APT Main Event (85,000 PHP)

Laurence Hall opened for 3,200 on the button and was met with an all-in shove from Jaegeol Cho, who put his tournament life on the line. Hall, sitting comfortably with one of the largest stacks in the field, made the call without hesitation.

Jaegeol Cho: J♣ J♥

Laurence Hall: A♠ 2♣

The flop came 5♣ 4♠ 9♠ , keeping Cho's jacks in the lead but giving Hall potential outs with an overcard and a gutshot straight draw. The turn K♥ and river 2♥ didn’t connect with Hall, allowing Cho’s jacks to hold. Cho sighed with relief as he secured a crucial double-up.