Kannapong Thanarattrakul becomes the first-ever APT Tokyo Japan Main Event champion

The first-ever APT Tokyo Japan 2019 – Main Event – champion has been crowned! Thailand’s Kannapong Thanarattrakul rose above the Final 8 round today defeating Japan’s Masakatsu Setoguchi at heads up. Thanarattakul was awarded several tickets to the upcoming APT Philippines I, the APT Mythical Golden Lion trophy, and the APT Championship Ring. This was also Thanarattrakul’s maiden triumph. 

Congratulations to the champion!

Kannapong Thanarattrakul – Main Event champion

The Main Event was the highlight tournament of the series drawing 234 entrants to the tables of partner and host venue Casino Stadium. Today saw the return of the last eight players with only half of them guaranteed prizes. The race to the title streamed live on APT Twitch and has been uploaded for viewing pleasure at your convenience. 

Here’s are the final payouts:

1st place: Kannapong Thanarattrakul – Thailand
APT Philippines I 2019 MAIN EVENT (JPY 120,000)
Championships Event (JPY 240,000)
High Rollers (JPY 240,000)
Air + Hotel

Masakatsu Setoguchi – Main Event 2nd place

2nd place: Masakatsu Setoguchi – Japan
APT Philippines I 2019 MAIN EVENT (JPY 120,000)
Championships Event (JPY 240,000)
Air + Hotel

Fu Jiangbin – Main Event 3rd place

3rd Fu Jiangbin – China
APT Philippines I 2019 MAIN EVENT (JPY 120,000)
Air + Hotel

Kohei Iwaki – Main Event 4th place

4th Kohei Iwaki  – Japan
APT Philippines I 2019 MAIN EVENT (JPY 120,000)
Air + Hotel

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