Celebrity Charity Poker Challenge | 2009 Asian Poker Tour - Manila

01-27-2009 21:19 UTC+8

Charity Champion Amongst Us

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Troy Montero is a Filipino soap opera and television star and is playing alongside his girlfriend Aubrey Miles in today's event.

He isn't new to these charity events, as he already won one in Manila last year.

Level: 3

Blinds: 300/600

Ante: 0

01-27-2009 21:22 UTC+8

Rayban Bonanza

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With Rayban being one of the sponsors and presenters of today's Celebrity Charity Poker Challenge, it is no surprise to see all the player's wearing a pair of Raybans.

With a Rayban stall just outside the entrance to the poker room, it won't be a surprise to see the tournament floor looking a little more protected, because moving all in, never looked cooler!

01-27-2009 21:30 UTC+8

Rodriguez Crippled

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Geoff Rodriguez has just been crippled when his {10-Diamonds}

were no match for his opponent's {A-Clubs}

when the board ran out {Q-Spades}

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He still has chips and is still wearing some classic shades!

Level: 4

Blinds: 400/800

Ante: 0

01-27-2009 21:34 UTC+8

Devaughn Eliminated

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Will Devaughn has just become the first victim of the tournament, and as quickly as he left his seat Vince 'The Prince' Hizon joined.

01-27-2009 21:40 UTC+8

Four Way Action

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We just witnessed a four way all-in preflop with the following hands and players:

Geoff Rodriguez: {Q-Hearts}

Cynthia Carrion: {K-Diamonds}

Erik Mana: {K-Spades}

Vince Hizon: {A-Clubs}

The board fell an exciting {A-Diamonds}

to see a short-stacked Carrion stay alive as Mana and Rodriguez head to the rail.

Level: 5

Blinds: 500/1,000

Ante: 0

01-27-2009 21:49 UTC+8

It's All Serious Here

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With the beer flowing and friendly banter, the players are still surprisingly very serious with their play.

An attempt to enjoy themselves, is also met with the hope to take home the PHP$100,000 first prize for their charity.

01-27-2009 21:51 UTC+8

Photos on Their Way

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Our photographer has done the rounds and the photos are on their way.

With such a fine-looking bunch of players, these photos will definitely be ones to watch out for!

Stay tuned as they load up for all to view.