Main Event (45,000 PHP)

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

Fresh off a double up from Shi Shanbang, William Ysmael locked in an even bigger win the following hand with a three way showdown seeing him rake in all the chips.

Cheolmin Byeon kicked off the action with an utg open, followed by a 22,000 three bet from Ysmael. Shanbang on the big blind committed his remaining 87,000 and so did Byeon for a lesser 71,000. Ysmael made the final call with a premium pair, covering both opponents.

Board T♠ 5♥ 3♣ 7♦ 6♣ ran safe for Ysmael's cowboys, sending both Byeon and Shanbang out of the Main Event qualifier.

William Ysmael opened mid position and called a 7,500 three bet from Riku Motegi on the button.

On board 5♥ K♦ 4♦ A♣ , Ysmael check called both streets - 4,500 and 8,800, and went on to lead 25,800 on river 7♠ . Motegi gave it a thought and eventually found the fold, relinquishing the pot to his opponent.

William Ysmael lodged a 6,000 three bet on the button and snap called Cheolmin Byeon's 13,200 all-in right behind.

Ysmael with the best hand in the deck, easily delivered the bust on board 6♥ J♠ 9♥ 7♣ 3♠ , earning him a 17 big blind boost.