Main Event (45,000 PHP)

With action folded to the blinds, Rachel Bellard shot out a raise to 9,000, called by Edilberto Gopez right behind.

Bellard continued for 12,500 and put out 17,500 more after Gopez padded the pot. On turn K♠ , Bellard went ahead and pushed all-in for her remaining 53,000, called by Gopez for a showdown.

Bellard J♣ T♣

Gopez K♠ T♦

Crushed against Gopez' top pair, Bellard headed out as river 9♥ sealed her elimination short of Day 2.

Only four more eliminations are left on the table with 20 players out of the 24 remaining guaranteed a spot into the Day 2 Final games.

Chip Count Update

A button vs blind confrontation between Rachel Bellard and Seitaro Aso built a pot of 23,500 in the middle. On flop 3♣ 4♣ 5♥ , Aso check jammed his 36,500 stack and was challenged by Bellard with a straight draw.

Aso K♥ K♠

Bellard 8♦ 6♦

Turn K♣ further improved Aso to a set, but crashed out shortly after river 2♠ filled up Bellard's straight to take the win.