Zhen Chen & Andrija Robovic Shine at APT Manila, Martin Sedlak Claims WPT Glory

Serbia’s Andrija Robovic dominated the APT Manila Classic High Roller Ultra Stack, securing PHP 3.18 million ($54,093) and the coveted APT Lions Trophy. Meanwhile, China’s Zhen Chen celebrated his maiden APT title after taking down the Baby Superstar Challenge, earning PHP 4.3 million ($73,569). Over at the WPT Cambodia Championship Warm-Up, Germany’s Martin Sedlak claimed victory, pocketing $45,578 and his maiden WPT title. Here is a quick recap of these events, and final table payouts. 

Andrija Robovic Wins the 2025 APT Manila Classic High Roller 

Serbia’s Andrija Robovic took down the 2025 APT Manila Classic Event #32: High Roller Ultra Stack for the top prize of PHP3.18 Million (~$54,093) and the coveted APT Lions Trophy. This victory has now brought Robovic’s lifetime earnings past $300k.

The Ultra Stack High Roller event drew an entry field of 122 players generating a total prize pool of PHP 12 Million, shared among the top 17 finishers. Lester Edoc, who ranks second on Philippine’s all-time money list, finished 2nd adding PHP2.1 million (~$36,550) to his live earnings. His fellow countryman James Mendoza rounded out the podium, pocketing PHP1.3 million (~$23,766). 

2025 APT Manila Classic Event #32: High Roller Final Table Payouts

Zhen Chen Captures His Maiden APT Title

Zhen Chen of China etched his name into the Asian Poker Tour history, winning the record breaking 2025 APT Manila Classic Event #42: Baby Superstar Challenge. Chen earned an impressive PHP4.3 million (~$73,569) and his first maiden APT title for the victory. His latest victory pushed his total live earnings past $600k. 

The Baby Superstar Challenge event saw a record breaking field of 53 players, creating up a total prize pool of PHP13.73 Million paid out among the top 7 finishers. Germany’s Kilian Konrad Kramer settled for PHP3.12 million (~$53,125) for his 2nd place finish. Meanwhile Emilien Pitavy ended up in third place to take home a payday of PHP1.99 million (~$33,864)

2025 APT Manila Classic Event #42: Baby Superstar Challenge Final Table Payouts

Martin Sedlak Wins the WPT Cambodia Championship Warm Up

Martin Sedlak from Germany emerged victorious in the $600 buy-in no-limit hold’em Championship Warm Up event at the 2025 World Poker Tour (WPT) Cambodia. He collected his maiden WPT title, a payout of $45,578, and a seat at the WPT Prime Cambodia. Ilya Firstov ended up in 2nd place to collect $44,000, while Ali Hassan picked $23,914 for his podium finish.

A total of 527 entries seated inside the NagaWorld Integrated Resort, nearly doubling the $150k GTD for a total prize pool of $274,943. After an intense 3-day tournament action only the 66 players went home with a payout. 

Team India Performance

Among them were several Indian pros who collected a small payout, including Aditya Sushant (53th – $1,123), Nishant Kumar (43rd – $1,328), Ashish Ghosh (39th – $1,328), Dhiraj Agarwal (30th – $1,538), and Ankit Ahuja (23rd – $2,101). Running deepest among the Indians was none other than the veteran Dhaval Mudgal who ran deep to collect $4,444 for his 12th place finish. 

2025 WPT Cambodia Championship Warm-Up Final Table Payouts

Source – APT and SoMuchPoker

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