Philippines, Okada ManilaEVENT #48

2025.03.20 - 2025.03.23Add to Calendar

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Blind level

Level 34: 200,000 / 400,000 ante: 400,000

Entries

1/652

Total Chips

19,560,000

Average

19,560,000

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 8:33:40 PM

Kiwanont Sukhum Ships Manila Megastack 22 Main Event for PHP 3,410,000 (~USD 59,470)

Level 34: 200,000 / 400,000 ante: 400,000

Kiwanont Sukhum

"I feel really good and tired honestly, this is my first time to win a Main Event trophy, so this is very big achievement for me. Patience is the key for this kind of long day tournament.", commented Sukhum following his win.

The Manila Megastack 22 Main Event festivities has wrapped up with Thailand's Kiwanont Sukhum shipping the victory over the 652-entry field. Only 99 players returned back to the scene, all banking a share of the PHP 25,613,820 (~USD 446,695) prize pool.

While many walked away with a profit, only one rose to victory, with Sukhum coming on top of the final rounds to secure the trophy and the PHP 125,000 valued APPT package, in addition to his PHP 3,410,000 (~USD 59,470) guaranteed winnings.

"I knew this was going to be a long day, so I prepared myself and got enough sleep so I can focus on playing, and be patient and wait for good hands to play."

"My target was at least 7th place, but when I got momentum and kept winning, I knew I could ladder up to 3rd or bink the win., Sukhum added.

Sukhum kicked off the final table with just a mere eleven big blinds and remained amongst the shortest throughout the early stages. His momentum shifted after delivering Suya Lee's exit in 5th place as the pocket pair clash landed him more room to breathe. Sukhum went on to make a smashing hero call at the expense of James Dela Cruz, to eventually finish him off in 4th, and rise to the lead.

Once three-handed was reached, an ICM deal was struck with all three remaining contenders guaranteed a PHP 3 million payout. Sukhum was granted the largest share, and closed out the victory an hour later, eliminating both Cheolmin Byeon and William Ysmael to clinch the title.

Manila Megastack 22 Main Event

Date/s: March 20-23, 2024

Buy-in: PHP 45,000 (~USD 775)

Guarantee: PHP 20,000,000 (~USD 345,280)

Entries: 652

Prize pool: PHP 25,613,820 (~USD 446,695)

ITM: 99 places

Final Table Results

Place	Player	Prize (USD)
1	KS Kiwanont SukhumThailand	$59,470
2	WY William YsmaelPhilippines	$56,940
3	CB Cheolmin ByeonSouth Korea	$55,370
4	JD James Dela CruzPhilippines	$27,720
5	SL Suya LeeSouth Korea	$22,140
6	WK Wanhee KangSouth Korea	$16,910
7	ML Moosung LeeSouth Korea	$12,205
8	UD Uday DuggalSingapore	$8,370
9	TN Tamon NakamuraJapan	$6,640

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 8:30:10 PM

William Ysmael Settles for Runner Up Finish - PHP 3,265,000 (~USD 56,940)

Level 34: 200,000 / 400,000 ante: 400,000

William Ysmael - 2nd Place

Kiwanont Sukhum raised all-in on the button and saw William Ysmael call off his last 1,725,000.

Sukhum slightly ahead, booked the final victory, with his ace-high keeping the advantage all the way through board 5♦ 5♥ 2♠ 8♦ 4♥ .

Player	Hand	Chips
KS Kiwanont SukhumThailand	A♥J♥ D	19,560,000(49 BB)
WY William YsmaelPhilippines	K♦6♦ BB	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 8:26:41 PM

Kiwanont Sukhum Back on the Throne

Level 34: 200,000 / 400,000 ante: 400,000

Kiwanont Sukhum opened on the button and called off his last 8,425,000 after William Ysmael moved all-in.

An ace-high race, no chops arrived on board 2♥ J♦ 5♣ 3♣ A♣ , shipping Sukhum the full double up with his higher kicker.

Player	Hand	Chips
KS Kiwanont SukhumThailand	A♠8♠ D	17,250,000(43 BB)
WY William YsmaelPhilippines	A♦6♠ BB	2,310,000(6 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 8:23:41 PM

William Ysmael Overtakes Kiwanont Sukhum

Level 34: 200,000 / 400,000 ante: 400,000

Two small pots went William Ysmael's way, just enough to overtake Kiwanont Sukhum and reclaim the lead.

Sukhum initially opened 850,000 on the button, but folded against Ysmael's 2,650,0000 three bet. On the next hand, Ysmael opened on the button, and again picked up the pot uncontested.

Player	Chips
WY William YsmaelPhilippines	11,150,000(28 BB)
KS Kiwanont SukhumThailand	8,810,000(22 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 8:20:46 PM

William Ysmael Narrows the Gap

Level 34: 200,000 / 400,000 ante: 400,000

William Ysmael limped on the button and was met with an all-in from final opponnent Kiwanont Sukhum. Ysmael called off his remaining 4,550,000, putting his tournament life on the line with pocket tens.

Ysmael ahead, easily secured the double up as board 3♠ Q♣ 6♦ T♦ A♥ rolled him a set to take the win.

Player	Hand	Chips
WY William YsmaelPhilippines	T♥T♠ D	9,500,000(24 BB)
KS Kiwanont SukhumThailand	K♥7♣ BB	10,060,000(25 BB)

Level 34: 200,000 / 400,000 ante: 400,000

30 minutes

Remaining Players: 2/652

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 8:12:50 PM

Heads Up!

Level 33: 150,000 / 300,000 ante: 300,000

Today's Main Event action is down to its final two players with Kiwanont Sukhum stacking a 3:1 advantage over past season champion William Ysmael. An ICM deal has already been set in place with only the trophy and the APPT package left for play.

Chip Counts

Player	Chips
KS Kiwanont SukhumThailand	15,400,000(51 BB)
WY William YsmaelPhilippines	4,160,000(14 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 8:08:11 PM

Cheolmin Byeon Eliminated in 3rd Place - PHP 3,175,000 (~USD 55,370)

Level 33: 150,000 / 300,000 ante: 300,000

Cheolmin Byeon - 3rd Place

Head to head a third time around, Cheolmin Byeon faced Kiwanont Sukhum at showdown once more after his button shove for 2,700,000 was called by the Thai chip leader.

Running a flip, Byeon missed to improve on board 7♠ J♠ Q♣ J♥ J♣ , leaving Sukhum to bag the win with a full house and move on to heads up play.

Player	Hand	Chips
KS Kiwanont SukhumThailand	9♦9♣ SB	15,400,000(51 BB)
CB Cheolmin ByeonSouth Korea	A♣T♣ D	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 7:54:33 PM

Cheolmin Byeon Doubles Once More

Level 33: 150,000 / 300,000 ante: 300,000

Kiwanont Sukhum open raised all-in on the button and saw Cheolmin Byeon call off his 2,925,000 stack.

In for a race, neither connected with board 6♦ 2♣ 7♣ 9♥ 9♣ , leaving Byeon's king-high good for the takedown.

Player	Hand	Chips
CB Cheolmin ByeonSouth Korea	K♠5♠ BB	6,300,000(21 BB)
KS Kiwanont SukhumThailand	J♠T♠ D	9,925,000(33 BB)

Level 33: 150,000 / 300,000 ante: 300,000

30 minutes

Remaining Players: 3/652

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 7:50:15 PM

Kiwanont Sukhum Takes It Back

Level 32: 100,000 / 200,000 ante: 200,000

Kiwanont Sukhum

Cheolmin Byeon defended his big blind against Kiwanont Sukhum's 600,000 button open, and check called another 400,000 on flop 4♦ 4♣ T♦ . Both checked turn J♥ through to river 8♦ , where Byeon checked a third time around. Sukhum went for a final bet of 1,000,000, and revealed a full house J♠ 4♠ after Byeon paid the price.

Player	Chips
KS Kiwanont SukhumThailand	11,550,000(58 BB)
CB Cheolmin ByeonSouth Korea	3,575,000(18 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 7:38:18 PM

Cheolmin Byeon Scores a Double Up

Level 32: 100,000 / 200,000 ante: 200,000

Cheolmin Byeon

Kiwanont Sukhum opened on the button, called by William Ysmael. Cheolmin Byeon on the big blind, squeezed all-in for 2,625,000 and was challenged by the raiser.

Running a flip, Byeon's pocket pair held on board 6♣ 3♥ 5♠ 2♦ 5♥ , keeping the action still at three-handed.

Player	Hand	Chips
CB Cheolmin ByeonSouth Korea	8♥8♣ BB	5,875,000(29 BB)
KS Kiwanont SukhumThailand	A♦9♥ D	7,535,000(38 BB)
WY William YsmaelPhilippines		6,150,000(31 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 7:24:31 PM

Kiwanont Sukhum Extends Lead

Level 32: 100,000 / 200,000 ante: 200,000

William Ysmael opened on the button, called by Cheolmin Byeon on the small blind. Kiwanont Sukhum on the big blind, shot out a raise to 1,300,000 and saw only Ysmael complete.

On flop 7♣ Q♣ Q♥ , Sukhum check called a 950,000 bet from Ysmael and arrived at showdown shortly after no more bets went in on either turn 3♣ or river 9♣ . Sukhum revealed A♦ A♠ and picked up the boost to stack over half the chips in play.

Player	Chips
KS Kiwanont SukhumThailand	10,575,000(53 BB)
CB Cheolmin ByeonSouth Korea	4,925,000(25 BB)
WY William YsmaelPhilippines	4,165,000(21 BB)

Level 32: 100,000 / 200,000 ante: 200,000

30 minutes

Remaining Players: 3/652

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 7:15:07 PM

ICM Deal in Place

Break

An ICM deal has been struck with each locking up PHP 3 million scores and leaving only the trophy and the APPT package valued at PHP 125,000, to play for.

Here are the adjusted payouts below:

Kiwanont Sukhum - PHP 3,410,000 (~USD 59,470)

William Ysmael - PHP 3,265,000 (~USD 56,940)

Cheolmin Byeon - PHP 3,175,000 (~USD 55,370)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 7:04:17 PM

Chip Count Update

Level 32: 100,000 / 200,000 ante: 200,000

Only three players remain in the running, with Kiwanont Sukhum holding a slight advantage over the field. Next level will see only 30 minutes on the clock, paving the way for faster-paced action.

Chip Count Update

Player	Chips
KS Kiwanont SukhumThailand	7,225,000(36 BB)
WY William YsmaelPhilippines	6,415,000(32 BB)
CB Cheolmin ByeonSouth Korea	5,925,000(30 BB)

Remaining Payouts

Place	Payout (USD)
1	$84,035
2	$51,430
3	$36,785

Break

Remaining Players: 3/652

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 7:01:19 PM

William Ysmael Takes It Down

Level 31: 80,000 / 160,000 ante: 160,000

Kiwanont Sukhum opened 400,000 on the small blind and saw William Ysmael behind complete.

On flop J♦ K♠ 6♣ , Sukhum continued for 350,000, called by Ysmael onto turn 5♠ . Sukhum this time checked to Ysmael, and folded after the latter pulled a hefty 880,000.

Player	Chips
KS Kiwanont SukhumThailand	7,225,000(45 BB)
WY William YsmaelPhilippines	6,415,000(40 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 6:56:21 PM

James Dela Cruz Finishes in 4th Place - PHP 1,590,000 (~USD 27,720)

Level 31: 80,000 / 160,000 ante: 160,000

James Dela Cruz - 4th Place

Kiwanont Sukhum opened utg and called James Dela Cruz' 1,910,000 all-in on the button.

Sukhum ahead, secured the win as his pocket pair held on board 8♦ 3♠ 6♣ K♣ 2♣ , eliminating Dela Cruz entirely.

Player	Hand	Chips
KS Kiwanont SukhumThailand	7♥7♠ UTG	8,220,000(51 BB)
JD James Dela CruzPhilippines	A♠6♦ D	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 6:52:47 PM

Smashing Call by Kiwanont Sukhum

Level 31: 80,000 / 160,000 ante: 160,000

Another limp pot blind vs blind saw Kiwanont Sukhum check call a 200,000 bet from James Dela Cruz on flop 4♦ Q♦ A♣ . Both checked turn J♦ through to river 3♦ , where Sukhum gunned for a final 350,000.

Dela Cruz put out a raise to 1,200,000 and left Sukhum in a tough spot. Sukhum tank called with a flush 7♦ 2♦ and picked up the win as Dela Cruz showed bluff K♠ 6♠ .

Player	Chips
KS Kiwanont SukhumThailand	6,010,000(38 BB)
JD James Dela CruzPhilippines	2,950,000(18 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 6:32:27 PM

William Ysmael Takes from Cheolmin Byeon

Level 31: 80,000 / 160,000 ante: 160,000

William Ysmael

William Ysmael limped in on the small blind and called a 500,000 raise from Cheolmin Byeon behind.

Action on board J♣ 4♣ 2♦ 7♣ A♣ was checked down to the river, where Ysmael went for a final 580,000. Byeon paid the price and mucked as Ysmael tabled the nut flush K♣ 9♣ .

Player	Chips
WY William YsmaelPhilippines	5,500,000(34 BB)
CB Cheolmin ByeonSouth Korea	5,460,000(34 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 6:29:27 PM

James Dela Cruz Bets for Value

Level 31: 80,000 / 160,000 ante: 160,000

A limp pot blind vs blind led Kiwanont Sukhum to fire 160,000 on flop 4♥ 7♦ K♦ . James Dela Cruz made it 400,000 to go and saw Sukhum complete. Both checked turn 9♦ through to river K♠ , where Sukhum paid a final 700,000, only to muck as Dela Cruz revealed trip kings K♥ 5♦ .

Player	Chips
JD James Dela CruzPhilippines	4,160,000(26 BB)
KS Kiwanont SukhumThailand	3,820,000(24 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 6:21:18 PM

Cheolmin Byeon Fires Back

Level 31: 80,000 / 160,000 ante: 160,000

Cheolmin Byeon defended his big blind against James Dela Cruz' 325,000 button open, and check called 250,000 on flop A♣ 6♣ 6♥ .

On turn 3♥ , Byeon faced another 560,000 from Dela Cruz and responded with a check raise to 1,200,000. Dela Cruz completed, yet surrendered on river Q♠ as Byeon finished with an all-in.

Player	Chips
CB Cheolmin ByeonSouth Korea	7,030,000(44 BB)
JD James Dela CruzPhilippines	2,900,000(18 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 6:06:03 PM

Cheolmin Byeon Fades Elimination

Level 31: 80,000 / 160,000 ante: 160,000

Cheolmin Byeon

William Ysmael opened utg and called Cheolmin Byeon's button jam for 2,465,000.

Ysmael ahead, slipped back a chunk to his opponent as board T♥ J♦ 9♦ 5♣ J♣ landed Byeon two pair to hold on to his seat.

Player	Hand	Chips
CB Cheolmin ByeonSouth Korea	A♥9♠ D	5,230,000(33 BB)
WY William YsmaelPhilippines	A♣Q♥ UTG	5,020,000(31 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 6:04:26 PM

Kiwanont Sukhum Plays Back from the Big Blind

Level 31: 80,000 / 160,000 ante: 160,000

Kiwanont Sukhum defended his big blind against William Ysmael's 325,000 button open, and faced a 250,000 cbet on flop A♥ 9♥ 8♣ . Sukhum pulled a check raise to 1,000,000 and shipped the win straight away.

Player	Chips
WY William YsmaelPhilippines	7,485,000(47 BB)
KS Kiwanont SukhumThailand	3,740,000(23 BB)

Level 31: 80,000 / 160,000 ante: 160,000

60 minutes

Remaining Players: 4/652

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 5:58:41 PM

William Ysmael Back on Top

Level 30: 60,000 / 120,000 ante: 120,000

A limp pot blind vs blind led William Ysmael to bet 135,000 on flop J♠ 9♦ T♣ . Cheolmin Byeon called behind, and faced another 380,000 on turn 6♦ . Byeon padded it further to 800,000 and completed against Ysmael's raise to 1,400,000.

On river 7♠ , Ysmael checked to Byeon, pushing the latter to apply maximum pressure and barrel all-in. Ysmael burnt through three time banks and eventually found the call with Q♦ Q♠ , taking the win as Byeon revealed bottom pair K♥ 6♥ .

Player	Chips
WY William YsmaelPhilippines	8,060,000(67 BB)
CB Cheolmin ByeonSouth Korea	2,600,000(22 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 5:50:20 PM

Kiwanont Sukhum Gives Up the Fight

Level 30: 60,000 / 120,000 ante: 120,000

Kiwanont Sukhum

William Ysmael defended his big blind vs Kiwanont Sukhum's 250,000 button open, and check called another 250,000 on flop 6♥ 7♥ T♠ . On turn 4♣ , Ysmael went ahead and led 335,000, enough to convince Sukhum to lay it down.

