Editorials

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...

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...

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...

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, 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...

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....

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...

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...