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The rundown – JULY 22, 2025

The rundown – JULY 22, 2025

hey, poker playas! ☔ Rainy Days & Poker RecapsStuck at home due to the rain? Let’s take a quick look back at what went down last week in the Philippine poker scene — and it was a wild one. 🃏 Here are things you might have missed 🔥 Metro Card Club – Walk to a...

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It raining in Manila 2025

It raining in Manila 2025

hey, Poker playas! Rainy Monday Grind: Poker Action Unfazed by Typhoon It’s a rainy Monday morning in Manila, with a typhoon currently sweeping across the city. But despite the weather, the cards are still flying. Four poker tournaments pushed through today—ranging...

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THE NEW AGE OUTLAWS OF CEBU

THE NEW AGE OUTLAWS OF CEBU

Hey, poker playas 📰 AFTER THE STORM — A MOMENT TO REFLECT After three intense weeks of continuous coverage, we're finally catching our breath — and what a ride it's been. From walk to a million at Metro card club, to the Bluffmasters at the Masters poker, it’s been a...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Michael Concepcion – Rising stars and champion

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...

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DAVID VS 3 GOLIATHS

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....

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