Viet Nam, Pullman Grand Hotel Hai PhongEVENT #5

2024.12.05 - 2024.12.09Add to Calendar

U Series Of Poker

Blind level

Level 37: 400,000 / 800,000 ante: 800,000

Entries

1/1,958

Total Chips

78,320,000

Average

78,320,000

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 7:12:13 PM

Choi Hun Tae Is Main Event Champion - VND 9.2 Billion (USD 362,705)

Level 37: 400,000 / 800,000 ante: 800,000

Choi Hun Tae

A record-breaking 1,958 entries played over four day one flights and built a prize pool of VND 57,976,380,000 (~USD 2.283,660), breaking its initial offering of 40 billion VND. Outlasting all those entries and stacking up all the chips was Korea's Choi Hun Tae, who passed the final hurdle of defeating China's Zhou Ledong in just one heads-up final hand to claim the USOP Main Event Championship title, the gorgeous golden trophy that comes with and of course the record-breaking USOP main event first prize of VND 9.2 BILLION (USD 362,705).

Choi Hun Tae had been on top of the chip leaderboard through most of the event. He topped his Day 1B flight, entering Day 2 as the chip leader among all flights. Choi also entered today's final ranked number four in the chip counts. And then, he also entered the final table as the chip leader. Entering heads-up, he had a massive four-to-one advantage. And it didn't take long, until he was the one with all the chips.

It just seemed that Choi's position on the top would never be relinquished and his efficiency at maintaining his place at the top of the field, ensured a clear path towards the Main Event Championship.

SMP asked the very tired, but grateful and happy, champion -

At what point in the final table did you know you were going to win the main event?

"There were a lot of ups and downs in the final day with my chips going up and down, but when I reached the final table with the chip lead, I knew I could win it. I knew I was going to win it." Choi confessed.

What is the first thing you will spend your prize money on?

"I promised my wife a percentage of the payout for taking care of me throughout the tournament - cooking for him, getting him food and drinks - so she has to get paid first. Then, I'll spend with my friends who support me in this event."

How was your experience playing in USOP

"It's my first time, in Hai Phong but the environment and setting are very good. The atmosphere for poker is also very good."

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 6:08:17 PM

Zhou Ledong Eliminated in 2nd Place - VND 6.175 Billion (USD 243,446)

Level 37: 400,000 / 800,000 ante: 800,000

Zhou Ledong - 2nd Place - VND 6.175 Billion (USD 243,446)

IT WAS OVER IN ONE HAND!

Zhou Ledong just called from the small-blind/button with Q♦ T♦. Choi Hun Tae just checked with K♦ 8♣ to open a flop of 9♦ 7♦ 6♣.

Choi checked and allowed Zhou to bet 800,000 before raising all-in. Zhou called.

Zhou was drawing to a flush and a gut-shot straight. Choi was ahead with king-high. The turn was a 4♣. But, of course, to add dramatic effect - the poker gods threw in a K♣ on the river to add an exclamation to the championship.

Zhou was eliminated in 2nd place and took home a very worthy VND 6.175 Billion (USD 243,446) for his runner-up finish.

Choi Hun Tae was crowned Main Event Champion and earned VND 9.2 Billion (USD 362,705).

Zhi Buihui Eliminated in 3rd Place - VND 4.175 Billion (USD 164,597)

Level 37: 400,000 / 800,000 ante: 800,000

Zhi Buihui - 3rd Place - VND 4.175 Billion (USD 164,597)

Zhi Buihui raised all-in for his last 9,900,000 on the button with A♠ 2♥. Choi Hun Tae called in the small blind with A♣ 9♦.

The board ran J♥ 8♣ T♦ Q♠ T♣. Choi made a straight on the turn and marked the immediate end of Zhi's run, eliminating him at third place for a worthy payout of VND 4.175 Billion (USD 164,597).

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 5:40:00 PM

Choi Hun Tae Recovers

Level 37: 400,000 / 800,000 ante: 800,000

Choi Hun Tae

Zhi Buhui raised to 1,200,000 on the button and called the 4,200,000 re-raise of Choi Hun Tae in the small blind. Both were given a flop of A♦ K♣ 3♥.

