14 Apr Record Metro Summer Event amasses ₱ 9.12M (~$161.4K) prize pool; 127 advance to Day 2
The 2024 Metro Summer Event smashed it with the five Day 1 flights bringing in a combined 912 entries for a new record prize pool of PH₱ 9,120,000 (~USD 161,420)! The largest turnout was seen at Day 1D, the last regular entry flight, with a roaring 291 pulling up seats. China’s Qi Xia topped the counts with 509,500 in chips, placing him second in the overall Day 2 lineup. The evening turbo Day 1E was just as impressive, drawing the second largest crowd of 195 entries. Filipino Ronald Acosta bagged the biggest with 451,000 placing him 6th in the overall Day 2 lineup.
Metro Summer Event – Day 2 list and Seat Draw
2024 Metro Summer Event – By The Numbers
Dates: April 9 to 15, 2024
Buy in: PH₱ 11,000 (~USD 195)
Guarantee: PH₱ 6,000,000 (~USD 106,000)
Entries: 912
Prize pool: PH₱ 9,120,000 (~USD 161,420)
ITM: 130 players (14%)
(3 double qualifiers, and double bust share last prize)
Day 2: 127 players
Day 1 results
Day 1A: 165 entries / 24 ITM
Day 1B: 102 entries / 14 ITM
Day 1C: 159 entries / 23 ITM
Day 1D: 291 entries / 41 ITM
Day 1E Turbo – 195 entries – 28 ITM
When the 127 players return, they will all be guaranteed PH₱ 20,000 while waiting for the eventual champion is a mighty payout of PH₱ 1,708,200 (~USD 30,200). This is quite a payout for buy in of just PH₱ 11,000 (~USD 195). You can view the full Day 2 chip counts via the link provided.
Metro Summer Event – Day 2 list and Seat Draw
Top 10 in chips – Day 2
| Rank | Player | Stack | Table | Seat |
| 1 | Dela Cruz Ivan Dennis | 526,500 | 20 | 8 |
| 2 | Qi Xia | 509,500 | 21 | 1 |
| 3 | Espela Marco Jose | 475,000 | 10 | 3 |
| 4 | Campomanes Florencio | 468,000 | 13 | 5 |
| 5 | Liao Po-Hsun | 462,000 | 16 | 4 |
| 6 | Acosta Ronald | 451,000 | 22 | 8 |
| 7 | Patulot Lemmor | 434,000 | 12 | 3 |
| 8 | Lubas Iii Gerardo C. | 414,000 | 18 | 8 |
Top 10 of Day 1D
| Rank | Player | Stack |
| 1 | Qi Xia | 509,500 |
| 2 | Espela Marco Jose | 475,000 |
| 3 | Campomanes Florencio | 468,000 |
| 4 | Ramos Jon Rafael | 337,000 |
| 5 | Villa Hernan Jaybee | 321,500 |
| 6 | Kalel Dadi | 314,000 |
| 7 | Tan Johnson | 311,500 |
| 8 | Rivera Ashby | 304,500 |
| 9 | Ungria Alexander Jr Ramos | 285,500 |
| 10 | Roces Ramon | 277,000 |
Top 10 of Day 1E Turbo
| Rank | Player | Stack |
| 1 | Acosta Ronald | 451,000 |
| 2 | Patulot Lemmor | 434,000 |
| 3 | Peña Jharome | 354,000 |
| 4 | Libo-On Ryann | 347,000 |
| 5 | Isidro Alekhine Karl Gose | 296,500 |
| 6 | Marquez Richard S. | 251,500 |
| 7 | Valencia Pantaleon Jr | 249,000 |
| 8 | Imperial Jr. Emmanuel | 228,000 |
| 9 | Dilao Darwin | 224,500 |
| 10 | Rivera John Michael | 211,500 |
Payouts 1st – 127th
| Place |
Payouts in PH₱
|
| 1 | 1,708,200 |
| 2 | 880,000 |
| 3 | 520,000 |
| 4 | 340,000 |
| 5 | 240,000 |
| 6 | 180,000 |
| 7 | 150,000 |
| 8 | 120,000 |
| 9 | 100,000 |
| 10-11 | 80,000 |
| 12-14 | 70,000 |
| 15-18 | 60,000 |
| 19-27 | 50,000 |
| 28-36 | 45,000 |
| 37-45 | 40,000 |
| 46-72 | 35,000 |
| 73-90 | 30,000 |
| 91-108 | 25,000 |
| 109-127 | 20,000 |
*The top 54 places each receive a seat to the Metro Walk To A Million worth PH₱ 5,500.
The final two flights was relief for numerous decorated locals that found a bag to reach the money round. Among the qualifiers were Florencio Campomanes, Jharome Pena, Hernan Jaybee Villa, Maxwell Rosete, Richard Marquez, Kyle Magbanua, Rommel Angeles, and defending champion Moses Saquing. Saquing was the only past MSE champion that advanced to the next round. Also making it through was Philippine circuit regular, Malaysian player William Teoh.
The next stage kicks off at 1pm. The agenda is to play down to the final two tables or a total of 16 levels. Blinds now increase at a gradual 40 minute pace giving players more mobility.
METRO TOURNEY MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Introducing the Metro Tourney Most Valuable Player award by the Metro Card Club! Beginning on January 2, 2024, Metro Card Club Members started accumulating points towards the Metro Tourney Most Valuable Player Leaderboard. Points could be earned through various tournaments and could be accrued daily. The deadline to earn points is December 16, 2024. By the cutoff, the player at the top of the leaderboard will receive an abundance of prizes including PH₱ 100,000, 4D/3N stay at The District Boracay, commemorative trophy, and a 1-year contract as a Metro Team Pro. Make sure to review all the mechanics.
Metro Tourney Most Valuable Player – Leaderboard
Metro Tourney Most Valuable Player – Mechanics
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