Player	Chips
WY William YsmaelPhilippines	4,035,000(34 BB)
KS Kiwanont SukhumThailand	3,230,000(27 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 5:48:19 PM

Cheolmin Byeon on a Roll

Level 30: 60,000 / 120,000 ante: 120,000

William Ysmael opened 250,000 utg, joined by Cheolmin Byeon on the button along with James Dela Cruz on the big blind.

Flop 8♦ 4♥ 5♥ was checked to Byeon, prompting him to bet 150,000. Both called to see turn 2♥ , but shortly surrendered as Byeon went for another 425,000.

Player	Chips
CB Cheolmin ByeonSouth Korea	6,635,000(55 BB)
JD James Dela CruzPhilippines	5,350,000(45 BB)
WY William YsmaelPhilippines	3,475,000(29 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 5:44:31 PM

Cheolmin Byeon Picks Up a Boost

Level 30: 60,000 / 120,000 ante: 120,000

James Dela Cruz kicked off the action with a 250,000 utg open and saw Cheolmin Byeon complete on the big blind.

On flop J♥ 2♦ J♦ , Byeon check called a 150,000 cbet from Dela Cruz, and arrived at showdown shortly after no more chips went in on either turn A♦ or river 3♣ . Byeon showed two pair A♣ 8♦ and Dela Cruz mucked.

Player	Chips
JD James Dela CruzPhilippines	6,155,000(51 BB)
CB Cheolmin ByeonSouth Korea	5,655,000(47 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 5:41:15 PM

James Dela Cruz Wins Blind Battle

Level 30: 60,000 / 120,000 ante: 120,000

James Dela Cruz

James Dela Cruz opened 300,000 on the small blind and was called behind by William Ysmael.

Action checked to turn 9♥ K♥ J♠ 2♣ , where Dela Cruz bet 450,000. Ysmael made the call but was unable to get to showdown after Dela Cruz went for a final 625,000 on river 3♥ .

Player	Chips
JD James Dela CruzPhilippines	6,000,000(50 BB)
WY William YsmaelPhilippines	3,930,000(33 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 5:29:01 PM

Cheolmin Byeon Doubles Through William Ysmael

Level 30: 60,000 / 120,000 ante: 120,000

Cheolmin Byeon

Cheolmin Byeon opened utg and called a 730,000 three bet from William Ysmael on the big blind.

On flop 4♦ T♠ Q♦ , Ysmael barreled all-in and saw Byeon call off his remaining 1,745,000 with top pair K♥ T♥ . Ysmael was behind with K♦ 4♠ and took the hit as turn 8♠ and river 3♣ sealed his loss.

Player	Chips
WY William YsmaelPhilippines	5,280,000(44 BB)
CB Cheolmin ByeonSouth Korea	5,130,000(43 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 5:22:27 PM

Kiwanont Sukhum Shoves for the Win

Level 30: 60,000 / 120,000 ante: 120,000

Kiwanont Sukhum opened 250,000 utg and was met with a 700,000 three bet from James Dela Cruz. Sukhum responded with an all-in, forcing Dela Cruz out of the action.

Player	Chips
JD James Dela CruzPhilippines	5,060,000(42 BB)
KS Kiwanont SukhumThailand	4,560,000(38 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 5:13:26 PM

Suya Lee Bows Out in 5th Place - PHP 1,270,000 (~USD 22,140)

Level 30: 60,000 / 120,000 ante: 120,000

Suya Lee - 5th Place

With action folded to the blinds, Kiwanont Sukhum made it 360,000 to go and risked 1,000,000 more following an all-in from Suya Lee behind.

A pocket pair clash, Lee had some hopes of a straight on flop 8♠ T♠ J♣ , but ultimately bricked runout 5♥ 6♣ , sealing his elimination in 5th place. Lee walked away with the first million PHP payout of the day, marking a huge return on his investment.

Player	Hand	Chips
KS Kiwanont SukhumThailand	T♦T♥ SB	3,550,000(30 BB)
SL Suya LeeSouth Korea	9♦9♣ BB	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 5:03:44 PM

More Chips Swing William Ysmael's Way

Level 30: 60,000 / 120,000 ante: 120,000

A limp pot blind vs blind between William Ysmael and Cheolmin Byeon saw action on flop Q♠ 3♠ 3♦ check round to turn 7♠ , where Ysmael led 130,000. Byeon bumped it up to 300,000, and decided to slow down on river A♥ after Ysmael completed. Ysmael showed trip threes 5♠ 3♣ and picked up another boost.

On the next hand, Ysmael opened 240,000 on the button and was met with a 1,000,000 three bet from Byeon. Ysmael clapped back with an all-in, and left Byeon to burn through his last time bank before throwing in the fold.

Player	Chips
WY William YsmaelPhilippines	8,705,000(73 BB)
CB Cheolmin ByeonSouth Korea	1,805,000(15 BB)

Level 30: 60,000 / 120,000 ante: 120,000

60 minutes

Remaining Players: 5/652

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 4:47:22 PM

Chip Count Update

Level 30: 60,000 / 120,000 ante: 120,000

Player	Chips	Table	Seat
CB Cheolmin ByeonSouth Korea	3,405,000(28 BB)	29	2
KS Kiwanont SukhumThailand	1,760,000(15 BB)	29	3
SL Suya LeeSouth Korea	2,080,000(17 BB)	29	4
JD James Dela CruzPhilippines	5,630,000(47 BB)	29	5
WY William YsmaelPhilippines	6,865,000(57 BB)	29	9

Break

Remaining Players: 5/652

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 4:41:54 PM

Wanhee Kang Steps Out in 6th Place - PHP 970,000 (~USD 16,910)

Level 29: 50,000 / 100,000 ante: 100,000

Wanhee Kang - 6th Place

Down short, Wanhee Kang chucked in his last 470,000 utg and was looked up by Kiwanont Sukhum on the button.

Dominated, Kang bowed out shortly after missing to connect with board J♥ K♦ 7♣ K♠ J♦ .

Player	Hand	Chips
KS Kiwanont SukhumThailand	A♥8♠ D	1,760,000(18 BB)
WK Wanhee KangSouth Korea	T♥8♥ UTG	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 4:34:23 PM

Moosung Lee Finishes in 7th Place - PHP 700,000 (~USD 12,205)

Level 29: 50,000 / 100,000 ante: 100,000

Moosung Lee - 7th Place

Moosung Lee pushed his last 1,045,000 utg and was called by Cheolmin Byeon right behind.

Lee in trouble, was instantly left drawing dead on the flop 6♥ 3♦ Q♦ 4♠ K♥ as Byeon spiked a set of queens to secure the win.

Player	Hand	Chips
CB Cheolmin ByeonSouth Korea	Q♠Q♣ UTG+1	3,730,000(37 BB)
ML Moosung LeeSouth Korea	A♠J♦ UTG	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 4:24:13 PM

William Ysmael Earns Three Pots in a Row

Level 29: 50,000 / 100,000 ante: 100,000

William Ysmael

Running chip leader William Ysmael initially got a walk on the big blind and remained unchallenged. The next hand, Ysmael raised all-in on the small blind and picked up the pot yet again. Another raise on the button followed, with both players on the blinds giving it up.

Ysmael previously took down the Manila Megastack Main Event crown last season 19 and stands in prime position for another crushing victory.

Player	Chips
WY William YsmaelPhilippines	6,890,000(69 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 4:20:08 PM

Moosung Lee Pays the Price

Level 29: 50,000 / 100,000 ante: 100,000

James Dela Cruz defended his big blind against Moosung Lee's 200,000 hijack open, and faced another 200,000 on flop 9♠ 5♠ A♠ . Dela Cruz responded with a check raise to 600,000, called by Lee.

Both checked turn 3♠ through to river 5♦ , where Dela Cruz gunned for a final 950,000. Lee snap called behind, only to muck as Dela Cruz tabled quad fives 5♥ 5♣ .

Player	Chips
JD James Dela CruzPhilippines	5,460,000(55 BB)
ML Moosung LeeSouth Korea	1,445,000(14 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 4:10:54 PM

James Dela Cruz Exposed by William Ysmael

Level 29: 50,000 / 100,000 ante: 100,000

James Dela Cruz

William Ysmael defended his big blind against James Dela Cruz' 200,000 button open, and check called three streets - 150,000, 350,000, and a final 550,000, on board Q♠ 5♥ A♣ 9♠ A♦ . Dela Cruz showed two pair K♦ 9♣ , crushed all the way by Ysmael's K♣ Q♥ .

Player	Chips
WY William YsmaelPhilippines	5,900,000(59 BB)
JD James Dela CruzPhilippines	3,515,000(35 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 4:02:13 PM

Cheolmin Byeon on the Move

Level 29: 50,000 / 100,000 ante: 100,000

Cheolmin Byeon has shoved preflop against William Ysmael twice already and remained unchallenged. In another pot, Byeon instead called Ysmael's 200,000 open, and took it down on flop J♠ 5♥ 9♠ with a small bet of 150,000.

Player	Chips
WY William YsmaelPhilippines	4,500,000(45 BB)
CB Cheolmin ByeonSouth Korea	2,350,000(24 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 3:56:51 PM

Uday Duggal Cleaned Out in 8th Place - PHP 480,000 (~USD 8,370)

Level 29: 50,000 / 100,000 ante: 100,000

Uday Duggal - 8th Place

Uday Duggal pushed his 290,000 micro stack on the cutoff and saw William Ysmael right beside, reshove to isolate. All else folded, leaving the two to run board A♦ Q♦ 2♣ 7♣ A♣ . Both spiked trip aces with Ysmael's better kicker running in play to deliver the bust.

Player	Hand	Chips
WY William YsmaelPhilippines	A♥K♥ D	4,700,000(47 BB)
UD Uday DuggalSingapore	A♠9♣ CO	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 3:51:57 PM

Tamon Nakamura Eliminated in 9th Place - PHP 380,820 (~USD 6,640)

Level 29: 50,000 / 100,000 ante: 100,000

Tamon Nakamura - 9th Place

James Dela Cruz open raised all-in on the button and saw Tamon Nakamura call off his remaining 915,000.

Nakamura slightly ahead, crashed out as the first final table casualty shortly after Dela Cruz outflopped him on board 9♦ 3♦ 5♠ 3♠ J♦ .

Player	Hand	Chips
JD James Dela CruzPhilippines	K♠9♥ D	5,290,000(53 BB)
TN Tamon NakamuraJapan	A♣Q♥ SB	busted

Level 29: 50,000 / 100,000 ante: 100,000

60 minutes

Remaining Players: 9/652

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 3:39:29 PM

Suya Lee Calls Down William Ysmael

Level 28: 40,000 / 80,000 ante: 80,000

William Ysmael defended his big blind against Suya Lee's mid position open, and read a flop of 6♠ T♥ 9♥ . Action checked round to turn 5♣ , where Ysmael led 225,000. Lee called behind and paid a final 260,000 on river 8♣ , only to muck as Ysmael revealed two pair T♦ 8♦ .

Player	Chips
WY William YsmaelPhilippines	4,650,000(58 BB)
SL Suya LeeSouth Korea	2,580,000(32 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 3:36:51 PM

Moosung Lee Demands for the Rest

Level 28: 40,000 / 80,000 ante: 80,000

Moosung Lee opened 160,000 mid position and Wanhee Kang completed on the big blind.

Action on board 3♦ Q♥ Q♣ 6♣ 9♠ was checked all the way down to the river, where Kang led 210,000. Lee answered with an all-in, leaving Kang to take a pause. Kang decided to step away and save his nine big blinds behind.

Player	Chips
ML Moosung LeeSouth Korea	3,855,000(48 BB)
WK Wanhee KangSouth Korea	760,000(10 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 3:33:09 PM

James Dela Cruz Recovers

Level 28: 40,000 / 80,000 ante: 80,000

James Dela Cruz has scored three consecutive pots and picked up several blinds and antes to bounce back up the 3 million mark, quickly recovering from his recent damage.

Player	Chips
JD James Dela CruzPhilippines	3,035,000(38 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 3:17:08 PM

James Dela Cruz Bleeds More Chips

Level 28: 40,000 / 80,000 ante: 80,000

Kiwanont Sukhum fired a 600,000 three bet against a hijack open, leaving himself with 80,000 behind. James Dela Cruz on the small blind, raised all-in, pushing the initial raiser off the pot while Sukhum flicked in his last big blind.

Sukhum a huge favorite, cruised to victory on board K♣ 3♠ 6♦ J♦ 2♠ , costing Dela Cruz yet another pot.

Player	Hand	Chips
KS Kiwanont SukhumThailand	A♦K♠ CO	1,690,000(21 BB)
JD James Dela CruzPhilippines	A♣Q♠ SB	2,395,000(30 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 3:10:34 PM

Quick Double for Uday Duggal

Level 28: 40,000 / 80,000 ante: 80,000

Uday Duggal

Tamon Nakamura opened utg and was priced in to call Uday Duggal's 430,000 all-in two seats after.

Nakamura dominated, forked over a third of his stack as board 9♦ 4♥ 4♣ 8♠ Q♣ kept Duggal's better ace ahead.

Player	Hand	Chips
UD Uday DuggalSingapore	A♠T♣ MP	1,060,000(13 BB)
TN Tamon NakamuraJapan	A♣5♣ UTG	1,035,000(13 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 3:01:32 PM

Cheolmin Byeon Saved by Runout

Level 28: 40,000 / 80,000 ante: 80,000

Cheolmin Byeon

Cheolmin Byeon committed his last 690,000 in early position and was challenged by James Dela Cruz behind.

Dominated, Byeon was in luck to find two tens on board T♠ 9♠ 5♦ J♠ T♥ to spare him from elimination.

Player	Hand	Chips
CB Cheolmin ByeonSouth Korea	K♥T♣ UTG+1	1,580,000(20 BB)
JD James Dela CruzPhilippines	A♠K♦ HJ	3,115,000(39 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 2:56:42 PM

William Ysmael Fires Double Barrel

Level 28: 40,000 / 80,000 ante: 80,000

William Ysmael opened 160,000 utg and was called by James Dela Cruz on the cutoff.

On board 3♣ 7♣ J♥ 4♠ , Ysmael led both streets - 225,000 and 385,000, leaving Dela Cruz nowhere to go but out by the turn.

Player	Chips
WY William YsmaelPhilippines	4,210,000(53 BB)
JD James Dela CruzPhilippines	3,805,000(48 BB)

Level 28: 40,000 / 80,000 ante: 80,000

60 minutes

Remaining Players: 9/652

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 2:48:53 PM

First Pot Goes to James Dela Cruz

Level 27: 30,000 / 60,000 ante: 60,000

With action folded to the blinds, Suya Lee limp called a 180,000 raise from James Dela Cruz behind, and check called another 125,000 on flop 7♠ 3♠ J♦ . On turn 2♠ , Lee was left unable to continue as Dela Cruz followed with a heftier 275,000.

Player	Chips
JD James Dela CruzPhilippines	4,230,000(71 BB)
SL Suya LeeSouth Korea	2,950,000(49 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 2:16:43 PM

Manila Megastack 22 Main Event Final Table is Set!

Level 28: 40,000 / 80,000 ante: 80,000

Manila Megastack 22 Main Event Final Table

After a grueling ten hour grind, the 99-player field for today's Manila Megastack 22 Main Event Day 2 Final has dwindled down to its final nine players with James Dela Cruz leading the hunt. All those still in contention are already guaranteed a mincash of PHP 380,820 (~USD 6,640), with the PHP 4,820,000 (~USD 84,035) top prize just inches away.

In addition to the cash prizes, the full final table of nine players will lock in seats to upcoming PokerStars events, with this season’s Main Event champion receiving a PHP 125,000 APPT Manila 2025 Main Event package including seat and accommodation, while the rest of the top eight finishers will receive PHP 9,000 APPT Super Qualifier entries, all drawn from the prize pool.

Manila Megastack 22 Main Event

Date/s: March 20-23, 2024

Buy-in: PHP 45,000 (~USD 775)

Guarantee: PHP 20,000,000 (~USD 345,280)

Entries: 652

Prize pool: PHP 25,613,820 (~USD 446,695)

ITM: 99 places

With only one minute left on Level 27, here are the Final Table Chip Counts with big blinds according to the next level.

