Results for Side Events: #49-#58

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

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, February 12, 2025– Thailand’s Yotaka Phutiya defied the odds in Event #51: Women's Championship, staging an unbelievable comeback from less than one big blind to claim her first-ever APT title. Her resilience saw her outlast a 44-entry (31 unique) field, securing the largest cash of her career with PHP 387,480 (~USD 6,587). Phutiya, who earlier in the series cashed in a Women's Event, had less than one year of poker experience coming into the Women's Championship.

The Philippines’ Kristine Flores fell just short of the title, finishing as the runner-up for PHP 268,000 (~USD 4,556). Meanwhile, fellow Thai Wisinee Tanpichai rounded out the podium with a third-place payout of PHP 171,000 (~USD 2,907).

Another notable performance came from Linda Nguyen, who had already won one of the Women’s Events earlier in the series. She added another deep run to her series, finishing fifth in the Women's Championship event.

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

WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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David Wortham Wins First APT Title in Event #49: Dealer's Choice (22 Games)

Wortham has his first APT title in a mixed game

After multiple deep runs in mixed-game events, David Wortham finally secured his first APT title, triumphing in Event #49: Dealer's Choice (22 Games). The American grinder, who had previously cashed in three mixed-game events in this series, proved his versatility in multiple formats of poker by outlasting a field of 34 entries (26 unique) and walking away with PHP 272,400 (~USD 4,630).

Australia’s Joan Kathleen Allen put up a strong challenge but fell short in second place, earning PHP 187,000 (~USD 3,179), while China’s Yao Liu secured third place for PHP 119,000 (~USD 2,023).

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

DEALER'S CHOICE (22 GAMES) FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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Belcher Claims Second APT Title in Event #50: Flip 'N Go Hyper

Belcher is on a roll with his second APT title this series

Just two days after winning Event #38: Hyper Turbo - Super Hold'em, the United Kingdom’s Matthew Belcher struck gold again, capturing his second APT title in the thrilling Event #50: Flip 'N Go Hyper. Belcher conquered a 49-entry (30 unique) field in this fast and fun format, where players go all-in preflop in the early stage before transitioning to regular play in the money. His victory earned him PHP 76,548 (~USD 1,301).

Thailand’s Natee Theppot fought hard but had to settle for the runner-up spot, collecting PHP 56,000 (~USD 952). Mirko Stojkov from Australia rounded out the top three with a PHP 36,000 (~USD 612) payday.

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

FLIP 'N GO HYPER FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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Chen Claims First APT Title in Record-Breaking Event #52: NL Hold'em

Chen finally takes home his first APT title

Taiwan’s Yi Hung Chen can celebrate a good start to the year by securing his first-ever APT title in Event #52: NL Hold'em. Chen navigated through a competitive 114-entry field (95 unique) to seize the PHP 1,239,800 (~USD 21,076) top prize. The event broke APT records for prize pool and first place prize for the event.

Japan’s Kei Takazawa fought hard but had to settle for second place, earning PHP 837,000 (~USD 14,229). Gene Jin-I Chan from Canada rounded out the podium, pocketing PHP 544,000 (~USD 9,248) for his deep run.

A notable mention goes to Kunal Patni, who added another final table finish to his strong series. The Indian pro, who claimed victory in Event #9: Mystery Bounty Hunter continues to put up an impressive series.

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

NL HOLD'EM FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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Wang Secures First APT Title in Event #53: PL Omaha High

Wang kicks off his year with his first APT title

China’s Zhiyu Wang makes his mark by, capturing his first-ever APT title in Event #53: PL Omaha High. Wang outlasted a 42-entry (32 unique) to claim the PHP 242,696 (~USD 4,125) top prize.

American Nick Roscoe Blackburn put up a strong fight but ultimately settled for second place, earning PHP 169,000 (~USD 2,873). The Philippines’ John Tech, who has had multiple cashes in this series, secured a third-place payout of PHP 108,000 (~USD 1,836).

