17 Nov RVS CUP Day 1B draws 148 entries; 18 players advance led by Zhiqiang Liu; Rey Anthony Bayag wins Power Button
Another starting day in the books at the RVS CUP Philippine Poker Championship with 148 getting on the felt for a shot at the juicy ₱10,000,000 guarantee. Like opening day, a long list of noteworthy players were scattered around the room that included past RVS CUP champions Lester Edoc, Richard Marquez, and Christopher Chua.
Nine hours in, Day 1B ended with local pro John Niko Costiniano booting Marvin Cerbito on the bubble to bag up a hefty 432,000 stack. This was good enough to earn Costiniano second in chips. Up top was China’s Zhiqiang Liu who closed the day with 440,000. Liu is now frontrunner in the overall Day 2 qualifiers list.
Date: November 16, 2023
Buy in: ₱16,500
Guarantee: ₱10,000,000
Day 1B entries: 148
Survivors: 18 players (12% / ITM)
Chips in play: 3,700,000
Average stack: 205,555
End of Day 1B – 18 players
| Zhiqiang Liu | 440,000 |
| Costiniano John Niko | 432,000 |
| Cruz Alexis | 331,000 |
| Tan John Clyde | 310,000 |
| ABU | 301,000 |
| De Ocampo Andrew | 286,000 |
| Mateo Christopher | 233,000 |
| De Leon Michael | 198,000 |
| Santos Jan Andre | 186,000 |
| Richards Christopher Brian | 184,000 |
| Mercano Nino Carlo | 160,000 |
| Taneo Alex | 142,000 |
| Leonarez Jessie | 119,000 |
| Javier Jimmie | 112,000 |
| Quiambao Cezar | 102,000 |
| Pena Jharome | 92,000 |
| Raqueno Robert | 86,000 |
| Bulauitan Maurillo | 36,000 |
The RVS CUP PPC is the Metro Card Club’s most prestigious annual event. It is also the most coveted homegrown title. This year’s race will be very exciting with the pot at eight digits. and the champion certain to bank the richest first prize in RVS Cup history.
With two starting days down, the event tally is now 334 entries with 40 players guaranteed a piece of the ₱10,000,000 prize pool. The Day 2 qualifiers have a couple of days off before returning to action on November 19.
Date: November 15 to 20, 2023
Buy in: ₱16,500
Guarantee: ₱10,000,000
Cumulative entries: 334 (186 +148)
ITM / Day 2: 40 players (22 + 18)
Chips in play: 8,350,000
Average stack: 208,750
Day 2 – top 10 in chips
| Zhiqiang Liu | 440,000 |
| Costiniano John Niko | 432,000 |
| Young Thomas | 392,000 |
| Saquing Moses | 372,000 |
| Cruz Alexis | 331,000 |
| Tan John Clyde | 310,000 |
| ABU | 301,000 |
| Ebilane Ericson | 294,000 |
| De Ocampo Andrew | 286,000 |
| Morales Clyde | 283,000 |
There are still three more chances to try to qualify. Up next is Day 1C which takes place on Friday, November 17 at 2pm. This is followed by Day 1D and Day 1E (Turbo) on Saturday, November 18 at 2pm and 7pm.
Looking back, the RVS CUP has crowned both established poker pros and rising stars, transforming players from relative obscurity into poker notoriety. Among the past winners are Lester Edoc, Richard Marquez, Anacleto Quijano, Marco Almerez, Jeffrey Calma, and Christopher Chua.
Last year, hot running local Vamerdino Magsakay topped the 766 entry field for a ₱1.6 Million payout deal. To date, this is the largest prize money collected by any RVS CUP champion. Without a doubt, that figure will be exceeded with this year’s prize pool at a minimum ₱10 Million.
Are you ready to be the next RVS CUP champion? If yes, then make your way to the Metro!
REY ANTHONY BAYAG wins Power Button
Rey Anthony Bayag took down the Power Button for his first RVS Cup side event trophy. Bayag outlasted the 114 entry field and pocketed a cool ₱105,000 for his triumph.
Date: November 15, 2023
Buy in: ₱4,000
Entries: 114
Prize pool: ₱416,100
Winner: REY ANTHONY BAYAG – ₱105,000
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