Philippines, Okada ManilaEVENT #29

2026.05.06 - 2026.05.10Add to Calendar

PokerStars Live

Blind level

Level 18: 4,000 / 8,000 ante: 8,000

Entries

60/498

Total Chips

12,450,000

Average

207,500

Callum JuryCallum Jury

5/8/2026, 12:33:17 PM

Christopher Pasion Leads 60 Survivors from Okada Millions Day 1E

Level 18: 4,000 / 8,000 ante: 8,000

Christopher Pasion

Day 1E of the Okada Manila Millions Main Event has wrapped up at PokerStars LIVE Manila, with 498 entries whittled down to 60 survivors, all guaranteed a payout and a spot in Day 2 on Saturday. The flight pushed the overall prize pool to PHP 14,586,316, nearly two and a half times the original PHP 6,000,000 guarantee, with two more flights still to conclude.

Leading the Day 1E survivors is the Philippines' Christopher Pasion with 586,000, just ahead of compatriot Andrew De Ocampo in second with 520,000, whilst Edilberto Gopez Jr. rounds out the top three with 505,000.

Top 10 Counts

Player	Chips
CP Christopher PasionPhilippines	586,000(73 BB)
AD Andrew De OcampoPhilippines	520,000(65 BB)
EG Edilberto GopezPhilippines	505,000(63 BB)
MB Michael BagdasarovUnited States of America	501,000(63 BB)
YY Yasutomo YamakoshiJapan	501,000(63 BB)
JD James Dela CruzPhilippines	431,000(54 BB)
SM Sumay MishraIndia	426,000(53 BB)
FD Froilan De GuzmanPhilippines	418,000(52 BB)
KY Kosei YamamotoJapan	406,000(51 BB)
CR Czardy RiveraPhilippines	380,000(48 BB)

Jeffrey Aleta survived with a single chip

Day 1E Action

It didn't take long for the fireworks to start, in just the second hand of the flight, Arnel Casquejo woke up with pocket aces in a five-bet pot, sending Ryosuke Nakano back to the registration desk with his ace-king unable to improve.

One of the standout moments of the entire series came mid-flight, when Shohei Nakazato flopped a set of aces only to be cracked by Taegyu Lee's one-outer on the river, with Lee spiking quads to leave the table stunned.

Approaching the bubble, De Ocampo moved further up the counts after his pocket nines held in a classic race. The tension then peaked as Kosei Yamamoto snap-called an all-in with bottom set against top two pair, fading the turn and river to secure a massive double.

In the very next hand, his opponent shoved the remainder and managed to find a quick double of their own to stay alive. Onofre De Guzman also secured a crucial double on the bubble, his pocket nines holding against a steal attempt to keep him alive.

Onofre De Guzman

In the end, it was Summer Fulmer who drew the short straw, her king-two unable to improve against pocket fours, sending her to the rail as the sole bubble player and locking up a cash for all remaining players.

Among the notable survivors, Singaporean Gilson Chan (who had the misfortune of bubbling Day 1C) bounced back to bag 174,000 and secure a payout. Jeffrey Aleta produced one of the more remarkable survival stories of the flight, bagging just 1,000 chips, a single chip, to advance to Day 2.

Summer Fulmer was eliminated on the bubble after being blinded all-in

The action resumes tomorrow when the survivors from all seven starting flights descend once again to the Okada Manila PokerStars LIVE tables. Cards are in the air at 1:00 PM local time, with the survivors playing down to the final table. Tune back into Somuchpoker for all the live action, chip counts and bustouts, as well as our Instagram/Facebook stories for live highlights from the floor!

Derick ElominaDerick Elomina

5/8/2026, 12:26:08 PM

Fulmer Falls on the Bubble as 60 Players Advance

Level 18: 4,000 / 8,000 ante: 8,000

Summer Fulmer

Summer Fulmer was left with just 5,000 and forced all in from the big blind. From middle position, Shota Kishioka opened to 16,000 and got no other callers.

Summer Fulmer: K♠ 2♣

Shota Kishioka: 4♠ 4♣

Fulmer was already behind and found little help on the 9♦ 8♣ 5♠ flop, leaving just a few outs remaining. The J♣ turn changed nothing, and although the 2♦ river paired Fulmer’s deuce, it was not enough against Kishioka’s pocket fours.

Fulmer finished as the sole bubble player of Day 1E, while the remaining 60 survivors secured a payout and advanced to Day 2.

Congratulations to all the players who made the money and successfully bagged for Day 2.

Stay tuned for the full recap of today’s action.

Player	Chips
SK Shota KishiokaJapan	245,000(31 BB)
SF Summer FulmerPhilippines	busted

Derick ElominaDerick Elomina

5/8/2026, 12:11:35 PM

Bubble Time: Guzman Nines Hold to Stop Berdejo’s Blind Steal

Level 18: 4,000 / 8,000 ante: 8,000

Onofre De Guzman

Folded to the small blind, Jean Paul Berdejo open-shoved in an attempt to pick up the blinds, but big blind Onofre De Guzman called off his 82,000 stack.

Onofre De Guzman: 9♥ 9♣

Jean Paul Berdejo: J♠ T♦

It was a flip, with Guzman holding the slight edge. The board ran out 7♣ 2♦ 2♠ Q♠ A♠ , keeping Guzman’s pocket nines ahead from start to finish. Guzman secured a full double-up, while Berdejo’s steal attempt came up short.

Player	Chips
OD Onofre De GuzmanPhilippines	172,000(22 BB)
JP Jean Paul BerdejoPeru	78,000(10 BB)

Derick ElominaDerick Elomina

5/8/2026, 12:00:46 PM

Bubble Time: Set for Yamamoto, Save for Gomez

Level 18: 4,000 / 8,000 ante: 8,000

Kosei Yamamoto

With just one elimination remaining before the money, Kosei Yamamoto defended his big blind against Raymundo Gomez and saw a flop of A♠ 5♠ 2♣ .

Gomez, the initial raiser, continued for 16,000. Yamamoto responded with a check-raise to 32,000, and Gomez then moved all in. Yamamoto snap-called for his 171,000 stack.

Kosei Yamamoto: 2♦ 2♠

Raymundo Gomez: A♦ 5♦

Both players connected hard, Yamamoto with bottom set, Gomez with top two pair. The 8♥ turn changed nothing, and the 9♣ river failed to improve Gomez further.

Yamamoto secured a massive double-up, while Gomez was left with just 17,000.

On the very next hand, Gomez shoved his remaining stack and found a much better spot, flopping two pair to earn a quick double-up and stay alive right on the bubble.

Raymundo Gomez

Player	Chips
KY Kosei YamamotoJapan	386,000(48 BB)
RG Raymundo GomezPhilippines	46,000(6 BB)

Derick ElominaDerick Elomina

5/8/2026, 11:45:31 AM

Bubble Time: De Ocampo’s Nines Hold to Eliminate David

Level 18: 4,000 / 8,000 ante: 8,000

Andrew De Ocampo

Folded to the cutoff, Christopher David open-shoved his stack of 112,000 and was quickly called by big blind Andrew De Ocampo.

Christopher David: K♥ Q♥

Andrew De Ocampo: 9♣ 9♥

It was a classic race for David’s tournament life. The board ran out 8♣ 8♠ 5♦ 4♣ 4♦ , keeping De Ocampo’s pocket nines ahead from start to finish.

De Ocampo collected the pot and moved further up the counts, while David was eliminated from the tournament.

Player	Chips
AD Andrew De OcampoPhilippines	520,000(65 BB)
CD Christopher DavidPhilippines	busted

Derick ElominaDerick Elomina

5/8/2026, 11:40:22 AM

Bubble Time!