Choi bet out 6,500,000 and Zhi called. The turn cam 3♣. Choi check called the 3,000,000 bet of Zhi to open a Q♣ river. Choi pushed all-in for 20,000,000. Zhi thought hard, threw i a time-bank card and threw in his cards to the muck.

Player	Chips
CH Choi Hun TaeSouth Korea	39,000,000(49 BB)
ZB Zhi BuhuiChina	15,000,000(19 BB)

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 5:32:55 PM

The Slow Crippling of Zhou Ledong

Level 37: 400,000 / 800,000 ante: 800,000

Zhou Ledong

Zhi Buhui extracted 4 million from Zhou Ledong when Zhi made the 2,000,000 call with a pair of jacks, catching Zhou bluffing.

The more painful hit came when Zhou raised on the button fro 1,600,000 with J♥ 9♠ and was called by big blind Choi Hun Tae with Q♥ 9♦ . The flop came 9♣ 2♣ 6♥ to give both players top pair.

Zhou bet out 1,000,000 and Choi called. The turn came 2♠. Zhou bet 3,000,000 and Choi called. The 3♥ came on the river and Zhou fired another 3,500,000 and Choi just called. Choi's queen kicker was put into play to defeat Zhoiu and cripple his stack.

Player	Chips
CH Choi Hun TaeSouth Korea	49,000,000(61 BB)
ZB Zhi BuhuiChina	19,000,000(24 BB)
ZL Zhou LedongChina	11,000,000(14 BB)

Level 37: 400,000 / 800,000 ante: 800,000

60 minutes

Remaining Players: 3/1958

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 5:09:35 PM

Zhi Doubles Again

Level 36: 300,000 / 600,000 ante: 600,000

Zhi Buhui

Action folded to the blinds. Zhi Buhui just called on the small blind with K♥ T♦. Big Blind Choi Hun Tae three-bet re-raised all-in and Zhi called and put his last 11,000,000 at risk.

Board ran 9♣ 6♠ 6♦ 2♥ 6♦ to give Zhi the win and the double up.

Player	Chips
CH Choi Hun TaeSouth Korea	29,000,000(48 BB)
ZB Zhi BuhuiChina	24,000,000(40 BB)

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 5:00:42 PM

Zhi Buhui Doubles Up With Trips

Level 36: 300,000 / 600,000 ante: 600,000

Zhi Buhui

With action folded to the blinds, small blind Zhou Ledong raised all-in with K♠ J♣. Zhi Buhui called on the big blind with A♥ Q♥.

Board completed Q♦ 8♦ 2♠ K♦ Q♠ . Zhi was ahead then was overtaken on the turn, but the poker gods weren't done wth Zhi yet and allowed him to double up by throwing a quee on th rivr to give Zhi trips to double up.

Player	Chips
ZL Zhou LedongChina	34,000,000(57 BB)
ZB Zhi BuhuiChina	11,000,000(18 BB)

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 4:54:59 PM

Big Blind Defense

Level 36: 300,000 / 600,000 ante: 600,000

Cho Hun Tae

Zhou Ledong raised on the button to 1,200,000 with J♣ 9♥. Small blind Zhi Buhui called with 9♦ 8♦. Big blind Cho Hun Tae three-bet re-raised to 6,500,000 with 4♦ 4♥. All folded - and Cho took down a decent pot.

Player	Chips
CH Choi Hun TaeSouth Korea	36,000,000(60 BB)
ZL Zhou LedongChina	35,000,000(58 BB)
ZB Zhi BuhuiChina	7,200,000(12 BB)

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 4:22:21 PM

Choi Hun Tae's Turn To Take From Zhi Buhui

Level 36: 300,000 / 600,000 ante: 600,000

Choi Hun Tae

Choi Hun Tae raised to 1,300,000 on the button with K♦ 2♠. Big blind Zhi Buhui defended with A♣ 3♦. Flop came 5♦ 6♥ 7♣. Zhi checked and Choi min-bet 1,000,000. Zhi folded.

