Kanda Freezes Out 150 Others for First APT Title; Japanese Amateur Kicks Off Live Tournament Career With a Hoot

Kanda Freezes Out 150 Others for First APT Title; Japanese Amateur Kicks Off Live Tournament Career With a Hoot

Kanda Freezes Out 150 Others for First APT Title; Japanese Amateur Kicks Off Live Tournament Career With a Hoot

posted by Matthew Ooi

Results for Side Events: #106, #108-#110, #112-#116

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

TAIPEI, TAIWAN, MAY 3, 2025– Japan’s Yuma Kanda delivered a memorable performance in Event #109: NL Hold'em - Freezeout, topping a field of 150 entries to claim his first APT title and live tournament cash.

The Japanese amateur entered the event with no previous recorded finishes and walked away with a career-best payday of TWD 966,700 (~USD 29,836) after outlasting a tough field and final table..

Fellow countryman Gaku Fujita secured the runner-up position, adding TWD 861,300 (~USD 26,583) to his bankroll, while Chen Kai Yeh of Taiwan rounded out the podium in third, taking home TWD 487,500 (~USD 15,046).

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

NL HOLD'EM - FREEZEOUT FINAL TABLE RESULTS

RankNameCountryPrize
1stYuma KandaJapanTWD 966,700 (~USD 29,836)
2ndGaku FujitaJapanTWD 861,300 (~USD 26,583)
3rdChen Kai YehTaiwanTWD 487,500 (~USD 15,046)
4thYukinari MeraJapanTWD 403,000 (~USD 12,439)
5thChamanan ArthachintaThailandTWD 323,500 (~USD 9,983)
6thKawai TsuiHong KongTWD 253,500 (~USD 7,826)
7thWon Seok ChoiKoreaTWD 190,000 (~USD 5,864)
8thJoshua Morse ZimmermanHong KongTWD 140,500 (~USD 4,337)
9thSeungcheol ChoiKoreaTWD 109,000 (~USD 3,364)

For Event #109 NL Hold'em - Freezeout Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #109 NL Hold'em - Freezeout Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #96: Baby Superstar tournament page


Kishimoto Claims Third APT Title in Event #106: Mix Game Masters – 9 Game

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Kishimoto takes home his third APT title

Japanese mixed games specialist Kaoru Kishimoto proved proves his prowess once again by taking down Event #106: Mix Game Masters – 9 Game for his third APT title. Kishimoto, who has amassed over USD 100,000 in live earnings, outplayed a highly skilled final table to claim the top prize of TWD 436,860 (~USD 13,482).

Tony Khoang of the Netherlands, an APT mixed games stalwart who already has an APT title in this series, made a strong run but ultimately had to settle for second place and TWD 300,500 (~USD 9,276). Rounding out the podium was fellow Japanese contender Kanai Yuichi, who earned TWD 191,500 (~USD 5,911) for his efforts.

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

MIX GAME MASTERS - 9 GAME FINAL TABLE RESULTS

RankNameCountryPrize
1stKaoru KishimotoJapanTWD 436,860 (~USD 13,482)
2ndTony KhoangNetherlandsTWD 300,500 (~USD 9,276)
3rdKanai YuichiJapanTWD 191,500 (~USD 5,911)
4thRiku Matias KoivurinneFinlandTWD 138,500 (~USD 4,275)
5thDaiki AokiJapanTWD 112,000 (~USD 3,456)

For Event #106: Mix Game Masters - 9 Game Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #106: Mix Game Masters - 9 Game Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #106: Mix Game Masters - 9 Game tournament page


Tanpichai Captures Third APT Title in Event #108: Women’s Event

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Tanpichai sets herelf as one of the best in the the APT Women's Circuit

Thailand’s Wisinee Tanpichai proves she is one of the best in the APT women’s circuit by winning her third APT title in Event #108: Women’s Event. The victory also marked her second title in a women’s event and the biggest cash of her career, with a payout of TWD 173,834 (~USD 5,366).

Taiwan’s Jo Chen Lien finished runner-up, earning TWD 120,500 (~USD 3,719), while Tzu Ling Kuo, also from Taiwan, rounded out the podium with a third-place finish for TWD 79,000 (~USD 2,438).

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

WOMEN'S EVENT FINAL TABLE RESULTS

RankNameCountryPrize
1stWisinee TanpichaiThailandTWD 173,834 (~USD 5,366)
2ndJo Chen LienTaiwanTWD 120,500 (~USD 3,719)
3rdTzu Ling KuoTaiwanTWD 79,000 (~USD 2,438)
4thTaira MamiJapanTWD 64,000 (~USD 1,975)
5thYa Chu YangTaiwanTWD 51,500 (~USD 1,589)
6thYu Jou TsaiTaiwanTWD 40,500 (~USD 1,250)
7thJean Jean YuehTaiwanTWD 32,000 (~USD 987)
8thYun Chen ChangTaiwanTWD 24,500 (~USD 756)
9thYuka KimuraJapanTWD 18,000 (~USD 555)

For Event #108: Women's Event Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #108: Women's Event Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #108: Women's Event tournament page


Bojia Su Clinches First APT Title in Event #110: Limit Triple Draw – Lowball Mix

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Su secures the largest payday of his poker career

Local grinder Bojia Su captured his first-ever APT title in Event #110: Limit Triple Draw – Lowball Mix, outlasting a tough 50-entry field to claim the trophy and the largest cash of his career—TWD 129,016 (~USD 3,982).

