APPT Main Event
Day 2 Started
2023 APPT Manila
APPT Main Event
Day: 2
Event Info
Final Results
Event Info
Level Info
Players Info - Day 2
2023 APPT Manila
Prize Pool
76,832,730 PHP
Entries
1,354
Level
36
Blinds
250,000 / 500,000
Ante
500,000
Entries
343
Players Left
30
The Race to the Money and Beyond on Day 2 of the 2023 APPT Manila Main Event
A new record for the PokerStars sponsored Asia-Pacific Poker Tour (APPT) was narrowly missed but history has been made in the capital of the Philippines. The flagship 2023 APPT Manila Main Event shattered the PHP 20 million guarantee and nearly quadrupled the amount up for grabs in the stunning Coral Room at Okada Manila.
The number to beat was 1,364 from five years ago and it was missed by fewer than a dozen as 1,354 entries were generated in the
flagship tournament of the series, which comes with a price tag of PHP65,000 ($1,168) This has resulted in the biggest prize pool for an APPT Main Event here in Manila as those still in contention will battle for their share of the PHP76,832,730 (∼$1,381,101) prize pool. It is the second-biggest tally for an APPT Main Event and only trails the last edition at the City of Dreams here in Manila back in 2018, which featured a lower price tag of PHP55,000.
A total of 45 tables are in play when the action resumes at approximately 1 p.m. local time and 343 players are still in contention with almost half of them to reach the money stages, which are set to be announced when the cards go back in the air.
Day 1a: 395 entries, 91 advanced
Day 1b: 646 entries, 143 advanced
Day 1c: 313 entries, 109 advanced
Total Day 1: 1,354 entries, 343 return for Day 2
Top 10 Chip Counts for Day 2
| Rank | Player | Country | Chip Count | Big Blinds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oleg Kaminski | Canada | 426,000 | 142 |
| 2 | Florencio Campomanes | Philippines | 423,500 | 141 |
| 3 | Chierro De Leon | Philippines | 357,500 | 119 |
| 4 | Andrej Nagy | Slovakia | 351,500 | 117 |
| 5 | Hiroshi Irimajiri | Japan | 340,500 | 114 |
| 6 | Iargo Guimaraes | Brazil | 340,500 | 114 |
| 7 | Christopher Mateo | Philippines | 325,500 | 109 |
| 8 | Hyeonho Shin | South Korea | 324,000 | 108 |
| 9 | Lok Ching Li | Australia | 323,000 | 108 |
| 10 | Jungsup Yun | South Korea | 322,000 | 107 |
Canada's Oleg Kaminski retained his top spot from Day 1a and returns with 426,000 but the 2019 APPT Manila Main Event champion Florencio Campomanes claimed 423,500 to his name upon completion of 13 levels on Day 1b. Both have already secured a gap over the nearest contenders with Chierro De Leon (357,500) and Andrej Nagy (351,500) next in lime.
Back in 2019, rising Pinoy poker pro Campomanes came out on top of an 1,135 entry strong field here at Okada Manila after defeating Thijs Hilberts in heads-up. The first ever Filipino to win a WSOP bracelet, Mike Takayama finished third then and also advanced with a healthy stack of 247,500 today as well as he returns in 26th place on the leaderboard.
Other notables with big stacks to look out for are Christopher Mateo (325,500), Lok Ching Li (323,000), Thomas Ward (284,500), Jason Magbanua (269,000), Vamerdino Magsakay (263,000), John Tech (215,000), Junnie Pamplona (211,000), and Nicolas Cardyn (199,000).
Day 2 recommences in level 14 with blinds of 1,500-3,000 and a big blind ante of 3,000. As of today and for the remainder of the tournament, the default level duration increases to 60 minutes each. First goal for the penultimate day is reaching the money and it remains to be seen whether or not the nine-handed final table will be reached after such an exceptional turnout.
The PokerNews live reporting team will be on the floor at Okada Manila from start to finish to provide as many of the exciting hands as possible until the golden shard trophy has been awarded.
Level: 14
Blinds: 1,500/3,000
Ante: 3,000
Shuffle Up and Deal for Day 2
Level 14
: Blinds 1,500/3,000, 3,000 ante
The cards are in the air in all three tournament areas and the shot clocks are now also in play as well. Each player has 30 seconds to act on each street and five time bank extensions are available. It is expected that the prize pool information will be announced soon.
Kudo Chips Up Against Vu
Level 14
: Blinds 1,500/3,000, 3,000 ante
Three ways to the A♣10♥3♣5♣ turn, the big blind checked and Minh Tri Vu bet 10,000 in the cutoff. Yo Kudo called on the button and the big blind folded. On the K♦ river, Vu check-called for 15,000 and mucked when Kudo showed the A♠5♦ for two pair.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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140,000
34,500
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34,500 |
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25,000
-22,000
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-22,000 |
Teck Loses His Short Stack
Level 14
: Blinds 1,500/3,000, 3,000 ante
Alexander Cruz opened to 7,000 and then called the shove by Eric Teck for 33,500.
Eric Teck: A♦Q♦
Alexander Cruz: 8♥8♠
The board ran out 10♦7♣4♥6♥10♣ and that spelled the end for Teck. Also no longer in contention is Max Menzel, who sent his short stack over to Noel Regencia.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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130,000
40,000
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40,000 |
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95,000
36,000
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36,000 |
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Early Casualties on Day 2
Level 14
: Blinds 1,500/3,000, 3,000 ante
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Intia Gifted a Double-Up by Benor
Level 14
: Blinds 1,500/3,000, 3,000 ante
Following an open-raise to 6,000, Daniel Benor three-bet to 17,000 from one seat over. Jester Intia then pushed all-in for 49,500 and the initial raiser folded. Benor used one time bank extension and sigh-called.
Jester Intia: A♥K♥
Daniel Benor: K♦8♦
The board ran out Q♦4♦4♣5♠2♠ and Intia dodged the diamond draw to double.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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120,000
-41,500
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-41,500 |
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110,000
53,000
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53,000 |
Three-Way All-In Without Casualty
Level 14
: Blinds 1,500/3,000, 3,000 ante
Chien Chih Weng was all-in with the 9♣9♠ and up against Sukwon Lee with the A♣Q♠, while both were covered by Seongsu Kong with the A♠J♥.
The board ran out K♥7♦2♠Q♦6♦ and Lee tripled up while Weng was left with a short stack.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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120,000
120,000
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120,000 |
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80,000
50,500
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50,500 |
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30,000
5,000
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5,000 |
Sembrano Doubles Through Nguyen
Level 14
: Blinds 1,500/3,000, 3,000 ante
Alvin Sembrano three-bet jammed for 35,500 with the A♣Q♣ and Duy Tung Nguyen looked him up with the 10♠10♥ on the button while the initial raiser folded.
The board ran out A♥Q♦2♦5♥9♣ and Sembrano doubled to leave his table neighbour short.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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85,000
11,500
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11,500 |
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25,000 |