APT Women’s Championship Winner Rosalie Petit

The APT Women’s Championship at Red Space Taipei has concluded with France’s Rosalie Petit capturing the title and earning TWD 905,160 (~USD 29,010), the biggest cash of her career.

At 119 entries, the APT Women's Championship is the largest USD 1K women's event in Asian poker history and—outside of Las Vegas—places in the top 5 all-time list globally.

Petit outlasted a the other 118 entries to earn a lion's share of the TWD 3,598,560 (~USD 115,340) prize pool after entering the final table amongst the top five in chips, with a pivotal hand against South Korea’s Hera Kim turning the tide in her favor.

From that point, Petit's stack steadily grew as she applied pressure with precise timing, calculated aggression, and keen strategy, maintaining the chip lead for much of the table.

Rosalie Petit and Yu Lun Huang

However, Petit's heads-up opponent Yu Lun Huang of Taiwan refused to be outdone, clawing back and even overtaking Petit at one point.

With stacks nearly even after a back-and-forth battle, the two struck an ICM deal, locking in nearly equal payouts while leaving the trophy and TWD 29,360 (~USD 940) up for grabs.

After roughly an hour of intense heads-up play, Huang finished as runner-up, earning a career-best TWD 756,900 (~USD 24,100), leaving Petit to claim her second APT women's event title – both of which have come at the APT Championship.

APT WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL TABLE RESULTS

WINNERS REACTION

Shortly after her victory, Petit reflected on her triumph, especially after ten years of playing professionally. “I’m feeling amazing. It’s a big achievement and my biggest, nicest trophy ever.

It’s a lion for a lioness. It’s my second trophy — I had a small one before, I got the baby lion. And now I got the dad - so now it’s a family.

I had the chip lead at the final table, so it was easier, but some of the players were pretty tough. The girl I got heads-up with was not easy to play against — a very aggressive player,” she said."

When asked about the moment Huang overtook her chips and the possibility of losing the championship, Petit admitted, "She was a very aggressive opponent. I was sad to have lost the chip lead at one point. I started to feel scared, to be honest.

I felt like sometimes you can lose. But I wanted this trophy so badly, and I fought very well for it. I fought the best that I could.”

Having already won the APT Women’s Championship, Petit shared her thoughts on women’s events. “I think ladies events are important because some women prefer to play only with other women; they feel more comfortable, so it’s a good thing overall.

And I like it here because there are ladies events every day. I’m going to play these events and then head to WSOP Las Vegas,” she explained.

She also reflected on the APT festival itself. “I like the APT festival because of the stricter rules, the amazing staff, and the very respectful players here in Taiwan.

I would also like to say thanks to my future husband — he’s amazing and always surprises me,” she added warmly, ending the interview on a personal note.

Rosalie Petit and Dinesh Alt

FINAL DAY ACTION

The final day began with 48 players returning, but only 17 would cash. The bubble burst at the hands of Gaeun Jang, who shoved her straight-and-flush draw with eight-seven suited into Dutch player Shandy Wong, only to run into Wong’s higher draw with king-five.

APT’s own Elfin Lin (13th) was eliminated in heartbreaking fashion. She flopped a straight with nine-eight suited, only to see Australia's Tayla Pickles’ pocket jacks improve to a full house on the turn.

Other notable players who missed the money included back-to-back Ladies Championship bracelet winner Shiina Okamoto, APT Mystery Bounty Champion Sofia Lövgren, Monika Żukowicz, and Natalie Teh.

Elfin Lin

FINAL TABLE ACTION

The final table kicked off with immediate intensity. The first to fall was Wong, who shoved king-ten offsuit into Petit’s ace-jack. The flop delivered top pair for Petit, and Wong was unable to improve, exiting in ninth place with TWD 90,000 (~USD 2,885).

Chun Jou Chao of Taiwan had fought her way to the final table despite being short-stacked much of the day. Her run came to an end when she stood her ground with king-queen suited against Petit’s ace-jack. With no help from the board, Petit’s ace-high held, sending Chao home in eighth place for TWD 120,600 (~USD 3,865).

In a tense blinds battle, China’s Zi Cheng Li shoved queen-jack offsuit hoping her gutshot straight draw would hit. Yu Lun Huang, holding pocket tens, called with a perfect blocker. Li quietly exited in seventh place for TWD 160,100 (~USD 5,130).

YI-Jhen Ke

Local favorite Yi-Jhen Ke fell into a classic trap when Thai national Yotaka Phutiya limped with pocket aces. Ke shoved ace-three and was promptly called. Phutiya’s rockets held, sending Ke home in sixth place with TWD 209,400 (~USD 6,710).