American player Jacob E Nepom secured a strong second-place finish, taking home TWD 93,500 (~USD 2,886), while South Korea’s Seongsu Kong rounded out the podium with TWD 59,500 (~USD 1,837) for third.

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

LIMIT TRIPLE DRAW - LOWBALL MIX FINAL TABLE RESULTS

RankNameCountryPrize
1stBojia SuTaiwanTWD 129,016 (~USD 3,982)
2ndJacob E NepomUSATWD 93,500 (~USD 2,886)
3rdSeongsu KongSouth KoreaTWD 59,500 (~USD 1,837)
4thPui Cheung NgUKTWD 45,000 (~USD 1,388)
5thJoshua Tan Kai EnSingaporeTWD 35,000 (~USD 1,080)
6thSandeep Arun NeneNetherlandsTWD 26,500 (~USD 818)
7thChun Ming LauHong KongTWD 21,500 (~USD 663)

For Event #110: Limit Triple Draw - Lowball Mix Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #110: Limit Triple Draw - Lowball Mix Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #110: Limit Triple Draw - Lowball Mix tournament page


Tai Finally Breaks Through for First APT Title in Event #112: Turbo – PL Omaha High – Stairway to Seven

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Tai has an APT title under his belt

After several deep runs on the APT circuit, Taiwan’s Yu Cheng Tai finally captured his long-awaited first APT title in Event #112: Turbo – PL Omaha High – Stairway to Seven. The local grinder navigated through a field of 55 entries, securing TWD 135,017 (~USD 4,168) and the title.

Fellow Taiwanese player Liang Su finished runner-up for TWD 98,000 (~USD 3,024), while Japan’s Takuro Matsumoto earned TWD 63,000 (~USD 1,944) for his third-place finish.

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

TURBO - PL OMAHA HIGH - STAIRWAY TO SEVEN FINAL TABLE RESULTS

RankNameCountryPrize
1stYu Cheng TaiTaiwanTWD 135,017 (~USD 4,168)
2ndLiang SuTaiwanTWD 98,000 (~USD 3,024)
3rdTakuro MatsumotoJapanTWD 63,000 (~USD 1,944)
4thTsz Chung YipHong KongTWD 48,000 (~USD 1,481)
5thJarryd GodenaAustraliaTWD 37,000 (~USD 1,141)
6thHu Yen ChiuTaiwanTWD 29,000 (~USD 895)
7thGerald FooSingaporeTWD 23,000 (~USD 709)
8thYong Jun HsuTaiwanTWD 18,000 (~USD 555)

For Event #112: Turbo - PL Omaha High - Stairway to Seven Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #112: Turbo - PL Omaha High - Stairway to Seven Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #112: Turbo - PL Omaha High - Stairway to Seven tournament page


Wang Captures 10th APT Title in Event #113: Hyper Turbo - No Limit - Dealer's Choice - Triple Draw

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Wang makes it a perfect 10 in APT titles

Taiwan’s Yu Tang Wang notched his 10th APT title by taking down Event #113: Hyper Turbo – No Limit – Dealer’s Choice – Triple Draw, marking his first cash of the series. A seasoned mixed games regular on the APT circuit, Wang added another trophy to his cabinet along with TWD 62,408 (~USD 1,926) in prize money, reinforcing his status as one of the country’s most accomplished mixed game specialists.

Joining him on the podium was compatriot Sheng Fu Yu, who earned TWD 54,000 (~USD 1,666) for a solid second-place finish. Kwok Fu Fung of China rounded out the top three, claiming TWD 30,000 (~USD 925) for his efforts.

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

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

RankNameCountryPrize
1stYu Tang WangTaiwanTWD 62,408 (~USD 1,926)
2ndSheng Fu YuTaiwanTWD 54,000 (~USD 1,666)
3rdKwok Fu FungChinaTWD 30,000 (~USD 925)
4thKing-Chung WangTaiwanTWD 20,000 (~USD 617)

For Event #113: Hyper Turbo - No Limit - Dealer's Choice - Triple Draw Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #113: Hyper Turbo - No Limit - Dealer's Choice - Triple Draw Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #113: Hyper Turbo - No Limit - Dealer's Choice - Triple Draw tournament page


Event #114: Hyper Turbo Home Games - Atomic Pineapple

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Lai beat 191 entrants for his first APT title

Lai Seizes Career-Best Cash in Event #114: Hyper Turbo Home Games – Atomic Pineapple

Hong Kong’s Wan Yun Lai emerged victorious in Event #114: Hyper Turbo Home Games – Atomic Pineapple, besting a huge field of 191 entries to capture his first APT title and the biggest live cash of his career. Having already posted two other cashes this series, the amateur’s breakout title came with a TWD 117,361 (~USD 3,623) payday.

