{"id":9697,"date":"2025-08-26T03:25:21","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T03:25:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/casino-online-best.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/26\/gods-of-poker-brings-a-new-era-of-live-poker-to-asia\/"},"modified":"2025-08-26T03:25:21","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T03:25:21","slug":"gods-of-poker-brings-a-new-era-of-live-poker-to-asia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/casino-online-best.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/26\/gods-of-poker-brings-a-new-era-of-live-poker-to-asia\/","title":{"rendered":"Gods of Poker Brings a New Era of Live Poker to Asia"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>Poker in Asia has never looked stronger. From Manila to Macau and Seoul to Taipei, live tournaments keep drawing bigger crowds, and players are hungry for more. Now, two familiar faces are stepping in with a brand-new tour that promises to shake things up. <strong>Say hello to Gods of Poker (GOP)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><em><strong>Good to know<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em><strong>GOP is founded by Lloyd Fontillas and Ray Chiu, both with deep roots in the Asian poker scene.<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><strong>The series already has three festival stops confirmed for South Korea, Taiwan, and Cambodia.<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><strong>GOP introduces its own \u201cCronus Structure,\u201d built for fairer play and less wasted time at the tables.<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<h2>A Tour With Familiar Leadership<\/h2>\n<p>Gods of Poker isn\u2019t just another tour popping up. It\u2019s driven by two people who know exactly what makes poker tick in Asia. Lloyd Fontillas takes on the role of General Manager and Executive Tournament Director, while Ray Chiu serves as CEO. 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That starts with the Cronus Structure \u2014 a system designed to cut out endless late reg periods and shallow stacks. Registration closes after two levels, saving hours per event while still giving new entrants playable stacks.<\/p>\n<p>Events also begin after lunch, leaving players time to enjoy the cities they\u2019re visiting instead of grinding from morning to midnight. In short, it feels less like a job and more like a full poker-plus-holiday experience.<\/p>\n<h2>First Three Stops Already Set<\/h2>\n<p>Unlike most new tours that launch cautiously, GOP is jumping straight in with three stops lined up:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Eden Awakens<\/strong> \u2013 December 5\u201314, 2025, <strong>Landing Casino, Jeju, South Korea<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>The Titan Assembly<\/strong> \u2013 January 8\u201318, 2026, <strong>CTP Asia Poker Arena, Taipei, Taiwan<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>The Coiled Path<\/strong> \u2013 March 26\u2013April 5, 2026, <strong>NagaWorld, Phnom Penh, Cambodia<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Each festival comes with strong backing from partners like CTP, JPPS, HKPPA, DK Poker Tour Booking, and iPoker, which is also offering online satellites. 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The same tournament team that helped build some of Asia\u2019s largest festivals will be there from day one, making sure operations run smoothly. From deep-stack grinders to casual players looking for fun, the atmosphere promises to be welcoming.<\/p>\n<p>As Gods of Poker CEO Ray Chiu said:<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cOur goal is simple \u2014 to create the most loved and fun-filled event for the world to experience.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Looking Ahead<\/h2>\n<p>After the first three festivals, GOP already has plans for more stops across Taiwan, Korea, and the Philippines in 2026. With iPoker satellites feeding into the live events, and even a potential online series down the line, the tour looks set to become a long-term fixture in Asia\u2019s poker calendar.<\/p>\n<p>At iGaming.org, we\u2019re excited to watch Gods of Poker hit the ground running. The cards are nearly in the air \u2014 and we can\u2019t wait for the first hand to be dealt.<\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/igaming.org\/poker-news\/gods-of-poker-brings-a-new-era-of-live-poker-to-asia\/\">Gods of Poker Brings a New Era of Live Poker to Asia<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/igaming.org\/\">iGaming.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Poker in Asia has never looked stronger. From Manila to Macau and Seoul to Taipei, live tournaments keep drawing bigger crowds, and players are hungry for more. Now, two familiar faces are stepping in with a brand-new tour that promises to shake things up. Say hello to Gods of Poker (GOP). 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