Hey, Poker Playas!
We are now in Cebu to Cover the IVP Cup at the Voyager Poker Club in Mandaue Cebu.
The IVP cup is a 1 Million PHP GTD tournament with the buy-in of only PHP 3,500 + 500
This will be the first time we will cover the Cebu tournament, hence our format will be mixed with a little bit of a tour for those people who have not visited Cebu so they can get a better idea of how to travel and what to expect.
So far the report is looking great and the tournament number was surprising, to say the least.
so here we go.
Day 1B Qualifiers
“Binibi, Alam mo ba kung paano nahulog sa yo.”
Cebuanas are known to be beautiful and for this trip, they did not fail to disappoint.
The pretty eyes of the staff of Voyager Poker room would make visitor eager to visit them Once more.
Alexis Lim
The Champ from Cebu is now back in his hometown and qualified for day 2 of the IVP quest.
Last seen in action in Manila during the APC, He ran deep during the main event and made a final table appearance on the side event.
Now the Champ from Cebu is aiming to defend the Hometown Trophy.
Junnie “Rolly Rules” Pamplona
Rolly Rules, who is a regular player in the Manila Circuit is in Cebu hoping to bring home the trophy.
The Man from Manila is one of the few who already qualified and poise to take on the challenge.
Kenrick Lim – 187,000
Mark Joson – 164,000
Renante De Cerna – 127,500
Alex Bercena – 127,100
Alexis Lim – 103,000
Jason – 102,000
George Ramos – 89,000
Junnie Pamplona 70,500
Jeffrey Apling – 66,000
Paul Yu- – 63,000
Rondo Ral – 54,000
Marques Dunoman – 46,000
Shawn Luy – 42,500
Den Dimaano – 41,000
Roshi Ishii – 17,700
Darren Yu – 5,000
Day 1A Qualifiers
Clyde Ravina – 125,000
Yang – 117,000
Kristine Flores – 107,500
Richard – 101,000
JR Vasquez – 96,500
Roland Malingin – 54,500
Justine Belantso – 50,000
Christian Familian – 49,500
Regine Abuzo – 48,500
Felix Tubil – 46,000
Ed Tan – 44,500
Moon Keunhwi – 34,000
Jay. -30,000
Yoji Cortes – 29,500
Dario Inion – 24,500
Elroy – 24,500
1900 HRS – Level 14 – Blinds – 1,000/2,500/2,500 – 25/115 players
One of the things we have noticed is how effective the table management of the floor is.
Voyager Poker Club may not be a big room, but the way they handle the floor is top class and even better than some of the rooms in Manila.
Imagine from the time a tournament table collapses to converting the table into a cash game table takes only less than 5 minutes. Chips are already on the table, players. are comfortably sitting and the game starts running all in that small time span.
The coordination is amazing.
1830 HRS – Level 13 – Blinds – 1,000/2,000/2,000 – 29/115 players
Christopher Passion
We are now. the home stretch on who would qualify for day 2.
With the levels going deeper, who would survive this grueling day. meanwhile, the cash games are quite juicy.
1 table 25 -50
1 table 50/100
1 table 100/200
1 table 100/200/500
Floors are definitely run effectively.
1745 HRS – Level 12 – Blinds – 800/1,600/1,600 – 41/115 players
Chuck Peregrino
There is a good contingency of Manila players that went to Cebu to try and take the trophy.
Although some will opt to play on the last day and spent some beach time in Cebu. there are some who duke it out on the cash game.
Who would win?
stay tuned!
1745 HRS – Level 12 – Blinds – 800/1,600/1,600 – 41/115 players
1715 HRS – Level 11 – Blinds – 500/1,000/1,000 – 42/115 players
1700 HRS – Level 10 – Blinds – 500/1,000/1,000 – 48/115 players
1645 HRS – Level 10 – Blinds – 500/1,000/1,000 – 48/115 players
Ivy VP
From getting the Pros and grinder from Davao and Manila to Cebu, To the smooth handling of the table.
And now the tournament is on its way to breaking the guarantee.
The one who is on top of it all.
The Birthday Girl, IVY VP
1615 HRS – Level 9 – Blinds – 400/800/800 – 57/115 players
Mike Takayama (Nuebe Gaming)
“The most important thing in life will always be family”
Dominic Toretto – Fast and the furious
Mike Takayama, the Undisputed, and now also Team Pro of Nuebe Gaming is also in Cebu.
But he is not playing day 1C. he is in fact with his family spending quality time with his family.
1545 HRS – Level 8 – Blinds – 300/600/600 – 115 players
Hazel Timonera
Masters Poker Team pro
Hazel Timonera, Masters Poker Team Pro, is also in Cebu playing Day 1C.
They are actually missing only 21 players to break the guarantee.
Cebu Market is growing.
1515 HRS – Level 7 – Blinds – 300/500/500 – 102 players
Maxwell Philippe Rosete
Bimby
PPT 2022 Champion
APC Main Event 9th place
Maxwell Philippe Rosete or Bimby!!! is playing the IVP Cup.
When Champions all the way from Manila come to Cebu.
It means something else!
1430 HRS – Level 6 – Blinds – 200/400/400 – 93 players
JM
King of craps of Cebu
Manila Regular Visitor from Cebu is back in his home town also gunning for the event.
He was last seen in Manila playing the big tournaments but going back to Cebu just to play in his home IVP cup.
Can the Cebuanos defend their hometown trophy or will the Manila players take it home?
Stay tuned!
1400 HRS – Level 5 – Blinds – 200/300/300 – 78 players
Joven Huerto
Metro Team Pro
Coming from Manila. The gentleman from Cebu. Joven Huerto of the Metro Team Pro.
With champions coming all the way from Manila coming to Cebu for the IVP Cup. The Cebu team definitely one of its kind to be able to bring such numbers.
1340 HRS – Level 4 – Blinds – 100/200/200 – 64 players
Mcyeldarb Mantos
Mcyeldarb Mantos made a serious run in the main event of the recently concluded Asia Poker Championship held at Metro Card Club.
Sadly his run was stopped due to a bad river. But now back at his home town Cebu and playing the IVP cup. He has set his eyes on the top prize.
Can he do it? stay tuned!
1315 HRS – Level 3 – Blinds – 100/200/100 – 48 players
John Ong
Tournament Consultant
For those who are wondering if the tournament is run properly. Let us introduce to you, John Ong.
John has been part of many big international tournaments including the World Poker Tour in Manila.
Under his watchful eyes, he is making sure that the tournament runs smoothly and up to the international standard.
1300 HRS – Level 3 – Blinds – 100/200/100 – 38 players
Yatz Javier
Metro Team Pro
Yatz Javier, Metro Team Pro, is now in Cebu gunning for a girlfriend….. we mean gunning to win this event.
Can he get one…. win it?
Stay tuned!
1230 HRS – Level 2 – Blinds – 100/200 – 29 players
Starting stack is 15,000 and it’s 30 minutes per blind. They actually start on time and the people of Cebu are quite friendly.
So this tournament is already worth the trip
June 15, 2022 – To the Poker Room
The Voyager Poker Club is just 20 minutes away from Mactan airport. It was a quick ride from the airport to the poker room.
The poker room also offers a discounted rate to a hotel nearby.
The room is clean and nice, the bed was comfortable.
Everyone was friendly.
now on to the show!
June 15, 2022 – From Manila to Cebu
Traveling to Cebu is actually quite easy. there are multiple airlines that offer reasonable rates, the Price ranges from PHP 2,700 to 5,000.
As we have book late, our was. a little expensive. However, some poker players were able to still book cheap tickets even with late bookings.
The travel time is only one hour or so.
