IVP Cup 2022 – Voyager Poker Club – Day 2
Publish date: June 18, 2022

Hey, poker playas!

Today is Day 2 of the IVP Cup Being held at the Voyager Poker Club in Cebu.

412 total entrees

64 players qualified

3 players qualified twice

61 total player returns

 Will the Cebu players be able to defend it?

Will the Manila, Davao or Cagayan players be able to take it?

Nagkagf na ba si Yatz?

Stay tuned!

1700 HRS – day 2 ends – 24 players will return for Day 3

1645 HRS – Level 21 – Blinds – 4,000/8,000/8,000 – 25 players

Christopher Passion

One more till game wraps up for day 3

Christopher passion currently has a good stack and is the possible chip leader. players will play till 24 players are left and return to day 3.

Joven Huerto, Ricardo Singapan, John Matsuda, Darren Yu and the UNDISPUTED Mike Takayama (Nuebe gaming) is still in.

1600 HRS – Level 20 – Blinds – 3,000/6,000/6,000 – 29 players

John Matsuda

The Silent Assasin

John Matsuda did not have a great start for the tournament today. 

He blends chips early on losing to flips but as the tournament progress, he slowly was able to gain momentum.

 the structure of the tournament is actually quite impressive.

Now at level 20 and the blinds only 3,000/6,000/6,000 ante. a true training ground for the Cebuanos.

There will be more champions someday that will come from Cebu and it is because Voyager Poker Club is doing the right steps.

15:30 HRS – Level 19 – Blinds – 3,000/5,000/5,000 – 35 players

Alexis Lim

The Champ From Cebu

The champ from Cebu exits the IVP Cup.

He has so far stayed healthy throughout the tournament until the late game and has lost a loss in the Flips. 

Still, he got into the ITM and its next tournament please for Alexis

 

15:30 HRS – Level 19 – Blinds – 3,000/5,000/5,000 – 35 players

Joven Huerto

Metro Team Pro

The bubble has been burst and Joven Huerto, Metro Team pro, is still in the tournament.

It is now the battle to become the champion.

Mike Takayama (Nuebe Gaming Pro), and John Matsuda is still in. 

15:00 HRS – Level 18 – Blinds – 2,500/5,000/5,000 – 36 players left Bubble Time

Mak Mantos

The magician of craps

Mak Santos is one of the defenders of the Cebuano Pride and is still in.

Recently, he was seen in the APC at the Metro Card Club where he ran deep in the main event.

Can the home court advantage gain him good grounds for this event?

Stay tuned!

14:30 HRS – Level 18 – Blinds – 2,500/5,000/5,000 – 36 players left

Ricardo Singapan

Masters Poker – Bluff Masters – 2nd place

Ricardo Singapan doing his best to stay in the tournament. we are close to the money at 35.

Will play down to 24.

14:30 HRS – Level 18 – Blinds – 2,500/5,000/5,000 – 36 players left

Apling

Anoooooo!!!

Another Manila player Apling “anooo!!” exits the tournament. It looks like Cebu can defend the title. 

But there is still Mike Takayama (Nuebe Gaming).

14:30 HRS – Level 18 – Blinds – 2,500/5,000/5,000 – 40 players left

Jaja Leoncio

The Grinder From Manila

so far the numbers are thinning down and we are down to 4 tables.

Mike Takayama (Nuebe Gaming) still maintains a good stack but some players are gaining ground as well.

With the trophy and more than PHP 300,000 as first place. who will win the IVP Cup?

Stay tuned!

14:15 HRS – Level 17 – Blinds – 2,000/4,000/4,000 – 42 players left

Mark Chikoro

Fighting for Cebu

Mark Chikoro hoping to defend the IVP for Cebu. So far he is bleeding chips but hoping to recover soon.

14:00 HRS – Level 17 – Blinds – 2,000/4,000/4,000 – 42 players left

Darren Yu

2 Golden Frogs

Darren Yu started gaining ground. he qualified twice for day 2.

the best stack forward format allowed him. toplay the higher stack.

14:45 HRS – Level 16 – Blinds – 2,000/3,000/3,000 – 42 players left

Team Takayama

Showing support for Nuebe Gaming Pro Mike Takayama

Complete with T-shirt from Lover boy x broke and famous.

Check them out!

13:30 HRS – Level 16 – Blinds – 2,000/3,000/3,000 – 43 players left

Team Takayama

Showing support for Nuebe Gaming Pro Mike Takayama

Complete with T-shirt from Lover boy x broke and famous.

Check them out!

13:20 HRS – Level 15 – Blinds – 1,000/3,000/3,000 – 43 players left

Hazel Timonera

Masters Team Pro

Hazel Timonera is figthing to stay in day 2. A crucial hand saw her chips cut down in half and is now shortstack.

Can she make it to the top 10?

Stay tuned!

13:15 HRS – Level 15 – Blinds – 1,000/3,000/3,000 – 46 players left

Champion – PHP 368,000

Second Place – PHP 214,000

Second Place – PHP 136,000

In the Money – 35 places

35th place – PHP 9,000

13:00 HRS – Level 14 – Blinds – 1,000/2,500/2,500 – 50 players left

Mike Takayama

Nuebe Gaming

Begins Day 2 as Chip Leader

Day 2 started at 12:00

The Undisputed starts day 2 as the Chip leader. so far he has been gaining more chips.

But would he be able to take the trophy?

Stay tuned!

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