK FINAL TABLE RESULTS

PlaceNameCountryPrize
1stAj Cris AcdalPhilippinesPHP 1,251,264 (~USD 21,271)
2ndDenis SemerenkoRussiaPHP 794,000 (~USD 13,498)
3rdSeunghun KoSouth KoreaPHP 574,000 (~USD 9,758)
4thDamien CollinsIrelandPHP 464,000 (~USD 7,888)
5thJayson Lee CooperUnited KingdomPHP 368,000 (~USD 6,256)
6thJason Kyle MagbanuaPhilippinesPHP 283,000 (~USD 4,811)
7thDaiki GotoJapanPHP 211,000 (~USD 3,587)
8thLenart EcarmaPhilippinesPHP 152,000 (~USD 2,584)
9thRonald Cassidy YusufIndonesiaPHP 123,000 (~USD 2,091)

For Event #82: Double Stack Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #82: Double Stack Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #82: Double Stack tournament page

Huh Claims Second APT Title in Event #93: High Roller - Last Chance

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Huh adds his first APT title to a stellar list of poker achievements

South Korean pro Seong Uk Huh showcased his high-stakes prowess in Event #93: High Roller - Last Chance, overcoming a 54-entry field to secure his second APT title and the PHP 1,398,600 (~USD 23,770) top prize. With this win, Huh surpasses USD 400,000 in live earnings.

Japan’s Shuzo Sekine battled fiercely but settled for second place, earning PHP 1,012,000 (~USD 17,190). Meanwhile, Germany’s Jakub Wojtas secured third place with a payout of PHP 653,000 (~USD 11,090).

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

HIGH ROLLER - LAST CHANCE FINAL TABLE RESULTS

PlaceNameCountryPrize
1stSeong Uk HuhSouth KoreaPHP 1,398,600 (~USD 23,775)
2ndShuzo SekineJapanPHP 1,012,000 (~USD 17,204)
3rdJakub WojtasGermanyPHP 653,000 (~USD 11,101)
4thVictor DaiAustraliaPHP 495,000 (~USD 8,415)
5thRicardas LukauskasLithuaniaPHP 383,000 (~USD 6,511)
6thScott MargeresonUnited KingdomPHP 299,000 (~USD 5,083)
7thSparrow CheungHong KongPHP 238,000 (~USD 4,046)
8thRunch PornraksamaneeThailandPHP 187,000 (~USD 3,179)

For Event #93: High Roller - Last Chance Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #93: High Roller - Last Chance Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #93: High Roller - Last Chance tournament page

Sanchez Wins Event #94: PL Omaha Hi-Lo - 5 Card (Big O) for First APT Title

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Sanchez brings home his first APT title

Swedish pro Ray Sanchez secured his first-ever APT title after conquering Event #94: PL Omaha Hi-Lo - 5 Card (Big O). The victory adds PHP 234,256 (~USD 3,980) to his bankroll, with over USD 400,000 in live earnings to his name.

Australian players dominated the rest of the podium, with Brian Nielsen finishing runner-up for PHP 161,000 (~USD 2,730), while John Charles Caridad rounded out the top three, taking home PHP 103,000 (~USD 1,750).

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

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

PlaceNameCountryPrize
1stRaymi Torbjorn Sanchez ThornSwedenPHP 234,256 (~USD 3,981)
2ndBrian NielsenAustraliaPHP 161,000 (~USD 2,737)
3rdJohn Charles CaridadAustraliaPHP 103,000 (~USD 1,751)
4thJarryd GodenaAustraliaPHP 74,000 (~USD 1,258)
5thAleksandr ElizarovRussiaPHP 60,000 (~USD 1,020)

For Event #94: PL Omaha Hi-Lo - 5 Card (Big O) Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #94: PL Omaha Hi-Lo - 5 Card (Big O) Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #94: PL Omaha Hi-Lo - 5 Card (Big O) tournament page

Radonjic Captures First APT Title in Event #95: Turbo

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Radonjic's maiden APT title comes in a turbo event

Danilo Radonjic of Serbia has secured his first APT title, emerging victorious in Event #95: Turbo. The Serbian grinder, who boasts over USD 100,000 in live earnings, outlasted a 37-entry field to claim PHP 115,024 (~USD 1,955) and his maiden win on the APT circuit.