Player	Chips
JD James Dela CruzPhilippines	3,930,000(49 BB)
WY William YsmaelPhilippines	3,625,000(45 BB)
ML Moosung LeeSouth Korea	3,365,000(42 BB)
SL Suya LeeSouth Korea	3,250,000(41 BB)
TN Tamon NakamuraJapan	1,825,000(23 BB)
WK Wanhee KangSouth Korea	1,370,000(17 BB)
KS Kiwanont SukhumThailand	880,000(11 BB)
CB Cheolmin ByeonSouth Korea	690,000(9 BB)
UD Uday DuggalSingapore	630,000(8 BB)

Seat Draw

Player	Chips	Table	Seat
ML Moosung LeeSouth Korea	3,365,000(42 BB)	29	1
CB Cheolmin ByeonSouth Korea	690,000(9 BB)	29	2
KS Kiwanont SukhumThailand	880,000(11 BB)	29	3
SL Suya LeeSouth Korea	3,250,000(41 BB)	29	4
JD James Dela CruzPhilippines	3,930,000(49 BB)	29	5
TN Tamon NakamuraJapan	1,825,000(23 BB)	29	6
WK Wanhee KangSouth Korea	1,370,000(17 BB)	29	7
UD Uday DuggalSingapore	630,000(8 BB)	29	8
WY William YsmaelPhilippines	3,625,000(45 BB)	29	9

Remaining Payouts in USD

Place	Payout (USD)
1	$84,035
2	$51,430
3	$36,785
4	$27,720
5	$22,140
6	$16,910
7	$12,205
8	$8,370
9	$6,640

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 2:13:47 PM

Jaegeol Cho Falls Short in 10th Place - PHP 316,000 (~USD 5,510)

Level 27: 30,000 / 60,000 ante: 60,000

Jaegeol Cho - 10th Place

Suya Lee open raised all-in on the button and saw Jaegeol Cho call off his last 860,000 on the small blind.

Lee dominated, turned the tables, having found trip queens on board Q♦ 6♥ Q♥ 7♦ 2♠ to deliver the final table bubble and head on to the final round.

Player	Hand	Chips
SL Suya LeeSouth Korea	K♥Q♣ D	3,250,000(54 BB)
JC Jaegeol ChoSouth Korea	A♣K♠ SB	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 2:11:43 PM

Moosung Lee Surrenders Top Pair

Level 27: 30,000 / 60,000 ante: 60,000

Moosung Lee defended his big blind against James Dela Cruz' 120,000 button open, and went on to lead 75,000 on flop A♥ 5♠ 2♣ . Dela Cruz bumped it up to 200,000, called by Lee.

On turn T♦ , Lee was convinced he was beat, open folding top pair A♠ against Dela Cruz' 350,000 second barrel.

Player	Chips
JD James Dela CruzPhilippines	3,835,000(64 BB)
ML Moosung LeeSouth Korea	3,360,000(56 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 2:09:47 PM

Masataka Setoguchi Crashes in 11th Place - PHP 316,000 (~USD 5,510)

Level 27: 30,000 / 60,000 ante: 60,000

Masataka Setoguchi - 11th Place

William Ysmael min opened on the button and snap called Masataka Setoguchi's 870,000 jam from the small blind.

Ysmael with the best hand in the deck, zoomed to victory on board 6♠ J♣ 8♦ 8♥ 9♥ , cutting the counts by one.

Player	Hand	Chips
WY William YsmaelPhilippines	A♥A♣ D	3,600,000(60 BB)
MS Masataka SetoguchiJapan	A♦7♣ SB	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 2:07:31 PM

Jingxiang Ong Finishes in 12th Place - PHP 282,000 (~USD 4,915)

Level 27: 30,000 / 60,000 ante: 60,000

Jingxiang Ong - 12th Place

Jingxiang Ong stuffed his last 580,000 on the hijack and was called by Moosung Lee right behind.

Lee with a premium pair, left Ong drawing dead straight away, having flopped quads on board K♦ K♣ 8♠ 6♠ A♠ .

Player	Hand	Chips
ML Moosung LeeSouth Korea	K♥K♠ CO	3,730,000(62 BB)
OJ Ong JingxiangSingapore	A♦Q♠ HJ	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 2:01:43 PM

Uday Duggal Remains in Contention

Level 27: 30,000 / 60,000 ante: 60,000

Uday Duggal

Suya Lee opened on the cutoff and flicked in one more big blind after Uday Duggal raised all-in for 180,000 on the small blind.

Duggal attempting to hang on, managed to spike a pair of queens on board 7♦ 5♥ 3♣ Q♣ T♦ to keep him in the running.

Player	Hand	Chips
UD Uday DuggalSingapore	Q♠8♠ SB	480,000(8 BB)
SL Suya LeeSouth Korea	4♦4♣ CO	2,300,000(38 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 1:56:08 PM

Moosung Lee Takes from Jingxiang Ong

Level 27: 30,000 / 60,000 ante: 60,000

Jingxiang Ong opened 120,000 on the button and was joined by both players on the blinds.

Action was checked to turn 6♠ 9♦ 7♠ A♠ , where Moosung Lee led for 125,000. Only Ong stuck around to see river Q♦ and was offered a free pass to showdown.

Ong instead went for a final 350,000 and met a check raise from Lee to 700,000. Ong burnt through one time bank and eventually paid the price with two pair A♥ 9♠ , only to take the loss as Lee revealed a better A♦ Q♣ .

Player	Chips
ML Moosung LeeSouth Korea	2,965,000(49 BB)
OJ Ong JingxiangSingapore	580,000(10 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 1:52:28 PM

Kiwanont Sukhum Doubles Through Jaegeol Cho

Level 27: 30,000 / 60,000 ante: 60,000

Jaegeol Cho opened on the hijack and was met with a 400,000 three bet from Kiwanont Sukhum on the button. Cho was up to the challenge, leaving Sukhum to get his remaining 40,000 in the middle.

Sukhum at risk, secured the double up as his pocket pair held on board T♥ 5♠ T♦ 5♥ T♠ , costing Cho a quarter of his stack.

Player	Hand	Chips
KS Kiwanont SukhumThailand	J♦J♠ D	1,030,000(17 BB)
JC Jaegeol ChoSouth Korea	A♣8♦ HJ	1,280,000(21 BB)

Level 27: 30,000 / 60,000 ante: 60,000

40 minutes

Remaining Players: 12/652

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 1:49:21 PM

Jingxiang Ong Picks Up a Boost

Level 27: 30,000 / 60,000 ante: 60,000

Masataka Setoguchi defended his big blind against Jingxiang Ong's 120,000 hijack open, and check called 150,000 on flop K♣ A♠ 2♠ . Setoguchi checked turn T♦ once more, pushing Ong to barrel another 300,000. Setoguchi gave it a thought and eventually arrived at a fold, shipping Ong the win.

Player	Chips
OJ Ong JingxiangSingapore	1,700,000(28 BB)
MS Masataka SetoguchiJapan	1,030,000(17 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 1:46:14 PM

Chip Count Update

Level 26: 25,000 / 50,000 ante: 50,000

Player	Chips	Table	Seat
KS Kiwanont SukhumThailand	545,000(11 BB)	29	1
SL Suya LeeSouth Korea	2,650,000(53 BB)	29	3
WK Wanhee KangSouth Korea	895,000(18 BB)	29	4
UD Uday DuggalSingapore	725,000(15 BB)	29	5
JC Jaegeol ChoSouth Korea	1,550,000(31 BB)	29	6
CB Cheolmin ByeonSouth Korea	650,000(13 BB)	29	8
JD James Dela CruzPhilippines	3,160,000(63 BB)	30	1
OJ Ong JingxiangSingapore	1,340,000(27 BB)	30	2
ML Moosung LeeSouth Korea	1,985,000(40 BB)	30	3
TN Tamon NakamuraJapan	1,765,000(35 BB)	30	4
WY William YsmaelPhilippines	2,955,000(59 BB)	30	5
MS Masataka SetoguchiJapan	1,360,000(27 BB)	30	6

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 1:31:37 PM

William Ysmael Shoots Up the Ranks

Level 26: 25,000 / 50,000 ante: 50,000

William Ysmael defended his big blind against James Dela Cruz' 100,000 hijack open, and went for a 200,000 check raise on flop 3♥ 7♦ 9♠ . Dela Cruz completed and faced another 210,000 on turn K♦ . Dela Cruz this time, responded with a bigger 420,000 and called off the rest after Ysmael moved all-in for 1,340,000 total.

Ysmael 7♥ 7♣

Dela Cruz T♥ T♠

Ysmael ahead with a set, secured the victory on river A♣ , overtaking his opponent to land the lead.

Player	Chips
WY William YsmaelPhilippines	3,355,000(67 BB)
JD James Dela CruzPhilippines	2,590,000(52 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 1:23:58 PM

Tamon Nakamura Wins with the Ladies

Level 26: 25,000 / 50,000 ante: 50,000

Tamon Nakamura fired a 250,000 three bet against an utg open and was met with an all-in from James Dela Cruz on the big blind. While the initial raiser got out of the way, Nakamura was happy to risk his remaining 725,000.

Board J♦ 8♥ A♠ 3♣ 2♦ ran safe for Nakamura's pocket pair, earning him the full double up.

Player	Hand	Chips
TN Tamon NakamuraJapan	Q♠Q♣ CO	2,115,000(42 BB)
JD James Dela CruzPhilippines	K♥9♥ BB	4,100,000(82 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 1:15:51 PM

James Dela Cruz Raises the Stakes

Level 26: 25,000 / 50,000 ante: 50,000

William Ysmael opened 100,000 on the hijack, called by Masataka Setoguchi right behind. James Dela Cruz on the button made it 350,000 to go and picked up the pot uncontested.

Player	Chips
JD James Dela CruzPhilippines	5,050,000(101 BB)
MS Masataka SetoguchiJapan	2,015,000(40 BB)
WY William YsmaelPhilippines	1,480,000(30 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 1:12:24 PM

Yohei Kosuga Eliminated in 13th Place - PHP 282,000 (~USD 4,915)

Level 26: 25,000 / 50,000 ante: 50,000

Yohei Kosuga - 13th Place

Yohei Kosuga stuffed his last 275,000 against an early open and was challenged by initial raiser Jingxiang Ong.

Up against the best hand in the deck, Kosuga headed for the rails as no luck arrived on board J♥ 2♣ 5♦ J♠ 6♣ .

Player	Hand	Chips
OJ Ong JingxiangSingapore	A♥A♠ UTG	1,415,000(28 BB)
YK Yohei KosugaJapan	A♣4♣ SB	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 1:04:51 PM

Jingxiang Ong Remains Unchallenged

Level 26: 25,000 / 50,000 ante: 50,000

Jingxiang Ong has scored two back to back pots, remaining unchallenged as he picked up two rounds of blinds and antes.

Player	Chips
OJ Ong JingxiangSingapore	1,040,000(21 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 1:00:11 PM

Jonald Garcia Finishes in 14th Place - PHP 251,000 (~USD 4,375)

Level 26: 25,000 / 50,000 ante: 50,000

Jonald Garcia - 14th Place

Jonald Garcia pushed his last 315,000 on the button and was looked up by chip leader James Dela Cruz right on the big blind.

Garcia attempting to hold on, spiked top pair on flop Q♠ 4♣ 8♥ , but ultimately succumbed to his fate as runout A♣ 9♣ landed Dela Cruz a higher two pair to bank the win.

Player	Hand	Chips
JD James Dela CruzPhilippines	A♥4♠ BB	4,775,000(96 BB)
JG Jonald GarciaPhilippines	Q♣9♦ D	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 12:53:37 PM

William Ysmael Gets a Payday

Level 26: 25,000 / 50,000 ante: 50,000

William Ysmael

Masataka Setoguchi opened 100,000 utg and William Ysmael completed on the big blind.

Action on flop T♦ 8♠ 9♣ checked to turn 8♦ , where Ysmael check jammed his remaining 645,000. Setoguchi called off with top pair Q♦ T♣ , putting his opponent at risk with a pair flush draw 9♦ 4♦ .

River 7♦ filled up Ysmael's flush, earning him a full double up back to 30 big blinds.

Player	Chips
MS Masataka SetoguchiJapan	2,525,000(51 BB)
WY William YsmaelPhilippines	1,565,000(31 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 12:49:11 PM

Jonald Garcia Triples Up

Level 26: 25,000 / 50,000 ante: 50,000

Ultra short, Jonald Garcia chucked in his remaining 130,000 hijack, and saw both Tamon Nakamura and Jingxiang Ong on the blinds complete.

Action on board 2♠ 8♣ J♦ T♥ 4♣ checked to showdown, revealing Garcia's two pair, more than good to keep him in contention.

Player	Hand	Chips
JG Jonald GarciaPhilippines	J♣T♠ HJ	440,000(9 BB)
TN Tamon NakamuraJapan	K♦9♠ SB	895,000(18 BB)
OJ Ong JingxiangSingapore	7♠6♣ BB	720,000(14 BB)

Level 26: 25,000 / 50,000 ante: 50,000

40 minutes

Remaining Players: 14/652

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 12:44:45 PM

Chip Count Update

Level 26: 25,000 / 50,000 ante: 50,000

Player	Chips	Table	Seat
KS Kiwanont SukhumThailand	1,220,000(24 BB)	29	1
ML Moosung LeeSouth Korea	1,910,000(38 BB)	29	2
SL Suya LeeSouth Korea	1,910,000(38 BB)	29	3
WK Wanhee KangSouth Korea	755,000(15 BB)	29	4
UD Uday DuggalSingapore	445,000(9 BB)	29	5
JC Jaegeol ChoSouth Korea	1,630,000(33 BB)	29	6
CB Cheolmin ByeonSouth Korea	865,000(17 BB)	29	8
JD James Dela CruzPhilippines	4,260,000(85 BB)	30	1
OJ Ong JingxiangSingapore	850,000(17 BB)	30	2
TN Tamon NakamuraJapan	1,075,000(22 BB)	30	4
WY William YsmaelPhilippines	795,000(16 BB)	30	5
MS Masataka SetoguchiJapan	3,270,000(65 BB)	30	6
JG Jonald GarciaPhilippines	130,000(3 BB)	30	7
YK Yohei KosugaJapan	360,000(7 BB)	30	8

Break

Remaining Players: 14/652

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 12:40:31 PM

James Dela Cruz Surges to the Lead

Level 25: 20,000 / 40,000 ante: 40,000

James Dela Cruz

Jonald Garcia on the cutoff, sent out a 290,000 three bet against a hijack open and was met with a 700,000 raise from James Dela Cruz on the small blind. Initial raiser folded, while Garcia tank jammed the rest. Dela Cruz snap called for his tournament life, committing a massive 2,050,000 in the middle.

Dela Cruz a favorite to win, shipped the biggest pot of the day as board 2♥ T♣ 6♥ T♥ 3♦ steered clear of any aces. Garcia survived the damage but was crippled down to three big blinds.

Player	Hand	Chips
JD James Dela CruzPhilippines	K♦K♥ SB	4,260,000(107 BB)
JG Jonald GarciaPhilippines	A♠K♠ CO	130,000(3 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 12:34:42 PM

Jaegeol Cho Ships One

Level 25: 20,000 / 40,000 ante: 40,000

Suya Lee defended his big blind against Jaegeol Cho's 90,000 hijack open, and check called 55,000 on flop J♦ 3♦ 5♠ . On turn Q♠ , Lee decided to let it go after Cho went for another 175,000.

Player	Chips
JC Jaegeol ChoSouth Korea	1,700,000(43 BB)
SL Suya LeeSouth Korea	1,600,000(40 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 12:32:50 PM

James Dela Cruz Pulls Triple Barrel

Level 25: 20,000 / 40,000 ante: 40,000

James Dela Cruz opened 80,000 on the cutoff and was joined by Jingxiang Ong a seat after.

On board J♣ 9♠ 9♣ 9♥ 6♦ , Dela Cruz led all the way - 55,000, 105,000, and a final 350,000, and left Ong unable to get to showdown after calling just the first two streets.

Player	Chips
JD James Dela CruzPhilippines	2,180,000(55 BB)
OJ Ong JingxiangSingapore	875,000(22 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 12:30:59 PM

Kiwanont Sukhum Wins Blind Battle

Level 25: 20,000 / 40,000 ante: 40,000

A blind vs blind battle between Cheolmin Byeon and Kiwanont Sukhum brewed a pot of 325,000 alongside a completed board of K♣ 9♥ T♦ A♦ T♥ . Sukhum gunned for a final 125,000 on the river and was check called by Byeon, only to muck as Sukhum revealed two pair A♥ 6♣ .

Player	Chips
KS Kiwanont SukhumThailand	1,500,000(38 BB)
CB Cheolmin ByeonSouth Korea	865,000(22 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 12:29:12 PM

Masataka Setoguchi Runs Table Captain

Level 25: 20,000 / 40,000 ante: 40,000

Masataka Setoguchi

William Ysmael opened on the hijack and called a 225,000 three bet from Masataka Setoguchi a seat after.

On flop 4♥ 5♦ T♦ , Ysmael pulled a 350,000 check raise against Setoguchi's 175,000 bet, yet tank folded after his opponent came back for the rest.

