Hoang Anh Do has just been crowned the PokerStars.net APPT Cebu 2012 Champion. After three days of play he has out lasted 245players to claim the title.

Hoang Anh Do is the first APPT Champion to come from Vietnamand he will take home PHP 5,927,000. Hoang Anh Do is a 27 year old banker who came to Cebu to holiday on the beaches but thought he would also like to give the APPT a try, having only taken up poker six months ago. He has certainly started in style.

In contrast to the long back and forth drama when play was three handed the heads up battle was a relatively short affair. The end came with a pre-flop raise from Do being called by Nick Wong. The flop showed 5d 8d 5s and Wong raised to 220,000which was quickly called by Do. Both players checked the 4s turn and when the Ah hit the river Do checked and Wong announced all-in. After a lengthy deliberation Do called and showed As 8s for two pair. Out doing Wong’s Ad 10h.

For all the results from the PokerStars.net APPT Cebu 2012 click here

There were two side events which took place today. The PHP 25,000 buy-in No Limit Hold’em Deepstack is still in progress. There were 94 entrants making for a prize pool of PHP 2,051,550. The other event has been completed. The PHP 250,000 buy-in High Roller saw 14 take part for a prize pool of PHP 3,191,900. Due to a deal done there were four places paid.

1st Alan Engel – Canada – PHP 1,200,000
2nd Marcus Lau – Malaysia – PHP 1,200,000
3rd Mike Marvanek – Australia – PHP 600,000
4th David Steicke – Hong Kong – PHP 191,300

Head to the PokerStars Blog for the all the details of todays play.