Level 18: 4,000 / 8,000 ante: 8,000

With 61 players remaining, the tournament is now in hand-for-hand mode as the bubble officially begins. Every table is now playing one hand at a time as action tightens and the next elimination will bring the field into the money.

Level 18: 4,000 / 8,000 ante: 8,000

25 minutes

Remaining Players: 67/498

Derick ElominaDerick Elomina

5/8/2026, 11:27:44 AM

Rivera Goes Back-to-Back with Pocket Queens

Level 17: 3,000 / 6,000 ante: 6,000

Immediately after winning a massive pot, Czardy Rivera kept the pressure on. He called a minimum raise from Yasutomo Yamakoshi, and the two saw a flop of T♠ 7♣ 7♥ . Yamakoshi checked to Rivera, who fired a bet of 10,000. Yamakoshi made the call.

The 9♦ turn went check-check, leading to the 6♠ on the river. Yamakoshi checked one final time, but Rivera wasn't finished, sliding out another bet of 18,000. After thinking it over for a while, Yamakoshi eventually made the call.

Rivera revealed his Q♥ Q♦ hand, remarkably showing pocket queens for the second consecutive hand. His overpair was good, securing him back-to-back victories and further cementing his position as one of the biggest stacks in the room.

Player	Chips
CR Czardy RiveraPhilippines	444,000(74 BB)
YY Yasutomo YamakoshiJapan	370,000(62 BB)

Derick ElominaDerick Elomina

5/8/2026, 11:23:20 AM

Rivera Flops a Set to Crush Rodriguez

Level 17: 3,000 / 6,000 ante: 6,000

Czardy Rivera

From early position, Renel Rodriguez opted to limp into the pot, only to face a raise from Czardy Rivera on his direct left. The action returned to Rodriguez, who moved all-in for his remaining 160,000. Rivera took a moment to double-check the count before committing to the call.

Renel Rodriguez: 3♦ 3♣

Czardy Rivera: Q♠ Q♣

Rivera was a massive favorite pre-flop, and he all but sealed the hand by flopping a set on the K♠ Q♥ 2♦ board. The 6♥ on the turn left Rodriguez drawing dead, officially securing the massive pot for Rivera. The dealer peeled a non-bearing 6♠ on the river, and Rodriguez was sent to the rail as Rivera’s stack surged.

Player	Chips
CR Czardy RiveraPhilippines	389,000(65 BB)
RR Renel RodriguezPhilippines	busted

Level 17: 3,000 / 6,000 ante: 6,000

25 minutes

Remaining Players: 85/498

Derick ElominaDerick Elomina

5/8/2026, 11:06:38 AM

Park Rivers Trips to Take Down Pasion

Level 16: 2,000 / 5,000 ante: 5,000

Jinwoo Park

With a pot of around 60,000, the board read J♥ 5♥ 3♠ Q♣ Q♠ . Following a check from Christopher Pasion, Jinwoo Park fired a heavy bet of 45,000. Pasion dipped into his time bank, weighing the decision carefully before eventually making the call.

Park revealed his hand K♥ Q♦ , showing runner-runner trips that he had successfully extracted value from on the river. Pasion mucked his cards as Park collected the sizable pot.

Player	Chips
CP Christopher PasionPhilippines	370,000(74 BB)
JP Jinwoo ParkSouth Korea	69,400(14 BB)

Callum JuryCallum Jury

5/8/2026, 11:01:09 AM

A Hearty Double for Gomez

Level 16: 2,000 / 5,000 ante: 5,000

Raymundo Gomez

John Juan opened from early position before small blind Raymundo Gomez three-bet jammed his stack. Big blind Patrick Barnay asked for a count, and once Gomez had double-checked the figure with the dealer, Barnay let his hand go and Juan stuck in the call.

Raymundo Gomez: A♥ J♠

John Juan: K♦ Q♣

The 5♥ 9♥ T♥ flop kept Gomez ahead and left Juan drawing very thin, before the 6♥ turn gave Gomez the nut flush, leaving Juan drawing dead.

The 4♥ river put a flush on board, but it was Gomez who had the best of it and secured the double.

Player	Chips
RG Raymundo GomezPhilippines	150,000(30 BB)
JJ John JuanPhilippines	101,000(20 BB)

Derick ElominaDerick Elomina

5/8/2026, 10:55:47 AM

Chip Leaders At The Break, Tan Leads

Level 16: 2,000 / 5,000 ante: 5,000

John Clyde Tan

John Clyde Tan continues to assert his dominance over the field, currently sitting comfortably with a massive stack of 415,000. While the final levels of the flight approach, Tan is well-positioned to bag a top-tier stack for Day 2.

Player	Chips
JC John Clyde TanPhilippines	415,000(83 BB)
AD Andrew De OcampoPhilippines	385,000(77 BB)
CP Christopher PasionPhilippines	370,000(74 BB)
HV Hernan VillaPhilippines	345,000(69 BB)
JL Jungkyu LeeSouth Korea	340,000(68 BB)
EG Edilberto GopezPhilippines	326,000(65 BB)
YY Yasutomo YamakoshiJapan	294,000(59 BB)
SM Sumay MishraIndia	289,000(58 BB)
RG Renniel GalvezPhilippines	278,000(56 BB)
JF Juden FranciscoPhilippines	277,000(55 BB)
MC Marciel CerbitoPhilippines	271,000(54 BB)
PP Paul PakGuam	267,000(53 BB)
CR Czardy RiveraPhilippines	259,000(52 BB)
TW Tomohisa WatanabeJapan	212,000(42 BB)

Break

10 minutes

Remaining Players: 95/498

Derick ElominaDerick Elomina

5/8/2026, 10:36:15 AM

Francisco Finds a Miracle to Survive Against Pak

Level 15: 2,000 / 4,000 ante: 4,000

Juden Francisco

Early position Jeonghun Pak opened to 10,000 and was met with a three-bet to 26,000 from hijack Juden Francisco. Pak responded with a four-bet to 75,000, and Francisco then moved all in for 133,500. Pak snap-called, setting up a massive preflop pot.

Juden Francisco: J♠ J♦

Jeonghun Pak: A♣ Q♣

It was a classic coin-flip spot, and the K♦ Q♠ Q♥ flop swung heavily in Pak’s favor as he made trips, leaving Francisco with just two outs.

But the turn J♥ changed everything, giving Francisco a full house. The T♠ river improved Pak to a straight, but it was no good against Francisco’s boat.

Francisco secured a full double-up, while Pak was left with a much shorter stack after the hand.

Player	Chips
JF Juden FranciscoPhilippines	277,000(69 BB)
JP Jeonghun PakSouth Korea	20,500(5 BB)

Derick ElominaDerick Elomina

5/8/2026, 10:30:43 AM

Field Surpasses 2,000 Entries as Prize Pool Doubles Guarantee

Level 15: 2,000 / 4,000 ante: 4,000

The Okada Manila Millions continues to shatter expectations as the total entry count has officially crossed the 2,000 mark. With Day 1F currently halfway through its scheduled play, the momentum shows no signs of slowing down.

The massive turnout has already pushed the prize pool well past its original PHP 6,000,000 guarantee, more than doubling that figure with plenty of action still on the horizon.

Players still looking for their shot at the title have one final opportunity remaining, as the last starting flight, Day 1G, is set to kick off tonight at 9:00 PM. With one and a half flights left to tally, the final prize pool is on track to reach historic proportions for the series.

