APT Main Event (85,000 PHP)

Khoa Ngo Anh put all his chips at risk against the stack of Jin Woo Choi on a board of 5♦ K♦ Q♥ K♠ 4♠ Anh had an A♠ Q♦ showing two pairs with an ace kicker. However, Choi had the better hand with a fullhouse, showing 5♥ 5♠ to take down the huge pot and send Anh to the rail.

Jin Woo Choi was in danger of being eliminated on his Day 1 flight with only 4,800 chips left. I covered the hand that bounced him back to 9,600. Choi was able to make a bag at the end of the flight and now continues his journey here on Day 2.

Khoa Ngo Anh made the min-raise of 3,200 and was called by Edilberto Gopez Jr. on the button and Dohwan Kim from the big blind. The dealer presented a flop of 5♥ 9♣ 8♥ Action checked around to Gopez Jr. who put out 6,000. Kim stepped aside while Anh stayed on to see a 7♣ on the turn. Anh check-called the 10,000 bet of Gopez Jr.,. to see a A♠ river. Anh checked and Gopez Jr., checked behind for a showdown. Anh turned over A♣ 6♣ to make a straight while Gopez Jr. mucked.

There was around 70,000 in the pot on a board that read 2♠ 3♣ 8♥ 4♦ K♠ .

Jack Sinclair bet out 52,500. Khoa Ngo Anh got a stack of chips and said "all-in." Sinclair took a peek at his hole cards, shook his head and mucked.

The action heated up with Jordan Westmorland all-in on a completed board of 3♠ T♠ 8♠ 6♥ K♣ , while Ngo Khoa Anh faced a crucial choice with about 30,000 chips remaining.

Anh took his time considering his options, prompting the dealer to call the clock on him. With just 10 seconds left, he ultimately decided to call for his tournament life.

Ngo Khoa Anh: 5♠ 5♥

Jordan Westmorland: K♠ 6♠

Anh’s pocket fives fell short against Westmorland’s flush, which was already completed on the flop. Consequently, Anh was eliminated, and Westmorland collected the chips.