Edilberto Gopez 🇵🇭

Originally from the Philippines, Gopez built his bankroll and reputation in the vigorous local tournaments of Manila, particularly at the Metro Card Club . Known by his nickname “Duroy,” he is a familiar face in the country’s largest events, including the Philippine Poker Millions and Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT) stops. In recent years, he has expanded his schedule to include regional stops in Taiwan and Vietnam. In 2025, he continued his strong form, making deep runs in the Metro Walk to a Million (MWAM) and AJPC Samurai Circuit.

Gopez is characterized by an aggressive, “big stack” play style. He is frequently reported as a chip leader during the opening flights of major tournaments, such as the record-breaking APT National Cup in Taipei, where he bagged over 2 million chips to lead the field. His strategy involves applying immense pressure in the early stages to build a stack that allows him to bully opponents on the bubble, utilizing check-raise shoves and relentless aggression.

With over $386,000 in total live earnings, Gopez currently ranks among the top 35 on the Philippines All Time Money List, according to The Hendon Mob. His career-defining moment came in November 2023 when he was crowned the RVS Cup Champion, defeating a tough field to win a career-high payout of approximately ₱1,926,749 (~$34,780). He is also a consistent performer in bounty tournaments, having won a Mystery Bounty title at the Metro Card Club (2022) and finishing as the runner-up in the APT Manila Mystery Bounty Hunter (2024) for ₱665,000. Winning the Manila Megastack 23 Main Event , where he won over $98,000, will likely remain a fond memory for a long time.