It was an all-Hong Kong battle for the top two spots, with Chun Ming Lau securing second place for TWD 80,000 (~USD 2,469). Hung Hsuan Lin of Taiwan rounded out the podium in third, earning TWD 55,000 (~USD 1,697).

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

HYPER TURBO HOME GAMES - ATOMIC PINEAPPLE FINAL TABLE RESULTS

RankNameCountryPrize
1stWan Yun LaiHong KongTWD 117,361 (~USD 3,623)
2ndChun Ming LauHong KongTWD 80,000 (~USD 2,469)
3rdHung Hsuan LinTaiwanTWD 55,000 (~USD 1,697)
4thWei Hao ChenTaiwanTWD 45,000 (~USD 1,388)
5thJulian Patric SemillaPhilippinesTWD 36,000 (~USD 1,111)
6thYi Chun LinTaiwanTWD 27,500 (~USD 849)
7thJirayu PairotesakThailandTWD 20,000 (~USD 617)
8thFukui JoichiJapanTWD 14,500 (~USD 447)
9thLin Jun YuTaiwanTWD 12,000 (~USD 370)

For Event #114: Hyper Turbo Home Games - Atomic Pineapple Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #114: Hyper Turbo Home Games - Atomic Pineapple Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #114: Hyper Turbo Home Games - Atomic Pineapple tournament page


Ryan Plant Captures Third Career Title in Event #115: Hyper Turbo – High Roller

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Plant adds a third APT title to his poker career

Ireland’s Ryan Plant added another trophy to his growing APT collection with a victory in Event #115: Hyper Turbo – High Roller. Outlasting 43 other entries, the seasoned pro, who boasts over USD 600,000 in live earnings, clinched his third APT title, pocketing TWD 646,800 (~USD 19,962) in the process.

Taiwan’s Sin Lan Chen secured the runner-up finish, collecting TWD 446,500 (~USD 13,785) for her efforts. Singapore’s Teng Yang Hoo completed the podium, taking third place for TWD 285,000 (~USD 8,796).

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

HYPER TURBO - HIGH ROLLER FINAL TABLE RESULTS

RankNameCountryPrize
1stRyan PlantIrelandTWD 646,800 (~USD 19,962)
2ndSin Lan ChenTaiwanTWD 446,500 (~USD 13,785)
3rdTeng Yang HooSingaporeTWD 285,000 (~USD 8,796)
4thKoji WakeJapanTWD 218,500 (~USD 6,743)
5thHomma ShoJapanTWD 171,000 (~USD 5,278)
6thGyeongbyeong LeeSouth KoreaTWD 133,000 (~USD 4,107)

For Event #115: Hyper Turbo - High Roller Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #115: Hyper Turbo - High Roller Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #115: Hyper Turbo - High Roller tournament page


Thanisorn Seals It in Event #116: Super Hyper Turbo

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Thai pro Thanisorn takes one over the line after two other cashes this series

Thailand’s Thanisorn Saelor claimed victory in Event #116: Super Hyper Turbo, outlasting a 136-entry field to capture his first win of the series. With two prior cashes already under his belt in this series, the Thai pro finally closed one out, banking TWD 208,943 (~USD 6,449) in the process.

Lin Yu Cheng of Taiwan took the runner-up spot, earning TWD 142,000 (~USD 4,382), while fellow Thai player Suprachaicharoen Prachaya completed the podium in third place, walking away with TWD 93,500 (~USD 2,886).

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

SUPER HYPER TURBO FINAL TABLE RESULTS

RankNameCountryPrize
1stThanisorn SaelorThailandTWD 208,943 (~USD 6,449)
2ndLin Yu ChengTaiwanTWD 142,000 (~USD 4,382)
3rdSuprachaicharoen PrachayaThailandTWD 93,500 (~USD 2,886)
4thYusuke HidakaJapanTWD 77,500 (~USD 2,392)
5thWei Jen WangTaiwanTWD 62,000 (~USD 1,913)
6thTomoharu HikinoJapanTWD 48,500 (~USD 1,496)
7thKenji YamaseJapanTWD 36,500 (~USD 1,126)
8thSu LuTaiwanTWD 27,000 (~USD 833)
9thTokuya ShutoJapanTWD 21,000 (~USD 648)

For Event #116: Super Hyper Turbo Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #116: Super Hyper Turbo Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #116: Super Hyper Turbo tournament page

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