Player	Chips
CH Choi Hun TaeSouth Korea	34,000,000(57 BB)
ZB Zhi BuhuiChina	8,400,000(14 BB)

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 4:17:40 PM

Zhou Ledong Finally Grabs Some Chips

Level 36: 300,000 / 600,000 ante: 600,000

Zhou Ledong

After all the folding...

Zhou Ledong raised on the button to 1,000,000 with A♠ 6♠. Small blind Zhi Buhui re-raised to 3,000,000 with J♠ J♥. This time Zhou stayed on and did not fold.

The flop came A♣ T♦ 4♣ Zhi bet 2,000,000 and Zhou called to see a 2♦ turn. Zhi bet 6,000,000 and Zhou called to see an 8♠ river. Zhi slowed down with a check and Zhou bet a call-able 3,000,000. Zhi surrendered and awarded the pot to Zhou.

And just like that, Zhou Ledong became the chip leader.

Player	Chips
ZL Zhou LedongChina	38,000,000(63 BB)
ZB Zhi BuhuiChina	8,800,000(15 BB)

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 4:03:29 PM

Know When To Fold Them

Level 36: 300,000 / 600,000 ante: 600,000

Zhou Ledong

Part of the game is knowing when to fold and avoid danger. Zhou Ledong as been showing a keen sense for THE FOLD.

Zhou raised to 1,000,000 from the button with K♦ 8♣. Big blind Choi Hun Tae raised to 3,500,000 with Q♠ Q♣. Zhoe sensed something and FOLDED.

Choi Hun Tae completed in the big blind with K♥ J♦ and Zhoi checked is big blind with 7♣ 2♣ to see a J♥ 8♥ 4♠ flop. Both checked to see a K♠ on the turn, giving Choi two-pair. Both check again to see a 9♥ river. Choi led with 2,100,000 and Zhou FOLDED.

Zhou raised 1,000,000 on the button with A♥ 5♥ and small blind Zhi Buhui three-bet re-raised to 3,500,000. Zhou FOLDED.

Level 36: 300,000 / 600,000 ante: 600,000

60 minutes

Remaining Players: 3/1958

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 3:39:45 PM

Zhang Yankai Eliminated in 4th Place - VND 3.1 Billion (USD 122,216)

Level 35: 250,000 / 500,000 ante: 500,000

Zhang Yankai - 4th Place - VND 3.1 Billion (USD 122,216)

THE FINAL BLOW

Zhang Yankai raised to 2,500,000 from under the gun with K♣ 9♥. Button Choi Hun Tae three-bet re-raised all-in with 2♦ 2♠ . Zhang put all 3,100,000 at risk.

Board completed K♠ Q♥ 4♣ 2♥ 3♠. Zhan led with top pair and drew cheers from the Chinese poker contingent. Then, the deuce on the river gave Choi a set to silence the crowd until Zhang's final exit from the Main Event at 4th place, taking home a prize of VND 3.1 Billion (USD 122,216).

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 3:37:24 PM

Zhang Yankai Getting Beaten Up

Level 35: 250,000 / 500,000 ante: 500,000

Zhang Yankai

Zhang Yankai had 10,000,000

THE STRAIGHT HOOK

Zhi Buihui raised to 1,000,000 on the button with K♦ 8♦ and Zhang Yankai three-bet re-raised to 2,400,000 on the big blind with Q♦ 9♠. Flop arrived K♥ T♠ 3♦. Zhang made a bet of 1,300,000 and Zhi raised his top pair to 4,000,000. Zhang folded, and was left with 6,200,000 chips.

THE BODY SHOT

Action folded to the blinds and small blind Zhang raised to 1,200,000 with A♣ 7♦. Big blind Zhou Ledong re-raised all-in, holding A♥ T♣. Zhang folded and was left with a stack of 5,000,000.

