Events

Classy Arce’s the big winner in Manila (final day)

February 3, 2009

The Asian Poker Tour Philippines has a new champion – and it’s local boy Neil Arce who’s the poker king of the islands. Arce, 25, conquered a field of 262 runners representing over 40 countries to scoop the first prize of $180,000. The runner-up was Steve ‘joonhee’ Yea from South Korea who    read more

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Five go mad in Manila (APT Philippines Main Event Day 2)

By Jeremy Coleman   Talking with the five remaining PartyPoker.com players this morning, all were relaxed, comfortable and looking forward to this key day in the main event. Today the tournament will play down from the current 69 players to the final table of just nine. However, with the top 27 pla    read more

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Making moves in Manila (APT Manila Main Event Day 1B)

By Jeremy Coleman PartyPoker.com’s remaining 14 players were in the spotlight on Day 1B, aiming to join Swedes Daniel Haglund and Erik Backlund who had made it through from the opening day’s play. Our 14 were part of 182 players who sat down on Day 1B, making a total of 262 competitors for the e    read more

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An impressive pair of Swedes (APT Philippines Main Event Day 1A)

January 30, 2009

By Jeremy Coleman Once the remaining 35 players were rested, fed and watered, it was back to business. Our guys needed to up their game in order to see out the final four levels of the day to make it into Day 2 on Saturday. Jason Gibson had to make a move having such a short stack and was happy to l    read more

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