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

PL OMAHA HIGH FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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Ho Secures Sixth APT Title in Event #54: Single Day High Roller

Ho's sixth APT title comes in a high roller event

Singapore’s Bao Qiang Ho added his sixth APT title to his list of APT achievements in Event #54: Single Day High Roller. A seasoned pro with over USD 600,000 in live tournament earnings, Ho beat out a 75-entry (63 unique) field, capturing the PHP 1,783,000 (~USD 30,311) top prize.

Thailand’s Thanisorn Saelor put up a tough fight but had to settle for second place, walking away with PHP 1,267,000 (~USD 21,539). Meanwhile, Nicholas Gregory Bond from the United States rounded out the podium, claiming PHP 829,000 (~USD 14,093) for third place.

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

SINGLE DAY HIGH ROLLER FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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Phanishsarn Wins First APT Title in Event #55: Turbo - Double Stack

Phanishsarn takes home his first APT title after an ICM chop deal

Thailand’s Tanapatr Phanishsarn, a regular on the APT circuit, finally secured his first APT title in Event #55: Turbo - Double Stack. He battled through a 106-entry (95 unique) field to seize the PHP 493,600 (~USD 8,391) top prize.

A deal was struck between the top two players at heads up between Phanishsarn and fellow Thai Kiwanont Sukhum. The duo ICM chopped 80% of the remaining prize pool and played for the trophy and the remaining 20% of the prize pool. In the end, Sukhum took home the larger payout at PHP 495,000 (~USD 8,415) for second place due to the ICM chop, while South Korea’s Min Sung Lee rounded out the podium, pocketing PHP 264,000 (~USD 4,488).

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

TURBO - DOUBLE STACK FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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Yamashiro Puts a Leash on His Third APT Title in Event #56: Hyper Turbo - NL 8 Game

Yamashiro had a leash ready for his third APT trophy

Japan’s Keita Yamashiro, a mixed game expert secured his third APT title in Event #56: Hyper Turbo - NL 8 Game. Yamashiro outlasted a 47-entry (31 unique) field to claim PHP 151,467 (~USD 2,574), adding a third APT title to his name in a mixed game.

French competitor Oliver Charles Guillaume Komarnicki pushed hard but ultimately settled for second place, pocketing PHP 108,000 (~USD 1,836), while the USA’s Thomas Anthony Teresi III rounded out the podium with a third-place finish worth PHP 69,000 (~USD 1,173).

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

HYPER TURBO - NL 8 GAME FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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Punsri Wins Fourth APT Title in Event #57: Hyper Turbo - Atomic Pineapple

Punsri adds an Atomic Pineapple trophy to his APT trophy cabinet

Natural8 ambassador and Thai poker superstar Punnat Punsri captured his fourth APT title in Event #57: Hyper Turbo - Atomic Pineapple. The former APT Main Event beat out a 42-entry (32 unique) field, walking away with PHP 183,552 (~USD 3,120). In this event, players receive five hole cards and discard one after each betting round preflop, on the flop, and on the turn.

Hong Kong’s Kelvin Leung fell just short of the title, securing PHP 126,000 (~USD 2,142) in second place, while fellow Natural8 ambassador Neven Chang from Taiwan rounded out the podium with a third-place finish worth PHP 81,000 (~USD 1,377).

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

HYPER TURBO - ATOMIC PINEAPPLE FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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Edward Yam Captures Eighth APT Title in Event #58: Super Hyper Turbo - Bomb Pot

Yam now has eight APT trophies in his cabinet

Hong Kong’s Edward Chun Ho Yam may run out of space for APT trophies soon after, securing his eighth APT title in Event #58: Super Hyper Turbo - Bomb Pot. A regular on the APT circuit, Yam outlasted a 76-entry (67 unique) field to claim the PHP 171,276 (~USD 2,911) top prize. His latest victory pushes his career live earnings past USD 1.2 million.

The United KIngdom’s Oliver Thomas Bithell fell just short of the title, securing PHP 110,000 (~USD 1,870) in second place, while Australia’s Antonio Seremet completed the podium with a third-place finish worth PHP 70,000 (~USD 1,190).

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

SUPER HYPER TURBO - BOMB POT FINAL TABLE RESULTS

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