Hanoi Series of Poker. 150 likes 2 talking about this. Recreation & Sports Website. View scheduleAsia Poker League APL Da Nang 2019 is a poker tournament in Da Nang, Vietnam.The Asia Poker League (APL) was founded under FOIGS Ltd. In March of 2016.It was created on the premise of the growing number of Texas Hold’em event participants in Asia.

The Asia Poker League is firing up Vietnam full throttle with the inaugural APL Hanoi festival drawing nothing short of incredible numbers. On our previous news, the floodgates opened with 562 pouring in for the VN₫ 6,600,000 (~US$ 285) Kickoff Event. This was followed by the VN₫ 16,500,000 (~US$ 700) Main Event which attracted 503 entries to more than exceed the VN₫ 6,000,000,000 guarantee. We’ve got the scoop on that event just below. At the time of writing, Day 2 was underway. We also have a rundown of the latest side winners including the High Roller event that witnessed Quang Nguyendefeat Soo Jo Kim for the title.

VN₫ 16,500,000 Main Event update

Day 1A – 14 advanced out of 49 entries
Day 1B – 18 advanced out of 106 entries
Day 1C – 28 advanced out of 133 entries
Day 1D – 54 advanced out of 215 entries

A total of 114 players advanced to Day 2 led by Vietnam’s Ly Tran Tien who topped Day 1C with 450,000 in chips. Korea’s Hwah Young Kim also ran well, closing Day 1D in the lead with 444,000 in chips. Top ten leaders listed below.

Top 10 leaders into Day 2

Ly Tran Tien – Vietnam – 450,000
Hwah Young Kim – Korea – 444,000
Nguyen Ngoc Dai – Vietnam – 390,000
Doan Tien Thanh – Vietnam – 332,000
Steve Nguyen – Vietnam – 328,000
Rajesh Sabapathy – India – 327,000
Luong Anh Tuan – Vietnam – 278,500
Tran Hieu – Vietnam – 277,500
Nguyen Van Sang – Vietnam – 275,500
Tran Nam Trung – Vietnam – 264,000

In addition was lineup of notable players that included: Huy Pham (255,500), Huu Dung Nguyen(253,500), Cheli Lin (242,500), Soo Jo Kim (236,500), Quang Nguyen (218,500), Cao Ngoc Anh (198,500), En Ching Wu (159,000), Raiden Kan (92,500), Alex Lee (92,500), David Erquiaga (66,000), Macarron Tran (45,000).

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We will bring you the results of the ensuing stages as soon as it wraps up.

Quang Nguyen defeats Soo Jo Kim for the High Roller title

Nang Quang Nguyen and Soo Jo Kim were at it again. Last time we saw both of these pros face off at heads up was at the APL Vietnam Main Event back in November 2018 where Nguyen went on to win it. At the recent APL Hanoi VN₫ 27,000,000 (~US$ 1,200) High Roller 1 event that saw 41 participate, Nguyen denied Kim the glory once again to ship the VN₫ 407,500,000 (~US$ 17,600) first prize.

This was more than a big relief for Nguyen who told Somuchpoker that he bricked every event he attended at APPT Manila 2019. Seems like home soil is home court advantage for the pro. He has won three major titles in Vietnam – APL Vietnam Main Event 2018,National Poker Championship Main Event 2017 and 2018 – and a runner-up finish at the APT Vietnam Main Event 2018.

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Payouts
Prize pool: VN₫ 1,037,000,000 (~US$ 44,700)

1st Nang Quang Nguyen – Vietnam – VN₫ 407,500,000
2nd Soo Jo Kim – Korea – VN₫ 266,800,000
3rd Hoang Ngoc Tai – Vietnam – VN₫ 160,000,000
4th Nguyen Bao Trung – Vietnam – VN₫ 117,400,000
5th Dang Duy Thanh – Vietnam – VN₫ 85,300,000

Other results

VN₫ 7,700,000 Deepstack
Entries: 79
Prize pool: VN₫ 536,410,000 (~US$ 23,000)
ITM: 10 places
Winner: Vu Trung Thanh (Vietnam) – VN₫ 182,410,000 (~US$ 7,900)

VN₫ 7,700,000 No Limit Hold’em 1
Entries: 49
Prize pool: VN₫ 332,710,000 (~US$ 14,300)
ITM: 7 places
Winner: Dang Duy Thanh (Vietnam) – VN₫ 123,103,000 (~US$ 5,300)

