APL Osaka II | Mystery Bounty Champion Declared, Main Event Day 1 Attendance Reaches 604 Visitors, Igniting a Frenzy

August 13, 2026APL X P1 OSAKA 2026 IIThe second day of competition took place at the Hilton Osaka Sakura Hall in Japan. With Mystery Bounty reaching its Final Day and the 35,000,000 yen guaranteed main event officially underway, the Osaka venue saw a further surge in participation. According to official APL data, this series will be held from August 12th to 16th, with a total guaranteed prize pool exceeding 100 million yen.

One of the biggest highlights of the day came from the main event. The two starting combinations on Day 1 recorded...604 peopleA large number of local Japanese players and overseas players flocked to the venue, quickly filling the tables after the series entered the main event stage.

The Mystery Bounty finals have concluded, and a new champion has been crowned.

Mystery Bounty, which became the focus of attention on its opening day, will have its final showdown on August 13.

On the first day, a total of 476 entries were recorded across the three starting groups, with 86 players successfully qualifying for the Final Day. On the final day, in addition to competing for the final rankings, players also continued to vie for a mystery bounty, making each elimination potentially a direct change in their individual rewards.

After a full day of competition, the first major multi-day tournament of this year's APL Osaka II has officially crowned its champion. The champion not only received the tournament's highest honor but also lifted both the APL and P1 tournament trophies, bringing the first important result to the second day of the series.

Compared to regular Freezeout tournaments, Mystery Bounty adds an extra layer of random reward uncertainty with each successful elimination after entering the bounty stage, making it one of the most entertaining and exciting events in the opening phase of this year's Osaka event.

The main event, guaranteed at 35,000,000 yen, saw 604 entries on its first day.

While the Mystery Bounty finals were underway, the most important event of this series...OSAKA Main EventThe war officially began.

According to the battle report shown in the image, the two starting combinations on the first day of the main event attracted [a large number of participants].604 peopleThe competition was in full swing. As seen in the footage, numerous tables were active simultaneously, with Hilton Osaka Sakura Hall almost entirely in Main Event mode.

This year's main tournament features35,000,000 yen guaranteeThe main event is also the core component of the five-day series. APL and P1 have arranged various buy-ins and formats for this year's Osaka event, but the main event remains the most participated and watched. APL has also officially confirmed that this year's Osaka event will be held at the Hilton Osaka.

The 604 entries were only the first day of the main event; as the tournament progresses, the final number of participants in this year's main event could still increase.

The atmosphere in Osaka is heating up, and the live stream has started simultaneously.

In addition to the main event officially taking place, August 13th is also an important match day for the start of the official live broadcast of this year's APL Osaka Station.

APL has previously announced that the Osaka event will begin its live stream on August 13th, with Mystery Bounty Final Day being one of the first highlights, allowing viewers who cannot be in Japan to watch the poker competition live.

As seen in the photos, in addition to the players and staff, the event brand display, live broadcast area, and P1 Circuit related activities were also operating simultaneously, further enhancing the atmosphere of the series.

Off-site interactions heated up, with P1 and APL brand elements becoming the focus of photo opportunities.

In addition to the card game competition, this original report also devotes considerable space to showcasing the atmosphere off the field at the Osaka station.

Many event staff and brand guests were present at the venue, and the P1 Circuit and APL trophies and brand backdrops became the focus of many players taking photos. As the number of participants in the main event increased rapidly, the venue not only maintained a high density of players at the poker tables, but also had very active off-site interactions.

For large-scale live tournament series, player experience, live streaming content, and brand activities, in addition to the main event, are gradually becoming an integral part of the overall event. This year's Osaka event brought two sets of visual elements, APL and P1 Circuit, into the same venue, allowing the series to maintain a distinctive identity beyond just competition.

Multiple side events produced champions, with one player achieving two titles in a single day.

In addition to the main event and Mystery Bounty, several side events will also be held on August 13th, with the championships to be decided.

The original text in the image specifically mentioned that some athletes won two events on the same day, achieving a rare feat.Double crown in a single dayWinning two consecutive tournaments in a short period of time amidst a series of tightly packed events requires not only skill and stamina, but also sustained high levels of focus.

This year's Osaka event features 39 tournaments, ranging from Mystery Bounty and the Main Event to various NLH and high-stakes tournaments, offering a dense array of championship opportunities. Details regarding the series size and schedule can be confirmed with official APL and P1 information.

**Editor's Note:** The original screenshot resolution was insufficient to reliably identify the English names of some of the side tournament champions. To avoid mislabeling names, this article will not speculate or supplement any ambiguous information.

The main event will become the core focus of the next stage.

With the Mystery Bounty champion crowned, the main focus of this year's APL Osaka event has officially shifted to the Main Event.

The first day alone attracted 604 participants, proving that the 35,000,000 yen guaranteed main event has quickly drawn a large number of entrants. As the starting and qualifying stages unfold, the number of participants will gradually decrease from a large pool, and the true championship competition will begin to unfold.

From 476 entries in the Mystery Bounty on opening day to 604 entries in the Main Event on day two, APL X P1 OSAKA 2026 II has delivered large-scale entries in the first two days of competition. The most anticipated events going forward will be the final size of the Main Event, the chip leaders in each group, and whether players from across Asia can successfully advance to the final table.

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