Welcome 2026

All of us have favorites, but not all of them are in the top 9 in GPI Philippines. It not that they are not great players, but someone was better. With poker rooms opening back in Manila. it is only a matter of time before players start hitting the poker felt once...

Before coronavirus, Saturday was one of the busiest days in most poker rooms. It usually was the day where big tournaments or main events are held. Due to pandemic, those nights were shut down. But life is slowly coming back. Tonight, there are 3 - 25/50 PHP tables, 6...

There you are, thinking about how to survive the pandemic. You heard your friend earning from being an agent of a club owner. You want to start one too, but how? Here we are to help guide you on how to be an agent or a club owner. we start of with the basics.The...

Live poker rooms are slowly re-opening in Manila. Each poker room has a different set of safety measures.  You can read more about it here. Click here Will Tournaments return very soon? Manila's live poker scene suffered due to the pandemic. A lockdown ordered on...

There is a poker room in Manila that allows a full table and is licensed by PAGCOR. To play, you need to have an invite. The lowest blinds are at 25-50 PHP. No barriers in between. How safe is it?PAGCOR and IATFPhilippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR,...

Could 2021 be Chen An Lin big break? Born in Taiwan, Chen An Lin has been playing poker for more than 10 years. He was able to join the ranks of being called a Pokerstars pro in 2015. He is no longer part of Pokerstars pro, but It was not long before Chen-An Lin...

Poker is not gambling. For years big poker companies have taken steps to disassociate themselves from gambling. Legislations are pass, and arguments are held both live and online. Trying to prove poker is not gambling. Players defend themselves of not being a gambler....

Live poker events are slowly returning to Manila. The Vaccine is underway, quarantine restrictions are being eased. Soon players can fly again.  There are many talented Filipino poker players out there. but who do you think will top Philippines GPI 2021? let us look...

Live poker rooms are slowly re-opening. Many people have missed the live poker rooms, and many eager players want to touch those cards and feel those chips again. Due to the coronavirus, the Manila poker scene has been closed for quite some time. With the rooms and...

 At first glance, one might just ignore Mark Amparo. You would see him as just one of the poker players out there in any event. His GPI record is not that great either. If you were to check right now, Mark Amparo is at number 121 at the national rank for overall and...