
Day 1B
Kevin Mateo Picks Up a Stack

Kevin Mateo opened 3,400 utg, followed by a raise to 10,400 from Haechang Lee on the button. Hao Wu on the small blind, decided it was time to go for his last 22,900, prompting an all-in from Mateo to isolate. Lee stepped out, leaving the two to showdown.
A coinflip situation, Mateo claimed the advantage on the turn 4♦ T♦ 6♦ J♦ with a flush, leaving Lee in pieces as river 8♣ failed to pair the board.
Player | Hand | Chips |
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KM Kevin Mateo | A♠K♦ UTG | 233,500(167 BB) |
HW Hao Wu | J♥J♣ SB | busted |
HL Haechang Lee | 33,800(24 BB) |
Hao Wu Goes Over the Top

Michihiko Matsuda opened on the cutoff and was met with a 7,000 three bet from Hao Wu on the small blind. Matsuda answered with a raise to 19,000 but gave it up shortly after Wu put his tournament life at stake.
Player | Chips |
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HW Hao Wu | 62,000(62 BB) |
MM Michihiko Matsuda | 48,400(48 BB) |
Christopher Mateo Behind All the Way
Christopher Mateo opened early position and called a 3,300 three bet from Hao Wu on the button.
On board 6♥ 2♥ 7♥ 8♥ , Wu double barreled - 2,300 and an all-in for 12,200, with Mateo check calling down with Q♠ T♥ . Wu showed a better K♦ K♥ , and shipped the win just as river T♣ hit the felt.
Player | Chips |
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HW Hao Wu | 36,900(74 BB) |
CM Christopher Mateo | 24,200(48 BB) |