APT Main Event (85,000 PHP)

Yan Wen Lee was engaged in a lively conversation with his seatmates when he completed his small blind by limping into the pot, only for Matthew Chan in the big blind to raise to 5,000. Pausing his chat, Lee took a moment to consider before calling.

The flop revealed 8♥ 9♥ J♣ , and Lee checked the action to Chan, who then pushed all-in, risking his tournament life. After some thought, Lee decided to call.

Matthew Chan: T♣ 7♦ Yan Wen Lee: K♠ J♠

With the flop showing 8♥ 9♥ J♣ , Lee had made top pair, while Chan held a straight. The dealer turned over a 2♥ and then a T♦ on the river, leaving Lee without any chance for a redraw and sending Chan to victory.

Matthew Chan raised to 2,000 from the cut-off and called the 5,500 re-raise of Tuvshintugs Batbold from the button to see a flop of 3♥ 6♥ 8♣ Chan opened with 2,000 and was-reraised by Batbold to 5,500. Chan re-popped to make it 11,500, the Batbold pushed back with an all-in and Chan snap called.

Chan flipped over 6♠ 6♣ for a set while Batbold showed Q♥ Q♣ The J♦ turn and 7♥ river offered no improvements for Batbold, giving Chan a much-needed double-up.