THE UPPERCUT

On the next hand, Zhang raised 1,000,000 on the button with 5♥ 4♣. Big blind Zhi Buihui called to see a A♥ 2♥ 9♣ flop. Both checked to see an 8♠ turn. Zhi check-called the 900,000 bet of Zhang to see a river 6♥. Both checked and Zhi booked the win with a pair of eights. Zhang was left with 3,100,000.

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 3:29:43 PM

FINAL FOUR REMAIN

Level 35: 250,000 / 500,000 ante: 500,000

FINAL FOUR CHIP COUNTS

Player	Chips
CH Choi Hun TaeSouth Korea	28,000,000(56 BB)
ZL Zhou LedongChina	26,000,000(52 BB)
ZB Zhi BuhuiChina	14,000,000(28 BB)
YZ Yankai ZhangChina	10,000,000(20 BB)

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 3:05:08 PM

Ian Modder Eliminated in 5th Place - VND 2.3 Billion (USD 90,676)

Level 35: 250,000 / 500,000 ante: 500,000

Ian Modder - 5th Place - VND 2.3 Billion (USD 90,676)

Ian Modder raised to 3,000,000 on the button with A♣ 9♣ . Zhou Ledong three-bet re-raised to 6,000,000 with A♥ Q♦. Modder added the rest of his stack to be all-in for a total of 4,800,000.

Board ran T♥ 6♥ 7♣ 7♥ K♣, keeping Zhou ahead until the end and sending Modder out of the Main Event in 5th place and earn a reward of VND 2.3 Billion (USD 90,676) for his efforts.

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 3:01:35 PM

Jon Rounce-Sue Eliminated in 6th Place - VND 1,796,380,000 (USD 70,821)

Level 35: 250,000 / 500,000 ante: 500,000

Jon Rounce-Sue - 6th Place - VND 1,796,380,000 (USD 70,821)

Jon Rounce-Sue raised to 1,700,000 from under the gun with Q♥ 8♦ and was called by Choi Hun Tae with A♠ K♠ in the cut-off. Big blind Zhou Ledong also called with A♦ 6♥.

The flop arrived K♦ 4♠ 9♥. Rounce-Sue bet all-in for 600,000 and Choi raised to 3,000,000 . Zhou folded.

The board completed 7♠ J♥ and Roune-Sue was eliminated in 6th place, earning VND 1,796,380,000 (USD 70,821).

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 2:59:43 PM

Zhou Ledong Continues To Build

Level 35: 250,000 / 500,000 ante: 500,000

Zhou Ledong

Zhang Yankai raised 800,000 on the hi-jack with J♥ J♣ and Zhou Ledong re-raised to 2,000,000 on the button with K♥ K♦. Zhang called and both went to see a flop of A♦ 2♦ 5♣. Both checked for a free A♠ on the turn. Both checked again to see the 8♦ on the river. This time, Zhou fired 1,000,000 after Zhang checked. Zhang folded.

Player	Chips
ZL Zhou LedongChina	20,000,000(40 BB)
YZ Yankai ZhangChina	11,000,000(22 BB)

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 2:49:13 PM

Zhi Buhui Takes A Piece of Choi Hun Tae

Level 34: 200,000 / 400,000 ante: 400,000

Zhi Buhui

Action folded to the blinds and Zhi Buhui just limped and Choi Hun Tae checked to see a flop of A♥ 3♠ 4♠ . Zhi check-called the 450,000 Bet of Choi to see a J♦ on the turn, giving Choi the lead with a two-pair. Zhi check-called again when Choi fired 1,600,000. An A♣ came on the river. Zhi checked, perhaps to induce another bet, but Choi was wise enough to check behind.

Zhi took down the pot and made a small scratch on Choi's stack.

Player	Chips
CH Choi Hun TaeSouth Korea	27,000,000(68 BB)
ZB Zhi BuhuiChina	11,000,000(28 BB)

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 2:45:16 PM

Choi Hun Tae vs Jon Rounce-Sue

Level 34: 200,000 / 400,000 ante: 400,000

Everyone has been avoiding Choi Hun-Tae and Jon Rounce-Sue on their big blinds. So, it's a bit of a headliner for this battle to take place.

