Minwoong Jeong Wins APPT Manila Main Event After Dominant Final Table Run

South Korean poker player and practicing doctor Minwoong Jeong has captured the Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT) Manila Championship title, sealing victory in fewer than 60 hands at the final table. The win earned him $201,450, the largest cash of his career, and marked a defining moment after years of near misses on the live and online circuit.

Good to Know

• Jeong, an emergency room doctor, played through fatigue to secure his breakthrough win.
• The APPT Manila final table lasted fewer than 60 hands.
• Jeong’s victory marks his first six-figure live tournament payout.

Following the win, Jeong said he had been considering stepping away from poker after eight years of grinding. “I am so happy! I am not a good player, just very lucky,” he said with a grin. “It is not about winning the money, it is about pride. Poker is very challenging but I love poker. I have been trying to win for eight years and I was going to stop. Now, I don’t know, I am so happy.”

A Quick and Decisive Final Table

When play began inside the Coral Lounge in Manila, Jeong entered with a dominant chip lead—over 120 big blinds—leaving his opponents far behind. Two-time WSOP bracelet winner Aditya Agarwal was the only player within striking distance but still had only a third of Jeong’s stack.

Early on, Eng Choi managed to close the gap after eliminating two short stacks, but Jeong soon regained full control after catching Choi bluffing. A few hands later, Jeong eliminated Agarwal with pocket aces versus pocket queens, setting the tone for the rest of the match.

Choi eventually fell to Craig Jones, who reached heads-up play facing a massive chip deficit. The duel ended swiftly when Jeong’s 109 made a full house against Jones’ QJ on a 9222A board, sealing Jeong’s emphatic victory.

Final Table Results

1. Minwoong Jeong – $201,450
2. Craig Jones – $125,885
3. Eng Choi – $89,930
4. Aditya Agarwal – $69,207
5. Van Sang Nguyen – $53,244
6. Waris Soontorn – $40,953
7. Ngoc Anh Cao – $25,976
8. Daniel Lei – $21,692

FAQ

Who is Minwoong Jeong?

A doctor from South Korea who balances his hospital work with professional poker, Jeong has been competing in live and online tournaments for nearly a decade.

Where was the tournament held?

The Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT) Manila Championship took place at the Coral Lounge in Manila, Philippines.

How much did Jeong win?

He took home $201,450 for first place, his largest career prize.

How long did the final table last?

The entire final table played out in under 60 hands—one of the fastest in recent APPT history.

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