APL Main Event (65,000 PHP)

Jae Yi Chang opened to 120,000 mid position and shelled out 475,000 more following an all-in from Suguru Sawada on the small blind.

A coinflip, Chang's pocket pair held on board Q♠ Q♦ 5♠ 6♣ 7♦ , earning him the pot as Sawada bound for the exit.

Action is down to the final two tables. Another seat redraw will be put in place, with play continuing down to the final nine.

Chip Count Update

Mitsuki Sakimoto opened 80,000 on the hijack and found two callers behind - Suguru Sawada on the button along with the big blind.

Action on flop A♦ A♥ 2♦ was checked to Sawada, who bet 80,000. Big blind folded while Sakimoto raised back to 250,000. Sawada completed and faced another 400,000 from Sakimoto on turn K♦ .

Sawada called once more and was put in a tough spot just as Sakimoto barreled all-in on river 4♥ . Sawada burnt through all his time banks and eventually surrendered, shipping Sakimoto yet another win.

With only 26 players remaining, the final three tables are due for a seat redraw. Only nine runners will advance to the Final Day, where the hunt for the APL Main Event title continues.

Here are the chip counts:

Mitsuki Sakimoto opened 75,000 on the button and called Suguru Sawada's all-in for 745,000 total.

With 50 big blinds in the middle, Sawada scooped it all as board 3♣ Q♣ J♥ J♠ 6♦ steered clear of any aces.