Player	Chips
MS Masataka SetoguchiJapan	3,270,000(82 BB)
WY William YsmaelPhilippines	795,000(20 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 12:23:42 PM

Suya Lee Wins by Default

Level 25: 20,000 / 40,000 ante: 40,000

Cheolmin Byeon opened 85,000 early position and was joined by Suya Lee on the button.

Action checked to turn 6♠ K♥ 6♦ A♦ , where Byeon continued for 55,000. Lee called behind, and paid another 125,000 on river 4♣ , and saw his opponent instantly muck, shipping him the pot by default.

Player	Chips
SL Suya LeeSouth Korea	1,545,000(39 BB)
CB Cheolmin ByeonSouth Korea	750,000(19 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 12:08:06 PM

Yohei Kosuga Scores a Double Up

Level 25: 20,000 / 40,000 ante: 40,000

Yohei Kosuga

Yohei Kosuga pushed his remaining 250,000 in early position and was looked up by chip leader Masataka Setoguchi right on the big blind.

Kosuga at risk, instantly spiked a set on board 9♠ 4♦ 8♠ A♣ 2♦ to remain on his seat.

Player	Hand	Chips
YK Yohei KosugaJapan	4♠4♣ UTG+1	560,000(14 BB)
MS Masataka SetoguchiJapan	A♠T♥ BB	2,950,000(74 BB)

Level 25: 20,000 / 40,000 ante: 40,000

40 minutes

Remaining Players: 14/652

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 12:04:15 PM

William Ysmael on the Road to Recovery

Level 24: 15,000 / 30,000 ante: 30,000

William Ysmael opened 60,000 on the hijack and was joined by Yohei Kosuga on the small blind.

On flop K♥ 3♥ 4♣ , Kosuga check called a 55,000 cbet from Ysmael and headed to turn A♠ . Both checked it through to river J♦ , where Kosuga checked a third time around. Ysmael gunned for a final 180,000, and showed top pair A♣ 7♥ for the win after Kosuga paid the price.

Player	Chips
WY William YsmaelPhilippines	945,000(32 BB)
YK Yohei KosugaJapan	185,000(6 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 11:54:14 AM

Huge Double for Jonald Garcia

Level 24: 15,000 / 30,000 ante: 30,000

Jonald Garcia

William Ysmael sent out a 180,000 three bet against an utg open and was met with another raise from Jonald Garcia behind. Ysmael came back with an all-in, leaving Garcia to call off his entire 1,040,000.

A classic flip, Garcia shipped the win this time around, as board 3♣ 4♠ 2♠ J♠ 5♠ ran him a wheel straight to land the massive pot.

Player	Hand	Chips
JG Jonald GarciaPhilippines	A♥K♦ SB	2,200,000(73 BB)
WY William YsmaelPhilippines	Q♦Q♥ CO	590,000(20 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 11:51:41 AM

Lemmor Patulot Succumbs in 15th Place - PHP 251,000 (~USD 4,375)

Level 24: 15,000 / 30,000 ante: 30,000

Lemmor Patulot - 15th Place

Suya Lee opened 60,000 utg and shelled out just 75,000 more following an all-in from Lemmor Patulot.

Hoping for a double up, Patulot shut down immediately as board K♣ Q♦ K♥ 7♦ T♣ ran two pair for Lee to seal his elimination.

Player	Hand	Chips
SL Suya LeeSouth Korea	A♣Q♣ UTG	1,200,000(40 BB)
LP Lemmor PatulotPhilippines	2♦2♣ CO	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 11:48:20 AM

Renniel Galvez Exits in 16th Place - PHP 220,000 (~USD 3,835)

Level 24: 15,000 / 30,000 ante: 30,000

Renniel Galvez - 16th Place

Up against an open and a call, James Dela Cruz shot out a raise to 370,000 on the small blind and saw initial raiser Renniel Galvez flick in his last 190,000.

Galvez dominated, found no hope on board 9♥ 9♣ Q♠ 9♠ 8♠ , ending his Main Event run entirely.

Player	Hand	Chips
JD James Dela CruzPhilippines	A♥K♥ SB	2,065,000(69 BB)
RG Renniel GalvezPhilippines	K♠T♦ UTG	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 11:42:37 AM

Main Event Down to Two Tables

Level 24: 15,000 / 30,000 ante: 30,000

The fierce battle for the Manila Megastack 22 Main Event crown continues to be in play with its 652-entry field down to the final two tables. Each remaining contender is now guaranteed PHP 220,000 in winnings and a fighting chance to claim the PHP 4,820,000 top prize.

Chip Count Update

Player	Chips	Table	Seat
KS Kiwanont SukhumThailand	1,390,000(46 BB)	29	1
ML Moosung LeeSouth Korea	1,950,000(65 BB)	29	2
SL Suya LeeSouth Korea	920,000(31 BB)	29	3
WK Wanhee KangSouth Korea	1,520,000(51 BB)	29	4
UD Uday DuggalSingapore	375,000(13 BB)	29	5
JC Jaegeol ChoSouth Korea	1,700,000(57 BB)	29	6
LP Lemmor PatulotPhilippines	140,000(5 BB)	29	7
CB Cheolmin ByeonSouth Korea	860,000(29 BB)	29	8
JD James Dela CruzPhilippines	1,715,000(57 BB)	30	1
OJ Ong JingxiangSingapore	1,460,000(49 BB)	30	2
RG Renniel GalvezPhilippines	190,000(6 BB)	30	3
TN Tamon NakamuraJapan	710,000(24 BB)	30	4
WY William YsmaelPhilippines	1,685,000(56 BB)	30	5
MS Masataka SetoguchiJapan	2,900,000(97 BB)	30	6
JG Jonald GarciaPhilippines	1,290,000(43 BB)	30	7
YK Yohei KosugaJapan	570,000(19 BB)	30	8

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 11:40:50 AM

William Ysmael Finishes Barry Wong

Level 24: 15,000 / 30,000 ante: 30,000

Barry Wong Tsun Hin

Barry Wong opened on the hijack and went to four bet his entire 435,000 against William Ysmael's big blind raise. Ysmael gladly obliged and smooth sailed to victory as board A♠ 5♠ K♣ T♦ 4♦ delivered no bad beats.

Player	Hand	Chips
WY William YsmaelPhilippines	Q♦Q♣ BB	1,700,000(57 BB)
BW Barry Wong Tsun HinHong Kong	J♦J♥ HJ	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 11:40:22 AM

Recent Eliminations: 18th - 20th (PHP 192,000)

Level 24: 15,000 / 30,000 ante: 30,000

Place	Player	Prize (USD)
18	NC Nayeon ChoSouth Korea	$3,345
19	JJ Jongbea JangSouth Korea	$3,345
20	MT Mike TakayamaPhilippines	$3,345

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 11:39:11 AM

Wanhee Kang Dusts Nayeon Cho

Level 24: 15,000 / 30,000 ante: 30,000

Nayeon Cho committed his tournament life with king-jack and ran right into Wanhee Kang's pocket queens. No help for Cho arrived on board, eliminating him from the Main Event entirely.

Player	Chips
WK Wanhee KangSouth Korea	1,650,000(55 BB)
NC Nayeon ChoSouth Korea	busted

Level 24: 15,000 / 30,000 ante: 30,000

40 minutes

Remaining Players: 18/652

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 11:37:19 AM

Barry Wong in No Sweat

Level 23: 10,000 / 25,000 ante: 25,000

Barry Wong open shoved 300,000 utg and was called by Tamon Nakamura behind.

Wong a huge favorite, had no issues scooping up the win on board 6♣ 6♠ 5♣ A♥ 7♣ .

Player	Hand	Chips
BW Barry Wong Tsun HinHong Kong	A♣Q♣ UTG	660,000(26 BB)
TN Tamon NakamuraJapan	A♦J♠ HJ	600,000(24 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 11:23:19 AM

Masataka Setoguchi on Fire

Level 23: 10,000 / 25,000 ante: 25,000

Initial action between Masataka Setoguchi and Renniel Galvez brewed a pot of 890,000 already in the middle.

On flop 3♠ K♣ 6♠ , Galvez barreled 225,000 and followed with an all-in on turn 4♠ . Setoguchi called down both streets with top pair A♦ K♠ and was up against Galvez' A♠ 4♣ .

River 6♥ felted none of Galvez' outs, shipping Setoguchi the chip leader pot.

Player	Chips
MS Masataka SetoguchiJapan	2,530,000(101 BB)
RG Renniel GalvezPhilippines	225,000(9 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 11:19:41 AM

Jongbea Jang Pulls Ill-Timed Bluff

Level 23: 10,000 / 25,000 ante: 25,000

Jongbea Jang

Jongbea Jang defended his big blind vs Jonald Garcia's 50,000 cutoff open, and check called another 50,000 on flop 9♠ 3♦ 6♦ .

On turn 4♠ , Jang went ahead and led all-in for his remaining 360,000, only to be snap called by Garcia with a set 4♦ 4♥ . Jang drawing dead with a mere pair of sixes K♠ 6♣ , exited shortly as river 5♦ completed the board.

Player	Chips
JG Jonald GarciaPhilippines	1,780,000(71 BB)
JJ Jongbea JangSouth Korea	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 11:17:27 AM

Mike Takayama Caps Run

Level 23: 10,000 / 25,000 ante: 25,000

Mike Takayama

A back and forth between Mike Takayama and Moosung Lee saw Takamaya make the final call for his entire 575,000.

Lee ahead, left Takayama instantly drawing dead on board K♦ 5♦ Q♣ Q♠ J♥ with his full house more than enough to take the win.

Player	Hand	Chips
ML Moosung LeeSouth Korea	K♥K♠ HJ	1,935,000(77 BB)
MT Mike TakayamaPhilippines	A♥K♣ UTG	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 11:14:03 AM

Recent Eliminations: 21st - 23rd (PHP 168,000)

Level 23: 10,000 / 25,000 ante: 25,000

Place	Player	Prize (USD)
21	RF Roland FerrerPhilippines	$2,930
22	YE Yuma EndoJapan	$2,930
23	EA Edgar AsehanPhilippines	$2,930

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 11:10:33 AM

Jingxiang Ong Again with the Ladies

Level 23: 10,000 / 25,000 ante: 25,000

Roland Ferrer opened early position and called Jingxiang Ong's 140,000 button three bet.

On flop 6♦ 5♦ A♦ , Ferrer check raised all-in for 215,000 against Ong's 50,000 cbet, and saw his opponent complete for a showdown.

Ferrer 9♥ 9♣

Ong Q♦ Q♥

Ferrer in rough shape, spiked a set on turn 9♦ giving him some hope, but ultimately bricked out river 8♥ , shipping Ong the win with a flush.

Player	Chips
OJ Ong JingxiangSingapore	1,290,000(52 BB)
RF Roland FerrerPhilippines	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 11:08:48 AM

Ladies Hold Up for Jingxiang Ong

Level 23: 10,000 / 25,000 ante: 25,000

Yuma Endo raised all-in for 340,000 and was met with another push from Jingxiang Ong on the small blind.

Endo behind, missed to catch up on board 2♣ 4♠ 7♥ 8♣ T♥ , cutting him out of the running.

Player	Hand	Chips
OJ Ong JingxiangSingapore	Q♦Q♠ SB	860,000(34 BB)
YE Yuma EndoJapan	K♥J♦ MP	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 11:07:06 AM

Barry Wong Wins Flip to Survive

Level 23: 10,000 / 25,000 ante: 25,000

Barry Wong open shoved 225,000 utg and saw Tamon Nakamura right beside take the spot.

A 50-50 situation, Wong's overcards took it this time, having spiked a pair of aces on board 3♠ K♠ A♥ 5♥ 7♥ to earn the double up.

Player	Hand	Chips
BW Barry Wong Tsun HinHong Kong	A♠Q♠ UTG	510,000(20 BB)
TN Tamon NakamuraJapan	J♠J♣ UTG+1	1,125,000(45 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 11:05:14 AM

Uday Duggal Saved by the River

Level 23: 10,000 / 25,000 ante: 25,000

Nayeon Cho opened on the button and happily called Uday Duggal's big blind all-in for 330,000.

Cho a favorite to win, suffered a crushing beat as board K♣ 2♦ 4♠ 5♦ 7♣ landed Duggal two pair on the river to turn the tables.

Player	Hand	Chips
UD Uday DuggalSingapore	K♦7♥ BB	670,000(27 BB)
NC Nayeon ChoSouth Korea	A♣K♠ D	615,000(25 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 11:03:19 AM

One Bet Does the Job for Tamon Nakamura

Level 23: 10,000 / 25,000 ante: 25,000

Up against an open and a call, Tamon Nakamura shot out a 200,000 raise on the button and saw only James Dela Cruz complete. On flop T♦ 3♣ 7♦ , Dela Cruz easily surrendered after Nakamura gunned for another 250,000.

Player	Chips
JD James Dela CruzPhilippines	1,575,000(63 BB)
TN Tamon NakamuraJapan	1,380,000(55 BB)

Level 23: 10,000 / 25,000 ante: 25,000

40 minutes

Remaining Players: 23/652

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 10:53:32 AM

Chip Count Update

Level 23: 10,000 / 25,000 ante: 25,000

Player	Chips	Table	Seat
RG Renniel GalvezPhilippines	900,000(36 BB)	26	1
SL Suya LeeSouth Korea	1,275,000(51 BB)	26	2
EA Edgar AsehanPhilippines	220,000(9 BB)	26	3
JG Jonald GarciaPhilippines	1,400,000(56 BB)	26	4
LP Lemmor PatulotPhilippines	350,000(14 BB)	26	5
MS Masataka SetoguchiJapan	1,324,000(53 BB)	26	6
JJ Jongbea JangSouth Korea	700,000(28 BB)	26	7
CB Cheolmin ByeonSouth Korea	394,000(16 BB)	26	8
KS Kiwanont SukhumThailand	1,370,000(55 BB)	29	1
ML Moosung LeeSouth Korea	1,250,000(50 BB)	29	2
NC Nayeon ChoSouth Korea	970,000(39 BB)	29	3
WK Wanhee KangSouth Korea	985,000(39 BB)	29	4
UD Uday DuggalSingapore	370,000(15 BB)	29	5
JC Jaegeol ChoSouth Korea	1,460,000(58 BB)	29	6
MT Mike TakayamaPhilippines	270,000(11 BB)	29	7
JD James Dela CruzPhilippines	1,775,000(71 BB)	30	1
OJ Ong JingxiangSingapore	565,000(23 BB)	30	2
BW Barry Wong Tsun HinHong Kong	210,000(8 BB)	30	3
TN Tamon NakamuraJapan	1,080,000(43 BB)	30	4
WY William YsmaelPhilippines	955,000(38 BB)	30	5
YE Yuma EndoJapan	485,000(19 BB)	30	6
RF Roland FerrerPhilippines	310,000(12 BB)	30	7
YK Yohei KosugaJapan	905,000(36 BB)	30	8

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 10:52:33 AM

Recent Eliminations: 24th - 27th (PHP 146,000)

Break

Place	Player	Prize (USD)
24	MM Masakazu MiyamotoJapan	$2,545
25	CC Choi Chang GiNetherlands	$2,545
26	CP Christopher PasionPhilippines	$2,545
27	IS Ionut StochitaRomania	$2,545

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 10:51:49 AM

Recent Eliminations: 28th - 31st (PHP 125,000)

Break

Place	Player	Prize (USD)
28	LD Leonardo DragoItaly	$2,180
29	MC Michael CalunsodPhilippines	$2,180
30	JP Jerico PadillaPhilippines	$2,180
31	FP Frank PersampieriUnited States of America	$2,180

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 10:51:30 AM

Recent Eliminations: 32nd - 39th (PHP 107,000)

Break

Place	Player	Prize (USD)
32	RC Robert ChorlianUnited States of America	$1,865
33	TU Takaaki UmemoriJapan	$1,865
34	MI Minami IsshoJapan	$1,865
35	GS George SaludPhilippines	$1,865
36	LN Le Ngoc KhanhViet Nam	$1,865
37	PW Patrick WahlquistDenmark	$1,865
38	JL Junwoo LeeSouth Korea	$1,865
39	CL Christian LortieCanada	$1,865

Break

Remaining Players: 23/652

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 10:46:59 AM

Masataka Setoguchi Cuts Cheolmin Byeon's Wings

Level 22: 10,000 / 20,000 ante: 20,000

Masataka Setoguchi opened on the cutoff and called a 220,000 three bet from Cheolmin Byeon on the small blind.

On flop 6♣ 3♠ 4♥ , Byeon check called a 125,000 bet from Setoguchi and checked a second time around on turn Q♣ . Setoguchi checked it back to river J♥ , where Byeon bet for the rest.

Setoguchi called off his remaining 297,000 with top set Q♥ Q♠ and shipped the massive pot his way as Byeon tabled a mere 7♦ 7♠ .

