Metro Summer Event 2022 – Day 1A
Publish date: April 20, 2022

Hey, Poker playas!

Today is the start of the Metro Summer event.

The first big tour of the Metro Card Club.

There are 4 days 1’s

April 20 – Day 1A
April 21 – Day 1B
April 22 – Day 1C
April 23 – Day 1D

April 24 – Day 2
April 25 – FInal Day

Day 1A Qualifiers

John Matsuda – 367,400

Renneil Galvez – 177,500

Amiel Uy – 144,100

Marvin Cerbito – 97,300

Karr Yutuc – 78,900

J – 72,400

Arthur Ayuban – 68,600

Rico Adrian Pecho – 59,500

Giovani Jariol – 53,200

John Clyde Tan – 52,800

Rick Jason Ambata – 46,600

Joseph Daryl Santos – 38,200

Christopher Runas – 24,100

Day 1A ends with 13 players left

Now on the last level

John Matsuda – chip lead – 367,000

Renniel Galvez – 177,500

Jason Ambata – 41,600

 

23:30 – Level – 15 – Blinds 1,500/3,000/3,000 Ante – 12/85 players (official)

Now on the last level

John Matsuda is still leading

Jason Ambata hanging on

Renniel Galvez gain chips

Still in

 

23:00 – Level – 14 – Blinds 1,200/2,200/2,400 Ante – 14/85 players (official)

John Matsuda is now the chip leader with 350k Stack.

Jason Ambata
Renniel Galvez 

Still in

 

22:15 – Level – 13 – Blinds 1,000/2,000/2,000 Ante – 21/85 players (official)

Still in

Jason Ambata
Joseph Sia
Renniel Galvez
John Matsuda

 

21:30 – Level – 11 – Blinds 600/1,200/1,200 Ante – 32/85 players (official)

There were a lot of late entry to Day 1A, including Jojo Tech. 

Although unsuccessful on his first try. it is only the first day 1. 

So far still in the game.
Jason Ambata
Joseph Sia
Joven Huerto
Renniel Galvez.

 

20:45 – Level – 10 – Blinds 500/1,000/1,000 Ante – 32/85 players (official)

Jessie Leonarez, who burst into the scene and delivered great results before the lockdown has also joined. He has focused more on the cash games scene hence the long absence in the tournaments.

Now with a good stack, Will this be the new Jessie?

Stay tuned!

 

20:30 – Level – 10 – Blinds 500/1,000/1,000 Ante – 83 players (Unofficial)

Registration is now close and we are waiting for the official tally for the number of players that play day 1.

Still in

Joven Huerto
Jason Ambata
Renniel Galvez
Joseph Sia
Yatz Javier

 

20:00 – Level – 9 – Blinds 400/800/800 Ante – 81 players

Joven Huerto was short stack before the break but a last-minute surge put him back on track. 

Now at level 9, the last level before registration close. Metro number is still on a steady climb to break the guarantee.

Will they break it?

 

19:30 – Level – 8 – Blinds 300/600/600 Ante – 77 players

We are now at level 8 and it looks like a slow day for the Metro Card Club.

Although the Metro pros came in at full force. some opted to play the other day 1’s and choose to play the cash games.

 

18:45 – Level – 7 – Blinds 300/600/600 Ante – 75 players

Yatz Javier is currently in the cash game opting to play the other day 1.

Maybe because he found somebody to love?

 

18:30 – Level – 6 – Blinds 200/400/400 Ante – 70 players

The team Pros are in full support of The Metro Card Club, Joseph Sia is also seen on the felt and now fighting to enter day 2

 

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17:45 – Level – 5 – Blinds 150/300/300 Ante – 63 players

The champion of champions

The only Filipino to ever win a WSOP bracelet, the only Filipino to win the Asian player of the year.

The most respected poker player in PH

Mike Takayama has entered the field

 

17:15 – Level – 4 – Blinds 100/200/200 Ante – 43 players

Yatz Javier Present!

The prince of Hugot just came from Pampanga to undergo deep training once again. 

Will he play today?

 

16:30 – Level – 3 – Blinds 100/200 – 33 players

More players are coming in and some pros are seen in the room. 

The Metro Team is ready to take on the challenge as they host their first big event this year.

 

16:00 – Level – 2 – Blinds 75/150 – 21 players

Day 1A is already underway and only a few heavyweights are in the field.

Poker pro and ActionPH player Jason Ambata is on the field

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