Hey, Poker Playas!
With just four days to go before APL Manila 2025 officially kicks off, the excitement is already building in the poker community. This year’s Asian Poker League (APL) will take place at the newly established PRIME Poker Club Manila, located along Macapagal Boulevard, promising a fresh and thrilling venue for one of the biggest poker festivals of the year.
But before the main festivities begin, the journey starts today with a 790K GTD event, giving players an early shot at victory and a chance to warm up before the high-stakes action unfolds. This modest yet competitive tournament sets the stage for what is expected to be a week of intense battles, deep runs, and unforgettable moments.
As players from all over prepare to descend upon Manila, anticipation is at an all-time high. Who will seize the early momentum, and who will rise to the occasion once the APL officially begins? Stay tuned for more updates as the road to APL Manila 2025 gets underway!
Hey, Poker Playas!
TOURNAMENT UPDATE
UPDATE 5:02 pm
SATELITTE TO ROAD TO APL
BUY-in: 3,000
TIME STARTS: 3 PM
status: Concluded
PLAYERS: 19 entries
CURRENT LEVEL:
3 seats were awarded
ROAD TO APL MANILA 2025
790,000 GTD
BUY-IN 16,5000
TIME STARTS: 4 PM
status: Ongoing
registration close
entries: 34
re-entries: 5
CURRENT LEVEL: 13
SATELITTE TO ROAD TO APL
BUY-in: 3,000
TIME STARTS: 9 PM
status: CANCELLED
PLAYERS:
CURRENT LEVEL
ROAD TO APL
GERARDO LUBAS
ROAD TP APL I CHAMPION
Although the official start of APL Manila is still a few days away, the action has already begun with the Road to APL event—and it was none other than the Philippines’ own Gerardo Lubas who drew first blood.
Arriving just in time before registration closed, Lubas wasted no time getting down to business. With his signature aggressive play, he steadily built his stack, outlasting the competition until only two players remained.
Chierro de Leon put up a commanding performance at the final table, dominating much of the action. However, a single misstep turned the tide, allowing Gerardo Lubas—who once held only 20% of the chips in play—to seize the momentum. De Leon fought back valiantly, nearly evening the stacks once more, but in the end, Lubas sealed the victory in dramatic fashion.
AJ Acdal’s deep run came to a heartbreaking end at the hands of Lubas. Holding trip threes on the river, Acdal checked, only to face an all-in shove from Lubas. Both players had hit trips, but Lubas had the card that completed a full house, sending Acdal to the rail. It was a thrilling showdown, setting the stage for what promises to be an electrifying APL Manila!
Another player worth mentioning is Jerson Asne, who once again found himself at the final table at Prime Poker Club Manila. A consistent force in the local poker scene, Jerson has built a reputation as a regular final table contender. Notably, he once secured back-to-back victories in Prime Poker Club Manila’s 1M GTD events—an impressive feat that solidified his status as a serious competitor.
With APL Manila on the horizon, could this be the moment that propels him to the next level? Will this be his biggest break in the local poker industry? Stay tuned to find out!
Event ROAD TO APL 2
PHP 790,000 GTD
Buy-in: PHP 16.500
Total entries: 47
Re-emtries: 9
Total Pot: PHP
Places Paid: 7
GERARDO LUBAS
Champion – PHP 300,000
CHierro de leon
2nd place – PHP 155,000
AJ ACDAL
3rd place – PHP 100,000
ten ten
4th place – Php 80,000
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5th place – PHP 65,000
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6th place – PHP 50,000
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7th place – PHP 40,000