The pace slowed as the remaining players fought fiercely to be the last woman standing. After two levels of intense play, Pickles finally fell. She moved all-in with king-four suited against Phutiya’s pocket jacks, and with no king to save her, Pickles exited in fifth place for TWD 265,600 (~USD 8,510).

Kim was eliminated in fourth place in brutal fashion. Shoving pocket aces into Huang’s kings, she hoped for a double-up, but the flop brought a king, cracking her hand. Kim still walked away with TWD 329,300 (~USD 10,555).

Yotaka Phutiya

Phutiya, who had been relentless throughout the final table, put her tournament life on the line with pocket fours against eventual champion Petit’s ace-ten offsuit. An ace on the flop ended her deep run, sending her home in third place with TWD 397,600 (~USD 12,740).

And then there were two. With stacks nearly even after a back-and-forth battle, Petit and Huang struck an ICM deal, locking in nearly equal payouts while leaving the championship trophy up for grabs. Both women battled ferociously for the exclusive Pewter Lion APT Championship Trophy.

Huang made a final stand with ten-seven suited, but Petit’s pocket jacks flopped a set, securing the victory. Huang finished as runner-up with TWD 756,900 (~USD 24,100), proud of her phenomenal run.

With that, Rosalie Petit was crowned the newest APT Women’s Championship Champion. Congratulations to Petit and all the women who fought for the title!

Rosalie Petit and Dinesh Alt

France's Rosalie Petit Wins the APT Women's Championship for TWD 760,060 (~USD 24,360).

Stay tuned for a full recap of the day.

Yu Lun Huang

The final hands of this event were a back-and-forth battle between Yu Lun Huang and her opponent Rosalie Petit. With stacks of similar value, each blind battle could tilt the balance one way or the other without either player pulling significantly ahead.

In the last hand, Petit opened for 180,000, and Huang defended.

The flop came 3 J 4 , and Huang check-raised to 350,000. She was called by Petit.

On the 2 turn, Huang took the initiative and put 450,000 into the pot. Petit shoved all-in, and Huang, after burning a time bank, decided to call.

Yu Lun Huang: 7 T

Rosalie Petit: J J

Huang could only hope to hit a diamond to save her stack.

But the 8 on the river sealed the match, and Huang was eliminated in second place. Thanks to an ICM deal, she collected a prize of TWD 756,900 (~USD 24,100).

The players have now entered Level 27 where the blinds will run at half time of 20 minutes. Rosalie Petit is playing catch up and picked up three consecutive pots to trim the gap to just a sliver.

The first pot was raised by Petit on the button then she three-bet the flop A Q 3 for 130,000. Huang called again then they both checked the turn Q and river 9 .

Petit won it with A 4 over 3 4 .

The next win was an uncalled three-bet that earned 150,000 from Huang. The third win was a four-bet shove for 2,410,000 that Huang folded to, relinquishing her 425,000 re-raise.

After the deal was struck, heads up resumed with small pots being exchanged once again. One of the bigger pots opened with a raise from Rosalie Petit and Yu Lun Huang defended the big blind.

The action moved to the flop where Petit continued for 100,000 on a board of A 6 9 . Huang check-called to bring about a 4 on the turn. Both players checked to complete the board with the 3 on the river.

Huang switched up and led out for 325,000, Petit called then mucked when Huang revealed A 5 top pair.

The ladies have agreed to an ICM deal which will proceed as follows:

They will now battle for the remaining TWD 29,360, the title, and the prestigious APT Trophy.

The two players are currently on a break to discuss a possible ICM deal.

Yu Lun Huang saved her first match point in the final duel against Rosalie Petit.

Petit opened for 125,000, and Huang raised to 450,000.

Petit shoved all-in, and Huang called instantly.

Both opponents revealed their cards as the crowd gathered around the final table podium.

Yu Lun Huang: A K

Rosalie Petit: 9 9

The dealer spread the five board cards amid the cheers and encouragements of the spectators, who were mostly supporting the local player.

The board: Q J 6 A 7

With her pair of aces, Huang doubled her stack and regained the lead in this final duel of the APT Women’s Event Championship - Sponsored by LIPS.

Heads up got underway with small pots going back and forth between Rosalie Petit and Yu Lun Huang. A couple of big ones eventually landed.

The first one opened with raise of 125,000 from Petit on the button which Huang three-bet to 350,000. Petit threw back a four-bet jam and won the pot after Huang folded.

Two hands after, Petit raised 125,000 again from the button and Huang called. Petit fired another 100,000 when the flop came 4 9 T . Huang check-called.

On the turn 3 , Petit barreled 500,000 and Huang check-called once again, then they both opted to check on the river 5 .

Huang was first to show, she had T 6 for top pair. Petit had her beat with 3 4 two pair.

Yu Lun Huang and Rosalie Petit

We are now heads-up with the two remaining players.