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

Minjae Lee opened 2,500 early position, joined by both Shi Shanbang and Yukinari Mera on the blinds.

Action on flop 2♦ 5♥ 4♣ was checked to Lee, who bet 3,400. Shanbang made the call while Mera bumped it up to 8,000. Lee responded with an all-in for his entire 19,900, called by both opponents.

Turn 3♠ was checked through to river 2♣ , where Shanbang led a final 25,000 for a side pot. Mera called with a flopped straight A♣ 3♦ and booked the loss as Shanbang revealed a better J♥ 6♥ . Lee exited shortly with his Q♦ Q♣ unable to take a win.

Reiner Magbutay opened 2,000 utg and found both players on the blinds make the call.

Action on flop 5♦ K♠ 8♥ checked round to turn 6♥ , where Yukinari Mera led for 5,000. Magbutay called the bet but failed to get to showdown as Mera followed with another 7,000 on river T♥ .