Hey, Poker Playas!
Day 1B of the Mini Chase Cup Now Underway!
We’re back at Voyager Poker Club in Cebu for Day 1B of the Mini Chase Cup, the thrilling prelude to the Chase Cup 2025! This ₱1,000,000 GTD event is heating up fast, and the tables are ready for another action-packed day.
Day 1A wrapped up with 7 players securing their spots for Day 2 — and the question now is: how many more will join them today?
The action officially kicks off at 2 PM, with players receiving 30,000 in chips and blinds increasing every 30 minutes. With big names already spotted in the field and satellite winners hungry for a deep run, expect fireworks on the felt as players chase their way into the money — and toward the first trophy of the Chase Cup series.
Will today’s field bring new surprises? Or will veterans continue to dominate?
Stay locked in — the chase continues!
MINI CHASE CUP – 1m GTD
Tough Love: The Chase Story
Yesterday’s tournament ended with Chase bagging the chip lead — a sight that, on paper, might raise eyebrows. To outsiders, it might look suspicious or unfair. But for those in Cebu, it’s just another reason to laugh, shake their heads, and say, “Classic Chase.”
So what really happened?
When Chase entered the tournament, it wasn’t your typical run. He went on a no-look shove spree — pushing all-in without even glancing at his cards. He likely broke a record for most re-entries in a single day.
At one point, he doubled up nearly the entire first table, handing out stacks like party favors. One hand stood out: a player limped with pocket queens — everyone knew it, the whole table saw it coming — and Chase still called, blind. He didn’t care. He was there to gamble, to stir the pot, to inject chaos into the early levels.
And while some might say he gave players an “unfair advantage,” in reality, he just made it fun. He created action — something Cebu players live for.
But when the dust settled, and registration closed, it wasn’t Chase leading. A sharp Malaysian player held the top spot — until one hand flipped everything.
Enter Go Gary — who had everyone covered. Then came a crucial hand that changed the trajectory of the night…
Gary limp utg 5k A10
Chase raise 20k Gary flat calls
Flop 968
Check gary Chase bet 20k Call gary
Turn A Gary check Chase bet 35k
Gary RR 80k
CHASE Call chase
River K
Gary bet 115k
Jam chase 126k more GARY CALLS
In Cebu, what happened yesterday was just another day in the life of the local poker scene. For the outsiders watching Chase chip up recklessly, it might have seemed like a circus — but for Cebu regulars, it was expected. They weren’t worried. In fact, they want Chase to play the Main Event.
Why?
Because Chase wont show up for Day 2.
That’s the twist. Chase might battle his way through the field with a mix of luck, chaos, and madness. He might even bag a monstrous stack. But when Day 2 comes around? he might not play. Whether it’s business, priorities, or just Chase being Chase .
So, for those who know the game — for those who understand the Cebu poker culture — it’s not charity, it’s not sabotage, it’s just Chase creating a unique battlefield. One where every edge is possible, one where variance and valor collide.
Chase doesn’t hand out money — he creates an environment where only the strong survive. And if you’re lucky enough to catch him on your table? You’re not being gifted a chance — you’re being tested. Can you weather the storm? Can you survive the tough love?
Because that’s what Chase brings to the table.
He doesn’t just play poker.
He plays the room.
And that’s why, love him or hate him, everyone is tuned in.
The Main Event is coming. Will Chase show up? Will someone rise through the madness? Stay tuned — this is only getting started.
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30,000 starting stack
30minutes per level
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