Kickoff (16,500 PHP)

Seungjun Na raised all-in from the small blind and found Mike Takayama right behind call off for his tournament life - 124,000.

Board 6♣ 3♦ J♦ 2♠ 9♦ missed to pair either player, leaving Takayama's better ace-high good for the takedown.

With 45,000 in the middle across flop 5♠ Q♣ 4♥ , action was caught on Jonald Garcia with a bet of 13,000. Seungjun Na check raised from the big blind for 33,000, and went to lead another 60,000 on river 7♠ . Garcia let it go by the final bet, shipping Na the win.

With 29 players left holding on to their seats, that means the day is about to close with 9 more eliminations to go before is reached. 20 players are set to advance to Day 2, joining yesterday's 10-survivor qualifier list.

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A blind vs blind battle brewed a pot of 23,500 preflop. Seungjun Na led 6,500 on flop J♥ Q♦ 5♥ , called behind by Jonald Garcia. On turn A♠ , Na checked to Garcia this time, pushing the latter to bet 8,500. Na made the call, but was left unable to get to showdown after Garcia barreled a final 43,000 on river 7♥ .

With two limps ahead, Tamon Nakamura raised it up to 10,000 and saw Seungjun Na on the big blind, three bet to 23,000. Nakamura called for his remaining 12,000, and found himself in rough shape against the rockets.

No help for Nakamura arrived on board 3♣ Q♠ 2♣ Q♣ 7♣ , ending his run in the Flight B games.

Facing an utg open, Seungjun Na stuffed 26,500 on the button and saw Mike Takayama call behind. Initial raiser opted out, leaving the two to showdown.

Takayama a favorite to win, instead booked the loss as board 3♦ 4♦ 2♥ A♠ 8♥ ran ace high.