Frank Raguseo of Canada fought his way to a runner-up finish, taking home PHP 79,000 (~USD 1,340), while Yuko Yagura of Japan rounded out the podium in third place, securing PHP 50,000 (~USD 850). Five players were paid, with the final table results as follows:

10 players were paid, with the final table results as follows

TURBO FINAL TABLE RESULTS

PlaceNameCountryPrize
1stDanilo RadonjicSerbiaPHP 115,024 (~USD 1,955)
2ndFrank RaguseoCanadaPHP 79,000 (~USD 1,343)
3rdYuko YaguraJapanPHP 50,000 (~USD 850)
4thShuhei HiroshimaJapanPHP 36,000 (~USD 612)
5thNuttawat ArchawanuntagulThailandPHP 29,000 (~USD 493)

For Event #95: Turbo Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #95: Turbo Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #95: Turbo tournament page

Rivera Wins Second APT Women's Event Title

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Rivera now has two Women's Event titles to her name

Ma Arlene Rivera of the Philippines has captured her second APT Women's Event title, securing victory in Event #96: Turbo - Women's Event. She topped a 29-entry field, claiming PHP 24,816 (~USD 420) for her first place finish.

Fellow Filipina Tsubasa Mendoza put up a strong fight but had to settle for second place, earning PHP 17,000 (~USD 290). Tracy Crisostomo, also representing the Philippines, rounded out the podium in third place, taking home PHP 11,000 (~USD 190).

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

TURBO - WOMEN'S EVENT FINAL TABLE RESULTS

PlaceNameCountryPrize
1stMa Arlene RiveraPhilippinesPHP 24,816 (~USD 420)
2ndTsubasa MendozaPhilippinesPHP 17,000 (~USD 290)
3rdTracy CrisostomoPhilippinesPHP 11,000 (~USD 190)
4thCatherine Dolores CalunsodPhilippinesPHP 8,000 (~USD 140)
5thYu Jou TsaiTaiwanPHP 6,000 (~USD 100)

For Event #96: Turbo - Women's Event Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #96: Turbo - Women's Event Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #96: Turbo - Women's Event tournament page

Guerrero Secures First APT Title with Career-Best Score in Event #97: Turbo - High Roller

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Guerrero scores his first APT title

Filipino amateur Gary Guerrero celebrated his maiden victory in Event #97: Turbo - High Roller, topping a 38-entry field to claim PHP 425,120 (~USD 7,230)—his first APT title and the largest cash of his career.

Japan’s Kenshiro Koseki put up a valiant effort but ultimately settled for runner-up honours, pocketing PHP 293,000 (~USD 4,980). Meanwhile, Anant Purohit of India rounded out the podium, taking home PHP 187,000 (~USD 3,180) for his deep run in the event.

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

TURBO - HIGH ROLLER FINAL TABLE RESULTS

PlaceNameCountryPrize
1stGary GuerreroPhilippinesPHP 425,120 (~USD 7,227)
2ndKenshiro KosekiJapanPHP 293,000 (~USD 4,981)
3rdAnant PurohitIndiaPHP 187,000 (~USD 3,179)
4thHanchul ChoiSouth KoreaPHP 135,000 (~USD 2,295)
5thRoyce AllenUnited StatesPHP 109,000 (~USD 1,853)

For Event #97: Turbo - High Roller Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #97: Turbo - High Roller Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #97: Turbo - High Roller tournament page

Bithell Claims First APT Title in Event #98: Turbo PL Omaha High

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Bithell's first APT title comes in an Omaha event

United Kingdom pro Oliver Thomas Bithell added an APT title to poker accolades after securing victory in Event #98: Turbo - PL Omaha High, overcoming a 40-entry field to claim PHP 138,504 (~USD 2,360). With over USD 1.1 million in live earnings, Bithell had cashed once in this series before sealing his first APT win.