Choi Hun-Tae raised from the hi-jack to 950,000 with 8♥ 7♥ and Jon Rounce-Sue was so happy to see action - after being avoided - and called to defend his big blind with Q♣ 6♣.

The flop came K♥ 7♣ 4♥. Rounce-Sue checked and folded when Choi bet 1,000,000.

Player	Chips
CH Choi Hun TaeSouth Korea	28,000,000(70 BB)
JR Jon Rounce-SueNew Zealand	3,900,000(10 BB)

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 2:39:09 PM

Zhou Ledong On A Streak

Level 34: 200,000 / 400,000 ante: 400,000

Zhou Ledong

Zhang Yankai raised to 800,000 from the cut-off with J♥ 3♥ and Zhou Ledong defended the big blind with K♥ J♦. The flop was dealt K♠ 5♠ 4♣. Zhou checked to allow Zhang to bet 500,000 before raising it to 1,200,000. Zhang folded.

Player	Chips
ZL Zhou LedongChina	17,000,000(43 BB)
YZ Yankai ZhangChina	12,000,000(30 BB)

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 2:19:23 PM

Joris Michl Eliminated in 7th Place - VND 1.45 Billion (USD 57,165)

Level 34: 200,000 / 400,000 ante: 400,000

Joris Michl - 7th Place - VND 1.45 Billion (USD 57,165)

Zhou Ledong raised to 800,000 from UTG+1 holding J♦ J♣. Joris Michl spent two time banks before shoving all-in for his last 2,100,000, holding K♣ T♥. Zhou snap called.

Board ran 8♣ 9♦ 5♥ 9♥ 3♥ to award Zhou the pot and eliminate Joris Michl in 7th place, earning a cool VND 1.45 Billion (USD 57,165) for his effort.

SMP had a chance to talk to Joris Michl after his bust-out to wish him a good game, and he admitted, "I could've maybe held on more on the last hand and not shoved with that hand."

"It was that hand with the eights that shifted. If I won that I would've been third in chips, but it's a coin flip and that's how it is. I really was trying to climb up," he said."

"I can't complain. 7th out of nearly 2,000. 60,000 paycheck. Not a bad day." - Joris added.

What's next?

"I'll go support some friends who made the final two tables in the other events, then maybe a few beers later."

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 2:18:21 PM

No One Wants To Challnge Zhou Ledong

Level 34: 200,000 / 400,000 ante: 400,000

Zhou Ledong

Zhou Ledong raised all-in on the button and found no callers. In the next orbit, on the button, Zhou shoved all-in again and scooped the blinds once more. For under the gun, Zhou shifted gears and went for a min-raise of 800,000 and still found no callers

It seems that Zhou Ledong is doubling-up by winning the blinds.

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 2:10:37 PM

Jon Rounce-Sue Mixes Up His Raises

Level 34: 200,000 / 400,000 ante: 400,000

Jon Rounce-Sue

Jon Rounce-Sue keeps everyone guessing. While most raises on the table have been starting with a min-raise or an all-in shove, Rounce-Sue has been seen mixing things up. In the earlier rounds, he was raising 3x to 1,200,000 on hands like Acec-Queen off or Kings, then he also min-raised kings at one point.

Just recently, he raised to 2,000,000 with A♦ 5♥ and got no callers.

And also because of his style, Rounce-Sue has gotten a lot of walks on his big blinds.

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 2:05:15 PM

Zhang Takes A Bit From Choi Hun Tae

Level 34: 200,000 / 400,000 ante: 400,000

Zhang Yankai

Action folded to the blinds. Small blind Choi Hun Tae just called and Big Bling Zhang Yankai checked to see a friendly flop of T♣ 8♠ 2♥. Both check to see a 7♥. Both check again to see a 8♦ river. Choi led out with a min-bet of 400,000 and Zhang called to win the pot with his pair seven making a better two pair.

