The 2025 APT Taipei has been a thrilling spectacle of poker talent and fierce competition, with players from across the globe battling it out for top honors. On April 29, 2025, the action heated up even more with exciting victories across various events held at Red Space, Taiwan. From intense NL Hold’em Freezeout showdowns to fast-paced High Roller tournaments, the day witnessed remarkable performances. Among the standout winners were Chun Yu Ma, who claimed victory in the NL Hold’em Freezeout, and Yi Ping Feng, who dominated the Women’s Main Event.
Let’s dive into the exciting APT Taipei results and highlights from this unforgettable day at the tables.
APT Taipei Event #52: NL Hold’em – Freezeout (25/20 Mins)
Winner: Chun Yu Ma (Hong Kong)
Chun Yu Ma made an outstanding performance in the NL Hold’em – Freezeout event, claiming the top prize of $25,780 (835,300 TWD) in this 20,000 TWD buy-in tournament. After overcoming a field of 296 players, he managed to secure a well-deserved victory, outlasting strong competitors.
Top 5 Winners:
- 1st: Chun Yu Ma – $25,780 (835,300 TWD)
- 2nd: Hon Leung Ip – $25,400 (823,000 TWD)
- 3rd: Tsz Fung Lo – $14,970 (485,000 TWD)
- 4th: Kazuo Yamamoto – $12,085 (391,500 TWD)
- 5th: Ho Fai Ip – $9,475 (307,000 TWD)
Event #53: Women’s Main Event
Winner: Yi Ping Feng (Taiwan)
Yi Ping Feng triumphed in the Women’s Main Event, claiming $16,595 (537,600 TWD) for her victory. Feng navigated a field of 127 entries with ease, proving herself as one of the best in this all-female competition.
Top 5 Winners:
- 1st: Yi Ping Feng – $16,595 (537,600 TWD)
- 2nd: Yu Hsi Lin – $11,190 (362,500 TWD)
- 3rd: Rannara Thanaboonpamorn – $7,285 (236,000 TWD)
- 4th: Sin Lan Chen – $6,020 (195,000 TWD)
- 5th: Ai Tsuchiya – $4,860 (157,500 TWD)
Event #54: Dealer’s Choice Masters
Winner: Qibang Cheung (United Kingdom)
Qibang Cheung took the title in the Dealer’s Choice Masters event, taking home $9,030 (292,520 TWD) from this 35,000 TWD buy-in tournament. His win stood out as one of the most impressive in the event, defeating Daiki Aoki in a competitive final table.
Top 5 Winners:
- 1st: Qibang Cheung – $9,030 (292,520 TWD)
- 2nd: Daiki Aoki – $6,005 (194,500 TWD)
- 3rd: Riku Matias Koivurinne – $3,860 (125,000 TWD)
- 4th: Yun Lam Kevin Choi – $2,575 (83,500 TWD)
Event #55: Turbo – High Roller
Winner: Atinan Tranarungroj (Thailand)
In the fast-paced Turbo – High Roller event, Atinan Tranarungroj of Thailand emerged victorious, claiming $18,765 (608,060 TWD) after outlasting a 69-player field. His impressive win shows his expertise in high-pressure situations.
Top 5 Winners:
- 1st: Atinan Tranarungroj – $18,765 (608,060 TWD)
- 2nd: Hyun Sup Kim – $13,520 (438,000 TWD)
- 3rd: Yuya Wakayama – $8,795 (285,000 TWD)
- 4th: Watabe Naohiro – $6,635 (215,000 TWD)
- 5th: Pongsapak Himathongkom – $5,155 (167,000 TWD)
Event #56: PL Omaha Hi-Lo – 5 Card (Big O)
Winner: Martin Schamaun (Switzerland)
Martin Schamaun won the PL Omaha Hi-Lo – 5 Card (Big O) event, earning $6,525 (211,395 TWD) in this 15,000 TWD buy-in tournament. His victory in this event proves his dominance in the multi-way strategy that Omaha requires.
