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Josua Rivera Wins METRO 2M410K / Filipino Poker Tour 5


October 6, 2008

The biggest tournament our local poker scene has ever seen ended last night with one of The Metro Card Club regulars taking home a cool One Million Pesos and bragging rights as the champion of this historic tournament. Outwitting, outplaying, and outlasting 325 other players, not to mention another star-studded final table, is not an easy feat. The final table included Erick Sia (2nd place in the last FPT 3 and APPT Manila money finisher), Ronnel Sto.Tomas (Online poker pro and Champion of the FPT charity tournament), Jun Amito (three-time FPT final table finisher in the last 5 tournaments), and other well-known faces in the poker community.

Josua Rivera Wins METRO 2M410K / Filipino Poker Tour 5

Josua was actually a dark horse in the final table. Several more seasoned veterans like Erick and Ronnel were the favorites to win the tournament. Most of the final table was dominated by Nicky Filart, fondly known in the poker community as 11-finger (he DOES have an extra finger in his hand!). Nicky at one point had more than 70% of the total chips in play! After several grueling hours of playing, it came down to 3 players. Josua, Nicky, and Pele Abella (another seasoned cash game player) faced off in a three-way battle that seemed lopsided in the favor of Nicky who had most of the total chips. Josua, who played tight and was under the radar throughout the final table, ended up heads-up against Nicky with a 3-1 chip disadvantage after Pele busted out. This was when he suddenly opened up his play with a masterful strategy. After playing quietly for so long, he suddenly became very loose and aggressive, raising and re-raising almost every hand, and showing his hands every time he pulled a successful bluff. He climbed back from behind and finally ended up winning the tournament and becoming FPT5 Champion.

Josua Rivera Wins METRO 2M410K / Filipino Poker Tour 5 Nicky Filart, Filipino Poker Tour

Here is a list of the final 9 players and their prizes:

1st place Josua Rivera         P1,000,000

2nd place Nicky Filart          P550,000

3rd Place Pele Abella           P300,000

4th Place Jun Amito             P230,000

5th Place Denver Dy             P180,000

6th Place Nick Chlebeck         P140,000

7th Place Ronnel Sto.Tomas      P115,000

8th Place Mark Amparo           P80,000

9th Place Erick Sia             P65,000

Congratulations to all those who made it into the money too, as the metro paid 30 places, with the winners getting at least 20,000 for their efforts. Congratulations to Josua Rivera for showing great poker skill and becoming part of history by winning the biggest tournament yet. Congratulations also to The Metro Card Club and Pokerstars for another successful event.

Final Table, Filipino Poker Tour

We all know that this is only the beginning. Expect only bigger and better tournaments from The best Poker Room in Asia, The Metro Card Club!

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51 Responses to “Josua Rivera Wins METRO 2M410K / Filipino Poker Tour 5”

  1. Rene Cudaihl, on October 6th, 2008 at 1:25 PM Said:

    Great tournament alright!!! Just that I felt bad about 10pm Saturday evening. Was pretty tired and just gave up. Will be prepared for the next. Thanks for the good fun and congratulations to all.

  2. mark pagsuyuin, on October 6th, 2008 at 1:51 PM Said:

    to joshua rivera,josh you made it!!! good job!!! congratulations!!!i’m proud of you!!!!!!!!!

  3. TikBoy TikAS, on October 6th, 2008 at 3:15 PM Said:

    MAnSO NIcANDRO!!!!

  4. sawsaw, on October 6th, 2008 at 3:33 PM Said:

    congrats mamong nicandro! naglaing ka shet!

  5. francis profeta, on October 6th, 2008 at 11:31 PM Said:

    Galing mo Joshua. congrats din kay Ronnel Sto. tomas. lakas talaga pag alumni ka ng magic the gathering. mahihirapan talaga mga kalaban nyo. lampasan nyo si dave williams. aim for the world

  6. tityBOI, on October 7th, 2008 at 12:01 PM Said:

    Congratulations to the Metro Card Club for another successful event! THE POKER ROOM OF CHOICE truly is A GOOD THING!

  7. disneyland guide, on October 7th, 2008 at 12:17 PM Said:

    congrats joshua! amazing how you were down to a couple chips and you kept doubling up!

  8. bonnie, on October 8th, 2008 at 1:49 AM Said:

    Gwapo! kaya pala maaga pumasok ng office! hehehe.

  9. peypey, on October 8th, 2008 at 1:56 AM Said:

    kuya josh!

    pa burger ka naman!!!! hehe

  10. Rey Benedict, on October 8th, 2008 at 2:48 AM Said:

    Hehehe…nice…magreresign ka na ba?Gudjab dude…damihan mo pa ung panalo….