Player	Chips
CH Choi Hun TaeSouth Korea	27,000,000(68 BB)
YZ Yankai ZhangChina	15,000,000(38 BB)

Level 34: 200,000 / 400,000 ante: 400,000

60 minutes

Remaining Players: 7/1958

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 1:38:54 PM

Modder's Big Slick Doubles & Damages

Level 33: 150,000 / 300,000 ante: 300,000

Ian Modder

Ian Modder raised from under the gun to 600,000 holding A♦ K♦. Big blind Joris Michl saw 8♥ 8♣ in his hole and re-raised all-in. Modder snap called.

A coin flip.

Board ran K♥ 4♥ 7♦ J♣ A♥. Modder paired the king on the flop and went on to two-pair with an ace on the river.

In an MMA fight that would've been a left hook to put him to the mat and a hammer fist to put the lights out.

Player	Chips
IM Ian ModderCanada	9,900,000(33 BB)
JM Joris MichlNetherlands	3,100,000(10 BB)

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 1:29:27 PM

Choi Hun Tae Makes Money With Kings

Level 33: 150,000 / 300,000 ante: 300,000

Choi Hun Tae

Action folded to the blinds, Zhi Buhui limped then called the 725,000 raise of Choi Huntae on the big blind. Zhi held 8♦ 6♦ while Choi had K♠ K♣.

The flop J♥ 8♠ 7♦ . Choi led out with 600,000 and Zhi called to see a J♦ on the turn. Both checked to see a 6♠ on the river. Choi bet out 2,500,000 and Zhi called and drooped a sigh when he saw the kings.

Player	Chips
CH Choi Hun TaeSouth Korea	27,000,000(90 BB)
ZB Zhi BuhuiChina	9,300,000(31 BB)

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 1:22:40 PM

Rounce-Sue's Kings Earn Something

Level 33: 150,000 / 300,000 ante: 300,000

Jon Rounce-Sue

Jon Rounce-Sue raised to 600,000 from under the gun with K♦ K♣. Zhou Ledong defended the big blind with K♥ 5♥. The flop came 6♠ 9♠ 4♣. Zhou checked the option to Rounce-Sue who didn't hesitate to put 450,000 in the middle. Zhou gave it up.

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 1:17:12 PM

Aces Double Up Zhi Buhui

Level 33: 150,000 / 300,000 ante: 300,000

Zhi Buhui

Zhi Buhui raise to 600,000 from the hi-jack and Choi Hun Tae called from the hi-jack. The flop arrived Q♣ 9♣ 4♥ and both checked to see a 2♠ on the turn. Zhi checked and Choi bet 1,000,000. Zhi raised to 2,500,000 and Choi re-raised all-in. Zhi called.

Zhi flipped over A♥ A♦ and Choi showed Q♦ T♠. A river A♠ added more oomph to the double-up.

Player	Chips
CH Choi Hun TaeSouth Korea	23,000,000(77 BB)
ZB Zhi BuhuiChina	15,000,000(50 BB)

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 1:10:33 PM

Choi Hun Tae Flexes That Big Stack

Level 33: 150,000 / 300,000 ante: 300,000

Choi Hun Tae

Zhou Ledong raised to 600,000 form UTG+1 with 9♦ 9♣. Choi Hun Tae three-bet re-rasied to 1,500,000 on the small blind with A♥ Q♠. Zhou called to see a flop of J♦ 2♥ 2♠. Both checked to see a 5♥ on the turn.

Choi tapped his option over to Zhou, who obliged with 800,000. Choi then raised to 2,500,000. Zhou called to see an 8♥ river. Choi fired 11,000,000. Choi thought long and hard, thought if hidden underwater cities exist and eventually folded.

Player	Chips
CH Choi Hun TaeSouth Korea	30,000,000(100 BB)
ZL Zhou LedongChina	12,000,000(40 BB)

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 1:02:52 PM

Kings See No Action

Level 33: 150,000 / 300,000 ante: 300,000

A lot more small flopless pots are keeping the action going with everyone playing quite tight.

Joris Michl called a 600,000 raise by Choi Hun Tae to defend his big blind. Michl missed the flop and checked to Choi, who fired away with a semi-bluff to steal the pot. Choi did have the better hand despite not hitting anything as well.