Player	Chips
MS Masataka SetoguchiJapan	1,324,000(66 BB)
CB Cheolmin ByeonSouth Korea	394,000(20 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 10:45:40 AM

Masakazu Miyamoto Bound for the Exit

Level 22: 10,000 / 20,000 ante: 20,000

Masakazu Miyamoto pushed his last 95,000 on the button and was looked up by Tamon Nakamura on the big blind.

Slightly behind, Miyamoto stepped off the tournament floor, having found no salvation on board A♠ A♦ 3♣ 9♣ 8♦ .

Player	Hand	Chips
TN Tamon NakamuraJapan	A♥Q♠ BB	1,295,000(65 BB)
MM Masakazu MiyamotoJapan	K♠Q♥ D	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 10:42:30 AM

Smooth Sailing Victory for Jaegeol Cho

Level 22: 10,000 / 20,000 ante: 20,000

Choi Chang Gi

Chang Gi Choi pushed his remaining 246,000 utg and was called by Jaegeol Cho on the small blind.

Choi in rough shape, accepted defeat as Q♠ K♠ 9♠ T♣ T♠ ran quad tens for Cho.

Player	Hand	Chips
JC Jaegeol ChoSouth Korea	T♦T♥ SB	1,328,000(66 BB)
CC Choi Chang GiNetherlands	8♥7♥ UTG	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 10:40:02 AM

Jonald Garcia Pumps Up the Aggression

Level 22: 10,000 / 20,000 ante: 20,000

Jonald Garcia

Cheolmin Byeon opened 45,000 early position, joined by Jonald Garcia on the small blind.

On flop 3♥ 9♠ K♣ , Garcia check called 30,000, and went on to lead 105,000 on turn J♥ . Byeon raised to 275,000, yet gave it up after Garcia called and pushed 440,000 on river J♦ .

Player	Chips
JG Jonald GarciaPhilippines	1,340,000(67 BB)
CB Cheolmin ByeonSouth Korea	1,048,000(52 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 10:36:30 AM

Christopher Pasion Falls Short

Level 22: 10,000 / 20,000 ante: 20,000

Facing a late position open and a call, Christopher Pasion on the small blind squeezed to 400,000, leaving himself with 11,000 behind. James Dela Cruz took the spot, and Pasion flicked in the rest.

Board 8♦ 6♥ Q♠ T♣ 3♥ landed both top pairs with Dela Cruz' top kicker running in play to knock Pasion out of the race.

Player	Hand	Chips
JD James Dela CruzPhilippines	A♦Q♣ CO	1,709,000(85 BB)
CP Christopher PasionPhilippines	K♦Q♦ SB	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 10:33:55 AM

Ionut Stochita Bows Out

Level 22: 10,000 / 20,000 ante: 20,000

Ionut Stochita

Renniel Galvez opened 50,000 and flicked in another 53,000 following a button all-in from Ionut Stochita.

Stochita on the ropes, exited shortly after missing to improve on board 2♥ J♠ 6♣ 9♦ 8♥ .

Player	Hand	Chips
RG Renniel GalvezPhilippines	K♠K♣ UTG+1	950,000(48 BB)
IS Ionut StochitaRomania	A♠T♣ D	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 10:30:00 AM

Suya Lee Knocks Out Leonardo Drago

Level 22: 10,000 / 20,000 ante: 20,000

Leonardo Drago

Leonardo Drago opened on the hijack and was met with a 110,000 three bet from Suya Lee on the big blind. Drago came back with an all-in for 265,000 more, to which Lee called.

Board J♥ A♦ K♥ T♠ K♣ connected with both, but kept Lee ahead all the way to finish with a full house and send Drago home.

Player	Hand	Chips
SL Suya LeeSouth Korea	J♠J♣ BB	1,298,000(65 BB)
LD Leonardo DragoItaly	A♣Q♣ HJ	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 10:27:38 AM

Nayeon Cho Takes from Ionut Stochita

Level 22: 10,000 / 20,000 ante: 20,000

Nayeon Cho limped in early position, joined by both players on the blinds.

On board T♦ 9♥ 2♠ 5♠ Q♥ , Cho bet three streets - 25,000, 75,000, and a final 100,000, with Ionut Stochita on the small blind check calling all the way.

Cho revealed pair of tens K♦ T♥ , good for the pot.

Player	Chips
NC Nayeon ChoSouth Korea	883,000(44 BB)
IS Ionut StochitaRomania	103,000(5 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 10:26:03 AM

Yuma Endo Delivers Bust

Level 22: 10,000 / 20,000 ante: 20,000

Michael Calunsod pushed his last 160,000 in and was looked up by Yuma Endo on the small blind.

Endo with the advantage, easily picked up the pot with top set on board 6♠ 2♥ Q♠ K♣ 8♠ .

Player	Hand	Chips
YE Yuma EndoJapan	Q♦Q♥ SB	611,000(31 BB)
MC Michael CalunsodPhilippines	A♦T♣ MP	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 10:23:48 AM

Kiwanont Sukhum Catches Up on Time

Level 22: 10,000 / 20,000 ante: 20,000

Jerico Padilla

Kiwanont Sukhum opened utg and called Jerico Padilla's 155,000 all-in right behind.

Padilla slightly ahead, crashed out just as river 9♦ 6♣ 4♣ T♦ J♦ paired up Sukhum to deliver his elimination.

Player	Hand	Chips
KS Kiwanont SukhumThailand	K♥J♥ UTG	1,500,000(75 BB)
JP Jerico PadillaPhilippines	A♠Q♠ UTG+1	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 10:20:02 AM

Jaegeol Cho Scoops Three Way

Level 22: 10,000 / 20,000 ante: 20,000

Jaegeol Cho

Frank Persampieri kicked off the action with an all-in for his last 120,000, followed by a 275,000 raise from Jerico Padilla. Jaegeol Cho on the small blind, reshoved 444,000 total, leaving Padilla to make the final call for a three way showdown.

Board 2♠ 9♥ K♠ 7♥ 8♦ ran safe for Cho's pocket pair, allowing him to scoop it all and knock one off the counts along the way.

Player	Hand	Chips
JC Jaegeol ChoSouth Korea	J♥J♠ SB	1,048,000(52 BB)
JP Jerico PadillaPhilippines	A♣Q♦ HJ	155,000(8 BB)
FP Frank PersampieriUnited States of America	A♥4♥ MP	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 9:56:34 AM

Suya Lee Flops the World

Level 22: 10,000 / 20,000 ante: 20,000

Suya Lee opened on the cutoff and tank called Takaaki Umemori's 272,000 all-in from the small blind.

A crucial flip, Lee instantly found trip kings on board K♠ K♣ 4♣ J♦ Q♣ to bank the win and send his opponent out not long after.

Player	Hand	Chips
SL Suya LeeSouth Korea	K♥Q♥ CO	1,031,000(52 BB)
TU Takaaki UmemoriJapan	8♥8♣ SB	busted

Level 22: 10,000 / 20,000 ante: 20,000

40 minutes

Remaining Players: 34/652

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 9:51:50 AM

Quick Double for Jaegeol Cho

Level 21: 8,000 / 16,000 ante: 16,000

Jaegeol Cho open shoved 220,000 on the cutoff and was looked up by Chang Gi Choi on the small blind.

Cho well ahead, locked in the victory as Choi bricked out on board J♦ 2♥ 9♦ 8♣ 4♣ .

Player	Hand	Chips
JC Jaegeol ChoSouth Korea	A♣K♣ CO	484,000(30 BB)
CC Choi Chang GiNetherlands	K♦Q♦ SB	186,000(12 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 9:50:26 AM

Michael Calunsod Still Hanging On

Level 21: 8,000 / 16,000 ante: 16,000

Yohei Kosuga opened utg and called off short stacked Michael Calunsod's all-in for 113,000.

Dominated, Kosuga forked over the pot to Calunsod as board 7♠ 7♦ 4♥ J♣ A♠ kept him behind.

Player	Hand	Chips
MC Michael CalunsodPhilippines	K♣J♠ HJ	266,000(17 BB)
YK Yohei KosugaJapan	K♥T♦ UTG	935,000(58 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 9:48:15 AM

Le Ngoc Khanh Hits the Rails

Level 21: 8,000 / 16,000 ante: 16,000

Le Ngoc Khanh

Day chip leader Le Ngoc Khanh found his Main Event run come to an end, having committed the remainder of his chips with Kx Tx. Yohei Kosuga held a better Kx Qx and kept the advantage with a turned straight on board 3x 10x 9x Jx Jx to deliver the bust.

Player	Chips
YK Yohei KosugaJapan	1,048,000(66 BB)
LN Le Ngoc KhanhViet Nam	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 9:45:32 AM

Top Pair Lands Patrick Wahlquist in Danger

Level 21: 8,000 / 16,000 ante: 16,000

Tamon Nakamura opened 32,000 early position, joined by Patrick Wahlquist on the cutoff.

Action was checked to turn T♦ 7♠ 3♦ 2♠ , where Nakamura led for 65,000. Wahlquist answered with an all-in for 326,000 and saw his opponent gladly oblige with an overpair.

Wahlquist K♣ T♥

Nakamura Q♦ Q♥

Crushed against Nakamura's ladies, Wahlquist bowed out shortly just as river 8♠ completed the board.

Player	Chips
TN Tamon NakamuraJapan	1,184,000(74 BB)
PW Patrick WahlquistDenmark	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 9:40:46 AM

Uday Duggal Back in Swing

Level 21: 8,000 / 16,000 ante: 16,000

Uday Duggal

Uday Duggal booked two double ups in one orbit, the first one coming at the expense of past season champion William Ysmael.

Ysmael opened 200,000 on the button and saw Duggal call off his 126,000 stack on the small blind. Duggal immediately spiked a set on flop J♦ 9♦ 4♦ , further improving to a boat on runout 8♣ 4♥ to take the win.

Player	Hand	Chips
UD Uday DuggalSingapore	J♥J♠ HJ	608,000(38 BB)
WY William YsmaelPhilippines	A♦7♣ D	535,000(33 BB)

A few hands later, Duggal jammed his stack once more for a larger 284,000 and wsa looked up by utg raiser Frank Persampieri.

Duggal again with a pair, booked another win as board 6♥ 3♦ 4♠ 6♠ 6♦ missed Persampieri's overcards completely.

Player	Hand	Chips
UD Uday DuggalSingapore	J♥J♠ HJ	608,000(38 BB)
FP Frank PersampieriUnited States of America	A♠K♣ UTG	160,000(10 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 9:38:07 AM

Renniel Galvez Picks Up More Chips

Level 21: 8,000 / 16,000 ante: 16,000

Renniel Galvez

Renniel Galvez kicked off the action with an early open to 32,000, called by Tamon Nakamura on the button.

Action checked to turn J♠ 9♣ A♦ 7♠ , where Galvez led 42,000. Nakamura called behind and got a free pass to showdown after Galvez checked river K♣ . Nakamura instead, gunned 150,000, and took a bigger loss with 9♠ 8♠ as Galvez made the call with top pair A♥ Q♦ .

Player	Chips
RG Renniel GalvezPhilippines	782,000(49 BB)
TN Tamon NakamuraJapan	771,000(48 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 9:36:56 AM

Player Chip Counts on Table 28

Level 21: 8,000 / 16,000 ante: 16,000

Player	Chips
WK Wanhee KangSouth Korea	868,000(54 BB)
NC Nayeon ChoSouth Korea	752,000(47 BB)
JJ Jongbea JangSouth Korea	742,000(46 BB)
RF Roland FerrerPhilippines	450,000(28 BB)
LD Leonardo DragoItaly	422,000(26 BB)
JG Jonald GarciaPhilippines	395,000(25 BB)
MI Minami IsshoJapan	238,000(15 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 9:34:02 AM

Renniel Galvez on Police Duty

Level 21: 8,000 / 16,000 ante: 16,000

A three way raised pot with both Renniel Galvez and Masakazu Miyamoto on the blinds, saw action on flop K♥ 7♦ K♠ check round to turn 3♦ . Miyamoto led for 55,000, check called by Galvez onto river 6♥ . Miyamoto barreled again for a final 100,000, and was looked up once more by his opponent, exposing his bluff Q♥ T♠ . Galvez showed ace-high A♦ T♦ , enough to win the pot.

Player	Chips
RG Renniel GalvezPhilippines	507,000(32 BB)
MM Masakazu MiyamotoJapan	247,000(15 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 9:31:20 AM

Junwoo Lee Crashes over Flip

Level 21: 8,000 / 16,000 ante: 16,000

Junwoo Lee

Another all-in preflop situation was seen on the felt with Junwoo Lee at risk for his 215,000 stack against Moosung Lee's pocket pair.

Up for a flip, board 9♦ 6♠ Q♣ 9♣ T♠ favored Moosung, cutting Junwoo's Main Event run short.

Player	Hand	Chips
ML Moosung LeeSouth Korea	5♥5♠ CO	1,238,000(77 BB)
JL Junwoo LeeSouth Korea	A♠J♥ BB	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 9:28:36 AM

Christian Lortie Runs into Cowboys

Level 21: 8,000 / 16,000 ante: 16,000

Christian Lortie

Christian Lortie stuffed his entire 242,000 against an open and was met with another raise from Wanhee Kang behind. Initial raiser opted out, leaving the two to showdown.

Lortie gunning for an ace, found none on board 7♣ 5♣ T♣ 2♦ J♠ , eliminating him from the Main Event games.

Player	Hand	Chips
WK Wanhee KangSouth Korea	K♦K♣ CO	940,000(59 BB)
CL Christian LortieCanada	A♥J♣ MP	busted

Level 21: 8,000 / 16,000 ante: 16,000

40 minutes

Remaining Players: 39/652

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 9:27:37 AM

Recent Eliminations: 40th - 55th (PHP 94,000)

Level 20: 6,000 / 12,000 ante: 12,000

Place	Player	Prize (USD)
40	HP Hyunki ParkSouth Korea	$1,640
41	AP Ashley PattersonUnited Kingdom	$1,640
42	AS Akira SuzukiJapan	$1,640
43	AS Adam ShrikiIsrael	$1,640
44	JP Jongju ParkSouth Korea	$1,640
45	TJ Topi Johannes PaleniusFinland	$1,640
46	FM Fumiyoshi MakinoJapan	$1,640
47	HM Hwang MinsooSouth Korea	$1,640
48	FF Fred Farboud FeridounUnited States of America	$1,640
49	AK Akshaya KothariIndia	$1,640
50	SA Seitaro AsoJapan	$1,640
51	TK Takayuki KobaJapan	$1,640
52	EY Edison YuPhilippines	$1,640
53	RO Robbie Obrien FisherUnited Kingdom	$1,640
54	FF Florin FilipRomania	$1,640
55	AI Alvir InocentesPhilippines	$1,640

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 9:23:36 AM

Takaaki Umemori Collects in Full

Level 20: 6,000 / 12,000 ante: 12,000

Takaaki Umemori defended his big blind vs Ionut Stochita's 25,000 open, and check called 35,000 on flop 3♦ 9♥ Q♥ .

On turn 8♠ , Stochita demanded for the rest, allowing Umemori a moment to pause. Umemori decided to call off his last 153,000 with top pair Q♦ J♣ and faced Stochita's flush draw A♥ T♥ at showdown.

River 9♠ missed to fill up Stochita's flush, shipping Umemori the full double up.

Player	Chips
TU Takaaki UmemoriJapan	444,000(37 BB)
IS Ionut StochitaRomania	291,000(24 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 9:19:51 AM

Pocket Pair Holds for Jingxiang Ong

Level 20: 6,000 / 12,000 ante: 12,000

Ong Jingxiang

Christopher Pasion opened utg and called off Jingxiang Ong's all-in for 152,000 on the cutoff.

In for a flip, board 3♥ 8♦ 2♠ 9♥ T♣ missed to pair up Pasion's overcards, shipping Ong the win with his pocket pair.

Player	Hand	Chips
OJ Ong JingxiangSingapore	5♠5♣ CO	334,000(28 BB)
CP Christopher PasionPhilippines	A♠K♥ UTG	570,000(48 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 9:17:35 AM

Quick Double for Jerico Padilla

Level 20: 6,000 / 12,000 ante: 12,000

Jerico Padilla

Kiwanont Sukhum 4-bet jammed utg and saw Jerico Padilla two seats after call off his entire 317,000 stack.

Padilla with a monster hand, sealed the win on board J♠ J♦ T♣ 6♠ 4♥ , swiftly picking up the double.

Player	Hand	Chips
JP Jerico PadillaPhilippines	K♦K♣ MP	664,000(55 BB)
KS Kiwanont SukhumThailand	3♦3♣ UTG	840,000(70 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 9:15:22 AM

Overcards Rule for Wanhee Kang

Level 20: 6,000 / 12,000 ante: 12,000

Wanhee Kang opened 24,000 and was priced in to call Akira Suzuki's all-in for 14,000 more.

