Arito Poised for Deep Run in Two-Day High Roller; Rest of Field Playing Catchup

Arito Poised for Deep Run in Two-Day High Roller; Rest of Field Playing Catchup

Arito Poised for Deep Run in Two-Day High Roller; Rest of Field Playing Catchup

posted by Matthew Ooi

Results for Side Events: #51-#59

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

INCHEON, SOUTH KOREA, AUGUST 6, 2025Event #53: High Roller drew an impressive 175 entries, generating a fierce two-day contest among some of the region’s most seasoned pros and high rollers. With only 23 players guaranteed a payout, and a top prize of KRW 105,450,000 (~USD 75,800) awaiting the winner, the pressure is mounting as 41 players return for the Final Day.

Yuya Arito of Japan enters the Final Day as the commanding chip leader, bagging a towering 1,450,000 in chips—nearly double the count of his closest rival. Arito, a well-travelled grinder in the poker scene, is on the brink of crossing USD 700,000 in live earnings, and a deep run could very well break that barrier.

Congya Zhang, representing China, sits in second place with a healthy 795,000 in chips. Already an APT champion, Zhang is looking to claim her second title. A win here would guarantee her largest career score to date.

Dylan Wayne Foster of Australia rounds out the top three with 758,000 in chips. A familiar face at APT stops, Foster will be looking for redemption after missing out in Event #31: High Roller – Ultra Stack, failing to reach the final table after starting as one of the chip leaders. Foster remains a serious threat to make another final table appearance—and this time, he’ll be hungrier for his first APT title.

Here are the top chipstacks going into the Final Day tomorrow:

HIGH ROLLER TOP CHIPSTACKS

PlaceNameCountryChipstack
1stYuya AritoJapan1,450,000
2ndCongya ZhangChina795,000
3rdDylan Wayne FosterAustralia758,000
4thHiroyuki NodaJapan724,000
5thMiyamoto KunihisaJapan710,000
6thNguyen Trung QuanVietnam692,000
7thChan Je Min JeremyMalaysia650,000
8thTsz Kin HeungHong Kong619,000
9thShinya MaedaJapan606,000

For Event #53: High Roller Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #53: High Roller Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #53: High Roller tournament page


Sun Scores Second Title This Series in Event #51: Women’s High Roller

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The Sun Run continues as she binks her second APT title this festival

Yue Sun continued her blazing run at APT Incheon 2025, claiming her second APT title in Event #51: Women’s High Roller just days after securing her first in the Event #34: Women’s Event. The Chinese amateur outlasted the 36-entry field to lock up another career-best live cash, earning KRW 17,266,000 (~USD 12,401) for her victory.

Wisinee Tanpichai, a two-time APT Women’s Event champion herself, added a runner-up finish to her series, banking KRW 11,900,000 (~USD 8,544). Wai Lam Wong, who narrowly missed out on a title three days earlier in Event #34, put in another deep run and took third place for KRW 7,580,000 (~USD 5,443).

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

WOMEN'S HIGH ROLLER FINAL TABLE RESULTS

PlaceNameCountryPrize
1stYue SunChinaKRW 17,266,000 (USD 12,401)
2ndWisinee TanpichaiThailandKRW 11,900,000 (USD 8,544)
3rdWai Lam WongHong KongKRW 7,580,000 (USD 5,443)
4thYotaka PhutiyaThailandKRW 5,480,000 (USD 3,936)
5thYuno YukiJapanKRW 4,430,000 (USD 3,182)

For Event #51: Women's High Roller Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #51: Women's High Roller Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #51: Women's High Roller tournament page


Nagino Breaks Through in Event #52: Draw Poker Masters

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Nagino finally takes it over the line

After two close calls earlier in the series, Makoto Nagino finally sealed the deal in Event #52: Draw Poker Masters, capturing his first APT title and the KRW 21,232,000 (~USD 15,245) top prize. The Japanese contender had already made two final table appearances this festival, and this time he carried the momentum all the way to the finish line in the 52-entry field.

China’s Jun Weng, who also took down Event #39: Hyper Turbo - NL - Triple Draw Mix, made another deep run but had to settle for second place and a payout of KRW 15,330,000 (~USD 11,011). Fellow countryman Quncheng Fang rounded out the top three with a solid showing, earning KRW 9,770,000 (~USD 7,016).

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

DRAW POKER MASTERS FINAL TABLE RESULTS

PlaceNameCountryPrize
1stNagino MakotoJapanKRW 21,232,000 (USD 15,245)
2ndJun WengChinaKRW 15,330,000 (USD 11,011)
3rdQuncheng FangChinaKRW 9,770,000 (USD 7,016)
4thMasahiro AdachiJapanKRW 7,410,000 (USD 5,320)
5thSparrow CheungHong KongKRW 5,730,000 (USD 4,114)
6thXinze LiChinaKRW 4,380,000 (USD 3,145)
7thFurniss MarkAustraliaKRW 3,540,000 (USD 2,542)

For Event #52: Draw Poker Masters Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #52: Draw Poker Masters Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #52: Draw Poker Masters tournament page


Ma Captures Second APT Title in Event #54: PL Omaha High – Lazy Rivers

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Ma takes home his second APT title

Mingzhi Ma added to his poker accolades by winning Event #54: PL Omaha High – Lazy Rivers, overcoming a 25-entry field to secure his second APT title. The Chinese player pocketed KRW 4,560,000 (~USD 3,276) for this victory in Omaha.

