APT Main Event (36,000,000 VND)

Here are some eliminations of the day but with registration still open until 12:30am, these players are welcome to re-enter the tournament for a chance to get a chunk of the VND 25,000,000 guaranteed prize pool

Sakan Dhangwatnotai and Anton Johnson found themselves in a familiar spot once again. Johnson raised to 1,500 on the button, and Dhangwatnotai called, bringing the flop down to A♥ 7♣ 5♣ .

Dhangwatnotai led out with a 3,500 bet, which Johnson called. The turn came 8♣ , and Dhangwatnotai continued the aggression with a bet of 8,000. Johnson, unfazed, called again.

On the river J♣ , Dhangwatnotai sized up the pot and fired a hefty 30,000 bet, effectively putting Johnson to a decision for his tournament life. After some time in the tank, Johnson sighed and folded, revealing, "It's pocket tens again, dealer. What could I do?" In a generous gesture, Dhangwatnotai showed one card — A♣ .

Sakan Dhangwatnotai opened to 1,200 and found two callers, Anton Johnson in the small blind and Pham Duy Anh in the big blind.

The flop came down 2♣ 2♥ 7♦ , and both blinds checked, allowing Dhangwatnotai to continue for 2,400. Both players called, prompting Dhangwatnotai to shake his head in disbelief as they moved to the turn.

After the 9♥ landed on the turn, Johnson and Anh checked once more. Dhangwatnotai ramped up the pressure, betting 7,300. This time, only Johnson called, while Anh folded.

On the river 8♦ , Johnson checked again, and Dhangwatnotai fired one last barrel of 12,500. Johnson called, only to see Dhangwatnotai turn over A♥ A♠ . Shaking his head, Johnson mucked his hand, commenting, “I had pocket tens—what could I do?”