PPT Main Event Amasses ₱5.5M; 130 Head To PPT Main Event Day 2; Federick Cruz, Hernan Villa Top Final Flights

It was pedal to the metal at the Philippine Poker Tour – PPT Main Event Saturday flights as hordes of players navigated the tables at the Metro Card Club hoping to secure one of the coveted spots to the ITM round. When the final qualifiers were determined, 60 made the cut led by flight leaders Federick Cruz and Hernan Jaybee Villa. 

With all six flights now completed, let’s have a look at the numbers. The PPT Main Event drew in a combined 934 entries, boosting the prize pool to ₱5,557,300 (~US$ 98,900). The remaining 132 players are now guaranteed a minimum payout of ₱12,000 (~US$ 213) while the champion is set to ship a solid ₱805,508 (~US$ 14,300). 

Day 2 games get underway at 1pm on Sunday, April 27, 2025. Blinds open at 3000-6000 ante 6000 with blinds increasing every 40 minutes.

PPT Main Event – Numbers

Buy in: ₱6,500 (~US$ 115)
Guarantee: ₱4,000,000 (~US$ 71,000)
Entries: 934
Prize pool: ₱5,557,300 (~US$ 98,900)
ITM: 133 players
*Includes three double qualifiers

Day 2 Seat Chart

PPT Main Event – Flight E

PPT Main Event Flight E fielded the largest of all the flights with 254 recorded. The grueling day ended with 35 players breathing a sigh of relief. At the top of lineup was Metro regular Federick Cruz with 424,000 (70 bb). This placed him fourth in the overall Day 2 ranking, bumping down Flight D leader Jester Intia down one notch.

PPT Main Event – Flight F

The absolute last chance to enter the PPT Main Event was through Flight F, and despite being a Turbo, it attracted a large crowd of 176 entries. With only 25 players guaranteed to move on to Day 2, the final hunt was brutal for many however not so for the highly decorated Hernan Jaybee Villa who topped the charts with 344,000 (57 bb). Villa has been one of the most consistent players within the past three years, cashing deep at both local and international events, however a Metro championship title has eluded him. With another strong showing here, this may yet be the moment he has been chasing.

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