Hernan VillaHernan Jaybee Villa opened to 2,000 from early position, Ryuki Shirase called from the button and Saito Takashi called from the big blind.
The flop came 2♥ T♦ K♦ . Takashi checked, Villa bet 2,100, Shirase called and Takashi shoved for 12,700. Villa re-shoved with a covering stack and Shirase, who had 20,700, called and was also at risk.
| Player | Hand | Chips |
|---|---|---|
9♦7♦ | busted | |
RS Ryuki Shirase ![Japan [JPN]](/assets/images/flags/4x3/jp.svg "Japan [JPN]"){kind=small} Japan | T♦3♦ | busted |
HV Hernan Villa ![Philippines [PHL]](/assets/images/flags/4x3/ph.svg "Philippines [PHL]"){kind=small} Philippines | 9♠9♥ | 82,800(83 BB) |
Villa just had a pair of nines but despite two overcards on the flop he was ahead of his opponents who both had a flush draw. No flush came in on the 2♠ J♠ runout and Villa eliminated both opponents to take down a sizable pot.
Liu Li MingRyuki Shirase opened to 2,500 from under the gun and Li Ming Liu called from the hijack. The flop came 8♣ 5♣ A♠ and Shirase fired a 3,000 continuation bet that was called by Liu.
Shirase continued for 4,500 on the 6♦ turn and Liu called again. On the 3♣ river Shirase bet 4,000 and Liu called once more. Shirase immediately mucked and Liu won the pot without having to reveal their hole cards.
| Player | Chips |
|---|---|
LL Liu Li Ming ![Taiwan [TWN]](/assets/images/flags/4x3/tw.svg "Taiwan [TWN]"){kind=small} Taiwan | 77,800(78 BB) |
RS Ryuki Shirase Japan | 27,700(28 BB) |