  11. bonnie, on October 8th, 2008 at 2:49 AM Said:

    To FEEL is to believe!!! hehehe.. ginawa mo lng tong webiste na toh eh!! hehehe joke lang.. congrats!!! To FEEL is to believe!!

  12. Sam, on October 8th, 2008 at 6:12 AM Said:

    Boss! balato! you will reach your dream… pasakay ako sa oto mo ha…Congrats!

  13. lisa, on October 8th, 2008 at 1:24 PM Said:

    grabe jos parang casual na casual ka lang ha di mo paba na realize na millionario kna hehehe

  14. kenneth, on October 8th, 2008 at 1:40 PM Said:

    IDOL! ang bangis mu! hindi ako makapaniwala na milyonaryo ka na! after all that you been through… it is really unbelievable… Congrats! wala ba tayo schedule ng basketball diyan?

  15. Beige, on October 8th, 2008 at 3:41 PM Said:

    Josh! Congratulations! I heard this from kenneth! Ang LUFFFFET mo boi! Mabangis ka ngang tunay!

    Mag iingat kang lalo! ilan na ba ang body guards mo? padadalan pa kita mga arabo galing dito dubai! hehehe

    God bless po!

  16. raps, on October 8th, 2008 at 4:20 PM Said:

    congrats! bro..

  17. SENYOR RAPIDO, on October 8th, 2008 at 5:26 PM Said:

    Joshua, ur Good yo!!!! Welcome to “Metro card Club bro.”!!!! The home of real poker Champion!!!!!! Congratz also to ronnel “clown fish” sto.tomas and Mark “Director” pagsuyuin……………-Senyorapido-

  18. SENYOR RAPIDO, on October 8th, 2008 at 5:33 PM Said:

    Mark”Director”pagsuyuin, Congratz bro. although d ka nag Champion

    The best ka pa din sa tropa!!!! 5x poker champion!!!!

  19. mOng, on October 8th, 2008 at 5:35 PM Said:

    Ofiicemate ko yan!!! Blow out sa office after VL… Balato ko!!!

  20. mOng, on October 8th, 2008 at 5:37 PM Said:

    Josua congratz!!! Dahil sa 1 million, mas pogi ka pa sa lahat ng nasa final table.. hahahaha!

  21. Keilah, on October 8th, 2008 at 5:39 PM Said:

    Josh, totoo ba ito? Ikaw ba nasa photo? In fairness, gwapo ah.. eheheh. Simple ka lang ha pero mabangis. Pano yan.. Lalo lalaganap ang “finance bussiness mo. Mag tayo ka na call center haha. Pa KFC ka naman. Congrats!!!

  22. Keilah, on October 8th, 2008 at 5:40 PM Said:

    PS…

    Don’t forget the “morning shifters” hehehe

  23. dhin, on October 8th, 2008 at 5:41 PM Said:

    josh!

    congratz.. balato nman sa mga morning shift… hehe

  24. Fritz, on October 8th, 2008 at 5:42 PM Said:

    chief josh idol… galing mu parang gusto ko ng tumigil mag magic at mag poker na rin… galing…

    congrats chief….

  25. Liz, on October 8th, 2008 at 5:42 PM Said:

    Hanep kuya josh! Congrats po…

  26. Prince, on October 8th, 2008 at 6:36 PM Said:

    BOANG KA JOSH!!

    Ung pautang mo sa akin.. balato mo na lang.. hehehehe

    CONGRATULATIONS!!

    iM PROUD OF YOU!!

  27. mark pagsuyuin, on October 8th, 2008 at 9:59 PM Said:

    maraming salamat syo SENYOR RAPIDO…..naniniwala pa rin ako na isang araw ikaw naman ang tatanghaling KAMPEON….MABUHAY KA KAPATID……..

  28. rico, on October 8th, 2008 at 10:52 PM Said:

    ANG LUPEEEEETTT MO JOSH

    CONGRATS!!!

  29. LoLo, on October 8th, 2008 at 10:59 PM Said:

    Congratulations for winning in this tournament

    the darkhorse emerged as the VICTORIOUS ONE

    ano brand ng shades mo? pa harbor na lang hehehe! c”,)

  30. Louie-Loida-Kyle:)......Gherlie-Lyn......, on October 8th, 2008 at 11:23 PM Said:

    Congratulations!!!!!!!!!! from all of us here in Singapore…

    Di namin alam magaling ka pala sa POKER.

    Good work produces good results.

    Cheers!!!!!!!!!!

  31. cali, on October 9th, 2008 at 11:09 PM Said:

    congrats to joshua

    congrats also to Jun Amito

    sayang c Jun amito, He played short stack all the way and played well at the final table but ended up 4th

    nxt tym sana ikaw na magchamp

  32. raps, on October 10th, 2008 at 1:49 PM Said:

    swerte swerte lang yan mga bro..