Yanagi Seikei of Japan finished runner-up and earned KRW 3,737,920 (~USD 2,682), while fellow countryman Masayuki Segawa secured third place and took home KRW 4,410,000 (~USD 3,167).

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

PL OMAHA HIGH - LAZY RIVERS FINAL TABLE RESULTS

PlaceNameCountryPrize
1stMingzhi MaChinaKRW 4,560,000 (USD 3,276)
2ndYanagi SeikeiJapanKRW 3,737,920 (USD 2,682)
3rdMasayuki SegawaJapanKRW 4,410,000 (USD 3,167)
4thDaniel Adam HaywoodAustraliaKRW 1,730,000 (USD 1,242)

For Event #54: PL Omaha High - Lazy Rivers Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #54: PL Omaha High - Lazy Rivers Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #54: PL Omaha High - Lazy Rivers tournament page


Masuyama Scores in Event #55: NL - Hold'em

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The power of anime brings Masuyama his first APT title

Suguru Masuyama stunned the field in Event #55: NL - Hold’em, turning what had been a modest poker résumé into a anime protaganist moment with a KRW 30,068,739 (~USD 21,587) victory. Prior to this event, the Japanese amateur had less than USD 1,000 in live earnings — but after besting a 214-entry field, he now claims both his first APT title and the biggest cash of his career.

Ryo Fujita continued his consistent run in the series with a second-place finish worth KRW 20,230,000 (~USD 14,527). Kohei Suzuki, also from Japan, rounded out the podium in third, walking away with KRW 14,270,000 (~USD 10,244) for his deep run.

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

NL - HOLD'EM FINAL TABLE RESULTS

PlaceNameCountryPrize
1stSuguru MasuyamaJapanKRW 30,068,739 (USD 21,587)
2ndRyo FujitaJapanKRW 20,230,000 (USD 14,527)
3rdKohei SuzukiJapanKRW 14,270,000 (USD 10,244)
4thWang ShengyongChinaKRW 11,570,000 (USD 8,307)
5thJeffrey Xin FengUSAKRW 9,150,000 (USD 6,571)
6thTaiki SasanoJapanKRW 6,950,000 (USD 4,990)
7thLong JinChinaKRW 5,070,000 (USD 3,641)
8thChun Yan WongHong KongKRW 3,710,000 (USD 2,664)
9thMasaki YamadaJapanKRW 3,070,000 (USD 2,205)

For Event #55: NL - Hold'em Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #55: NL - Hold'em Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #55: NL - Hold'em tournament page


Kawada Claims Maiden Victory in Event #56: Turbo

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Kawada's first APT title is also his first live cash

Yoshihisa Kawada took his place in the spotlight in Event #56: Turbo, outlasting a field of 121 entries to capture his first-ever APT title. With no prior tournament cashes to his name, the Japanese amateur made the most of his run by locking up the KRW 17,579,532 (~USD 12,630) top prize.

Xiaotong Yu of China put up a formidable fight, ultimately settling for second place and collecting KRW 11,880,000 (~USD 8,540). Meanwhile, fellow countryman Liu Qing rounded out the podium finishers in third, walking away with KRW 7,720,000 (~USD 5,555).

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

TURBO FINAL TABLE RESULTS

PlaceNameCountryPrize
1stYoshihisa KawadaJapanKRW 17,579,532 (USD 12,623)
2ndXiaotong YuChinaKRW 11,880,000 (USD 8,529)
3rdLiu QingChinaKRW 7,720,000 (USD 5,544)
4thYixi TangChinaKRW 6,390,000 (USD 4,588)
5thTakashi SatoJapanKRW 5,160,000 (USD 3,706)
6thDi WuChinaKRW 4,070,000 (USD 2,922)
7thYukinari MeraJapanKRW 3,110,000 (USD 2,233)
8thZhiyi WangChinaKRW 2,340,000 (USD 1,680)
9thShintaro KoboriJapanKRW 1,750,000 (USD 1,257)

For Event #56: Turbo - Double Stack Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #56: Turbo - Double Stack Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #56: Turbo - Double Stack tournament page


Mori Makes It Count in Event #57: Turbo - PL Omaha Hi-Lo - 5 Card

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Mori emerges triumphant in a Omaha event

Tomoharu Mori emerged triumphant in Event #57: Turbo - PL Omaha Hi-Lo - 5 Card, besting a 73-entry field to claim his first APT title and the KRW 8,711,168 (~USD 6,265) top prize. The Japanese amateur doubled his lifetime earnings with this career-best result.