Top 5 Winners:
- 1st: Martin Schamaun – $6,525 (211,395 TWD)
- 2nd: Yu Cheng Tai – $4,720 (153,000 TWD)
- 3rd: Jie Chen – $3,055 (99,000 TWD)
- 4th: Andy Chen – $2,315 (75,000 TWD)
- 5th: Paul Nattapatsiri – $1,790 (58,000 TWD)
Event #57: NL Hold’em Heads Up (32 Cap)
Winner: Yu Koide (Japan)
Yu Koide took the NL Hold’em Heads Up event, earning $5,250 (170,112 TWD) after battling through 32 players. Koide’s head-to-head skills were on full display as he conquered the field to take the top spot.
Top 5 Winners:
- 1st: Yu Koide – $5,250 (170,112 TWD)
- 2nd: Chung Tang Lin – $3,300 (106,900 TWD)
- 3rd: Chun-yao Hou – $1,835 (59,500 TWD)
- 4th: King Chun Horace Leung – $1,835 (59,500 TWD)
Event #58: Single Day High Roller – Mystery Bounty
Winner: Shun-ping Wang (Taiwan)
In the Single Day High Roller – Mystery Bounty event, Shun-ping Wang from Taiwan claimed the top prize of $71,240 (2,308,180 TWD). This 189-entry tournament saw fierce competition, and Wang rose above it all to take the crown.
Top 5 Winners:
- 1st: Shun-ping Wang – $71,240 (2,308,180 TWD)
- 2nd: Jinho Hong – $37,160 (1,204,000 TWD)
- 3rd: Kuan Han Lee – $29,120 (943,500 TWD)
- 4th: Kwan Chun Kit – $28,115 (911,000 TWD)
- 5th: Chumpon Naisanthat – $46,650 (1,511,500 TWD)
Event #59: Limit Triple Draw – Lowball Mix
Winner: Craig Anthony Cooper (United Kingdom)
Craig Anthony Cooper from the United Kingdom triumphed in the Limit Triple Draw – Lowball Mix event. His win came with a $0 payout due to the nature of the event but demonstrated his skill in lowball poker.
Top 5 Winners:
- 1st: Craig Anthony Cooper – $0 (116,517 TWD)
- 2nd: Chongwei Liao – $0 (116,500 TWD)
- 3rd: Chun Sang Ma – $0 (63,000 TWD)
- 4th: Yu Tang Wang – $0 (48,000 TWD)
- 5th: David Nathaniel Wortham Sr – $0 (37,000 TWD)
Event #60: NL Hold’em
Winner: Liew Kai Sheng (Malaysia)
Liew Kai Sheng of Malaysia took home $19,910 (645,055 TWD) for winning the NL Hold’em event. With 487 entries in this 10,000 TWD buy-in tournament, Liew’s victory was hard-earned, and he outlasted some tough competitors.
Top 5 Winners:
- 1st: Liew Kai Sheng – $19,910 (645,055 TWD)
- 2nd: Kai San Ko – $18,980 (615,000 TWD)
- 3rd: Rogerio Wong – $10,740 (348,000 TWD)
- 4th: Matthew Harry Ledger – $8,455 (274,000 TWD)
- 5th: Jun Long Eugene Lim – $6,650 (215,500 TWD)
Event #61: Hyper Turbo Home Games
Winner: Tinnapob Tewachoo (Thailand)
Tinnapob Tewachoo from Thailand won the Hyper Turbo Home Games event, taking $1,775 (57,522 TWD) in this fast-paced competition with a 3,500 TWD buy-in. His rapid play earned him the top spot in this exciting tournament.
Top 5 Winners:
- 1st: Tinnapob Tewachoo – $1,775 (57,522 TWD)
- 2nd: Tzu En Lin – $1,265 (41,000 TWD)
- 3rd: Hsiao Yung Ko – $835 (27,000 TWD)
- 4th: Zhe-an Zhuang – $615 (20,000 TWD)
- 5th: Chin Long Cheung – $480 (15,500 TWD)
Event #62: N8 Beat the Pros (Tag Team Edition)
Winner: Chin-yu Ku (Taiwan)
In the N8 Beat the Pros (Tag Team Edition) event, Chin-yu Ku from Taiwan emerged as the winner, taking home $110 (3,600 TWD). The Tag Team format added a fun twist to the competition, and Ku proved to be the best of the bunch.
