Hey, poker playas!
Today is the first major tournament (PHP 10 Million GTD and above) in Manila since the lockdown began 2 years ago.
It will definitely be a very exciting day as the warm-up promises to be fun and exciting.
FLIGHT B ENDS
Nick is flight B chip leader, however, it looks like John Matsuda is once again the overall chip leader.
Player that survive flight B includes. Jaja Leoncio, Lester “Hazel” Timonera, Richard Marquez (ActionPH), Jason Ambata (ActionPH), Janno Alvarez (ActionPH), Dhon Dhon, Hit the heat(ActionPH), Czardy Rivers(Metro Team pro), Lester Edoc(Metro Team Pro, Kid Rick Arraniel, Buddy Boy blue. Edgar Asehan, Vic Pena
0045 HRS – FlightB – Level 15 – Blinds 1,500/3,000/3,000 Ante – 39/126 Players
Two teams definitely made their presence felt in the APT MANILA 2022,
Team Metro and ActionPH.
Hit the heat also joined in hoping to bring it for his team
2350 HRS – FlightB – Level 13 – Blinds 1,000/1,500/1,500 Ante – 56/125 Players
Nicolo Valenton, the only player to win two trophies during the APT RWM mystery bounty weekend, is also on the field.
With the registration now close and with 2 more levels to play. who will survive flight B and go even further and win the event?
Stay tuned!
2315 HRS – FlightB – Level 12 – Blinds 600/1,200/1,200 Ante – 67/118 Players
One of the big guns of the Metro Team pro is on the field. APT Champion 2013 Czardy Rivera is playing but can he take the trophy home for the team?
With the registration almost closing soon and more than 110 players for flight B. The winner will get a great champion purse. But who can it be?
2215 HRS – FlightB – Level 10 – Blinds 400/800/800 Ante – 74/112 Players
APT Mystery Bounty Weekend Main event 2nd place winner Hazel Timonera is also on the field.
Can she reach a higher rank?
Stay tuned!
2145 HRS – FlightB – Level 9 – Blinds 300/600/600 Ante – 101 Players
With Flight A already ended. All action now shifts to flight B, There are now more than 100 players on flight B, and Edgar Asehan has also joined the field.
Edgar Asehan is hungry to win this trophy.
Can he do it?
Stay tuned!
2100 – Flight A ends at level 15
In a very amazing twist, John Matsuda is the possible chip leader of Flight 1 of Event 1 of the APT Manila 2022.
He recently made news by being the chip leader of Day1A at the Metro Summer event which was not beaten making him the overall chip leader of all Day1.
What is also amazing is Christopher “Bigtime” Mateo who was also a chip leader for Day 1C during the MSE and Frederick Cruz, MSE day 2 chip leader are not too far behind.
All 3 are in the top 5 in chip count.
Other players that are still in are WSOP bracelet holder Mike Takayama, Jon Constiniano, Jeorge Lagatuz, Christopher Passion, Junnie Pamplona, and John Tech.
Official list to follow
2015 HRS – FlightB – Level 7 – Blinds 200/400/400 Ante – 81 Players
Meanwhile flight B, slowly it is getting closer to the 100 players mark.
All sorts of local monsters are coming out ready to devour their opponents.
2000 HRS – Flight A – Level 13 – Blinds 1,000/1,500/1,500 Ante – 52/128 Players
Flight A alone almost hit the guarantee. with Flight B still open. How high can the pot go?
Stay tuned!
1945 HRS – FlightB – Level 6 – Blinds 150/300/300 Ante – 77 Players
Team Metro is definitely showing a big show of force as a lot of their pros are present at flight B
With the pot now exceeding the PHP 3 million guarantee. Can team Metro bring it home for their team?
1900 HRS – Flight A – Level 12 – Blinds 600/1,200/1,200 Ante – 127 Players
Flight A definitely attracted quite a good number. Flight A alone could have covered the guarantee.
