Meet JohniX

Meet JohniX

Hey, Poker Playas! Cebu Rising — A New Generation at the Felt Cebu is slowly becoming a proving ground for new players.With tournaments running daily and a community that’s steadily growing, it’s no surprise that many local players are getting better, sharper, and...
MID YEAR 2025

MID YEAR 2025

Hey, Poker Player! Back in Manila — Observing the Shifting Landscape Back in Manila and slowly checking things out again.It’s hard to believe we were gone for just a month—but in that short time, we covered two major events in Cebu:The Chase Cup and the IVP Cup...
Summer 2025

Summer 2025

Hey, Poker Playas! The Day After — Cebu Stands Tall Two major tournaments have just wrapped up in Cebu.And while they may not have carried the massive guarantees offered by the big rooms in Manila—that was never the point. This wasn’t just about prize pools.This was...
Melchor ” JRV” Vasquez

Melchor ” JRV” Vasquez

Hey, Poker Playas! Melchor Vasquez (JRV): A Cebuano’s Voice at the Final Table One of the most respected figures in the Cebu poker community, Melchor Vasquez, known to many as JRV, once again proved his skill by finishing 7th in the incredibly stacked final table of...
Hey June 2025

Hey June 2025

Hey, Poker Playas! Cebu Poker: A Growing Market That Needs Guidance, Not Control As we made the decision to extend our stay in Cebu, it became clear that doing so was not just practical — it was necessary. With the IVP Cup 2025 following immediately after the Chase...