Top 5 Winners:
- 1st: Chin-yu Ku – $110 (3,600 TWD)
- 2nd: Pui Yi Siew – $50 (1,600 TWD)
- 3rd: Punnat Punsri – $25 (800 TWD)
Event #63: Hyper Turbo
Winner: Joshua Darnel Figuerres (Philippines)
Joshua Darnel Figuerres from the Philippines won the Hyper Turbo event, claiming $6,970 (225,847 TWD). With 147 entries, this high-speed event was a true test of endurance and skill, and Darnel emerged as the victor.
Top 5 Winners:
- 1st: Joshua Darnel Figuerres – $6,970 (225,847 TWD)
- 2nd: Yu Lun Huang – $4,740 (153,500 TWD)
- 3rd: Hikaru Hishinuma – $3,115 (101,000 TWD)
- 4th: Hiroshi Ko – $2,575 (83,500 TWD)
- 5th: Huang Chung Chen – $2,070 (67,000 TWD)
Event #64: Hyper Turbo – High Roller
Winner: Justin Singam Joel (Malaysia)
Justin Singam Joel from Malaysia took the title in the Hyper Turbo – High Roller event, earning $14,175 (459,300 TWD). This 25,000 TWD buy-in event was highly competitive, and Joel was able to secure the win with skill and determination.
Top 5 Winners:
- 1st: Justin Singam Joel – $14,175 (459,300 TWD)
- 2nd: Hsu-sheng Wang – $10,215 (331,000 TWD)
- 3rd: Wing Po Liu – $6,635 (215,000 TWD)
- 4th: Chin Ho Li – $5,015 (162,500 TWD)
- 5th: Yoichi Hayashi – $3,890 (126,000 TWD)
Event #65: Super Hyper Turbo – Bomb Pot
Winner: Kosuke Miyoshi (Japan)
Kosuke Miyoshi from Japan won the Super Hyper Turbo – Bomb Pot event, taking home $3,855 (124,821 TWD) in this fast-paced, high-stakes tournament. Miyoshi showed true resilience to clinch the title.
Top 5 Winners:
- 1st: Kosuke Miyoshi – $3,855 (124,821 TWD)
- 2nd: Ryosuke Ikari – $2,780 (90,000 TWD)
- 3rd: Seiha Haruki – $1,805 (58,500 TWD)
- 4th: Takuma Morimoto – $1,360 (44,000 TWD)
- 5th: Hongkun Sun – $1,065 (34,500 TWD)
Conclusion
The April 29, 2025, edition of the APT Taipei was full of drama, high energy, and incredible poker action. From Chun Yu Ma’s commanding victory in the NL Hold’em Freezeout to Shun-ping Wang’s stunning win in the Single Day High Roller, each winner etched their name into poker history. With such exciting performances across the board, one can’t help but wonder—who will rise to the top in the next round of APT events?
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FAQs
- Who won the NL Hold’em – Freezeout (Event #52) at APT Taipei 2025?
Chun Yu Ma from Hong Kong took first place in the NL Hold’em – Freezeout, earning $25,780 (835,300 TWD). - What was the prize for the winner of the Women’s Main Event (Event #53)?
Yi Ping Feng from Taiwan won the Women’s Main Event, taking home $16,595 (537,600 TWD). - Who claimed victory in the Turbo – High Roller (Event #55) at APT Taipei?
Atinan Tranarungroj from Thailand emerged victorious in the Turbo – High Roller, winning $18,765 (608,060 TWD). - How many entries were there in the Single Day High Roller – Mystery Bounty (Event #58)?
The Single Day High Roller – Mystery Bounty event had 189 entries, with Shun-ping Wang from Taiwan taking the top prize of $71,240 (2,308,180 TWD). - Who won the Super Hyper Turbo – Bomb Pot (Event #65) at APT Taipei?
Kosuke Miyoshi from Japan won the Super Hyper Turbo – Bomb Pot, earning $3,855 (124,821 TWD) in the fast-paced tournament.
