Hey, Poker Playas!
After covering the thrilling Voyager Poker Club Octoberfest in Cebu, we’ve now landed in Manila to cover the highly anticipated Metro Card Club – APT Challenge. It’s exciting to see the Asian Poker Tour (APT) making its comeback after a few years away from Cebu, teaming up with Metro Card Club, the biggest local card room in Manila.
This special event gives the local players a fantastic opportunity to experience the APT on home turf. How will it all unfold? Stay tuned for what promises to be another exciting chapter in the local poker scene!
APT CHALLENGE – Main event day 1A
MAIN EVENT Day 1A
It’s no surprise that Gerardo “Julius” Lubas has taken the lead on Day 1A of the Metro Card Club – APT Challenge. Known for his relentless, aggressive playstyle, Julius commands the table from start to finish. Whether it’s the beginning of the tournament or the final table, his strategy remains the same: win it all or bust.
Day 1A was unquestionably owned by Julius, who established a commanding lead and set the pace for the days ahead.
Fabech Tobias secured second place in the Day 1A chip count at the APT Challenge. As a foreigner who now calls the Philippines home, Fabech has become a regular at local tournaments. He’s consistently been seen cashing in events at various poker rooms across the country, showing how well he has adjusted to competing against the local pros.
Other notable names in the APT Challenge include Vamerdino Magsakay, a Metro team pro, and Martin G., both making significant comebacks after the pandemic. These seasoned players are showing the poker world that they still have the skills and determination to compete with the newer generation of players.
Will their experience propel them to the top in this fiercely competitive event? Stay tuned!
Some other notable players who didn’t make it to Day 2 include Dave Spade, known for his playful interactions with the dealer. Recently, he and his group Action PH partnered with GGPoker, offering some exciting promos that players should definitely check out.
Also spotted was Moe Jiggy, an APT champion who has been on a hot streak in the local tournament scene. Unfortunately, this day 1A wasn’t his day, but we’ll surely see more of him soon!
APT CHALLENGE – MYSTERY BOUNTY EVENT
Event – MYSTERY BOUNTY
NOGTD
Buy-in: PHP 5,500
Total entries: 95
Total Pot: PHP 475,000
Places Paid: 19
Moises esparagoza
CHAMPION
PHP 79,681 + 108,000
JOVEN HUERtO
METRO TEAM PRO
2nd place – PHP 62,901 + 36,000
ROLF LOPEZ
3rd place – PHP 52,878 + 5,000
DAN LOUIE HONRADO
4th place – Php 27,000 + 4,000
REY JOHN CONCEPCION
5th place – PHP 21,000 +58,000
Justin Geronimo
6th place – PHP 18,000 + 49,000
ERIC CERCT
7th place – PHP 15,000
LIU Chiqrong
8th place – PHP 274,000
Joseroy jeremias
9th place – PHP 10,500
John Philip Baider
10th place – 9,000
Martin GONzales
11th place – 9,000
Jester Intia
12th place – 7,500 + 12,000
Alexis LIM
13th place – 8,500
Jhun Aballa
14th place – 7,500
Ellezer Castillo
15th place – 6,000
Nikolas rivera
16th place – 6,000
John tech
Metro team pro
17th place – 6,000
Michael calunsod
18th place – 6,000
Jeoffrey Sibal
19th place – 6,000