It was an all-Japan podium as compatriot Yuji Watanabe came close to denying Mori his moment, but ultimately settled for second place and a payout of KRW 6,290,000 (~USD 4,520). In third was Yuto Hiasa, who walked away with KRW 4,090,000 (~USD 2,944) for his strong run.

The final table was paid, with the results below:

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

PlaceNameCountryPrize
1stTomoharu MoriJapanKRW 8,711,168 (USD 6,253)
2ndYuji WatanabeJapanKRW 6,290,000 (USD 4,516)
3rdYuto HiasaJapanKRW 4,090,000 (USD 2,937)
4thYuye HeChinaKRW 3,080,000 (USD 2,212)
5thYi Yun CaoHong KongKRW 2,390,000 (USD 1,716)
6thHanh TranAustriaKRW 1,860,000 (USD 1,335)
7thToh Shun GuiSingaporeKRW 1,470,000 (USD 1,055)
8thRyoya TakisawaJapanKRW 1,140,000 (USD 818)
9thCraig Anthony CooperUnited KingdomKRW 900,000 (USD 646)

For Event #57: Turbo - PL Omaha Hi-Lo - 5 Card (Big O) Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #57: Turbo - PL Omaha Hi-Lo - 5 Card (Big O) Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #57: Turbo - PL Omaha Hi-Lo - 5 Card (Big O) tournament page


Zhao Grabs First APT Title in Event #58: Hyper Turbo – High Roller

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Zhao grabs his first APT title

Jinnan Zhao clinched his first APT title in style after outlasting a field of 98 entries in Event #58: Hyper Turbo – High Roller. The Chinese amateur navigated the rapid structure to emerge victorious, claiming a top prize of KRW 33,348,000 (~USD 23,939) — the biggest score of his live poker career.

Japan’s Sho Fujiki came close to capturing the title but ultimately settled for runner-up, earning a well-deserved KRW 23,370,000 (~USD 16,779) after a strong showing throughout the event. Fellow Japanese player Koki Itabashi secured third place and walked away with KRW 15,430,000 (~USD 11,080) to cap off a solid deep run.

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

HYPER TURBO - HIGH ROLLER FINAL TABLE RESULTS

PlaceNameCountryPrize (KRW/USD)
1stJinnan ZhaoChinaKRW 33,348,000 (USD 23,939)
2ndSho FujikiJapanKRW 23,370,000 (USD 16,779)
3rdKoki ItabashiJapanKRW 15,430,000 (USD 11,080)
4thTatsuhiko KawashitaJapanKRW 12,130,000 (USD 8,711)
5thKyosuke NagamiJapanKRW 9,780,000 (USD 7,022)
6thMakiguchi YotaJapanKRW 7,620,000 (USD 5,471)
7thArita NaohiroJapanKRW 6,030,000 (USD 4,328)
8thHaoyu WangChinaKRW 4,700,000 (USD 3,374)
9thEisuke KatsurenJapanKRW 3,560,000 (USD 2,556)

For Event #58: Hyper Turbo - High Roller Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #58: Hyper Turbo - High Roller Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #58: Hyper Turbo - High Roller tournament page


Kawada Claims Maiden APT Title in Event #59: Super Hyper Turbo

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Kawada makes a debut to remember with his first APT title

Seiya Kawada, a Japanese amateur with just USD 314 in live earnings prior to the event, came out guns blazing to win Event #59: Super Hyper Turbo. The lightning-fast tournament drew 130 entries, and Kawada emerged on top to claim his first APT title along with a career-best payday of KRW 9,142,912 (~USD 6,567).

Compatriot Kosuke Kaneko battled his way to a second-place finish, securing KRW 6,190,000 (~USD 4,445), while Zhongzhe Chi of China rounded out the podium in third for KRW 4,020,000 (~USD 2,886).

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

SUPER HYPER TURBO FINAL TABLE RESULTS

PlaceNameCountryPrize (KRW/USD)
1stSeiya KawadaJapanKRW 9,142,912 (USD 6,567)
2ndKosuke KanekoJapanKRW 6,190,000 (USD 4,445)
3rdZhongzhe ChiChinaKRW 4,020,000 (USD 2,886)
4thMrs Sirimas ThanalertlapThailandKRW 3,330,000 (USD 2,391)
5thHorace Liang YaoUnited StatesKRW 2,690,000 (USD 1,931)
6thYu NakajimaJapanKRW 2,120,000 (USD 1,523)
7thYaxiong XuChinaKRW 1,620,000 (USD 1,163)
8thKaito MoriJapanKRW 1,220,000 (USD 876)
9thTanakorn SanikawatteeThailandKRW 910,000 (USD 653)

For Event #59: Super Hyper Turbo Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #59: Super Hyper Turbo Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #59: Super Hyper Turbo tournament page


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