Callum JuryCallum Jury

5/8/2026, 10:25:12 AM

Table 44 Action and Counts

Level 15: 2,000 / 4,000 ante: 4,000

Nichols Manalo

John Clyde Tan raised to 8,000 from the hijack and big blind Kjetil Kemi called before check-folding to Tan's 6,500 continuation-bet on the 6♠ 8♥ 8♣ flop.

The next hand at Table 44 saw cutoff Jhun Aballa open to 8,000 and big blind Nichols Manalo defend. Both checked the 7♣ 2♣ Q♦ flop before Manalo check-called Aballa's 7,000 bet on the T♦ turn.

On the 8♦ river, Aballa led for 15,000 and Manalo quickly called, only for Aballa to table queen-nine, but Manalo scooped the pot with Q♠ 7♦ for a flopped two pair.

Player	Chips
JC John Clyde TanPhilippines	340,000(85 BB)
JL Jan LeoncioPhilippines	150,000(38 BB)
NM Nichols ManaloPhilippines	110,000(28 BB)
DW Dai WenpengChina	104,000(26 BB)
JM Jhun Michael AballaPhilippines	80,000(20 BB)
SC Sung Choun JooSouth Korea	72,000(18 BB)
CP Chuck PeregrinoPhilippines	70,000(18 BB)
KK Kjetil KemiNorway	31,000(8 BB)

Derick ElominaDerick Elomina

5/8/2026, 10:24:44 AM

Kishioka’s Tens Hold to Secure Crucial Double

Level 15: 2,000 / 4,000 ante: 4,000

Shota Kishioka

From middle position, Loren Harris moved all-in for her remaining 49,000. Action folded to the hijack, where Shota Kishioka committed his last 40,000 as well, creating a showdown for Kishioka's tournament life.

Shota Kishioka: T♦ T♥

Loren Harris: A♥ 9♠

Kishioka held the pre-flop advantage with his pocket tens, and the 6♣ 5♠ 3♣ flop kept him firmly in the lead, leaving Harris searching for an ace. The Q♦ turn provided no help, and while the 9♦ river paired Harris, it was too little, too late.

Kishioka secured a much-needed double-up, while Harris was left with just 9,000 and was eliminated from the tournament shortly after.

Player	Chips
SK Shota KishiokaJapan	90,000(23 BB)
LH Loren HarrisUnited States of America	busted

Level 15: 2,000 / 4,000 ante: 4,000

25 minutes

Remaining Players: 114/498

Derick ElominaDerick Elomina

5/8/2026, 10:08:13 AM

Pasion Turns the King to Oust Kim

Level 14: 1,500 / 3,000 ante: 3,000

Christopher Pasion

In a massive preflop confrontation, Kunwoo Kim moved all-in for his remaining 121,500 and was called by Christopher Pasion, who had him covered.

Kunwoo Kim: Q♣ Q♥

Christopher Pasion: A♠ K♣

It was a classic flip. Pasion failed to improve on the J♣ 4♣ 3♦ flop, keeping Kim’s pocket queens in the driver's seat. However, the K♥ on the turn changed everything, pairing Pasion’s king and leaving Kim with only two outs to survive. The 4♠ river was a brick, confirming Kim's elimination and giving Pasion a massive stack boost as the field continues to thin.

Player	Chips
CP Christopher PasionPhilippines	265,000(88 BB)
KK Kunwoo KimSouth Korea	busted

Callum JuryCallum Jury

5/8/2026, 10:06:58 AM

Japanese Violence

Level 14: 1,500 / 3,000 ante: 3,000

Emiko Yamamoto

Emiko Yamamoto open-jammed for her last 16,000 from under the gun, which was called by Tokutaro Tomon in middle position. Button Kosei Yamamoto then shoved behind for 43,500, sending Tomon into the tank.

After much deliberation, he stuck in the call, and the three Japanese players at the table showed their holdings.

Emiko Yamamoto: 4♦ 4♠

Kosei Yamamoto: T♦ T♠

Tokutaro Tomon: K♠ J♠

Kosei was the favourite going in, but Tomon had two overcards and was calling on every available trick to summon one from the deck.

The Q♠ 7♠ 8♣ flop kept Kosei's tens ahead while giving Tomon a flush draw, leaving him shouting for a king, jack, or spade, whilst Emiko was calling for a four.

The Q♣ turn helped neither player, nor did the 5♦ river, scoring a huge boost for Kosei and sending Emiko to the rail, whilst Tomon hit the floor.

Player	Chips
KY Kosei YamamotoJapan	99,000(33 BB)
TT Tokutaro TomonJapan	47,000(16 BB)
EY Emiko YamamotoJapan	busted

Derick ElominaDerick Elomina

5/8/2026, 9:55:12 AM

Talamayan Says "Arigato" After River Lead

Level 14: 1,500 / 3,000 ante: 3,000

Joseph Talamayan

Preflop action between Joseph Talamayan and Hidehiro Yamamoto resulted in a substantial 32,000 pot. When the flop fell K♠ K♦ J♦ , Talamayan led out for 8,000, and Yamamoto made the call. Both players opted for caution on the 3♣ turn, checking through to the river.

The 7♦ on the river completed the board, and Talamayan fired a bet of 25,000. The size was enough to force a fold from Yamamoto. While collecting the chips, Talamayan offered a polite "Arigato", a Japanese thank you, to his opponent.

Player	Chips
JT Joseph TalamayanPhilippines	158,000(53 BB)
HY Hidehiro YamamotoJapan	65,000(22 BB)

Level 14: 1,500 / 3,000 ante: 3,000

25 minutes

Remaining Players: 138/498

Derick ElominaDerick Elomina

5/8/2026, 9:41:05 AM

60 Players Eliminated as Field Narrows After Registration Close

Level 13: 1,000 / 2,500 ante: 2,500

Players have been falling quickly after registration closed about an hour ago, with 60 players already eliminated since then as the field continues to thin down.

Here are the most recent eliminations from the ongoing Day 1E action:

Player	Chips
JP Joey PardalesPhilippines	busted
JH Jongwoo HamSouth Korea	busted
SP Shawn Philip BenitezPhilippines	busted
WC Wong Cheng RuiSingapore	busted
YK Yohei KosugaJapan	busted
JM Jerick MedinaPhilippines	busted
KC Kota ChonanJapan	busted
CM Carlos Morales (3)Philippines	busted
RF Remedios FloresPhilippines	busted
VN Vivencio Nachor JrPhilippines	busted

Derick ElominaDerick Elomina

5/8/2026, 9:36:52 AM

Tyrer and Pasion Trade Blows

Level 13: 1,000 / 2,500 ante: 2,500

Maribel Tyrer

Maribel Tyrer opened the action to 5,000, only to face a three-bet to 13,500 from Christopher Pasion on her direct left. Tyrer responded by moving all-in for her entire stack of 109,500, a massive shove that was enough to force Pasion into a fold.

Just a few hands later, the two players tangled again. This time, Tyrer limped from under the gun and then called a raise of 9,000 from Pasion. The flop fell T♣ 7♦ 2♥ , and Pasion fired a continuation bet of 6,000. Tyrer opted not to fight for this one and check-folded, giving Pasion a small piece of revenge.

Player	Chips
CP Christopher PasionPhilippines	136,000(54 BB)
MT Maribel TyrerPhilippines	120,000(48 BB)

Level 13: 1,000 / 2,500 ante: 2,500

25 minutes

Remaining Players: 156/498

Derick ElominaDerick Elomina

5/8/2026, 9:20:32 AM

Dela Cruz Forces a Fold From Cen

Level 12: 1,000 / 2,000 ante: 2,000

James Dela Cruz

With the flop already showing J♠ 8♣ 7♣ , Zhouyue Cen and James Dela Cruz had built a significant pot of 34,000. Cen led out for nearly half the pot with a bet of 16,000, only to be met with a massive check-raise all-in for 50,500 from Dela Cruz.