Australian mixed-game specialist Antonio Seremet put up a strong fight, settling for runner-up honours with PHP 95,000 (~USD 1,620), closing out his series on a high note. Meanwhile, Jacob E Nepom of the United States rounded out the podium, taking home PHP 61,000 (~USD 1,040) for his third-place finish.

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

TURBO - PL OMAHA HIGH FINAL TABLE RESULTS

PlaceNameCountryPrize
1stOliver Thomas BithellUnited KingdomPHP 138,504 (~USD 2,354)
2ndAntonio SeremetAustraliaPHP 95,000 (~USD 1,615)
3rdJacob E NepomUnited StatesPHP 61,000 (~USD 1,037)
4thEuryd RiveraPhilippinesPHP 47,000 (~USD 799)
5thLi Ta HsuTaiwanPHP 36,000 (~USD 612)
6thWanhao ZhaoChinaPHP 28,000 (~USD 476)

For Event #98: Turbo - PL Omaha High Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #98: Turbo - PL Omaha High Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #98: Turbo - PL Omaha High tournament page

Tauro Wins Event #99: Hyper Turbo for First APT Title

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Tauro secures his first APT title in a Hyper Turbo event

Indian grinder Avinash Royan Tauro claimed his first APT title after an impressive run in Event #99: Hyper Turbo, securing the top prize of PHP 108,155 (~USD 1,840). Tauro bested a competitive field of 39 entries en route to the title.

Finland’s Jussi Matias Rintalahti put up a strong fight but ultimately settled for second place, earning PHP 75,000 (~USD 1,270). Fellow Indian player Birangat Singh Gambhir also made the podium, finishing third and taking home PHP 48,000 (~USD 810).

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

HYPER TURBO FINAL TABLE RESULTS

PlaceNameCountryPrize
1stAvinash Royan TauroIndiaPHP 108,155 (~USD 1,838)
2ndJussi Matias RintalahtiFinlandPHP 75,000 (~USD 1,275)
3rdBirangat Singh GambhirIndiaPHP 48,000 (~USD 816)
4thSithanh DeuansavanhLaosPHP 34,000 (~USD 578)
5thEmmanuel SegismundoPhilippinesPHP 28,000 (~USD 476)

For Event #99: Hyper Turbo Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #99: Hyper Turbo Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #99: Hyper Turbo tournament page

Edward Yam Secures Ninth APT Title in Event #100: Hyper Turbo - High Roller

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Yam now has nine APT titles to his name

Hong Kong pro Edward Yam extended his streak in the APT circuit by capturing his ninth APT title and second of this series in Event #100: Hyper Turbo - High Roller. With this victory, Yam claimed the PHP 304,800 (~USD 5,190) first-place prize, adding another impressive finish to his poker career, which now boasts over USD 1.2 million in live earnings.

Japanese contender Sosuke Hatano put up a valiant effort but had to settle for second place, taking home PHP 209,000 (~USD 3,560). Meanwhile, Taiwan’s Li Ta Hsu rounded out the podium in third place, securing PHP 133,000 (~USD 2,260).

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

HYPER TURBO - HIGH ROLLER FINAL TABLE RESULTS

PlaceNameCountryPrize
1stEdward Chun Ho YamHong KongPHP 304,800 (~USD 5,181)
2ndSosuke HatanoJapanPHP 209,000 (~USD 3,553)
3rdLi Ta HsuTaiwanPHP 133,000 (~USD 2,261)
4thRonald Cassidy YusufIndonesiaPHP 96,000 (~USD 1,632)
5thMartin Gerico BelsaSpainPHP 78,000 (~USD 1,326)

For Event #100: Hyper Turbo - High Roller Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #100: Hyper Turbo - High Roller Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #100: Hyper Turbo - High Roller tournament page

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