APT Main Event (60,000 PHP)

Yuki Kawamoto raised to 2,500 frmo the cut-off and Po-Shuo Huang defended the big blind. Both players were shown a flop of J♠ 4♠ 7♣

Huang check-raised the 2,500 bet of Kawamoto to 6,500. Kawamoto called to see a 6♠ on the turn.

Huang bet 5,500 and Kawamoto folded while showing a J♦

Po-Shuo Huang kicked off the action with a 1,500 raise, and Kota Yamaguchi defended his big blind, bringing them to a T♥ 9♣ 7♠ flop.

Both players cautiously checked, keeping the pot small as they awaited the 4♠ turn. This time, Huang seized the opportunity, firing 1,800 into the pot.

Yamaguchi, however, had other plans. He suddenly check-raised to 5,000, putting Huang to the test. Huang took his time, contemplating his options, but after a long pause, he sighed and let it go, surrendering the hand to Yamaguchi’s aggression.

Po-Shuo Huang limped in from early position before Ryota Tanaka raised the pot to 1,500. Frederick Yu Jr. called, but Huang wasn’t backing down—he three-bet to 4,800.

Tanaka responded with an aggressive four-bet to 20,000, forcing Yu out of the hand. Huang, facing a critical decision for his tournament life, shoved all-in. After taking a moment to count his stack, Tanaka made the call, setting up a huge preflop showdown.

Po-Shuo Huang: J♦ J♥

Ryota Tanaka: 3♦ 3♥

The 5♠ J♣ 4♥ only strengthened Huang’s position, keeping him ahead. The 8♦ turn and 7♥ river brought no help for Tanaka, securing Huang’s double-up as he raked in the massive pot.