Cen was forced to use a time bank chip as he considered the call. After some deliberation, Cen opted to muck his hand, allowing Dela Cruz to take down the pot and add a healthy boost to his stack.

Player	Chips
JD James Dela CruzPhilippines	100,500(50 BB)
ZC Zhouyue CenSingapore	57,000(29 BB)

Callum JuryCallum Jury

5/8/2026, 9:16:55 AM

Kumar Comes Out on Top with Big Slick; Aseeva Hits the Rail

Level 12: 1,000 / 2,000 ante: 2,000

Dhirendra Kumar

Vera Aseeva moved all-in for her last 18,000 from early position and Jongwoo Ham stuck in the call from the cutoff. Button Dhirendra Kumar then shoved behind for 53,000, and Ham eventually put in the call, looking for a double knockout.

Vera Aseeva: 8♣ 8♥

Dhirendra Kumar: A♠ K♣

Jongwoo Ham: 5♠ 5♦

Aseeva was out of her seat as the Q♦ A♥ T♠ flop gave Kumar the best of it with top pair and a straight draw to go along with it. Ham and Aseeva were now drawing to two outs each, but the K♦ turn wasn't one of them, giving Kumar top two pair.

The 9♥ river sealed Aseeva's elimination while Ham lost a significant chunk of chips.

Player	Chips
DK Dhirendra KumarIndia	135,000(68 BB)
JH Jongwoo HamSouth Korea	45,000(23 BB)
VA Vera AseevaRussia	busted

Derick ElominaDerick Elomina

5/8/2026, 9:12:17 AM

Huerto Eliminates Former Champion Dela Cruz

Level 12: 1,000 / 2,000 ante: 2,000

Joven Huerto

Former USOP and Poker Dream Main Event Champion Edwin Dela Cruz found himself with only 19,500 remaining and moved all-in from the hijack. The action reached Joven Huerto in the small blind, who quickly made the call to put the champion at risk.

Edwin Dela Cruz: 4♠ 4♥

Joven Huerto: 9♠ 9♥

Both players held pocket pairs, but Huerto was a dominant favorite with his nines. The board ran out K♥ T♠ 7♥ A♠ 5♠ , providing no help to Dela Cruz. Huerto’s higher pair held firm to secure the elimination. Although Dela Cruz failed to bag a stack in this flight, he still has two more opportunities to qualify for Day 2 today.

Edwin Dela Cruz

Player	Chips
JH Joven HuertoPhilippines	110,000(55 BB)
ED Edwin Dela CruzPhilippines	busted

Derick ElominaDerick Elomina

5/8/2026, 9:06:13 AM

Pablo Forces the Fold on the Turn

Level 12: 1,000 / 2,000 ante: 2,000

Ramon Pablo

From the hijack, Toshinori Furuyama opened the action and found callers in Ramon Pablo at the cutoff and Remedios Flores in the small blind. The dealer spread a flop of A♦ T♥ 5♠ , where Furuyama continued for 3,500. Pablo called, but Flores turned up the heat with a check-raise to 8,000. Furuyama exited the hand, leaving Pablo to make the call.

The K♦ turn saw Flores lead out for a substantial 25,000 bet. However, Pablo responded with a massive raise to 59,000. After burning through a time bank chip to weigh the decision, Flores ultimately opted to fold, allowing Pablo to scoop the pot without a showdown.

Player	Chips
RP Ramon PabloPhilippines	119,500(60 BB)
RF Remedios FloresPhilippines	58,000(29 BB)
TF Toshinori FuruyamaJapan	26,000(13 BB)

Callum JuryCallum Jury

5/8/2026, 9:00:22 AM

Two More Chances

Level 12: 1,000 / 2,000 ante: 2,000

Several players have hit the rail following the close of registration. Flight F gets underway at 17:00, with the turbo Flight G following at 21:00, the last chance to qualify for the Okada Manila Millions Main Event.

Player	Chips
SS Shanbang ShiChina	busted
FP Federico PeraltaUnited States of America	busted
SY Seung Yong YiSouth Korea	busted
JR Jesus RiveraPhilippines	busted
RT Raymond TiuPhilippines	busted
JM Junichi MurakamiJapan	busted
JB Javier BecerrilSpain	busted
BK Byungsung KimSouth Korea	busted

Level 12: 1,000 / 2,000 ante: 2,000

25 minutes

Remaining Players: 192/497

Derick ElominaDerick Elomina

5/8/2026, 8:50:15 AM

Day 1E Closes at 498 Entries as Guarantee Nearly Doubles

Level 11: 1,000 / 1,500 ante: 1,500

Registration has officially closed for Day 1E of the Okada Manila Millions, with another massive turnout bringing in 498 entries for the flight.

A total of 205 players remain in contention, with only 60 players set to finish in the money and advance to Day 2.

The PHP 6,000,000 guarantee, which was already surpassed earlier in the series, has now climbed to nearly double the original figure with two more starting flights still remaining on the schedule, setting up an even bigger prize pool heading into the final two flights.

Callum JuryCallum Jury

5/8/2026, 8:42:29 AM

Burchwell Hits the Exit

Level 11: 1,000 / 1,500 ante: 1,500

Eundong Noh

Connor Burchwell was left with just 4,500 chips after his ace-nine failed to overtake the pocket jacks of Kah Wei Liew in a previous hand, and he moved the last of his chips in from middle position. Next-to-act Jacinto Ordillano made the call, as did big blind Eungdong Noh.

Both players checked through the 2♣ J♠ 7♣ 4♦ J♥ runout, with the dealer instructing all three to show down. Burchwell was already out of his seat as he tabled T♦ 9♥. Ordillano had him pipped with K♦ 6♦, but it was Noh who scooped the pot with the better kicker, holding K♥ 9♦.

Player	Chips
JO Jacinto OrdillanoPhilippines	175,000(117 BB)
EN Eundong NohSouth Korea	86,000(57 BB)
CB Connor BurchwellUnited States of America	busted

Derick ElominaDerick Elomina

5/8/2026, 8:40:20 AM

Chip Leaders At The Break

Level 11: 1,000 / 1,500 ante: 1,500

Marciel Cerbito

Player	Chips
MC Marciel CerbitoPhilippines	210,000(140 BB)
JO Jacinto OrdillanoPhilippines	198,500(132 BB)
PP Paul PakGuam	198,000(132 BB)
BT Bienvenido TapangPhilippines	173,500(116 BB)
YY Yasutomo YamakoshiJapan	170,000(113 BB)
DE David ErikssonSweden	167,500(112 BB)
ML Marlon LaxamanaPhilippines	161,000(107 BB)
MB Michael BagdasarovUnited States of America	158,500(106 BB)
KH Kiong Hii WangMalaysia	144,000(96 BB)
DK Dongwook Kim (2)United States of America	141,500(94 BB)
CP Chuck PeregrinoPhilippines	134,500(90 BB)
JY Jun Ye LinTaiwan	134,000(89 BB)
RU Robert UyPhilippines	133,000(89 BB)
SC Sung Choun JooSouth Korea	123,500(82 BB)
DK Dhirendra KumarIndia	123,500(82 BB)
JA Jeffrey AletaPhilippines	121,500(81 BB)

Level 11: 1,000 / 1,500 ante: 1,500

25 minutes

Remaining Players: 221/497

Derick ElominaDerick Elomina

5/8/2026, 8:22:58 AM

Break Time!

Break

Players are now on a 10-minute break. Once play resumes, registration will officially close, followed by the chip race for the 100-denomination chips.

