The Asian Poker Tour (APT) Taipei 2025 offered much more than just a record-setting Main Event. From April 25 to 30, Red Space Taipei played host to a high-octane mix of side events, each showcasing extraordinary skill, career-defining wins, and the emergence of new poker icons. While some players cemented their legendary status, others announced themselves on the global stage.
Indeed, the buzz around the festival was not limited to the headline event. Whether it was massive high roller fields or the inaugural Women’s High Roller, APT Taipei 2025 was a showcase of competitive diversity and growing prestige in Asian poker.
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Juanda Dominates Record-Breaking Single Day High Roller
APT legend John Juanda delivered another masterclass in high-stakes poker by conquering Event #69: Single Day High Roller. After navigating through a competitive 230-entry field, Juanda claimed the title and a career-highlight purse of:
- 🏆 TWD 3,571,700 (~USD 110,401 / ~INR 91.7 lakh)
This win not only marked his second APT title but also earned him the largest-ever first-place payout in the Single Day High Roller format of the APT New Era.
Final Table Highlights:
- 2nd: Myunghwan Han (South Korea) – TWD 2,405,500 (~INR 61.7L)
- 3rd: Ming Hong Teoh (Malaysia) – TWD 1,696,000 (~INR 43.5L)
- 7th: Punnat Punsri (Thailand) – TWD 603,000 (~INR 15.4L)
Milestone Win for Molly Hsiao in Women’s High Roller
Another historic moment came in Event #66, as Taiwan’s Molly Hsiao outlasted 61 entries to claim the first-ever Women’s High Roller title in APT history. This win, the biggest of her career so far, brought her not just a trophy but a career-best payout:
- 🏆 TWD 537,140 (~USD 16,581 / ~INR 13.8 lakh)
Other Top Finishers:
- 2nd: Pussacha Nonsing (Thailand) – TWD 387,500 (~INR 10L)
- 3rd: Yeh Chieh Chen (Taiwan) – TWD 252,000 (~INR 6.5L)
Other Standout Victories from Events #67–#77
The action didn’t stop there. Across a variety of formats, several other players carved out their own place in the APT spotlight.
Notable Event Winners
- Draw Poker Masters (#67): Kanai Yuichi (Japan) – TWD 273,000 (~INR 7L)
- PL Omaha High – Win the Button (#68): Hirotoshi Nakabo (Japan) – TWD 319,411 (~INR 8.2L)
- NL Hold’em (#70): Chen Yi Hung (Taiwan) – TWD 1,267,400 (~INR 32.5L)
- Limit – Quadruple Super Stud (#71): Craig Anthony Cooper (UK) – TWD 117,413 (~INR 3L)
- Turbo – High Roller (#73): Yusuke Hidaka (Japan) – TWD 894,200 (~INR 22.9L)
- PL Courchevel Hi-Lo – 5 Card (#74): Yung Pui Suen (Hong Kong) – TWD 100,414 (~INR 2.6L)
- NLHE: Cry Me A River (#75): Hirotsugu Asari (Japan) – TWD 78,535 (~INR 2L)
- High Roller – Win the Button (#76): Sparrow Cheung (Hong Kong) – TWD 425,620 (~INR 10.9L)
- Super Hyper Turbo (#77): Wei Huang (Taiwan) – TWD 266,760 (~INR 6.8L)
Final Thoughts: Momentum Builds in the APT New Era
The APT Taipei 2025 side events proved that poker excellence runs deeper than just the Main Event. From Juanda’s dominating presence to Sparrow Cheung’s 12th title and Hsiao’s historic women’s win, this series delivered memorable moments across all levels.
In the coming months, all eyes will be on APT’s next stops in Incheon, Jeju, and the flagship APT Championship in November. With momentum at an all-time high, it’s clear the APT New Era is not just evolving—it’s thriving.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: What made John Juanda’s win in the Single Day High Roller historic?
A: Juanda not only claimed his second APT title but also earned the largest-ever first-place prize in the Single Day High Roller format during APT’s New Era: TWD 3.57M (~INR 91.7 lakh).
Q2: Who was the first Women’s High Roller champion in APT history?
A: Taiwan’s Molly Hsiao made history by winning Event #66, the first Women’s High Roller in APT New Era history.
Q3: How many players entered the Single Day High Roller?
A: There were 230 total entries in the event, making it one of the most competitive single-day formats to date.
Q4: What was the most lucrative side event aside from the High Roller?
A: Event #70 (NL Hold’em) offered a top prize of TWD 1,267,400 (~INR 32.5 lakh), won by Taiwan’s Chen Yi Hung.
Q5: How many APT titles does Sparrow Cheung hold now?
A: With his victory in Event #76, Cheung extended his tally to 12 APT titles—one of the highest in tour history.
Q6: Where were these events held?
A: All events took place at Red Space, Taipei, in partnership with the Chinese Texas Hold’em Poker Club (CTP).
Q7: What’s coming next on the APT calendar?
A: The next stops include Incheon (August), Jeju (September), and the APT Championship in November.
Q8: How were INR values calculated in this article?
A: We used an approximate exchange rate of 1 USD ≈ INR 83 for all conversions. Figures are rounded to enhance readability.
Q9: Which event had the highest female participation outside of the Women’s High Roller?
A: Although official stats weren’t disclosed, Event #77 (Super Hyper Turbo) saw a broad mix of participants and several female cashes, suggesting strong representation.
