APT Main Event (60,000 PHP)

Action was picked up with three players on a flop of 4♥ 9♠ 6♠ . Mirko Stojkov, in middle position, led out with a 5,000 bet, only to be met with a raise to 11,000 from Hanna Khalife in the cutoff. Feeling the pressure, Da Won Lee folded on the button.

Stojkov, visibly torn, studied both the board and Khalife before finally announcing all-in for his tournament life. Khalife quickly called, prompting Stojkov to stand up and gather his belongings, sensing trouble.

Mirko Stojkov: J♦ J♣

Hanna Khalife: Q♥ Q♣

He was right to start his journey out of the tournament area, as his was pocket jacks were fay behind the two Ladies of Khalife. The dealer completed the board with the 2♦ turn and the 7♣ river, failing to improve Stojkov’s hand. With that, he was eliminated, while Khalife raked in the pot.