Jon Rounce-Sue saw K♠ K♣ in his hole and raised to 1,400,000 but found no action.

Zhang Yankai's Pair of Deuces also received no callers. In a few hands to follow, so did his Pocket Tens.

Modder shoved all-in with A♥ 9♣, and didn't find a customer.

And it seems everyone is folding to Choi Hun Tae on the big blind. Choi received his third (or so) walk of the night

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 12:56:08 PM

Zhou Ledong Takes Down A Pot

Level 33: 150,000 / 300,000 ante: 300,000

Zhou Ledong

Cho Hun Tae raised from under the gun to 675,000 with K♣ Q♣. Zhou Ledong made the call on the button with A♦ 7♦. Big blind Zhi Buhui also called to see a flop of 7♥ 2♥ 5♠.

Action checked to Choi who c-bet 700,000 and found the same callers. Action checked to Zhou on the button, who fired 1,300,000 and everyone folded.

Player	Chips
CH Choi Hun TaeSouth Korea	24,000,000(80 BB)
ZL Zhou LedongChina	17,000,000(57 BB)
ZB Zhi BuhuiChina	7,800,000(26 BB)

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 12:47:40 PM

A Lot of Flopless Pots Going Around

Level 33: 150,000 / 300,000 ante: 300,000

Choi Hun Tae raised to 700,000 from cut-off, but got no customers and wins the blinds.

Jon Rounce-Sue raised to 1,400,000 from UTG+1 to win the blinds.

Jon Rounce-Sue raised to 600,000 from UTG with A♣ 4♠ and big blind Zhou Ledong defended with an all-in, holding A♠ K♥. Rounce-Sue folded.

Joris Michl raised to 600,000 from the cut-off, holding A♣ 6♥ and was three-bet re-raised to 1,800,000 by small blind Zhou Leding, holding K♥ J♠. Michl let go.

Player	Chips
CH Choi Hun TaeSouth Korea	25,000,000(83 BB)
ZL Zhou LedongChina	14,000,000(47 BB)
JM Joris MichlNetherlands	9,600,000(32 BB)
JR Jon Rounce-SueNew Zealand	2,500,000(8 BB)

Level 33: 150,000 / 300,000 ante: 300,000

60 minutes

Remaining Players: 7/1958

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 12:18:58 PM

Jun Li Eliminated in 8th Place - VND 1.17 Billion (USD 46,127)

Level 32: 100,000 / 250,000 ante: 250,000

Jun Li - 8th Place - VND 1.17 Billion (USD 46,127)

Jon Rounce-Sue raised to 500,000 from UTG+2, holding K♥ T♠. Choi Hun Tae three-bet re-raised to 1,700,000 from the cut-off with A♠ Q♠. Small blind Jun Li woke up with Q♥ Q♦ and put his last 4,800,000 chips all-in from the small blind. Rounce-Sue folded and Hun Tae made the call.

The board to the turn completed 3♠ 8♦ 5♥ 5♠ ,adding a flush draw to Choi's outs, but it was a Barry Greenstein A♦ on the river that won the pot for Choi, eliminating Li in 8th place.

Jun Li gets to take home a well-earned VND 1.17 Billion (USD 46,127).

Player	Chips
CH Choi Hun TaeSouth Korea	25,000,000(100 BB)
JR Jon Rounce-SueNew Zealand	2,500,000(10 BB)
JL Jun LiUnited Kingdom	busted

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 12:17:28 PM

Nguyen Tien Son Eliminated in 9th Place VND 920 Million (USD 36,270)

Level 32: 100,000 / 250,000 ante: 250,000

Nguyen Tien Son - 9th Place - VND 920 Million (USD 36,270)

Zhi Buhui raised to 500,000 from the cut-off holding A♠ K♣. Small blind Nguyen Tien Son re-raised all-in for 3,700,000 and was challenged by Zhi.

The board completed T♣ Q♠ 9♣ Q♣ 3♣ giving Zhi runners to make a one-card flush, eliminating Nguyen Tien Son in 9th place.