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VN₫ 5,500,000 Deepstack Turbo
Entries: 52
Prize pool: VN₫ 252,200,000 (~US$ 10,800)
ITM: 7 places
Winner: Tien Quyet Pham (~US$ 4,000)

VN₫ 6,600,000 No Limit Hold’em Turbo 2
Entries: 43
Prize pool: VN₫ 250,260,000 (~US$ 10,800)
ITM: 6 places
Winner: Dang Duy Thanh (Vietnam) – VN₫ 97,660,000 (~US$ 4,200)

*This was Dang Duy Thanh’s second series victory

VN₫ 6,600,000 KO Bounty 1
Entries: 68
Prize pool: VN₫ 391,680,000 (~US$ 17,000)
ITM: 8 places
Winner: Vu Quang Hung (Vietnam) – VN₫ 141,080,000 (~US$ 6,000)

VN₫ 4,400,000 Hyper Turbo 2
Entries: 35
Prize pool: VN₫ 135,800,000 (~US$ 5,900)
ITM: 5 places
Winner: Sangjun Park (Korea) – VN₫ 55,700,000 (~US$ 2,400)

From August 6 to 16, players from all over the Asian region took part in the first Asia Poker League festival hosted in Hanoi, Vietnam. From kickoff, the APL Hanoi event was certain to be a big one with 562 charging in the Loyal Poker Club for the opener.

Wedged in the middle of the schedule was the brand’s star attraction, the VN₫ 16,500,000 Main Event 6BN guaranteed which also drew a spectacular field of 503 entries. The festival wrapped up with several events captured including the High Roller 4BN guaranteed and the Super Deepstack. We’ve got those results for you below along with other events that were claimed.

VN₫ 16,500,000 APL Hanoi Main Event – Sam Beesley

The APL Hanoi Main Event blew all expectations with the 6BN advertised guarantee well exceeded. Over the course of four starting heats, 503 runners crowded the room, and at VN₫ 16,500,000 (~US$ 700) each, it pushed up the prize pool to VN₫ 7,262,650,000 (~US$ 312,900). After seven days of competition, owning the throne was UK’s Sam Beesley who turned his VN₫ 1,650,000 (~US$ 70) satellite ticket to a substantial payday worth VN₫ 1,432,250,000 (~US$ 61,700)

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The Main Event took place from August 9 to 15 with the final day witnessing the return of the last 9 players. Despite a heavily dominated local lineup with six of them representing the host country, it was Korean player Jang-Ho Moon who entered as chip leader. Trailing very close behind was Ngo Huy Viet.As the battle wore on, both Moon and Ngo couldn’t hold position and eventually fell 5th and 6th place respectively.

On the flip side, laddering up from the bottom half of the ranks were sixth positioned Hoang Minh Long and seventh positioned Beesley. Both players impressively drove their stacks to heads up to face off for the bragging rights inaugural Main Event title. Beesley won the crucial duel. With no prior stats in The Hendon Mob, it may well have been his first-ever live cash and live win. As for runner-up Hoang, he too did well for himself. He cashed in a cool VN₫ 1,004,400,000 (~US$ 43,200) for his largest live payout.

Final 9 payouts
Prize pool: VN₫ 7,262,650,000 – Buyin: VN₫ 16,500,000 – Entries: 503 – ITM: 63 places

1st Sam Beesley (UK) – VN₫ 1,432,250,000
2nd Hoang Minh Long (Vietnam) – VN₫ 1,004,400,000
3rd Lee Sangin (Korea) – VN₫ 645,900,000
4th Nguyen Quang Minh (Vietnam) – VN₫ 447,500,000
5th Jang Ho Moon (Korea) – VN₫ 343,500,000
6th Ngo Huy Viet (Viet nam) – VN₫ 286,300,000
7th Luong Anh Tuan (Vietnam) – VN₫ 238,400,000
8th Nguyen Manh Tuan (Vietnam) – VN₫ 190,800,000
9th Doan Tien Thanh (Vietnam) – VN₫ 143,300,000

Other notable players reaching the money were: Cao Ngoc Anh (16th), Nguyen Huu Dung (34th), andDavid Erquiaga (38th).

