Masters Poker – Bluff Masters 2022 Finale – Day 1
Publish date: December 13, 2022

Hey, Poker Playas!

Today is the beginning of the Masters Poker – BluffMasters poker finale.

As we are pressed for time we will release the schedule and the Day 1 coverage at the same time.

The Main event is a PHP 2 Million GTD for only 6,000 that begins on Friday.

But first, the pre-event is a special 1 million guaranteed APHxPoker2U  pre-event feeder.

 

Bluff Masters 2022 Finale – Pre-event

Pre-event – Day 1A

Level 12 – 800/1,600/1,600 Ante
Entries: 157

Bluff Masters 2022 Finale – Pre-event

Pre-event – Day 1A

Level 11 – 600/1,200/1,200 Ante
Entries: 157

In what could be described only as amazing, 157 players joined Day 1A. an unexpectedly big number for an event.

There are things that could be learned from Masters poker.

Seen on the felt

The newest Ladies event champion and Masters team Pro, Hazel Timonera, is now playing Day 1A.

Ladies event are rare in the Philippines.

Meanwhile, it seems there is something of a personal duel happening now at the Masters Pre-event.

Raymundo Gomez busted out earlier is now back at day 1A. Earlier he was out played by Jeffrey Pardales

Bluff Masters 2022 Finale – Pre-event

Pre-event – Day 1A

Level 10 – 500/1,000/1,000 Ante
Entries: 143

Amazingly, today there are a lot of players that participated in this event. 

And this is not the Main event yet.

the lovely Erica is here to help players with their poker needs.

Seen on the felt

Aries Sigua is flashing a good smile while playing the pre-event day 1A.

He ran deep in the Megastack event held at Okada Manila.

The lockdown champion is back, He ran deep in the Metro Christmas Special but did not reach the final table.

There are also foreigners that joined day 1A, including Manila regular players Brownie.

Bluff Masters 2022 Finale – Pre-event

Pre-event – Day 1A

Level 8 – 300/500/500 Ante
Entries: 113

Now Passed the 100-player Mark!

From one room to another

Players that were at the Metro Card Club for the Christmas Special are now playing day 1A.

Emmanuel “The Godzilla” Segismundo, The champion of the Metro Christmas Special is now playing Day 1A of the Masters Poker Bluff Masters 2022 Finale pre-event.

BJ Perez, the Megastack Champion that was held at Okada Manila is also in the field.

Christopher “BigTime” Mateo, who was at the final table yesterday is having fun while slowly getting more chips.

Now passed the 100 mark and registration is still open. How high will they reach today? Stay tuned!

Bluff Masters 2022 Finale – Pre-event

Pre-event – Day 1A

Level 6 – 200/400/400 Ante
Entries: 90

The tournament has been extended to the actual poker room due to the number of players that joined today.

Masters poker is not that big compared to other rooms. Hence they construct a tent outside the room to accommodate players.

Registration is still open.

Seen on the felt

Royly Oracion is doing well on his table. Amang of the Brusko Brothers is using his image to push players out of the pot. Jerry Broom Broom joined in on the fun.

It now has 90 players and it is still early. it really looks like they will hit the 100 entries for today. 

Stay tuned!

Bluff Masters 2022 Finale – Pre-event

Pre-event – Day 1A

Level 5 – 200/300/300 Ante
Entries: 67

There is a big jump now on the registration as champions and Pros have jumped in.

Although the question is will Masters hit the 100 mark today?

The registration ends before the end of level 11.

Seen on the felt

James “Kharl Drogo” Moriles, 1st runner-up in RVS 2022, is now playing Day 1A.

Jharome Pena, Who was on the final table of the Metro Christmas Special final event, Went all-in against the nuts due to a misread.

The boogeyman, Ricardo Singapan, Is also playing Day 1A.

Bluff Masters 2022 Finale – Pre-event

Pre-event- Day 1A

Level 4 – 200/200/200 Ante
Entries: 47

The Level that players really start coming.

In the Philippines, players prefer playing around levels 4-6.

Which makes it difficult for some rooms to start early. So far, Masters is not having that problem.

Seen on the felt

Phillip “Ipe” Baider is all hearts today.

Meanwhile, Butch Bautista got hit hard on his first hand as he calls a preflop shove with ACE KING.

His opponent was AQ, Butch may be ahead but the river came out the queen.

Meanwhile, Sifu Jason Ong is playing calmly like water.

Now with 47 players!

Bluff Masters 2022 Finale – Pre-event

Pre-event- Day 1A

Level 2 – 100/100/100 Ante
Entries: 23

One of the great things about the Master poker is that it was able to get the players to come in early and play on time. 

THey introduce new tactics like the early bird and now they are reaping the benefits.

Seen on the felt

Jason Ambata is playing Day 1A, also seen are Alex Cruz and Mar”Abu Sarap” Manabilang.

All were actively playing last week at the Metro Card Club Christmas Special and now duking it out at the Masters. 

Poker Players are definitely hard workers especially when there have dreams they are chasing.

Good luck guys!

Bluff Masters 2022 Finale – Pre-event

Pre-event- Day 1A

PHP 1,000,000 GTD
buy-in:3,300

Starting Stack: 25,000
30 Minutes Per Level

Will play until Level 16
Late registration Before the start Level 11

The tournament began on time. Now at level 1 Blinds at 100.100 and 18 entries

Bluff Masters 2022 Finale – main event

ActionPH x Poker2U
Pre event Feeder

PHP 1 Million GTD
Buy-in: 3,300 (3,000 +300)

Starting stack: 25,000
Blinds per level:
30 minutes (normal)
20 Minutes (Turbo)

Day 1A – 2 PM – December 13, 2022
Day 1B – 2 PM – December 14, 2022
Day 1C Turbo – 6 PM – December 15, 2022

Final Day – 2 PM – December 16, 2022

*includes seat to main event

A special collaboration between Masters Poker, ActionPH, and Poker2U app.

Bluff Masters 2022 Finale – main event

Main event

PHP 2,000,000 Guaranteed
Buy in: 6,000 (5,500 + 500)

Starting Stack: 30,000
Blind Levels: 30 mins

Day 1A – 3 PM – December 16, 2022
Day 1B –  3 PM – December 17, 2022
Day 1C – 3 PM – December 18, 2022
Day 1D – 3 PM – December 19, 2022
Day 1E – 3 PM – December 20, 2022

Final Day – 3PM – December 21, 2022

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