Break

10 minutes

Remaining Players: 209/478

Derick ElominaDerick Elomina

5/8/2026, 8:20:48 AM

Fulmer Rivers Triple Up in Three-Way Battle

Level 10: 600 / 1,200 ante: 1,200

Summer Fulmer

In a single-raised pot, three players saw a flop of Q♥ 6♣ 2♣. From the small blind, Summer Fulmer moved all-in for 12,100. Both Ediberto Atienza from the big blind and Robert Uy from the button made the call.

Atienza and Uy checked down the Q♠ turn and the A♣ river, leading to a showdown.

Summer Fulmer: A♦ 5♥

Ediberto Atienza: K♥ 2♥

Robert Uy: K♠ 6♥

Uy was in the lead for most of the hand with his pair of sixes against Atienza’s deuces, but the A♣ on the river was the savior for Fulmer. Her rivered top pair was enough to scoop the main pot, securing a crucial triple-up to stay in the hunt.

Player	Chips
RU Robert UyPhilippines	130,500(109 BB)
EA Ediberto AtienzaPhilippines	71,000(59 BB)
SF Summer FulmerPhilippines	44,700(37 BB)

Derick ElominaDerick Elomina

5/8/2026, 8:11:27 AM

Austria Pairs the Turn to Eliminate Park

Level 10: 600 / 1,200 ante: 1,200

Dann Austria

Action folded to the hijack, where Dann Austria opened for 3,000. From the blinds, Jeonghun Park moved all-in for 13,700, and Austria quickly made the call to put Park at risk.

Jeonghun Park: 8♣ 8♥

Dann Austria: A♣ J♠

It was a standard flip, and Park remained in the lead after the 7♦ 7♠ 5♥ flop. However, the J♣ on the turn was a dagger, pairing Austria’s Jack to vault him into the lead. The 5♣ river changed nothing, and Austria secured the pot, sending Park to the rail.

Player	Chips
DA Dann AustriaPhilippines	46,800(39 BB)
JP Jeonghun ParkSouth Korea	busted

Callum JuryCallum Jury

5/8/2026, 8:07:18 AM

Aw Lets It Go

Level 10: 600 / 1,200 ante: 1,200

Tomohisa Watanabe

Tomohisa Watanabe opened to 2,700 from middle position and only cutoff Stanley Aw stuck in the call.

Watanabe led for 6,000 on the 4♦ 3♦ 2♥ flop and Aw called.

Both checked the J♣ turn before Watanabe glanced at his cards a couple of times on the 9♣ river before leading for a hefty 10,000, requiring Aw to commit the majority of his stack.

Aw thought on it for a while before opting not to make the call, taking some damage to his stack in the process.

Player	Chips
TW Tomohisa WatanabeJapan	44,000(37 BB)
SA Stanley AwSingapore	13,000(11 BB)

Derick ElominaDerick Elomina

5/8/2026, 8:01:31 AM

Final Level Before Registration Closes

Level 10: 600 / 1,200 ante: 1,200

Players are now in the last level before registration officially closes at approximately 4:30 PM. The field has already reached 461 entries, with 251 players currently seated as late registrants continue to join the field.

Level 10: 600 / 1,200 ante: 1,200

25 minutes

Remaining Players: 220/457

Derick ElominaDerick Elomina

5/8/2026, 7:52:45 AM

Nalus Check-Raise Forces Back Out

Level 9: 600 / 1,200 ante: 1,200

Errish Nalus

With the board already showing A♦ J♣ T♠ 5♥ A♣ and around 11,500 in the middle, Seungyoon Back led for a small bet of 500. Errish Nalus responded with a check-raise to 1,200.

Back wasn’t done yet and fired back with a raise to 6,000, only to face a snap all-in from Nalus. After taking some time to think, Back eventually folded and was left with just crumbs behind before being eliminated shortly after.

Player	Chips
EN Errish NalusPhilippines	63,200(53 BB)
SB Seungyoon BackSouth Korea	busted

Derick ElominaDerick Elomina

5/8/2026, 7:45:29 AM

Brutal River Flush Sends Berdejo to the Rail

Level 9: 600 / 1,200 ante: 1,200

Jaime Mangahas

Facing an early position raise, Jean Paul Berdejo, who is coming off a career-best third-place finish at the Manila Megastack in January, moved all-in for 17,800. Action folded to Jaime Mangahas, who also moved all-in, prompting the initial raiser to fold.

Jean Paul Berdejo: K♦ J♣

Jaime Mangahas: 3♠ 3♥

It was a classic flip, and the A♦ T♠ 8♠ flop kept Mangahas’ pocket threes in the lead. The K♠ on the turn changed everything, pairing Berdejo’s King to put him ahead. However, the Q♠ river was a disaster for Berdejo; while it completed his straight, it also put four spades on the board. Mangahas held the 3♠ , completing a one-card flush to snatch the pot back and eliminate Berdejo in a heartbreaking fashion.

Player	Chips
JM Jaime MangahasPhilippines	42,100(35 BB)
JP Jean Paul BerdejoPeru	busted

Callum JuryCallum Jury

5/8/2026, 7:41:30 AM

Life-Saving Runout for Cruz

Level 9: 600 / 1,200 ante: 1,200

Javier Becerril opened to 2,500 and next-to-act David Cruz called off his 2,200 short stack. Button Edwin Dela Cruz then raised to 10,500 before calling Becerril's jam, and the three players showed their holdings.

David Cruz: J♣ 8♣

Edwin Dela Cruz: A♦ Q♥

Javier Becerril: A♥ Q♣

Dela Cruz laughed as Becerril turned over his cards, the two covering stacks had run into each other with identical holdings. The 9♥ T♦ K♠ flop kept the big stacks ahead but gave Cruz plenty of outs with an open-ended straight draw.

The 7♦ turn was exactly the card he needed, completing the straight, and the 8♦ river was safe, securing the triple-up for the short stack.

Player	Chips
JB Javier BecerrilSpain	29,000(24 BB)
ED Edwin Dela CruzPhilippines	23,000(19 BB)
DC David Cruz (3)Philippines	10,000(8 BB)

Level 9: 600 / 1,200 ante: 1,200

25 minutes

Remaining Players: 238/435

Derick ElominaDerick Elomina

5/8/2026, 7:27:01 AM

Bagdasarov Receives Three-Hand Penalty

Level 8: 500 / 1,000 ante: 1,000

Michael Bagdasarov

Facing an open and a call, small blind Michael Bagdasarov acted out of turn by raising to 8,000 before the action had reached button Jungkyu Lee. Once action returned properly, Lee called the initial raise, while the original raiser and caller folded, leaving Lee to face Bagdasarov’s raise heads-up.

The flop came K♦ 7♦ 6♦ , where Bagdasarov checked and quickly folded after Lee continued for 16,000.

Following the hand, the dealer called the floor and it was confirmed that this was Bagdasarov’s second out-of-turn action of the day. Bagdasarov was issued a three-hand penalty, a ruling he clearly disagreed with.

Player	Chips
MB Michael BagdasarovUnited States of America	79,800(80 BB)
JL Jungkyu LeeSouth Korea	65,200(65 BB)

Derick ElominaDerick Elomina

5/8/2026, 7:19:13 AM

Yoon’s Trips Crush Hsun’s Aces

Level 8: 500 / 1,000 ante: 1,000

Jiwoon Yoon

With the board reading T♣ T♠ 9♥ K♥ , the action exploded in a pot that already held 12,600. Liao Po Hsun fired a bet of 5,000, only to be met with a check-raise to 11,000 from Jiwoon Yoon. Hsun responded by moving all-in for 20,800, and Yoon snap-called.

