The largest Tongits prize pool competition in the country, the third GTCC first prize of 5 million Pesos was won by a tailor from Rizal
Jomar Sapo-an, a humble tailor, emerges victorious in the GameZone Tablegame Champions Cup (GTCC): September Arena…“Maraming maraming salamat sa lahat ng bumubuo ng GameZone, kung di po dahil sa kanila, wala po ako rito.”
This GTCC is the third Tongits competition held by GameZone. It is currently the most influential national-level competition in the Philippines and the Tongits competition with the largest prize pool in the entire Philippines.
GameZone presents the “GameZone Tablegame Champions Cup (GTCC): September Arena”, a 2-day offline tournament which ran from September 20 to 21, held at the Filinvest Tent in Muntinlupa, Metro Manila, bringing in the top 36 seasoned players from all over the Philippines to compete in the September Arena for the prestigious golden trophy and a prize pool of ₱10,000,000, the largest prize pool for a Tongits competition in the entire Philippines.
GameZone will provide a ₱10 million prize pool for each competition, with the goal of showcasing the skill, perseverance, and shining qualities of the Filipino people through professional competitive play. All participants will be selected through online games, giving everyone an equal chance to transform their lives and showcase their talents.
In addition, each competition will allocate ₱1 million for public welfare projects and community development initiatives. This effort reflects GameZone’s commitment to continue bringing entertainment while also promoting responsible gaming and meaningful contributions to society.
Final Day of the Tournament
As GameZone culminates the final day of the tournament, the top 2 players Jomar and Erlinda are both reserve players who only went to the event for their love of the game, not knowing that they will both be facing each other in the finals, they brought out their competitive nature as Erlinda won the first round of the finals leading the game by 10,600 points, but then things took a quick turn with Jomar’s exceptional performance and mastery of the game, he was able to take the lead by 500 points to win a championship, enduring to the end and going all out in the final game to become the GTCC September Arena’s grand champion.
Jomar, the ultimate winner, received the grand prize of 5 million pesos and the golden trophy with Mr. Rafael Jasper Vicencio, President of Gamemaster Integrated Inc., to present the prize and trophy to the grand champion of the GTCC: September Arena tournament.
In an exclusive interview with the grand champion, Sapo-an still in shock after winning the tournament, raises his hands up to the skies…”nag papasalamat po ako kay God at sa pamilya ko”
Sapo-an and his family reside in Rizal, but are originally from Bohol. He says that it was his wife, his number one fan who pushed him to join but was nervous as it was his first time ever attending a Tongits tournament. With him now being the grand champion, he feels every bit of happiness…
“Inaalay ko po ang panalong ito sa pamilya ko po, lalong lalo na sa asawa ko, na number one fan ko, supportive sa akin yun, sya ang nag-push sakin na pumunta rito, nag pray lang din po ako kay God, na kung para sa akin, para sa akin.”
When asked what he will be doing with his winnings…”Unang una po sa lupa’t bahay, para po sa pamilya, bibili po kami ng lupa at bahay, sa ngayon po di pa po namin napapagusapan kung sa Maynila o sa Bohol.”
Sportmanship Spirit
With the trustworthy prizes and fair competition system, it brought out the players’ competitive spirit and, after winning the prize, Sapo-an showed his sportsmanship spirit by also giving credits to his fellow players stating that all of them are masters of the game and it was not easy,
but left it all to luck on the cards. He stated that his playing experience comes from playing card games and playing through the GameZone application on his phone. This gave him an unforgettable experience throughout his whole journey during the tournament, as he emerged as the champion in the GTCC: September Arena. After the tournament, he plans to go home to hug his wife and two kids.
What sets GameZone apart is its commitment to creating memorable experiences in and out of the competition. GameZone not only celebrated the players for their talent but also treated them with hospitality deeply rooted in Filipino values. The organizers allowed each participant to bring one companion, who enjoyed a five-day, all-expense-paid hotel stay with full meals and accommodations. This gesture reflected GameZone’s commitment to making the experience unforgettable for both the players and their families.
Virtues that inspire and uplift society
At its core, GameZone aims to promote values that go beyond the competitive spirit of gaming—highlighting virtues that inspire and uplift society. The brand lived up to this mission by hosting the biggest Tongits table game tournament in the Philippines. The event opened with excitement as participants from diverse backgrounds gathered for the competition. A total of 36 players were given the chance to make history, grouped randomly as they went head-to-head in one of the most intense and challenging series of matches in their playing careers. Each round—from eliminations to the finals—offered players a platform to showcase their skills and shine.
All participants, recognized during the 2-day tournament, marking another milestone event for the brand. Moreover, GameZone raised a platform where everyone could join, compete, and be part of the action. One of the event’s highlights was a ₱1 million donation from GameZone to the Kalusugan Plus initiative — the cause selected by public vote. Ms. Angela Camins-Wineke, Executive Director of the BingoPlus Foundation, accepted the donation on behalf of the initiative, which will receive support and development through this community-backed effort.
Milestone Moment
Overall, the GameZone was able to set a milestone moment as it set records and opened new doors of opportunities, promising an exciting and entertaining platform for future players of the game. The tournament was not only a game of cards for the players, because it also fostered champions for change, with proof that the love for Filipino entertainment is as strong as ever. This commitment to excellence, combined with a strong focus on public welfare, positions the GameZone brand as a leader in the gaming industry, paving the way for even greater achievements in the future.
Above all, GameZone promotes responsible gaming. Play Responsibly. Play for fun only. Gambling is not an acceptable way of livelihood, and it does not solve any financial problems. To find out more about the tournament, just visit the official website of GameZone—gzone.ph.
