APT Main Event (85,000 PHP)

Martins Ivanovs opened the button to 4,000 and Siyoung Lee defended from the big blind.

On the flop of 5♦ K♣ T♥ , Lee checked it to Ivanovs, who bet 2,500 and Lee called to see the 7♣ fall on the turn, where Lee checked over again, which Ivanos then bet 3,500. This time Lee raised it to 10,000 and Ivanos made the call.

After the Q♣ landed on the river, Lee thought for a while and counted out around 12,000 chips. However, before dropping the bet in the middle, he hesitated again. Instead of a bet, he announced, “Check” to the dealer. Ivanovs sent another bet of 11,000, and Lee went into the tank. After a long time, Lee eventually threw his hand into the muck.

“King-queen?” asked Lee. “A seven,” replied Ivanos.

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.