Liao Po Hsun: A♥ A♦

Jiwoon Yoon: Q♥ T♥

Hsun received the bad news immediately, his pocket aces had been crushed by Yoon’s flopped trips. Drawing to only two outs, Hsun watched as the 5♦ river bricked out. Hsun was eliminated, while Yoon enjoyed a significant boost to his stack.

Player	Chips
JY Jiwoon YoonSouth Korea	61,000(61 BB)
LP Liao Po HsunTaiwan	busted

Level 8: 500 / 1,000 ante: 1,000

25 minutes

Remaining Players: 241/404

Derick ElominaDerick Elomina

5/8/2026, 7:01:35 AM

Moriles Takes It with Five-Bet Jam

Level 7: 500 / 1,000 ante: 1,000

James Moriles

Under the gun Lester Maghari opened the action and found a caller in cutoff Wai Mun Leong. From the button, James Moriles turned up the heat with a three-bet to 8,500, which Maghari called.

The action moved back to Leong, who announced a four-bet to 17,000. Undeterred, Moriles responded with a massive five-bet shove for 66,500. Maghari quickly folded, and after a long tank, Leong ultimately decided to lay his hand down. Moriles scooped the significant pot without seeing a flop.

Player	Chips
LM Lester MaghariPhilippines	99,200(99 BB)
JM James MorilesPhilippines	66,500(67 BB)
WM Wai Mun LeongMalaysia	50,100(50 BB)

Derick ElominaDerick Elomina

5/8/2026, 6:55:57 AM

Chonan’s Kings Hold to Eliminate Patulot

Level 7: 500 / 1,000 ante: 1,000

Kota Chonan

Action folded to the hijack, where Saurabh Gulati opened to 2,000. From the small blind, Kota Chonan moved all-in for 11,000. Lemmor Patulot, sitting with just 5,800 remaining, made the call for his tournament life, while Gulati opted to fold.

Lemmor Patulot: 8♥ 8♦

Kota Chonan: K♣ K♦

Both players were pocketing pairs, but Chonan was way ahead with his kings. The board ran out K♥ J♥ T♦ 2♠ 6♦ , giving Chonan a set of kings on the flop and sealing Patulot’s elimination.

Lemmor Patulot

Player	Chips
SG Saurabh GulatiAustralia	21,000(21 BB)
KC Kota ChonanJapan	19,800(20 BB)
LP Lemmor PatulotPhilippines	busted

Callum JuryCallum Jury

5/8/2026, 6:42:42 AM

Day 1C Bubble Boy Gilson Chan Keeps Stacking at Table 27

Level 7: 500 / 1,000 ante: 1,000

Gilson Chan

The action was joined at Table 27 as Gilson Chan moved all-in with his covering stack on the river. Dino Sabatini called it off and Chan tabled 6♣ 4♣, having made a full house on the turn to score the knockout and move well above the 160,000-chip mark, four times the current average.

It's a strong start for the Singaporean, who had the misfortune of being the bubble boy in Day 1C yesterday.

Player	Chips
GC Gilson ChanSingapore	163,000(163 BB)
JP Jean Paul BerdejoPeru	31,000(31 BB)
MA Mitsuhiro AkashiJapan	25,000(25 BB)
MC Michael ChenChina	24,000(24 BB)
SM Sumay MishraIndia	23,000(23 BB)
JS Jeoffrey SibalPhilippines	17,000(17 BB)
JP Jose PadillaPhilippines	10,200(10 BB)
DS Dino SabatiniIreland	busted

Level 7: 500 / 1,000 ante: 1,000

25 minutes

Remaining Players: 249/361

Derick ElominaDerick Elomina

5/8/2026, 6:40:56 AM

Ismaili Wakes Up with Aces for Double Knockout

Level 6: 400 / 800 ante: 800

Kustim Ismaili

It was a dream scenario for Kustim Ismaili, who found pocket aces in a massive three-way all-in that left Dorian Dorosiewicz and Junho Cha at risk.

Junho Cha: Q♥ T♣

Dorian Dorosiewicz: 6♦ 2♠

Kustim Ismaili: A♣ A♠

Ismaili’s monster held firm as the board ran out T♠ 8♦ 8♥ J♠ 5♣ . Despite Cha flopping a pair of tens, the aces remained untouched, resulting in a double elimination as both Cha and Dorosiewicz were sent to the rail.

Player	Chips
KI Kustim IsmailiAustralia	102,000(128 BB)
DD Dorian Dorosiewicz	busted
JC Junho ChaSouth Korea	busted

Derick ElominaDerick Elomina

5/8/2026, 6:33:12 AM

Park’s Overpair Holds Against Kuhnast’s Mind Games

Level 6: 400 / 800 ante: 800

Jinwoo Park

With approximately 16,000 in the pot and the board reading 7♣ 6♠ 2♠ 4♥ , Gregory Kuhnast moved all-in. While Jinwoo Park tanked, Kuhnast began talking, actively encouraging Park to call. Park eventually matched the bet and turned over an overpair.

Jinwoo Park: 8♥ 8♦

Gregory Kuhnast: 7♠ 5♠

Park held the lead with pocket eights, but Kuhnast was live with top pair and a straight flush draw. The Q♣ river was a blank, securing the pot for Park. Despite the win, Park was clearly frustrated by Kuhnast’s action during the hand.

Player	Chips
JP Jinwoo ParkSouth Korea	69,400(87 BB)
GK Gregory KuhnastFrance	10,200(13 BB)

Callum JuryCallum Jury

5/8/2026, 6:26:46 AM

Baysa's Bullets Bested

Level 6: 400 / 800 ante: 800

Marc Baysa

The action was joined with button Bogeon Kim raising Seitaro Aso's 2,500 bet to 8,000 before Marc Baysa, acting from under the gun, shoved his remaining 20,600 chips. Aso swiftly got out of the way and Kim snapped it off.

Marc Baysa: A♣ A♦

Bogeon Kim: Q♥ Q♠

Baysa looked primed for the double, but the dealer had other ideas, fanning the 2♠ 6♥ Q♦ flop, with the queen in the window drawing some uncomfortable noises from the table.

No ace came to save Baysa on the 8♠ 7♣ runout, and he was sent to the rail, visibly frustrated at the outcome.

Player	Chips
BK Bogeon KimSouth Korea	42,000(53 BB)
MB Marc BaysaPhilippines	busted

Derick ElominaDerick Elomina

5/8/2026, 6:20:01 AM

Chip Leaders At The Break

Level 6: 400 / 800 ante: 800

Dae Eun Jeon

Player	Chips
DE Dae Eun JeonSouth Korea	113,000(141 BB)
SH Seung Hyun HanSouth Korea	112,000(140 BB)
HJ Heo JeongwooSouth Korea	84,500(106 BB)
FA Francis AnchetaPhilippines	78,500(98 BB)
SA Seitaro AsoJapan	73,900(92 BB)
SA Shinnosuke ArimaJapan	72,200(90 BB)
TT Tokutaro TomonJapan	72,100(90 BB)
KC Kier CanalePhilippines	71,500(89 BB)
AC Arnel CasquejoPhilippines	68,300(85 BB)
EN Errish NalusPhilippines	63,200(79 BB)

Level 6: 400 / 800 ante: 800

25 minutes

Remaining Players: 254/337

Break

10 minutes

Remaining Players: 245/324

Derick ElominaDerick Elomina

5/8/2026, 6:00:54 AM

Canale Nines Hold to Bust Cen

Level 5: 300 / 600 ante: 600

Kier Canale

A preflop battle built a 27,000 pot before the 8♠ 4♥ 2♦ flop appeared. Small blind Kier Canale fired 10,000, Gregory Kuhnast called, and Zhouyue Cen committed his last 9,200.

