The 21st edition of the Manila Megastack Main Event drew a total of 467 entries, holding its PHP 20,000,000 (~USD 342,705) guarantee up high. Tonight’s final flight brought in 77 additional entries, with only 12 players managing to survive and secure a spot into Day 2. Each returning contender is now guaranteed a min cash of PHP 73,000 (~USD 1,250), backed with a fighting chance to claim this season's PHP 3,900,000 (~USD 66,830) top prize.
Running on lightning speed, Joshua Cuevas capped Flight D with the lead, bringing in a smashing 432,000 chip count onto the next round. Cuevas inched over the top spot by the last few levels of play, and stands to be in third position across the overall Day 2 order. Joining him on the list is Netherlands' Joris Michl who finished with 254,000, after sending Renato Villanueva to the rail as the flight’s bubble.
Other local crushers advancing through include Edgar Asehan (240,000), Eman Segismundo (179,000), and Edwin Dela Cruz (152,000).
Play resumes at 13:00 on Sunday, January 26, with 40-minute blind levels running throughout, as the field plays down to the final table. Stay tuned for updates as SMP brings you all the latest directly off the floor!
Manila Megastack 21 Main Event
Date/s: January 23-27, 2025
Buy-in: PHP 45,000 (~USD 770)
Guarantee: PHP 20,000,000 (~USD 342,705)
Entries: 467
Prize pool: PHP 20,000,000 (~USD 342,705)
ITM: 71 places
Flight A: 83 entries, 13 qualified
Flight B: 101 entries, 15 qualified
Flight C: 206 entries, 31 qualified
Flight D [20/15]: 77 entries, 12 qualified
Day 2: Sunday, January 26
Final Day: Monday, January 27