APT Main Event (55,000 TWD)

The action folded around to Chi Ho King Lai, who raised to 3,000 from the cutoff. Both Tharit Nanthana and Chun Yan Wong called from the blinds.

The flop fell 9♣ A♦ K♦ , and after a two checks, Lai continued for 4,500. Nanthana responded with a check-raise to 12,500, which Lai called, while Wong got out of the way.

On the 5♣ turn, Nanthana moved all in for around 60,000. After a long tank and several glances at his cards, Lai found the call.

Chi Ho King Lai: A♥ Q♠

Tharit Nanthana: Q♥ J♦

Lai's top pair had him in a strong spot, needing only to avoid a ten on the river that would complete Nanthana’s straight. The dealer revealed the 9 , and Lai secured the double-up.

The hand was already in motion with three players engaged - Chi Lai in small blind, an unknown player in big and Bharath Jayaram on the button - waiting for the turn to be dealt on a flop of K♣ K♦ 2♦ with a pot of about 3,000.

The turn 8♣ dropped and Lai shot out 1,300. The unknown player folded but Jayaram called to see the last card.

The 7 river was check-called by Lai after Jayaram bet 2,500. Jayaram showed Q♦ J♣ for a complete bluff. Lai tabled K♥ 7♥ for a full house on the river.