Before the K♣ turn was revealed, Canale moved all-in, putting the pressure on Kuhnast, who refused to go anywhere and made the call.

Zhouyue Cen: 6♠ 5♣

Kier Canale: 9♣ 9♥

Gregory Kuhnast: A♠ 4♠

Canale’s pocket nines were out in front, surviving the T♠ river. Canale scooped the massive pot and sent Cen to the rail.

Zhouyue Cen

Gregory Kuhnast

Player	Chips
KC Kier CanalePhilippines	68,600(114 BB)
GK Gregory KuhnastFrance	9,300(16 BB)
ZC Zhouyue CenSingapore	busted

Derick ElominaDerick Elomina

5/8/2026, 5:55:30 AM

Miracle One-Outer: Quads Over Full House

Level 5: 300 / 600 ante: 600

Taegyu Lee

Table 39 witnessed one of the rarest runouts of the tournament so far. Taegyu Lee moved all-in for 14,500 and was quickly called by Shohei Nakazato, who had him crushed preflop.

Taegyu Lee: 6♥ 6♠

Shohei Nakazato: A♠ A♣

The flop was a monster, coming A♦ 6♦ 3♥ . Both players improved significantly, but Nakazato’s set of aces sat firmly ahead of Lee’s set of sixes. With only one six remaining in the deck, Lee was down to a single out to survive.

The J♣ on the turn changed nothing, and Nakazato seemed poised to rake in the pot. However, the 6♣ spiked on the river, a miracle one-outer that gave Lee quads sixes to beat Nakazato’s aces full of sixes. Nakazato shouted in disbelief as the pot was pushed to Lee, leaving the entire table stunned by the brutal cooler.

Player	Chips
TL Taegyu LeeSouth Korea	33,000(55 BB)
SN Shohei NakazatoJapan	21,000(35 BB)

Callum JuryCallum Jury

5/8/2026, 5:43:41 AM

Nakayama Sends Tsai to the Rail

Level 5: 300 / 600 ante: 600

Riku Nakayama

The action was joined on a board showing 2♣ T♠ J♥ 9♣. Small blind Riku Nakayama had just check-raised button Yu-Shan Tsai's 5,000 bet to 10,000, creating a pot of around 30,000 chips.

The T♣ river saw Nakayama check once more before Tsai immediately shoved, sending Nakayama into the tank. After confirming the count, he reluctantly tossed in the call.

"Jack-ten?" a tablemate asked Tsai, who had yet to show. Nakayama tabled K♠ Q♣ for a straight, and Tsai's 8♠ 8♦ was no good. The Chinese player was covered and hit the rail.

Player	Chips
RN Riku NakayamaJapan	56,000(93 BB)
YS Yu Shan TsaiChina	busted

Level 5: 300 / 600 ante: 600

25 minutes

Remaining Players: 221/264

Derick ElominaDerick Elomina

5/8/2026, 5:39:40 AM

Ordillano Flops Two Pair to Devastate Taisuke

Level 4: 200 / 500 ante: 500

Jacinto Ordillano

With a pre-flop pot already sitting at 6,000, the dealer spread a flop of K♦ 9♥ 2♥ . Acting from under the gun, Niina Taisuke led out with a bet of 1,100, but was immediately challenged by Jacinto Ordillano in the big blind, who check-raised to 4,500. Taisuke responded by moving all-in, and Ordillano snap-called for his total stack of 16,500.

Jacinto Ordillano: K♣ 2♦

Niina Taisuke: J♥ J♣

Ordillano had flopped top and bottom pair, leaving Taisuke’s pocket jacks in rough shape. Taisuke was drawing to only two remaining jacks in the deck, but the 6♠ turn and 6♦ river offered no salvation. Ordillano secured a double-up, while Taisuke was left with a meager 800 chips and was sent to the rail on the very next hand.

Player	Chips
JO Jacinto OrdillanoPhilippines	39,000(78 BB)
NT Niina TaisukeJapan	busted

Derick ElominaDerick Elomina

5/8/2026, 5:29:48 AM

Full House at Okada Manila: Day 1E Surges Past 200 Entries

Level 4: 200 / 500 ante: 500

The PokerStars LIVE room is packed to capacity as Day 1E of the Okada Manila Millions is officially in full swing. The flight has seen an incredible turnout, surpassing 200 entries in just the first three levels of play.

With the original PHP 6,000,000 guarantee already shattered during yesterday's action, the prize pool is now on a rapid upward trajectory. Given the current pace and with two more flights scheduled for later today, Day 1F at 5:00 PM and Day 1G at 9:00 PM, the total prize pool is now looking likely to double the initial guarantee.

Level 4: 200 / 500 ante: 500

25 minutes

Remaining Players: 174/200

Derick ElominaDerick Elomina

5/8/2026, 5:13:02 AM

Kim Holds Against the Draw

Level 3: 200 / 400 ante: 400

Dongwook Kim

In a three-bet pot that grew to 8,500 pre-flop, three players saw a flop of 9♠ 7♠ 4♣ . The action didn't take long to heat up, as Dongwook Kim led out by shoving all-in for his remaining 13,100. Rommel Orbigo snap-called, while the third player quickly got out of the way.

Dongwook Kim: 7♥ 4♥

Rommel Orbigo: A♠ 4♠

Kim had flopped bottom two pair, but he was far from safe against Orbigo, who held bottom pair along with the nut flush draw. The J♦ turn was a blank, keeping Kim in the lead. Orbigo needed a spade or an ace on the river to turn the tables, but the T♣ failed to deliver. Kim’s two pair held up, securing him the pot and a full double-up, while Orbigo was left short.

Player	Chips
DK Dongwook Kim (2)United States of America	34,700(87 BB)
RO Rommel OrbigoPhilippines	8,900(22 BB)

Derick ElominaDerick Elomina

5/8/2026, 5:04:44 AM

Saito Takes It Down on the Turn

Level 3: 200 / 400 ante: 400

Takashi Saito

Middle position Takashi Saito opened the action to 800 and found one caller. In the small blind, Seokjun Oh raised the stakes with a three-bet to 4,000, and only Saito stayed in to see the Q♦ 3♦ 2♦ flop.

Oh continued his aggression with a bet of 2,700, which Saito once again called. When the 9♠ arrived on the turn, Oh slowed down and checked. Saito seized the opportunity, firing out a bet of 5,000, which was enough to force a fold from Oh and secure the pot for Saito.

Player	Chips
TS Takashi SaitoJapan	56,700(142 BB)
SO Seokjun OhSouth Korea	17,500(44 BB)

Level 3: 200 / 400 ante: 400

25 minutes

Remaining Players: 129/139

Callum JuryCallum Jury

5/8/2026, 4:48:18 AM

Fireworks at Table 34

Level 2: 100 / 300 ante: 300

Paul Oliver

Jeffrey Aleta opened to 600 from middle position and was called by blinds Paul Oliver and Yunhyeok Jung, both of whom folded to Aleta's 900 continuation-bet on the A♣ 2♦ 5♠ flop.

Onofre De Guzman then limped from under the gun before calling hijack Seung Yong Yi's 1,500 raise, only to check-fold when Yi fired 1,600 on the J♠ A♥ 5♣ flop.

Yohei Kosuga raised to 600 from under the gun and next-to-act Aleta called before hijack Dong Woo Lee three-bet to 2,400. Kosuga four-bet to 6,500 and collected the pot.

