Philippines, Okada ManilaEVENT #48

2025.03.20 - 2025.03.23Add to Calendar

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Kiwanont Sukhum

Thailand

Place

1st

Prize

$59,470

Prize (PHP)

₱3,410,000

Blind level

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

Entries

1/652

Total Chips

19,560,000

Average

19,560,000

Day 2 - Final

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)

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)

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)

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

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, 6:29:27 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, 6:04:26 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)

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, 5:22:27 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, 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

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, 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, 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, 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)

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, 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

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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 8:23:18 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)

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, 7:06:37 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, 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, 5:02:43 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)

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)

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