APT Main Event (85,000 PHP)

The action heated up on a flop of 4♠ 3♠ J♠ when Martins Ivanovs led out with a bet of 5,000, only to be raised by Gary Thompson to 13,800. Ivanovs took a moment to contemplate his next move, deeply considering the pressure of the situation. In a bold move, he pushed all-in for his tournament life, prompting an immediate call from Thompson.

Martins Ivanovs: Q♥ Q♣

Gary Thompson: A♣ J♦

With the tension mounting, Ivanovs' pocket queens held strong as the dealer revealed a 9♣ turn and a 7♦ river, leaving Thompson crippled in the aftermath.

Gary Thompson opened the button to 1,200 only to be jammed by Gerardo Lubas from the big blind for around 5,200. Thompson called to put Lubas at risk.

Gary Thompson: 9♥ 8♥

Gerardo Lubas: 3♣ 3♥

The board ran out J♠ 6♥ Q♣ A♣ 6♦ , bringing no help to Thompson and shipping the pot to Lubas for a much-needed double up.

Anthony Wong raised to 2,500 after Ankhbayar Davaatseren limped in from early position. Gary Thompson called from the cutoff, and with the button and blinds folding, Davaatseren also called.

On the 5♣ 8♥ 6♦ flop, Davaatseren checked, allowing Wong to continue for 3,100. Thompson folded, and Davaatseren called to go heads-up. Both players checked the 6♣ turn.

On the river 7♥ , Davaatseren fired a 7,800 bet. Wong called, but Davaatseren revealed K♠ 4♠ for a rivered straight, prompting Wong to muck.