Suzuki at risk, bid his Main Event hopes goodbye as board A♥ Q♣ 7♣ A♦ 5♥ sent his pocket pair flying towards the muck.

Player	Hand	Chips
WK Wanhee KangSouth Korea	Q♠J♥ UTG+1	630,000(53 BB)
AS Akira SuzukiJapan	8♥8♣ BB	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 9:11:12 AM

Smashing Hero Call by James Dela Cruz

Level 20: 6,000 / 12,000 ante: 12,000

James Dela Cruz opened on the hijack and was called by Ashley Patterson on the button.

On flop 2♠ 9♣ 9♠ , Dela Cruz continued for 18,000, again called by his opponent onto turn 3♠ . Both checked it through to river 2♥ , where Dela Cruz led a final 50,000. Patterson responded with an all-in for 218,000 more, sending Dela Cruz deep in the tank.

Dela Cruz eventually found the call with a flush A♠ 8♠ and exposed Patterson's bluff with A♦ 8♦ to knock him out.

Player	Chips
JD James Dela CruzPhilippines	1,460,000(122 BB)
AP Ashley PattersonUnited Kingdom	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 9:09:04 AM

Christopher Pasion Pays His Dues

Level 20: 6,000 / 12,000 ante: 12,000

Christopher Pasion

William Ysmael opened on the cutoff and called an 80,000 three bet from Christopher Pasion on the big blind.

On flop Jx Tx 9x , Pasion led all-in, leaving Ysmael to put his tournament life at risk with two pair for his remaining 271,000.

Pasion J♦ 9♣

Ysmael J♥ T♥

Runout Ax Jx gave both a full house with Ysmael's jacks over tens keeping the lead.

Player	Chips
CP Christopher PasionPhilippines	753,000(63 BB)
WY William YsmaelPhilippines	720,000(60 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 9:07:23 AM

Cheolmin Byeon Ramps Up the Aggression

Level 20: 6,000 / 12,000 ante: 12,000

Bidding for a pot of 640,000 across a board of 7♥ J♣ K♠ 9♣ T♦ , chip leader applied maximum pressure on Suya Lee with an all-in on the river. Lee tanked for a minute and eventually decided to lay it down, conserving his 48 big blind stack.

Player	Chips
CB Cheolmin ByeonSouth Korea	1,600,000(133 BB)
SL Suya LeeSouth Korea	573,000(48 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 8:37:57 AM

Uday Duggal Secures Double Up

Level 20: 6,000 / 12,000 ante: 12,000

Uday Duggal

Kiwanont Sukhum opened on the hijack and called Uday Duggal's 168,000 all-in from the small blind.

Duggal a favorite to win, easily did so on board 8♥ 8♠ 9♥ K♣ Q♣ , earning him more cushion moving forward.

Player	Hand	Chips
UD Uday DuggalSingapore	A♠K♠ SB	360,000(30 BB)
KS Kiwanont SukhumThailand	A♣J♦ HJ	1,100,000(92 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 8:35:24 AM

Jongju Park Suffers Bad Beat

Level 20: 6,000 / 12,000 ante: 12,000

Jongju Park open shoved 127,000 mid position and was called by Tamon Nakamura on the cutoff.

Park poised for a double up, instead bowed out as board 2♦ 3♠ T♣ J♥ 4♥ landed Nakamura top pair to steal the win.

Player	Hand	Chips
TN Tamon NakamuraJapan	A♣J♣ CO	913,000(76 BB)
JP Jongju ParkSouth Korea	A♥Q♠ MP	busted

Level 20: 6,000 / 12,000 ante: 12,000

40 minutes

Remaining Players: 44/652

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 8:23:18 AM

Chip Count Update

Level 20: 6,000 / 12,000 ante: 12,000

Player	Chips
CB Cheolmin ByeonSouth Korea	1,334,000(111 BB)
KS Kiwanont SukhumThailand	1,270,000(106 BB)
JD James Dela CruzPhilippines	1,250,000(104 BB)
ML Moosung LeeSouth Korea	1,031,000(86 BB)
JJ Jongbea JangSouth Korea	893,000(74 BB)
SL Suya LeeSouth Korea	874,000(73 BB)
TN Tamon NakamuraJapan	756,000(63 BB)
CP Christopher PasionPhilippines	754,000(63 BB)
IS Ionut StochitaRomania	700,000(58 BB)
LP Lemmor PatulotPhilippines	689,000(57 BB)
WK Wanhee KangSouth Korea	670,000(56 BB)
WY William YsmaelPhilippines	660,000(55 BB)
FP Frank PersampieriUnited States of America	566,000(47 BB)
LD Leonardo DragoItaly	503,000(42 BB)
CC Choi Chang GiNetherlands	483,000(40 BB)
NC Nayeon ChoSouth Korea	480,000(40 BB)
BW Barry Wong Tsun HinHong Kong	440,000(37 BB)
EA Edgar AsehanPhilippines	436,000(36 BB)
JP Jerico PadillaPhilippines	388,000(32 BB)
YE Yuma EndoJapan	379,000(32 BB)
YK Yohei KosugaJapan	363,000(30 BB)
RF Roland FerrerPhilippines	360,000(30 BB)
PW Patrick WahlquistDenmark	357,000(30 BB)
AP Ashley PattersonUnited Kingdom	340,000(28 BB)
CL Christian LortieCanada	325,000(27 BB)
JG Jonald GarciaPhilippines	320,000(27 BB)
LN Le Ngoc KhanhViet Nam	288,000(24 BB)
MM Masakazu MiyamotoJapan	247,000(21 BB)
JC Jaegeol ChoSouth Korea	241,000(20 BB)
RG Renniel GalvezPhilippines	236,000(20 BB)
HP Hyunki ParkSouth Korea	226,000(19 BB)
TU Takaaki UmemoriJapan	220,000(18 BB)
RC Robert ChorlianUnited States of America	197,000(16 BB)
UD Uday DuggalSingapore	192,000(16 BB)
MI Minami IsshoJapan	192,000(16 BB)
MC Michael CalunsodPhilippines	185,000(15 BB)
GS George SaludPhilippines	171,000(14 BB)
MT Mike TakayamaPhilippines	148,000(12 BB)
JL Junwoo LeeSouth Korea	125,000(10 BB)
OJ Ong JingxiangSingapore	125,000(10 BB)
JP Jongju ParkSouth Korea	120,000(10 BB)
AS Adam ShrikiIsrael	64,000(5 BB)
MS Masataka SetoguchiJapan	62,000(5 BB)
AS Akira SuzukiJapan	45,000(4 BB)

Break

Remaining Players: 44/652

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 8:22:53 AM

Top Pair Costs Fumiyoshi Makino Tournament Life

Level 19: 5,000 / 10,000 ante: 10,000

A three way raised pot saw action on flop 5♠ K♠ 2♥ get checked to Frank Persampieri on the button, pushing him to bet 35,000. Fumiyoshi Makino check called on the big blind, and faced another 100,000 from Persampieri on turn J♥ . Makino responded with an all-in for 121,000 more, snap called by Persampieri with a set.

Makino K♦ 3♦

Persampieri 5♦ 5♣

Makino drawin dead, stepped off the arena just as river 7♣ completed the board.

Player	Chips
FP Frank PersampieriUnited States of America	585,000(59 BB)
FM Fumiyoshi MakinoJapan	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 8:21:13 AM

James Dela Cruz Knocks Topi Palenius Out

Level 19: 5,000 / 10,000 ante: 10,000

James Dela Cruz opened 20,000 on the cutoff and flicked in 52,000 more following an all-in from Topi Palenius right behind.

Dela Cruz ahead, scooped up the win as his pocket pair held on board 7♥ 8♥ 8♣ 3♣ 4♦ , eliminating Palenius from the running.

Player	Hand	Chips
JD James Dela CruzPhilippines	T♥T♣ CO	1,224,000(122 BB)
TJ Topi Johannes PaleniusFinland	A♣6♣ D	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 8:07:43 AM

Yohei Kosuga Gives It Up

Level 19: 5,000 / 10,000 ante: 10,000

In battle for a 95,000 pot on board 3♠ 2♣ 8♠ 7♦ , Yohei Kosuga gunned for 35,000 on the button and faced a check raise for 110,000 from chip leader Cheolmin Byeon. Kosuga gave up the fight, shipping Byeon another boost to his already towering pile.

Player	Chips
CB Cheolmin ByeonSouth Korea	1,418,000(142 BB)
YK Yohei KosugaJapan	355,000(36 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 8:04:52 AM

William Ysmael Back on the Groove

Level 19: 5,000 / 10,000 ante: 10,000

Christopher Pasion opened mid position and saw William Ysmael on the small blind join in on the action.

Pasion continued for 24,000 on flop 3♥ 3♠ K♠ , check called by Ysmael onto turn T♦ . Both checked it through to river 7♠ , where Ysmael led for 43,000. Pasion found no reason to continue and moved on to the next deal.

Player	Chips
CP Christopher PasionPhilippines	1,200,000(120 BB)
WY William YsmaelPhilippines	260,000(26 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 8:01:42 AM

All Kings on the Felt

Level 19: 5,000 / 10,000 ante: 10,000

James Dela Cruz

Minsoo Hwang opened early position, followed by a 70,000 three bet from James Dela Cruz a seat after. Ashley Patterson shoved on the button for 252,000, prompting Hwang to move all-in as well for a bigger 489,000. Dela Cruz put in the final call for a three way showdown.

Hwaang in rough shape against two pocket kings, bound for the exit just as board 9♥ 8♣ 2♣ 9♣ 2♦ landed on the felt. Dela Cruz and Patterson split the main pot while Dela Cruz shipped the rest.

Player	Hand	Chips
JD James Dela CruzPhilippines	K♥K♠ MP	970,000(97 BB)
AP Ashley PattersonUnited Kingdom	K♦K♣ D	380,000(38 BB)
HM Hwang MinsooSouth Korea	Q♥Q♣ UTG+1	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 8:00:45 AM

Player Chip Counts on Table 27

Level 19: 5,000 / 10,000 ante: 10,000

Player	Chips
ML Moosung LeeSouth Korea	1,020,000(102 BB)
LP Lemmor PatulotPhilippines	670,000(67 BB)
PW Patrick WahlquistDenmark	340,000(34 BB)
MM Masakazu MiyamotoJapan	285,000(29 BB)
JL Junwoo LeeSouth Korea	280,000(28 BB)
RG Renniel GalvezPhilippines	120,000(12 BB)
HP Hyunki ParkSouth Korea	116,000(12 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 7:56:46 AM

William Ysmael in for a Roller Coaster Ride

Level 19: 5,000 / 10,000 ante: 10,000

William Ysmael

Following the loss, Ysmael pushed his remaining 83,000 a few hands later and was challenged by Christian Lortie on the small blind.

In for another race, Ysmael won it this time with his ace-high good for the take down across board 5♣ 2♦ 5♠ 4♥ 5♥ .

William Ysmael opened 20,000 on the cutoff and tank called 54,000 more following an all-in from Adam Shriki on the small blind.

Up for a race, Shriki bulldozed to victory on board 4♠ Q♠ A♣ 6♠ J♦ , leaving Ysmael short.

Player	Hand	Chips
AS Adam ShrikiIsrael	A♦K♦ SB	168,000(17 BB)
WY William YsmaelPhilippines	T♣8♥ CO	83,000(8 BB)

Player	Hand	Chips
WY William YsmaelPhilippines	A♦J♦ MP	186,000(19 BB)
CL Christian LortieCanada	K♥T♠ SB	241,000(24 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 7:50:14 AM

Player Chip Counts on Table 25

Level 19: 5,000 / 10,000 ante: 10,000

Player	Chips
CP Christopher PasionPhilippines	1,120,000(112 BB)
TN Tamon NakamuraJapan	764,000(76 BB)
CL Christian LortieCanada	344,000(34 BB)
MC Michael CalunsodPhilippines	245,000(25 BB)
RC Robert ChorlianUnited States of America	186,000(19 BB)
JP Jongju ParkSouth Korea	175,000(18 BB)
WY William YsmaelPhilippines	157,000(16 BB)
AS Adam ShrikiIsrael	74,000(7 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 7:46:13 AM

Moosung Lee Ahead All the Way

Level 19: 5,000 / 10,000 ante: 10,000

Akshaya Kothari

With action folded to the blinds, Akshaya Kothari raised all-in for 104,000 and was called by Moosung Lee right behind.

Kothari dominated, bound for the exit as Lee kept the advantage all through board 9♣ A♠ K♣ 3♥ 5♠ .

Player	Hand	Chips
ML Moosung LeeSouth Korea	A♣K♥ BB	663,000(66 BB)
AK Akshaya KothariIndia	A♥5♦ SB	busted

Level 19: 5,000 / 10,000 ante: 10,000

40 minutes

Remaining Players: 49/652

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 7:44:32 AM

James Dela Cruz Calls Down Le Ngoc Khanh

Level 18: 4,000 / 8,000 ante: 8,000

James Dela Cruz

Vying for a 310,000 pot in the middle across board 7♣ J♣ 4♦ K♥ 9♦ , Le Ngoc Khanh made a final attempt for it with a bet of 125,000 on the small blind. James Dela Cruz hero called with top pair K♠ 8♠ , and picked up the win as Khanh revealed bluff A♣ 8♣ .

Player	Chips
JD James Dela CruzPhilippines	670,000(84 BB)
LN Le Ngoc KhanhViet Nam	228,000(29 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 7:43:53 AM

Hooks Hold for Edgar Asehan

Level 18: 4,000 / 8,000 ante: 8,000

Seitaro Aso opened utg and risked his entire 124,000 against Edgar Asehan's raise right behind. Asehan called off with his pocket pair for a flip, and secured the pot with a straight on board T♠ 3♣ 8♦ 7♠ 9♥ .

Player	Hand	Chips
EA Edgar AsehanPhilippines	J♦J♥ UTG+1	503,000(63 BB)
SA Seitaro AsoJapan	A♣K♦ UTG	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 7:41:53 AM

Suya Lee Pulls Hefty River Bet

Level 18: 4,000 / 8,000 ante: 8,000

Yohei Kosuga

Yohei Kosuga fired a 50,000 three bet against an utg open and was cold called by Suya Lee on the button.

On board 5♥ Q♦ 2♦ J♥ , Kosuga double barreled - 25,000 and 50,000, and faced a 140,000 raise from Lee on the turn. Kosuga completed yet surrendered on river 7♦ after Lee went for a final 300,000.

Player	Chips
SL Suya LeeSouth Korea	810,000(101 BB)
YK Yohei KosugaJapan	620,000(78 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 7:29:33 AM

Fumiyoshi Makino Pads the Pot

Level 18: 4,000 / 8,000 ante: 8,000

Fumiyoshi Makino

Kiwanont Sukhum defended his big blind against Fumiyoshi Makino's 18,000 hijack open, reading a flop of 2♥ 3♥ 7♣ .

Action checked round to turn A♣ , where Sukhum led for 12,000. Makino raised to 32,000 and followed with another 76,000 on river A♠ . Sukhum let it go by the final bet, shipping his opponent the win.

Player	Chips
KS Kiwanont SukhumThailand	1,270,000(159 BB)
FM Fumiyoshi MakinoJapan	423,000(53 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 7:22:15 AM

Moosung Lee Takes from Junwoo Lee

Level 18: 4,000 / 8,000 ante: 8,000

Moosung Lee

Junwoo Lee defended his big blind against Moosung Lee's hijack open, and went to battle on board 4♠ 7♥ T♠ 9♥ 6♥ . Moosung triple barreled - 16,000, 40,000, and a final 100,000, and got Junwoo to pay all three streets, only to muck as Moosung revealed set of nines 9♦ 9♠ .

Player	Chips
ML Moosung LeeSouth Korea	660,000(83 BB)
JL Junwoo LeeSouth Korea	210,000(26 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 7:17:12 AM

Huge Double for Lemmor Patulot

Level 18: 4,000 / 8,000 ante: 8,000

Facing an open and a call from Junwoo Lee, Lemmor Patulot on the small blind, shot out a raise to 50,000, and called off his remaining 171,000 after Lee moved all-in.

A crucial flip for nearly 60 big blinds, board J♠ 6♥ Q♦ 8♦ 7♦ landed in favor of Patulot's pocket pair, cutting Lee's stack by half.

Player	Hand	Chips
LP Lemmor PatulotPhilippines	J♦J♠ SB	474,000(59 BB)
JL Junwoo LeeSouth Korea	A♦K♥ HJ	281,000(35 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 7:15:38 AM

Cheolmin Byeon Finishes Edison Yu

Level 18: 4,000 / 8,000 ante: 8,000

Cheolmin Byeon

Edison Yu open shoved his last 98,000 and was looked up by Cheolmin Byeon right on the big blind.