The conqueror of APT Vietnam Vamerdino Magsakay is on the felt, can he conquer APT Manila? Metro Team Pro Lester Edoc is also on the felt. Other notables include Junnie Pamplona. Kendrick Tan, Ronn Ryann Mesina and Lakay
1800 HRS – FlightB – Level 3 – Blinds 75/150/150 Ante – 30 Players
Champions, old and new are all vying to become an APT Champ.
Janno Alvarez, Raphael Bulaong, Alexis lim and Kenzo Mendoza has joined.
1730 HRS – Flight A – Level 9 – Blinds 300/600/600 Ante – 122 Players
There are a lot of late entries to Flight A, including Metro Team Pro John “Jojo” Tech.
It is possible that flight A alone can reach the guarantee. but As everyone knows the last flight will deliver the numbers. It will definitely be one exciting pot for this event.
1640 HRS – FlightB – Level 1 – Blinds 25/50/50 Ante – 10 Players
Flight B has started. Event 1 is looking great and most likely the guarantee will be broken.
The lovely Rizza is here to assist players. Say hi to her when you see her in the room.
1640 HRS – Level 8 – Blinds 250/500/500 Ante – 107 Players
One of the 4 big players online and live in the Philippines finally made an appearance at a live event.
Jon Costiniano, who was once on top of the Philippines ranking on online poker winnings has joined the Flight A
1630 HRS – Level 7 – Blinds 200/400/400 Ante – 107 Players
APT Champion Christopher “Bigtime” Mateo, who made a successful run in the recent Metro Summer event has also joined the Event 1 flight A of the APT Manila.
Will his crazy style net him a trophy this tour?
stay tuned!
1600 HRS – Level 6 – Blinds 150/300 – 105 Players
Action PH represents!
quite a few members of Action PH are present as well. Led by team captain Dave Spade. Jason Ambata has been slowly getting his groove back while ActionPH has acquired more pros.
Can they bring a trophy home for this tour?
Stay tuned!
1530 HRS – Level 5 – Blinds 125/250 – 95 Players
Jessie Leonarez, who just recently making a comeback is present on the field. He joined the Metro Summer Event but only reached the top 20.
Now on the Mystery bounty opening event of the APT Manila 2022. Will the comeback continue and will he climb higher than before?
Stay tuned!
1500 HRS – Level 4 – Blinds 100/200 – 75 Players
The only Filipino to ever win a WSOP Bracelet, the champion of champions of Manila, Mike Takayama has joined the APT Manila.
As the first major poker tournament in Manila. Tsoke has set his eyes on the trophy.
Can he take it?
1430 HRS – Level 4 – Blinds 100/200 – 67 Players
John Matsuda, who recently made news lately for entering the final table of the Okada special tournament main event and also becoming the chip leader of Day 1 in the Metro Summer Event held at the Metro Card Club has also joined.
He is considered a diamond in the rough and could one day hit it big.
could this be the day?
1415 HRS – Level 3 – Blinds 75/150 – 60 Players
The APT – RWM Mystery Bounty Weekend Main event champion Jeorge Lagatuz has entered the field. now with 60 players.
Other champions have also joined in and the pot is looking healthy that it might break the guarantee.
Stay tuned!
1315 HRS – Level 1 – Blinds 25/50 –
Tournament begins. starting stack is 25,000 chips and 30 minutes per level.
This is a PHP 2 million Guaranteed tour.
1230 – Level 0 –
The stage is set for Manila’s first major tournament in 2022. are you ready
Today’s Schedule – April 27, 2022
1300 HRS – Event 1 – Mystery Bounty Flight A – 2 Million Guarantee (5,000 to Bounty pool)
Buy-in – PHP 16,500 (15,000 +1,500)
1700 HRS – Event 1 – Mystery Bounty Flight B – 2 Million Guarantee (5,000 to Bounty pool)
Buy-in – PHP 16,500 (15,000 +1,500)
18:00 – Satellite 1: Main event
Buy-in – PHP 6,000 (5,500+500)