  33. teodoro family, on October 10th, 2008 at 7:23 PM Said:

    hello! congrats silent millionaire kana pala balato naman ahaha thank bye! kua josh

  34. bee, on October 10th, 2008 at 7:35 PM Said:

    helo kuya josh silent millionaire kana pala ahm. ingat lage.. sana maulit uli..
    god bless!

  35. swity, on October 10th, 2008 at 8:02 PM Said:

    jos sana thesame ka pa din wag magbago ha good work congrats

  36. jude law, on October 10th, 2008 at 8:04 PM Said:

    pre ang galing ah……
    yan c jos bigatin magpakilala…
    tipong lahat makikilala at di cya makaklimutan….
    congratzzzz

  37. maricel, on October 10th, 2008 at 8:16 PM Said:

    josua

    congratz ha

    parang kailan lang pang bahay ka lang kung mag poker ngayon pang tounament na grabe ang lupet

    keep it up dude

  38. fher, on October 10th, 2008 at 8:22 PM Said:

    jos

    nakita ko picture mo sa inquirer
    grabe nakakagulat ang gwapo mo
    sana makamit ko din yan

  39. LISA, on October 10th, 2008 at 8:26 PM Said:

    IM PROUD OF YOU JOS

    IM ALWAYS HERE TO SUPPORT YOU

    CONGRATZZZZZZ
    BIG HUGS AND KISSES TO YOU

  40. laine, on October 11th, 2008 at 7:39 AM Said:

    josh! nasan na treat mo sakin, ngaun tuloy mo na ah! hehe

  41. tokwa, on October 11th, 2008 at 11:37 AM Said:

    JOS

    CONGRATZ.

    KAHAPON ASA DYARYO KA NANAMAN GRABE KA HA DI KA LANG PANG INQUIRER PANG PHILLIPINE STAR KNA DIN AT TAKE NOTE COLORED NA PICS MO.

    BRO ARTISTA KNA

    BLOW-OUT MO HA

    HABA NG BUHOK MO HA KAHIT KALBO KNA BRO

    IBA TLAGA PAG SIKAT

  42. NINONG, on October 11th, 2008 at 1:05 PM Said:

    JoSuA RiVeRa

    anak ng pucha kung di ko pa nakita picture mo sa new paper kahapon di ko pa malalaman na nanalo ka pla sa tournament ikaw ha tahimik ka lang

    keep it up may tournament kapa sa november galingan mo

    good luck

    god bless

  43. Mar Arceo, on October 17th, 2008 at 1:26 AM Said:

    congrats Josh! good job. kakainggit ka. congrats also to Metro for the successful tournament!

  44. Mar Arceo, on October 17th, 2008 at 1:28 AM Said:

    congrats also to my idol, Mark Pagsuyuin. good performance sir!

  45. shirley, on October 18th, 2008 at 6:30 PM Said:

    jos,

    cogratz im hapi for you sana manalo ka dis comming november tounament goodluck and congratzzzz

  46. FIONA ZEN FAYE, on October 18th, 2008 at 8:04 PM Said:

    JOS!!!

    GRABEH NA ITO

    DI AKO MAKAPANIWALA

    ADIK KA TALAGA SA POKER

    EH NATATALO NGA KITA SA TONG-ITS

    NG ALANG EFFORT, BWAHAHA!!! JOKE!

    CONGRATS PARE!!!

    SA NEXT GAME ISAMA MO KAMI NILA SHIRLEY

    PARA MARAMI KA FANS!!!

    GOODLUCK!!!!

  47. Jayson, on October 20th, 2008 at 7:50 AM Said:

    Parang friendster lang ah… Josh congrats… Sbi kc nila nsa website din daw to at eto nga… Invyt mo ko s blow out ha… dba friends tyo? hehe

  48. Dada, on October 21st, 2008 at 8:57 PM Said:

    congratz!!!

  49. Ella, on October 22nd, 2008 at 9:52 AM Said:

    Kuya ko yan!

    Ang galing galing noh!

    Kuya mayaman ka na!

    Proud kami sayo!

    Kahit na kami na yata last nakaalam

    Balato naman namin dyan!

    Ano luwas na ba kami?

    Hehehehe

    Ingat ka ah mayaman ka na eh!

  50. caesar famorcan, on October 29th, 2008 at 5:20 PM Said:

    congrats joshua! amp kasabay lang namin kumain ito nung break nung 1M tourny… katabi ko na pala ang mananalo sa tourny!

    iba talaba kung galing sa magic the gathering ang player… mas matibay.

    kitakits next big tourny!

  51. mars, on January 11th, 2009 at 5:06 AM Said:

    kuya josh??? oh my God, when I heard the news.. nagulat tlga ko.. the best!! so, pareho na kau ng bestfriend mo.. occupation: poker player! hahahaha!! congrats!!!