In for a flip, Yu found none of his overcards appear on board 6♣ 6♠ 4♦ 3♥ 9♣ , ending his Main Event run for good.

Player	Hand	Chips
CB Cheolmin ByeonSouth Korea	7♥7♠ BB	1,360,000(170 BB)
EY Edison YuPhilippines	A♠Q♥ UTG	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 7:06:37 AM

Kiwanont Sukhum on the Rise

Level 18: 4,000 / 8,000 ante: 8,000

Kiwanont Sukhum

Alvir Inocentes open shoved his last 48,000 utg and was looked up by Kiwanont Sukhum behind.

Inocentes at risk, failed to catch up on board 3♦ 7♥ 4♦ 6♣ 7♠ , sealing his elimination with a PHP 94,000 payday.

Player	Hand	Chips
KS Kiwanont SukhumThailand	9♦9♣ CO	1,200,000(150 BB)
AI Alvir InocentesPhilippines	A♠8♣ UTG	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 7:05:03 AM

Recent Eliminations: 56th - 71st (PHP 85,000)

Level 18: 4,000 / 8,000 ante: 8,000

Place	Player	Prize (USD)
56	PZ Paul ZehetleitnerAustria	$1,480
57	KK Kawai KatsuhitoJapan	$1,480
58	RT Ryan TanPhilippines	$1,480
59	CK Chih Kai ChenTaiwan	$1,480
60	KC Kim ChanhwiSouth Korea	$1,480
61	SU Shinichiro UenoJapan	$1,480
62	JM John MakloufAustralia	$1,480
63	IY Ibuki YamasakiJapan	$1,480
64	EG Edilberto GopezPhilippines	$1,480
65	JY Jun YongjinSouth Korea	$1,480
66	SS Shota SekigawaJapan	$1,480
67	DK Donghyun KimSouth Korea	$1,480
68	XC Xiong ChengUnited States of America	$1,480
69	HS Hirata SanehiroJapan	$1,480
70	NR Noel RegenciaPhilippines	$1,480
71	HK Hiroki KajiwaraJapan	$1,480

Level 18: 4,000 / 8,000 ante: 8,000

40 minutes

Remaining Players: 55/652

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 7:01:02 AM

Player Chip Counts on Table 28

Level 17: 3,000 / 6,000 ante: 6,000

Player	Chips
JJ Jongbea JangSouth Korea	792,000(132 BB)
NC Nayeon ChoSouth Korea	607,000(101 BB)
JG Jonald GarciaPhilippines	480,000(80 BB)
MI Minami IsshoJapan	380,000(63 BB)
LD Leonardo DragoItaly	310,000(52 BB)
MC Michael CalunsodPhilippines	290,000(48 BB)
RF Roland FerrerPhilippines	165,000(28 BB)
AS Akira SuzukiJapan	74,000(12 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 6:55:57 AM

Christopher Pasion Running Hot

Level 17: 3,000 / 6,000 ante: 6,000

Christopher Pasion opened 12,000 on the hijack and was joined by both players on the blinds.

On flop 3♥ 2♠ 7♦ , Kawai Katsuhito on the big blind, pulled a check raise to 32,000 against Pasion's 12,000 cbet, and completed after Pasion came back for 60,000. Pasion followed with another 40,000 on turn K♠ and finished with an all-in on river 2♥ , both of which were snap called by Katsuhito to showdown.

Pasion revealed quad deuces 2♦ 2♣ , crushing Katsuhito's two pair A♥ 7♠ altogether.

Player	Chips
CP Christopher PasionPhilippines	1,180,000(197 BB)
KK Kawai KatsuhitoJapan	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 6:50:26 AM

Ryan Tan Heads for the Rails

Level 17: 3,000 / 6,000 ante: 6,000

Flight B chip leader Ryan Tan failed to get any momentum going across the Day 2 charge and hit the rails following two more losses.

Masataka Setoguchi got full value on his rivered straight with queen-jack on board Ax 10x 2x 3x Kx against Tan's four-deuce and left his opponent short. Tan exited the next hand after taking a final beat from Cheolmin Byeon with pocket tens.

Player	Chips
CB Cheolmin ByeonSouth Korea	1,260,000(210 BB)
MS Masataka SetoguchiJapan	338,000(56 BB)
RT Ryan TanPhilippines	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 6:48:32 AM

Player Chip Counts on Table 30

Level 17: 3,000 / 6,000 ante: 6,000

Player	Chips
LN Le Ngoc KhanhViet Nam	538,000(90 BB)
JD James Dela CruzPhilippines	445,000(74 BB)
AP Ashley PattersonUnited Kingdom	433,000(72 BB)
HM Hwang MinsooSouth Korea	180,000(30 BB)
OJ Ong JingxiangSingapore	115,000(19 BB)
TJ Topi Johannes PaleniusFinland	70,000(12 BB)
RO Robbie Obrien FisherUnited Kingdom	53,000(9 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 6:45:57 AM

Jaegeol Cho Snowballs to Victory

Level 17: 3,000 / 6,000 ante: 6,000

Jaegeol Cho

An all-in preflop situation landed on the felt with Jaegeol Cho at risk for his 129,000 stack against Chanhwi Kim behind.

Up for a flip, Cho had no issues scooping up the pot on board 9♠ 7♠ 6♠ 5♠ 3♣ , finishing with a straight to take the win.

Player	Hand	Chips
JC Jaegeol ChoSouth Korea	8♦8♥ UTG	273,000(46 BB)
KC Kim ChanhwiSouth Korea	A♣K♥ D	638,000(106 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 6:42:09 AM

Takayuki Koba Sets Up Trap

Level 17: 3,000 / 6,000 ante: 6,000

Takayuki Koba

Takayuki Koba limped in utg and was followed by an all-in from Christian Lortie on the small blind. Koba snap called for his entire 151,000 and easily bagged a clean double up on board J♦ 4♣ 8♥ 7♥ 2♣ , crushing Lortie on all streets.

Player	Hand	Chips
TK Takayuki KobaJapan	J♥J♠ UTG	314,000(52 BB)
CL Christian LortieCanada	9♦9♥ SB	239,000(40 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 6:39:57 AM

Cheolmin Byeon Jumps into the Lead

Level 17: 3,000 / 6,000 ante: 6,000

Cheolmin Byeon

In battle for a massive 400,000 pot in the middle across a completed board of 9♠ 7♦ 9♣ 8♦ 3♠ , Cheolmin Byeon fired a final bet of 230,000, sending Edison Yu deep in the tank. Yu eventually paid his dues and mucked as Byeon tabled K♥ K♣ .

Player	Chips
CB Cheolmin ByeonSouth Korea	1,100,000(183 BB)
EY Edison YuPhilippines	85,000(14 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 6:26:45 AM

Edilberto Gopez Runs into Quads

Level 17: 3,000 / 6,000 ante: 6,000

With action folded to the blinds, Edilberto Gopez kicked off the action with a 20,000 open, called by Hyunki Park behind.

Gopez continued for 35,000 on flop A♠ 2♦ 5♥ and was again called by Park onto turn 8♥ . Gopez this time, check called 45,000 and paid a final 160,000 on river 2♥ , only to muck as Park revealed quad deuces 2♠ 2♣ .

Gopez was left with crumbs following the damage and bound for the exit the following hand.

Player	Chips
HP Hyunki ParkSouth Korea	747,000(125 BB)
EG Edilberto GopezPhilippines	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 6:24:07 AM

Rocky Day for Ryan Tan

Level 17: 3,000 / 6,000 ante: 6,000

Ryan Tan fired a 37,000 three bet on the button against an utg open, and saw Takaaki Umemori push for 73,000 on the big blind. Tan, priced in to call, shelled out the rest and found himself in rough shape against Umemori's better pair.

Board 4♠ J♣ 6♠ T♠ 3♦ was a slam dunk win for Umemori, costing Tan yet another pot.

Player	Hand	Chips
TU Takaaki UmemoriJapan	T♦T♥ BB	164,000(27 BB)
RT Ryan TanPhilippines	8♥8♠ D	170,000(28 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 6:20:36 AM

Ionut Stochita Outflops Jun Yongjin

Level 17: 3,000 / 6,000 ante: 6,000

Ionut Stochita opened utg+1 and called Jun Yongjin's button jam for 94,000.

Dominated, Stochita turned the tables, having landed a pair of tens on board T♠ J♠ 9♣ 5♣ 6♣ , enough to take the win and send Yongjin out.

Player	Hand	Chips
IS Ionut StochitaRomania	A♦T♦ UTG+1	492,000(82 BB)
JY Jun YongjinSouth Korea	A♣K♠ D	busted

Level 17: 3,000 / 6,000 ante: 6,000

40 minutes

Remaining Players: 66/652

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 6:12:34 AM

Top Chip Counts

Level 17: 3,000 / 6,000 ante: 6,000

Player	Chips
CP Christopher PasionPhilippines	846,000(141 BB)
JJ Jongbea JangSouth Korea	617,000(103 BB)
CB Cheolmin ByeonSouth Korea	580,000(97 BB)
LN Le Ngoc KhanhViet Nam	532,000(89 BB)
EY Edison YuPhilippines	507,000(85 BB)
HP Hyunki ParkSouth Korea	461,000(77 BB)
JD James Dela CruzPhilippines	413,000(69 BB)
IS Ionut StochitaRomania	373,000(62 BB)
ML Moosung LeeSouth Korea	367,000(61 BB)
EA Edgar AsehanPhilippines	357,000(60 BB)
EG Edilberto GopezPhilippines	331,000(55 BB)
AP Ashley PattersonUnited Kingdom	313,000(52 BB)

Break

Remaining Players: 66/652

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 6:10:11 AM

Easy Win for Florin Filip

Level 16: 2,000 / 5,000 ante: 5,000

Suya Lee opened on the hijack and called Florin Filip's short stack all-in for 66,000 from the small blind.

Filip well ahead, cruised to victory on board 8♠ 7♥ T♥ 4♠ K♣ , earning him a much needed double up.

Player	Hand	Chips
FF Florin FilipRomania	A♥A♣ SB	142,000(28 BB)
SL Suya LeeSouth Korea	K♥Q♣ HJ	671,000(134 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 6:05:07 AM

George Salud Dodges Damage

Level 16: 2,000 / 5,000 ante: 5,000

George Salud

Cheolmin Byeon opened early position and was met with a 33,000 three bet from George Salud on the big blind. Byeon padded it further to 75,000 and left Salud in quick surrender, open folding A♥ Q♣ . Byeon returned the gesture, revealing A♦ A♠ .

Player	Chips
CB Cheolmin ByeonSouth Korea	617,000(123 BB)
GS George SaludPhilippines	271,000(54 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 6:02:55 AM

Player Chip Counts on Table 28

Level 16: 2,000 / 5,000 ante: 5,000

Player	Chips
JJ Jongbea JangSouth Korea	578,000(116 BB)
LD Leonardo DragoItaly	509,000(102 BB)
NC Nayeon ChoSouth Korea	501,000(100 BB)
RF Roland FerrerPhilippines	285,000(57 BB)
TK Takayuki KobaJapan	171,000(34 BB)
AS Akira SuzukiJapan	117,000(23 BB)
MI Minami IsshoJapan	115,000(23 BB)
SS Shota SekigawaJapan	68,000(14 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 6:00:43 AM

Great Start for Kiwanont Sukhum

Level 16: 2,000 / 5,000 ante: 5,000

Vying for a pot of 186,000 across board Q♣ 2♦ 9♣ A♣ 6♦ , Chanhwi Kim made a final attempt on the button with a bet of 100,000. Kiwanont Sukhum snap called with top set A♦ A♠ , exposing Kim's busted draw J♥ T♣ .

Player	Chips
KS Kiwanont SukhumThailand	502,000(100 BB)
KC Kim ChanhwiSouth Korea	108,000(22 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 5:58:14 AM

Frank Persiampieri Catches Up on Time

Level 16: 2,000 / 5,000 ante: 5,000

Hirata Sanehiro

A back and forth between Frank Persampieri and Hirata Sanehiro saw the former make the final call against Sanehiro's 94,000 all-in.

Sanehiro in search of an ace, found one on the turn 6♥ 7♣ T♠ A♦ , only to be crushed as river K♦ landed Persampieri's one of two outs to turn him back the advantage.

Player	Hand	Chips
FP Frank PersampieriUnited States of America	K♥K♣ UTG	212,000(42 BB)
HS Hirata SanehiroJapan	A♥Q♣ MP	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 5:55:36 AM

Masataka Setoguchi Puts Tournament Life on the Line

Level 16: 2,000 / 5,000 ante: 5,000

Masataka Setoguchi

George Salud opened 15,000 utg and was joined by Masataka Setoguchi a seat after, along with the small blind.

Salud continued for 16,500 on flop Q♥ A♥ K♠ , called only by Setoguchi onto turn 5♠ . Salud this time checked, and folded as Setoguchi chucked in his last 52,000.

Player	Chips
GS George SaludPhilippines	332,000(66 BB)
MS Masataka SetoguchiJapan	140,000(28 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 5:53:30 AM

Seitaro Aso Scores a Double

Level 16: 2,000 / 5,000 ante: 5,000

Seitaro Aso

Jun Yongjin opened 10,000 and flicked in 7,500 more following an all-in from Seitaro Aso behind.

Up for a flip, Aso escaped elimination, having landed the nut flush on board K♥ 8♣ 4♥ 2♥ 2♣ .

Player	Hand	Chips
SA Seitaro AsoJapan	A♥Q♥ HJ	47,000(9 BB)
JY Jun YongjinSouth Korea	T♦T♠ MP	62,500(13 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 5:46:44 AM

Turn Kills Action for Wanhee Kang

Level 16: 2,000 / 5,000 ante: 5,000

Wanhee Kang

Facing an open and a call, Wanhee Kang bumped up the stakes to 45,000 and saw initial raiser Suya Lee complete.

On board 3♠ 3♣ 6♥ A♣ , Kang led both streets - 35,000 and 40,000, with Lee calling the two barrels behind. Action slowed down on river T♦ , revealing Kang's K♥ K♣ , good against Lee's Q♥ Q♠ .

Player	Chips
SL Suya LeeSouth Korea	699,000(140 BB)
WK Wanhee KangSouth Korea	696,500(139 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 5:44:08 AM

Farboud Feridoun Surrenders

Level 16: 2,000 / 5,000 ante: 5,000

Renniel Galvez opened 10,000 early position and was joined by Farboud Feridoun on the button.

On flop 6♥ 8♠ 6♣ , Galvez continued for 7,500, raised by Feridoun to 15,000. Galvez came back for a bigger 45,000, pushing Feridoun out of the action completely.

Player	Chips
RG Renniel GalvezPhilippines	241,500(48 BB)
FF Fred Farboud FeridounUnited States of America	232,000(46 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 5:42:17 AM

Masataka Setoguchi Survives Race

Level 16: 2,000 / 5,000 ante: 5,000

Edgar Asehan opened utg and called Masataka Setoguchi's 44,500 all-in behind.

Board 7♠ 2♣ 6♠ 2♥ 5♥ ran dry for both, leaving Setoguchi's ace-high good for the takedown.

Player	Hand	Chips
MS Masataka SetoguchiJapan	A♥Q♦ HJ	101,000(20 BB)
EA Edgar AsehanPhilippines	K♥J♠ UTG	313,000(63 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 5:39:59 AM

Christian Lortie Goes for a Double Barrel

Level 16: 2,000 / 5,000 ante: 5,000

Christian Lortie opened 10,000 on the button and saw both players on the blinds complete.

On flop 9♦ 5♥ 3♠ , Lortie continued for 11,000, check called by Jongju Park on the small blind. Lortie followed with another 22,000 on turn 2♣ and picked up the win right then and there.

Player	Chips
CL Christian LortieCanada	306,000(61 BB)
JP Jongju ParkSouth Korea	208,500(42 BB)

Level 16: 2,000 / 5,000 ante: 5,000

40 minutes

Remaining Players: 76/652

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 5:36:59 AM

River Bet Does the Job for Barry Wong

Level 15: 2,000 / 4,000 ante: 4,000

Preflop action between Wanhee Kang and Barry Wong built a pot of 56,000 in the middle.

On flop T♥ 2♦ A♥ , Kang check called a 13,000 bet from Wong, revealing turn T♦ . Both checked it through to river Q♥ , where Wong went for a final 30,000. Kang gave up the fight and relinquished the pot to his opponent.

