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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
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
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
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, 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...

Michael Concepcion – Rising stars and champion
Hey, Poker Players! Poker Today Is Brutal. For many, it's more than just a game — it's a livelihood. With tournaments happening almost daily across the Philippines, a new champion is crowned every day. But in today’s poker landscape, it’s no longer just about winning...

DAVID VS 3 GOLIATHS
One Humble Room vs Three Manila Giants: Why This Tournament Matters This week, three of Manila’s biggest poker rooms are running three separate tournaments — all at once. For most, this would spell doom for any provincial event trying to compete. But not in Cebu....

DAY 1 – The start of something beautiful
Hey, Poker Playas! On Location: Countdown to Chase Cup 2025 Begins at Voyager Poker Club We’ve officially landed in Cebu and are now at Voyager Poker Club, just 4 days away from the highly anticipated Chase Cup 2025! Being here early gives us the chance to not only...

Cebu 2025
Hey, Poker Playas! In just a few more days, we’ll be flying to Cebu for one of the most anticipated events of the year — the Chase Cup 2025 (or Chase Cup 2)! Excitement is already in the air as we prepare to cover and take part in what promises to be one of the...

CEBU – ITS MORE COMPETITIVE THAN MANILA
Het, Poker Playas! One of the best parts of the work we do is gaining a deeper understanding of the game—not just from a player’s perspective, but from all angles behind the scenes. Covering events allows us to witness the dynamics that the public doesn’t always see,...