A New Champion is Crowned In Manila Megastack 22!
The Manila Megastack 22 Main Event has come to a thrilling conclusion, with Thailand’s Kiwanont Sukhum taking the top spot and walking away with a massive PHP 3,410,000 (~USD 59,470) cash prize! After battling through a field of 652 entries, Kiwanont Sukhum emerged victorious, marking his first-ever Main Event win.
When asked how he felt, Sukhum said, “I feel really good and tired honestly. This is my first time to win a Main Event trophy, so this is a very big achievement for me. Patience is the key for this kind of long day tournament.“
Surviving the Grind: Kiwanont Sukhum Strategy for Success
It wasn’t an easy ride for Kiwanont Sukhum. He entered the final table with just 11 big blinds and fought to stay alive in the early stages. But with a calm and focused mind, he remained patient. “I knew this was going to be a long day, so I prepared myself and got enough sleep to focus, play patiently, and wait for good hands to come my way,” he revealed.
Kiwanont Sukhum: From Short Stack to Showdown King!
Kiwanont Sukhum’s momentum kicked into high gear when he delivered a brutal blow to Suya Lee, eliminating her in 5th place with a pocket pair clash. This gave Sukhum room to breathe, and he didn’t look back. The hero moment of his run came when he made a stunning hero call to eliminate James Dela Cruz in 4th place, rocketing him into the lead. With the title within reach, Sukhum kept his cool and played it to perfection.
The Final Countdown: ICM Deal Seals the Deal
Once three players remained in Manila Megastack 22, an ICM deal was struck, guaranteeing all three players a PHP 3 million payout. Sukhum, taking the largest share, made quick work of Cheolmin Byeon and William Ysmael, and sealed his victory.
Manila Megastack 22 Main Event – The Lowdown:
- Dates: March 20-23, 2024
- Buy-in: PHP 45,000 (~USD 775)
- Guarantee: PHP 20,000,000 (~USD 345,280)
- Entries: 652
- Prize Pool: PHP 25,613,820 (~USD 446,695)
- ITM (In the Money): 99 places
Congratulations to Kiwanont Sukhum – the new Manila Megastack Main Event champion!
