PHU QUOC, VIETNAM, November 8, 2024 – Chinese poker pro Mingcong Chen celebrated his first-ever APT title in style by taking down Event #3, the Single Day High Roller – Freezeout. This victory is a big milestone for Chen, who has already amassed over $400,000 in live tournament winnings. After a hard-fought battle against 30 other contenders, Chen walked away with a hefty VND 484,520,000 (around $19,075).
In a showdown of talent, fellow Chinese player Yankai Zhang came close, grabbing the runner-up spot and a solid VND 333,920,000
High Roller Freezeout Final Table Results:
| Place | Player | Country | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Mingcong Chen | China | VND 484,520,000 |
| 2nd | Yankai Zhang | China | VND 333,920,000 |
| 3rd | Dylan Wayne Foster | Australia | VND 212,790,000 |
| 4th | Nelson George Dong | Australia | VND 153,870,000 |
| 5th | Sean Ooi | Malaysia | VND 124,400,000 |
Shalaev Takes Third APT Title in Event #2: PL Omaha Hi-Lo – 5 Card (Big O)
Russian poker star Daniil Shalaev hit the ground running in Phu Quoc, scooping up his third APT title in Event #2, PL Omaha Hi-Lo – 5 Card (Big O). Fresh off a hot streak in Manila, Shalaev showed his skills once again, defeating six other competitors and claiming the top prize of VND 34,807,900 (around $1,370). Japan’s Hayashi Kentaro also cashed in with the runner-up prize of VND 19,580,000 (~$771).
Big O Final Table Results:
| Place | Player | Country | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Daniil Shalaev | Russia | VND 34,807,900 |
| 2nd | Hayashi Kentaro | Japan | VND 19,580,000 |
Veeramate Scores First APT Title in Event #4: Turbo – PL Omaha High
Thailand’s Veeramate Laoraoviroj made his mark by winning his very first APT title in the Turbo – PL Omaha High event. Outlasting 26 entries, Veeramate claimed a well-earned top prize of VND 65,255,200
Turbo Omaha High Final Table Results:
| Place | Player | Country | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Veeramate Laoraoviroj | Thailand | VND 65,255,200 |
| 2nd | Danino Aviel | Israel | VND 43,500,000 |
| 3rd | Karolis Cekauskas | Lithuania | VND 27,960,000 |
| 4th | Ivan Ermin | Russia | VND 18,640,000 |
Perry Nabs First APT Title in Event #5: Hyper Turbo – High Roller
Australian poker veteran John Perry finally grabbed his first APT title in the Hyper Turbo – High Roller event. Known for his extensive tournament experience and over $1.4 million in live earnings, Perry overcame a competitive field of 18 entries to secure the top prize of VND 98,990,000
Hyper Turbo High Roller Final Table Results:
| Place | Player | Country | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | John Perry | Australia | VND 98,990,000 |
| 2nd | Bach Quang Minh | Vietnam | VND 66,000,000 |
| 3rd | Nevan Chang | Taiwan | VND 42,430,000 |
| 4th | Nobuaki Sasaki | Japan | VND 28,290,000 |
Stay tuned as APT Phu Quoc 2024 continues, bringing together the best poker talent from around the world in an exciting battle for titles and bragging rights.