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Event 14: VN₫ 43,000,000 High Roller 4b gtd – Tran Nam Trung

The VN₫ 43,000,000 (~US$ 1,900) buy-in High Roller event got busy on the last three days of the festival running from August 14 to 16. With the pot guaranteed at 4BN, 118 marched into action to pump up the prize pool to VN₫ 4,578,300,000 (~US$ 197,200). Capturing the enviable VN₫ 1,350,700,000 (~US$ 58,200) first prize was Vietnam’s own Tran Nam Trung after defeating Korea’s You Heung Youl at heads up.

Alike the Main Event champion, no prior stats can be found on Tran. This may well be Tran’s first live cash / live tournament victory. If so, overcoming a powerhouse field of well known Asian pros is nothing short of an incredible achievement.

Final 9 payouts
Prize pool: VN₫ 4,578,300,000 – Buyin: VN₫ 43,000,000 – Entries: 118 – ITM: 15 places

1st Tran Nam Trung (Vietnam) – VN₫ 1,350,700,000
2nd You Heung Youl (Korea) – VN₫ 835,600,000
3rd Nguyen Quang Huy (Vietnam) – VN₫ 499,000,000
4th Rajesh Sabapathy (Australia) – VN₫ 320,500,000
5th Nguyen Hoang Huy (Vietnam) – VN₫ 242,700,000
6th Soo Jo Kim (Korea) – VN₫ 201,400,000
7th Phan Hoang Tu (Vietnam) – VN₫ 174,000,000
8th Nguyen Ngoc Dai (Vietnam) – VN₫ 153,400,000
9th Nguyen Tuan Hung (Vietnam) – VN₫ 135,000,000

Event 16: VN₫ 11,000,000 Super Deepstack- Nguyen Anh Minh

One of the last events to complete was the VN₫ 11,000,000 (~US$ 475) buy-in Super Deepstack which ran on August 15 to 16. A sizable 105 heated up seats to generate a prize pool of VN₫ 1,018,500,000 (~US$ 43,900). The top 14 spots earned, among them was Indian pro Sumit Sapra who found his way to the final 9 roundup only to be stopped in 8th place. Going the distance was Vietnam’s Nguyen Anh Minhafter defeating Australia’s Anthony Abram at heads up. Nguyen pocketed his largest live takedown worth VN₫ 305,600,000 (~US$ 13,200).

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Final 9 payouts
Prize pool: VN₫ 1,018,500,000 – Buyin: VN₫ 11,000,000 – Entries: 105 – ITM: 14 places

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1st Nguyen Anh Minh (Vietnam) – VN₫ 305,600,000
2nd Anthony Abram (Australia) – VN₫ 188,400,000
3rd Rober Birss (Scotland) – VN₫ 113,100,000
4th Nguyen Kim Thuong Son (Vietnam) – VN₫ 73,800,000
5th Tran Ngoc Binh (Vietnam) – VN₫ 57,000,000
6th Vu Trung Hieu (Vietnam) – VN₫ 46,900,000
7th Tran Huy Hoang (Vietnam) – VN₫ 39,700,000
8th Sumit Sapra (India) – VN₫ 34,600,000
9th Luong Anh Tuan (Vietnam) – VN₫ 30,600,000

Event 12: VN₫ 32,000,000 High Roller Short Deck
Entries: 16
Prize pool: VN₫ 465,600,000 (~US$ 20,000)
ITM: 2 places
Winner: Pham Minh Duc (Vietnam) – VN₫ 302,600,000 (~US$ 13,000)

Event 15: VN₫ 8,800,000 KO Bounty 2
Entries: 129
Prize pool: VN₫ 743,040,000 (~US$ 32,000)
ITM: 17 places
Winner: Nguyen Tuan Hing aka Macaron Tran (Vietnam) – VN₫ 209,940,000 (~US$ 9,000)

Event 17: VN₫ 5,500,000 Hyper Turbo 3
Entries: 35
Prize pool: VN₫ 194,000,000 (~US$ 8,300)
ITM: 5 places
Winner: Kang Min Woo (Korea) – VN₫ 79,600 (~US$ 3,400)

Event 18: VN₫ 8,800,000 6 Max Turbo
Entries: 45
Prize pool: VN₫ 349,200,000 (~US$ 15,000)
ITM: 6 places
Winner: Tran Viet Hoang (Vietnam) – VN₫ 136,200,000 (~US$ 5,800)