Player	Chips
WK Wanhee KangSouth Korea	426,000(107 BB)
BW Barry Wong Tsun HinHong Kong	265,000(66 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 5:35:48 AM

Player Chip Counts on Table 26

Level 15: 2,000 / 4,000 ante: 4,000

Player	Chips
EY Edison YuPhilippines	647,000(162 BB)
CB Cheolmin ByeonSouth Korea	480,000(120 BB)
GS George SaludPhilippines	370,000(93 BB)
EA Edgar AsehanPhilippines	332,000(83 BB)
RT Ryan TanPhilippines	286,000(72 BB)
AS Adam ShrikiIsrael	178,000(45 BB)
MS Masataka SetoguchiJapan	55,000(14 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 5:32:03 AM

Minsoo Hwang Caught Red Handed

Level 15: 2,000 / 4,000 ante: 4,000

Hwang Minsoo

Minsoo Hwang opened on the cutoff and saw both Tamon Nakamura and Chang Gi Choi call on the blinds.

Hwang continued for 12,000 on flop 2♥ 9♦ 3♦ , check called by both onto turn K♦ . Nakamura this time, led for 20,000, leaving only Hwang continuing down to river 9♥ . Nakamura gunned for another 25,000, and snap called an 80,000 raise from Hwang for a showdown.

Hwang revealed bluff A♣ 4♥ , shipping the win to Nakamura for his flush T♦ 8♦ .

Player	Chips
CC Choi Chang GiNetherlands	499,000(125 BB)
TN Tamon NakamuraJapan	313,000(78 BB)
HM Hwang MinsooSouth Korea	102,000(26 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 5:26:12 AM

Edison Yu Ships a Boost

Level 15: 2,000 / 4,000 ante: 4,000

Edison Yu

Adam Shriki opened utg, followed by a 35,000 three bet from Edison Yu two seats after. Hyoma Hata called for his lesser 27,000 stack on the button and Shriki completed.

Action was checked to turn 6♠ 8♦ A♣ Q♦ , where Shriki check called a 19,000 bet from Yu . River 5♠ welcomed no more bets, revealing Yu's turned pair of queens, good for the pot.

Player	Hand	Chips
EY Edison YuPhilippines	Q♠J♠ MP	687,000(172 BB)
AS Adam ShrikiIsrael	J♦J♣ UTG	185,000(46 BB)
HH Hata HyomaJapan	9♦9♣ D	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 5:22:17 AM

Suya Lee on a Roll

Level 15: 2,000 / 4,000 ante: 4,000

Fresh off a win having just eliminated Seoha Lee, Suya Lee picked up another pot and continues to hold the reins over the field.

Suya Lee opened 8,000 on the cutoff and was joined by Jaegeol Cho a seat after onto flop K♣ 3♣ K♠ . Lee continued for 8,000, followed by another 17,000 on turn 8♠ . Cho fired a 35,000 raise on the second barrel, to which Lee completed. Action on river T♥ was checked to showdown, revealing Lee's 9♥ 9♣ for the win.

Player	Chips
SL Suya LeeSouth Korea	881,000(220 BB)
JC Jaegeol ChoSouth Korea	194,000(49 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 5:07:08 AM

Waki Yasuhiro Runs into Rockets

Level 15: 2,000 / 4,000 ante: 4,000

Waki Yasuhiro

Waki Yasuhiro opened 27,000 on the hijack and shelled out another 25,000 following a raise from Christopher Pasion on the small blind.

On flop 7♣ 2♦ 3♠ , Pasion check jammed against Yasuhiro's 60,000 bet and got his opponent to risk his remaining 22,500.

Pasion A♦ A♥

Yasuhiro Q♦ Q♥

Yasuhiro in trouble, found no help on either turn 2♠ or river 6♠ , capping his Main Event run entirely.

Player	Chips
CP Christopher PasionPhilippines	529,000(132 BB)
WY Waki YasuhiroJapan	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 5:02:43 AM

Kiwanont Sukhum Doubles Through Michael Calunsod

Level 15: 2,000 / 4,000 ante: 4,000

Kiwanont Sukhum

Kiwanont Sukhum opened mid position and called Michael Calunsod's 25,000 three bet on the hijack.

Calunsod continued for 6,000 on flop 4♠ A♦ 2♦ , to which Sukhum check called. Both checked turn 8♥ through to river T♥ , where Sukhum went ahead and led all-in for 72,000. Calunsod snap called with J♥ J♠ , only to take the loss as Sukhum revealed a pair of aces A♣ J♦ .

Player	Chips
KS Kiwanont SukhumThailand	216,000(54 BB)
MC Michael CalunsodPhilippines	82,000(21 BB)

Level 15: 2,000 / 4,000 ante: 4,000

40 minutes

Remaining Players: 88/652

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 4:47:37 AM

Chang Gi Choi Wins Big

Level 14: 1,500 / 3,000 ante: 3,000

In another table, Chang Gi Choi was seen scooping up a massive pot against Ryuki Shirase after his pocket jacks landed a set on the flop to crack his Japanese opponent's pocket aces. Shirase survived the damage but also crashed out a few hands later.

Player	Chips
CC Choi Chang GiNetherlands	507,000(169 BB)
RS Ryuki ShiraseJapan	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 4:44:48 AM

Ibuki Yamasaki Pulls Triple Barrel

Level 14: 1,500 / 3,000 ante: 3,000

Ibuki Yamasaki and Ong Jingxiang

Ibuki Yamasaki opened 8,000 on the button and was joined by Jingxiang Ong on the small blind.

On board 5♥ A♥ 8♠ K♥ 6♠ , Yamasaki triple barreled - 8,000, 22,000, and a final 60,000. Ong check called the first two streets but just couldn't get past the final bet.

Player	Chips
OJ Ong JingxiangSingapore	297,000(99 BB)
IY Ibuki YamasakiJapan	161,500(54 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 4:42:51 AM

Ryan Tan Sends One Out

Level 14: 1,500 / 3,000 ante: 3,000

Tan Kean Wei opened early position and went on to four bet jam his entire 81,000 against Ryan Tan's cutoff raise. Tan snap called with a premium pair and easily delivered the bust on board J♠ 2♥ 3♥ T♣ 7♥ .

Player	Hand	Chips
RT Ryan TanPhilippines	K♦K♠ CO	596,000(199 BB)
TK Tan Kean WeiMalaysia	5♦5♥ UTG+1	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 4:31:51 AM

Nikolai Babushkin Rakes In a Boost

Level 14: 1,500 / 3,000 ante: 3,000

Ryan Tan defended his big blind against Nikolai Babushkin's 6,000 hijack open, and pulled a check raise to 9,000 on flop A♣ 8♥ 7♠ . Babushkin completed and headed to turn 2♥ . Both checked to river K♦ , where Babushkin gunned for his last 15,500. Tan found no reason to continue and gave up the pot to his opponent.

Player	Chips
RT Ryan TanPhilippines	506,000(169 BB)
NB Nikolai BabushkinRussia	50,000(17 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 4:28:51 AM

Michael Calunsod Risks It All

Level 14: 1,500 / 3,000 ante: 3,000

Michael Calunsod

Kiwanont Sukhum opened on the cutoff and was met with a 16,000 three bet from Michael Calunsod right behind. Sukhum came back with an even bigger 40,000, and Calunsod completed.

On flop 9♥ 5♣ 6♥ , Sukhum relinquished the pot with no hesitation as Calunsod barreled all-in for his last 85,000.

Player	Chips
KS Kiwanont SukhumThailand	191,000(64 BB)
MC Michael CalunsodPhilippines	172,500(58 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 4:10:53 AM

Suya Lee Draws First Blood

Level 14: 1,500 / 3,000 ante: 3,000

Roland Ferrer opened mid position and called an 18,000 three bet from Suya Lee on the cutoff. On flop J♥ 8♥ 4♠ , Ferrer check called another 16,000, revealing turn 8♠ . Both checked it through to river 9♠ , where Ferrer eventually folded against Lee's 45,000 bet.

Player	Chips
SL Suya LeeSouth Korea	591,500(197 BB)
RF Roland FerrerPhilippines	133,000(44 BB)

Level 14: 1,500 / 3,000 ante: 3,000

40 minutes

Remaining Players: 99/652

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/23/2025, 4:08:09 AM

Cards in the Air!

Level 14: 1,500 / 3,000 ante: 3,000

Manila Megastack 22 Main Event Final Day action begins, good luck to all the players!

Janette BeeJanette Bee

3/22/2025, 6:34:19 PM

A Champion to be Crowned Today!

The stage is set for the Final Day of the Manila Megastack 22 Main Event, where only one will rise to victory and claim this season's crown! Only 99 players out of the 652-entry field remain in the running, competing for a shot at the largest share of the PHP 25,613,820 (~USD 446,695) prize pool.

All Day 1 survivors have already secured a minimum cash of PHP 75,000 (~USD 1,305) and stands in contention to claim the PHP 4,820,000 (~USD 84,035) top prize. At the summit of the leaderboard is Flight C’s Le Ngoc Khanh, who heads into Day 2 with a commanding chip stack of 646,000 (215 BB).

Action will resume at 12 noon sharp, with blinds starting at Level 14: 1,500/ 3,000 ante 3,000. Stay tuned for updates as SMP brings you all the latest directly off the floor!

Manila Megastack 22 Main Event

Date/s: March 20-23, 2024

Buy-in: PHP 45,000 (~USD 775)

Guarantee: PHP 20,000,000 (~USD 345,280)

Entries: 652

Prize pool: PHP 25,613,820 (~USD 446,695)

ITM: 99 places

Flight A: 115 entries, 18 qualified

Flight B: 132 entries, 20 qualified

Flight C: 291 entries, 44 qualified

Flight D [20/15]: 114 entries, 17 qualified

Day 2/ Final: Sunday, March 23

SMPSMP

3/22/2025, 6:33:19 PM

Day 2 Seat Draw

Level 14: 1,500 / 3,000 ante: 3,000

Player	Chips	Table	Seat
NR Noel RegenciaPhilippines	212,000(71 BB)	18	1
TK Takayuki KobaJapan	294,000(98 BB)	18	2
HM Hwang MinsooSouth Korea	302,000(101 BB)	18	3
RC Robert ChorlianUnited States of America	128,500(43 BB)	18	4
RS Ryuki ShiraseJapan	286,500(96 BB)	18	5
CC Choi Chang GiNetherlands	257,500(86 BB)	18	6
EG Edilberto GopezPhilippines	267,500(89 BB)	18	7
TU Takaaki UmemoriJapan	46,500(16 BB)	18	8
LN Le Ngoc KhanhViet Nam	646,000(215 BB)	19	1
PZ Paul ZehetleitnerAustria	271,000(90 BB)	19	2
YN Yashiro NaokiJapan	74,000(25 BB)	19	3
AG Anthony GabitanPhilippines	173,500(58 BB)	19	4
HK Higashiura KazushiJapan	111,000(37 BB)	19	5
RF Roland FerrerPhilippines	167,500(56 BB)	19	6
TO Takuya OharaJapan	149,000(50 BB)	19	7
SL Suya LeeSouth Korea	550,000(183 BB)	19	8
YK Yohei KosugaJapan	418,000(139 BB)	21	1
NC Nayeon ChoSouth Korea	384,000(128 BB)	21	2
IS Ionut StochitaRomania	182,000(61 BB)	21	3
FP Frank PersampieriUnited States of America	90,500(30 BB)	21	4
SA Seitaro AsoJapan	70,000(23 BB)	21	5
ES Emmanuel SegismundoPhilippines	173,500(58 BB)	21	6
RO Robbie Obrien FisherUnited Kingdom	119,000(40 BB)	21	7
TJ Topi Johannes PaleniusFinland	82,000(27 BB)	21	8
MM Masakazu MiyamotoJapan	143,000(48 BB)	22	1
CK Chih Kai ChenTaiwan	108,000(36 BB)	22	2
JY Jun YongjinSouth Korea	10,500(4 BB)	22	3
MM Mario MichaelsNamibia	46,000(15 BB)	22	4
HH Harry HalimIndonesia	124,000(41 BB)	22	5
XC Xiong ChengUnited States of America	209,500(70 BB)	22	6
YE Yuma EndoJapan	275,000(92 BB)	22	7
RY Robertson YapPhilippines	92,000(31 BB)	22	8
ML Moosung LeeSouth Korea	219,000(73 BB)	23	1
WK Wanhee KangSouth Korea	505,000(168 BB)	23	2
BW Barry Wong Tsun HinHong Kong	69,500(23 BB)	23	3
JT Justine TalarocPhilippines	53,500(18 BB)	23	4
JC Jaegeol ChoSouth Korea	325,000(108 BB)	23	5
PW Patrick WahlquistDenmark	212,500(71 BB)	23	6
FF Florin FilipRomania	101,000(34 BB)	23	7
WY William YsmaelPhilippines	474,000(158 BB)	23	8
AS Akira SuzukiJapan	218,000(73 BB)	24	1
SL Seoha LeeSouth Korea	129,000(43 BB)	24	2
AS Adam ShrikiIsrael	224,000(75 BB)	24	3
MB Michael BuezaPhilippines	100,000(33 BB)	24	4
IH In Ho SongSouth Korea	111,500(37 BB)	24	5
KK Kawai KatsuhitoJapan	184,500(62 BB)	24	6
MS Masataka SetoguchiJapan	66,500(22 BB)	24	7
TN Tamon NakamuraJapan	265,000(88 BB)	24	8
JP Jongju ParkSouth Korea	257,000(86 BB)	25	1
JM John MakloufAustralia	115,000(38 BB)	25	2
SA Shinya ArigaiJapan	80,000(27 BB)	25	3
WY Waki YasuhiroJapan	114,500(38 BB)	25	4
UD Uday DuggalSingapore	170,000(57 BB)	25	5
HS Hirata SanehiroJapan	204,000(68 BB)	25	6
CP Christopher PasionPhilippines	408,000(136 BB)	25	7
CL Christian LortieCanada	200,000(67 BB)	25	8
EY Edison YuPhilippines	539,500(180 BB)	26	1
RT Ryan TanPhilippines	518,000(173 BB)	26	2
EA Edgar AsehanPhilippines	271,000(90 BB)	26	3
HH Hata HyomaJapan	10,000(3 BB)	26	4
GS George SaludPhilippines	245,000(82 BB)	26	5
NB Nikolai BabushkinRussia	38,000(13 BB)	26	6
TK Tan Kean WeiMalaysia	78,500(26 BB)	26	7
CB Cheolmin ByeonSouth Korea	303,000(101 BB)	26	8
LP Lemmor PatulotPhilippines	255,000(85 BB)	27	1
AF Alang Fu ZhenboChina	28,500(10 BB)	27	3
JW Jungyeon WonSouth Korea	156,000(52 BB)	27	4
TT Tetsuya TsujisakaJapan	150,000(50 BB)	27	5
HP Hyunki ParkSouth Korea	249,500(83 BB)	27	6
JL Junwoo LeeSouth Korea	57,500(19 BB)	27	7
FF Fred Farboud FeridounUnited States of America	182,000(61 BB)	27	8
SS Shota SekigawaJapan	136,000(45 BB)	28	1
MB Maurillo BulauitanPhilippines	89,000(30 BB)	28	2
JJ Jongbea JangSouth Korea	393,000(131 BB)	28	3
RM Riku Motegi	126,000(42 BB)	28	4
MI Minami IsshoJapan	105,000(35 BB)	28	5
LD Leonardo DragoItaly	375,000(125 BB)	28	7
YM Yukinari MeraJapan	61,500(21 BB)	28	8
HK Hiroki KajiwaraJapan	214,000(71 BB)	29	1
KN Kosuke NishihataJapan	13,000(4 BB)	29	2
JP Jerico PadillaPhilippines	454,000(151 BB)	29	3
FM Fumiyoshi MakinoJapan	320,000(107 BB)	29	4
AI Alvir InocentesPhilippines	49,000(16 BB)	29	6
MT Mike TakayamaPhilippines	121,500(41 BB)	29	7
EK Elmer KalaquianPhilippines	44,000(15 BB)	29	8
JD James Dela CruzPhilippines	239,000(80 BB)	30	1
FV Felix Von RahdenGermany	44,500(15 BB)	30	2
KE Kim EnriquezPhilippines	72,500(24 BB)	30	3
AP Ashley PattersonUnited Kingdom	313,000(104 BB)	30	4
IY Ibuki YamasakiJapan	142,000(47 BB)	30	6
OJ Ong JingxiangSingapore	262,000(87 BB)	30	7
RG Renniel GalvezPhilippines	144,500(48 BB)	30	8
KS Kiwanont SukhumThailand	242,000(81 BB)	31	1
MC Michael CalunsodPhilippines	98,000(33 BB)	31	2
JG Jonald GarciaPhilippines	453,500(151 BB)	31	3
DK Donghyun KimSouth Korea	126,000(42 BB)	31	4
KC Kim ChanhwiSouth Korea	330,000(110 BB)	31	5
SU Shinichiro UenoJapan	82,000(27 BB)	31	7
AK Akshaya KothariIndia	169,000(56 BB)	31	8