Asian Poker Tour

Ryota Tanaka

Blind level

Level 10: 700 / 1,400 ante: 1,400

Flight A

Blaise de LeonBlaise de Leon

2/9/2025, 8:45:57 AM

Huang Doubles Up After a Preflop Showdown with Tanaka

Level 5: 200 / 500 ante: 500

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.

Player	Chips
HP Huang Po Shuo	70,000(140 BB)
RT Ryota Tanaka	15,000(30 BB)