Aleta raised to 600 from under the gun and was called by Yi and hijack Oliver before Jung three-bet to 2,700. Kosuga called, Aleta folded, Yi called and Oliver got out of the way.

The 9♦ J♣ Q♥ flop saw Kosuga check-call and Yi check-fold when Jung fired 4,200. The 8♣ turn saw Kosuga check before Jung bet 13,300. Kosuga then check-jammed and Jung snapped it off.

Kosuga tabled J♥ J♠ for a set of jacks, but in a sick cooler, Jung had him crushed with Q♦ Q♠ for a set of queens. The 7♣ river changed nothing, leaving Kosuga with crumbs.

The very next hand, Lee and Oliver got it all-in with Lee at risk.

Dong Woo Lee: A♥ 5♣

Paul Oliver: A♦ A♠

Oliver had Lee crushed, and the Korean found no help on the 7♣ K♣ J♠ 2♥ T♦ runout, sending him to the rail.

Player	Chips
YJ Yunhyeok JungSouth Korea	47,000(157 BB)
PO Paul OliverCanada	46,000(153 BB)
JA Jeffrey AletaPhilippines	39,000(130 BB)
OD Onofre De GuzmanPhilippines	25,500(85 BB)
SY Seung Yong YiSouth Korea	16,000(53 BB)
YK Yohei KosugaJapan	1,400(5 BB)
DW Dong Woo LeeSouth Korea	busted

Derick ElominaDerick Elomina

5/8/2026, 4:48:08 AM

Fanthome’s Aces Hold in Five-Bet War

Level 2: 100 / 300 ante: 300

Peter Fanthome

In a massive pre-flop confrontation, Mitsuhiro Akashi from the hijack and Peter Fanthome in the big blind found themselves in a five-bet pot. Fanthome, a familiar face at the venue who finished 14th in the 2024 Okada Manila Millions Main Event, was looking for a deep run once again.

Mitsuhiro Akashi: J♦ T♦

Peter Fanthome: A♦ A♠

Fanthome was way ahead with his pocket aces, but the 7♦ 6♦ 6♥ flop provided a sweat, giving Akashi a flush draw for extra outs. The Q♠ on the turn changed nothing, and when the 7♣ landed on the river, Akashi missed his draws. Fanthome secured a full double-up, while Akashi was left with a critically short stack.

Player	Chips
PF Peter FanthomeIndia	43,400(145 BB)
MA Mitsuhiro AkashiJapan	3,500(12 BB)

Derick ElominaDerick Elomina

5/8/2026, 4:39:05 AM

Yamamoto Flops a Straight to Double Through Mendoza

Level 2: 100 / 300 ante: 300

Takeshi Yamamoto

After an initial raise, Raquel Mendoza called from the hijack, only to see Jongwoo Ham raise to 2,500 from the button. Big blind Takeshi Yamamoto and Mendoza both called to see a flop of Q♥ 9♥ 8♦ .

Yamamoto checked, and Mendoza led out with a bet of 3,500. Both Ham and Yamamoto stayed in the hand. When the 2♦ arrived on the turn, Mendoza moved all-in. Ham folded, but Yamamoto snap-called.

Takeshi Yamamoto: J♥ T♥

Raquel Mendoza: 8♣ 8♠

It was a massive cooler on the flop, Yamamoto had flopped the nut straight, while Mendoza had flopped a set of eights. Mendoza needed the board to pair on the river to survive, but the A♠ was no help. Yamamoto secured an early double-up, leaving Mendoza with a very short stack.

Player	Chips
TY Takeshi YamamotoJapan	56,600(189 BB)
JH Jongwoo HamSouth Korea	14,100(47 BB)
RM Raquel MendozaPhilippines	9,200(31 BB)

Level 2: 100 / 300 ante: 300

25 minutes

Remaining Players: 77/80

Callum JuryCallum Jury

5/8/2026, 4:26:26 AM

Early Table 41 Antics; Nakano Shoves into Bullets

Level 1: 100 / 200 ante: 200

Arnel Casquejo

Luca Bongiovanni opened to 500 from early position and received calls from cutoff Ryosuke Nakano and small blind Arnel Casquejo.

All three checked the 4♣ 7♥ 3♦ flop before a delayed continuation-bet of 2,600 from Bongiovanni on the 9♦ turn shook both opponents off the pot.

The very next hand, Loren Harris raised to 400 from early position before Nakano three-bet from a couple of seats over.

Button Casquejo then four-bet to 4,500, and once Harris was out of the way, Nakano didn't take long before five-bet jamming. Casquejo took a brief moment before making the call.

Ryosuke Nakano: A♣ K♣

Arnel Casquejo: A♠ A♦

Nakano was in a dire situation, dominated by the bullets of Casquejo, and found no reprieve on the 4♠ 6♣ 9♥ 8♥ 6♦ runout, sending him back to the registration desk, and seated with a new stack after just a few minutes of Level 1 play.

Player	Chips
AC Arnel CasquejoPhilippines	51,000(255 BB)
LB Luca BongiovanniItaly	27,000(135 BB)
RN Ryosuke NakanoJapan	25,000(125 BB)
LH Loren HarrisUnited States of America	24,000(120 BB)

Derick ElominaDerick Elomina

5/8/2026, 4:23:13 AM

Kemi Scoops with Turn Aggression

Level 1: 100 / 200 ante: 200

Kjetil Kemi

Five players saw a flop of Q♣ 8♥ 7♣ . From the big blind, Carlos Monton led out with a bet of 1,200 into a 4,200 pot. Kjetil Kemi, acting from the cutoff, raised the action to 4,500.

The other players folded, and Monton was the only one to make the call. The turn brought the 5♣ , and Monton checked. Kemi continued his aggression with a bet of 5,000, which was enough to force a fold from Monton. Kemi scooped the pot without showdown.

Player	Chips
KK Kjetil KemiNorway	34,600(173 BB)
CM Carlos MontonPhilippines	18,300(92 BB)

Callum JuryCallum Jury

5/8/2026, 4:04:27 AM

Early Entrants

Level 1: 100 / 200 ante: 200

Player	Chips
KK Kjetil KemiNorway	25,000(125 BB)
CM Carlos MontonPhilippines	25,000(125 BB)
FA Francis AnchetaPhilippines	25,000(125 BB)
MB Milbert BautistaPhilippines	25,000(125 BB)
RM Raquel MendozaPhilippines	25,000(125 BB)
LB Luca BongiovanniItaly	25,000(125 BB)
LH Loren HarrisUnited States of America	25,000(125 BB)

Derick ElominaDerick Elomina

5/8/2026, 4:02:07 AM

Shuffle Up and Deal!

Level 1: 100 / 200 ante: 200

Day 1E of the Okada Manila Millions has officially kicked off with 34 players already seated.

Good luck to all the players. May the cards be with you.

Level 1: 100 / 200 ante: 200

25 minutes

Remaining Players: 34/34

Derick ElominaDerick Elomina

5/8/2026, 1:13:01 AM

Last Three Flights Today as Okada Manila Millions Guarantee Smashed

The action continues at the Okada Manila Millions Main Event today inside the PokerStars LIVE room at Okada Manila. After four starting flights, the field has reached 1,228 entries, and the initial PHP 6,000,000 guarantee was officially broken during Day 1C.

Today marks the final day to qualify for the Main Event. The first of the remaining flights, Day 1E, starts at 12:00 PM, followed by Day 1F at 5:00 PM and the final Day 1G at 9:00 PM.

All survivors from these flights will lock up a payout and move on to Day 2 this Saturday.

Somuchpoker will be on the floor providing live updates, chip counts, and key hands throughout this final day of qualifying action.

Event starts 12:00 local time..