Utg+1 Ronato Alcano opened to 16,000, called behind by Javalera Ireneo. Button Ronald Acosta threw in a three bet to 55,000 and was joined by both players. Flop came J♣ 3♣ 3♥ . Checked to Acosta, he bet 46,000. Alcano calls and Javalera puts in a raise to 130,000. Acosta completes, Alcano opts out. Javalera then pushes all-in blind for the rest of Acosta’s 140,000 with the turn 6♥ , enough for Acosta to make the call for his tournament life.
Javalera J♥ J♠ Acosta K♣ K♠
The river A♥ sealed the win for Javalera’s full house, busting his opponent from the Main Event arena.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
| 950,000(119 BB) | 950,000 | |
| 420,000(53 BB) | -62,000 | |
busted | -425,000 |
Day 1B action has concluded with 47 players remaining in contention for the PHP 6,517,236 pot. Local runner Mark Dela Cruz ends the day with the lead, stacking a 593,000 high chip count, followed closely behind by Michael De Leon with 522,000.
Last chance to qualify runs tomorrow Day 1C at 13:00!
Top Chip Counts:
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
| 593,000(99 BB) | 265,000 | |
| 522,000(87 BB) | 112,000 | |
| 510,000(85 BB) | ||
| 425,000(71 BB) | 5,000 | |
| 401,000(67 BB) | 1,000 | |
| 346,000(58 BB) | 16,000 | |
| 333,000(56 BB) | 153,000 |
Facing an open from Ronald Acosta, Stephen Howell moved all-in behind for 107,000 total and was immediately called by the original raiser.
Howell A♣ Q♥ Acosta K♣ K♠
Two spots away from the money, Howell was in deep trouble after the flop came K♥ T♠ 2♥ . Acosta further improved to a full house following the runout 7♦ T♣ , leaving Howell headed for the exit.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
| 420,000(70 BB) | 420,000 |
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