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Facing the challenges – Florencio Campomanes
Love the guy or hate the guy, there are two groups you either belong to. Like Phil Hellmuth or William Kassouf, or real life. no matter how good you are. there are people that would hate you or love you. But one thing you can not take away from Flo. He is a champion....
Breaking the new wall – Kim “The Icebreaker” Enriquez
The Icebreaker Kim Enriquez made that name for bagging multiple warm-up events and the opening events of big tournaments. Going to Cyprus a few years back, he was the only Filipino left on the last day hoping to win the glory back home. Other leaders have confirmed...
Looking back at the poker rooms we miss – Room 18
Poker has deep roots in the Philippines. Poker probably has been in the country for more than 20 years. Even today, some Asia rooms have been in one way or another was connected with the Filipinos. Either it was a Filipino dealer or player that influence the room....
Yukari Bless – Moving forward amidst the pandemic
Continuing with our series on how the people in the poker industry are doing during the pandemic. We have decided to visit Yukari bless again. We once featured her and you can read more about her by clicking here. Click here. Models, dealer, streamer and now looking...
Turning chances to Gold – Bokz Ungria
We often hear some people say, "if only they were given a chance they will work hard." But how many are really looking for those chances? How many people will really grab that opportunity and make it real?The chancePokercast Asia coordinated with 1234 network to run a...
Featured Streamer: Yukari Bless
Yuka is an angel. A beautiful Virgo that has many talents. A former model that has appeared in some known events and expos in Manila, she has the beauty and charm to catch the eye of anyone. Soft-spoken and smart, she knew modeling jobs will not last that long.UShe...
Inspiring people while fighting cancer
Vilma "Vivee" Goldman is a fighter. She started playing poker in 2015, and she had a knack for it, becoming a sponsored player and a pro in just a short time. She was running hot on a new career. She even represented the Philippines in the IFMP. The road to going to...
A Look back into the past – Part 4
Continuing with the story of the past, Two poker houses made a big influence on poker in Manila and the Philippines more than a decade ago. While the current story focused on the Master Poker room, it was due that the battle for Manila bay of the poker houses was just...
Father’s day special
Hey, poker players! It is father's day and we are bringing you a father's day special. Jay Lubas and Gerardo Lubas.Jay LubasJay Lubas is one of the veterans in poker in Manila and Asia. A billiard player before poker became hot in Manila. He is one of the few Filipino...
A look back into the past Part 3 – Starting with 6, Chop at 5
This articles' aim is to have a written collection of what was happening in the poker scene in Manila when it was still just starting out. Collected from various interviews and other sources, the industry was still so young. We are open to other players to share their...