Main Event (45,000 PHP)

Mark Almusajin opened 8,000 utg, called by player a seat after along with Paul Elliott on the big blind. On flop 3♣ 5♣ J♠ , Elliott led all-in for 49,500, called by Almusajin with his premium pair.

Paul Elliott Q♥ J♣

Mark Almusajin K♦ K♥

Elliott in rough shape, failed to catch up on either turn 8♥ or river 7♠ , sending him out as the flight's stone cold bubble.

Sergei Korzhenko opened 6,000 utg and was joined by both players on the blinds onto flop T♣ 6♣ T♠ . Korzhenko continued for 3,000, check called by Paul Elliott on the small blind. Both players checked turn 4♦ through to river Q♣ , where Elliott led 10,000. Korzhenko surrendered, giving up the pot to his opponent.

Flight A action is close to wrapping up, with five more eliminations to go before bagging time. 13 players out of the 83-entry field are set to advance to Day 2 on Sunday, January 26. Leading the charge is local grinder Mark Almusajin, who has consistently kept the lead all throughout the day.

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Paul Elliott pushed all-in for 48,000 against an utg open and saw Sergei Korzhenko cold call on the small blind. Initial raiser went out of the way, leaving the two to showdown.

Running a flip, Korzhenko instantly spiked the advantage on board 6♦ A♠ 3♣ Q♣ , up until the river 8h landed Elliot a set to turn the tables.