Nguyen Tien Son was Vietnam's last Main Event hope and becomes the unfortunate first casualty of the final table. However, he still takes home a proud prize of VND 920 Million (USD 36,270).

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 12:16:03 PM

Choi Hun Tae Puts Pressure

Level 32: 100,000 / 250,000 ante: 250,000

Choi Hun Tae

Choi Hun Tae raised to 550,000 from UTG+1 and called the 1,500,000 re-raise of Zhang Yankai in the hi-jack. Choi held 9♦ 8♦ and Zhang held A♦ Q♠.

The flop arrived A♠ J♥ T♣. Both checked to see a 8♥ turn. Choi fired 550,000 and Zhang called to see a 2♥ river. Choi fired 3,000,000 and made the winning hand of Zhang fold.

A few hands after - all folded to Choi for a walk. It seems everyone wants to avoid the big stack.

In the next hand, Joris Michl raised from early position to 500,000 with Q♣ J♣. Small blind Choi Hun Tae challenged with T♣ 8♣. The flop came 7♠ 5♣ 3♥ and both checked to see a 4♦ turn. Choi bet 375,000 and made Michl fold.

Player	Chips
CH Choi Hun TaeSouth Korea	19,000,000(76 BB)
YZ Yankai ZhangChina	13,000,000(52 BB)
JM Joris MichlNetherlands	11,000,000(44 BB)

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 12:04:36 PM

Joris Michl Makes A Decent Take From Zhou Ledong

Level 32: 100,000 / 250,000 ante: 250,000

Joris Michl

Action went around to Joris Michl on the button, who raised to 600.000 with A♦ J♦. Big blind Zhou Le Dong defended with K♠ 9♦. The flop arrived J♥ 8♣ 4♠. Zhou tapped the option to Michl, who bet 375,000. Zhou made the smart fold.

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 12:01:38 PM

Aces For Modder Don't Get Paid

Level 32: 100,000 / 250,000 ante: 250,000

Ian Modder

Action folded to the blinds. Small blind Joris Michael just completed and Ian Modder raised his Pocket Aces to 600,000, but found no customers. At least, Modder got to keep his blinds.

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 10:55:08 AM

Main Event Final Table Is Set

Level 32: 100,000 / 250,000 ante: 250,000

Choi Hun Tae of South Korea doesn't have a complete resumé in Hendon Mob. However, the few listings that are there have show some cashes in the recent APT Phu Quoc. Choi has over US$ recorded total live earnings.

JP Rounce-Sue of Australia already made a final table appearance this series in the Superstar Challenge, but he was the first casualty then. Hopefully, Rounce-Sue goes deeper this time and even maybe bag the championship as well.

Joris Michl of the Netherlands has some cashes in this series and also a title in the 8-handed Hyper Turbo. Michl was recently crowned as Korea Poker Cup Main Event champion last month and will look to win another Main Event championship here in the USOP Hai Phong Grand Finale.

Zhang Yankai of China has already made a final table appearance this series in the Big Hunter event and had two final table appearances in last September's USOP Hai Phong. Now may be the time for this final table apperance to result in a championship.

This is the third final table appearance of China's Zhou Le Dong this series. Zhou's best finish was a runner-up at the Sunday Superstack. Maybe this time, Zhou will be the champion.

Ian Modder of Canada has nearly USD 500,000 in total live earnings, but his recent recorded live earnings haven't been that significant. In fact, if those Hendon Mob records are right, this will be Modder's first final table appearance in a very long time. Another fact is that Modder hasn't won a championship since March 2019 when he won the Opening Highroller at the Japan High Roller Festival.

Vietnam's Nguyen Tien Son doesn't have anything recorded in the Hendon Mob database since 2022. But there's more to poker than what is recorded.

Zhi Buhui last 5 recorded cashes show two championships, including a USOP Danang win last March in a NLH Hyper Turbo event.

Jun Li of the United Kingdom has over 50 cashes and multiple final table appearances since March this year. Li also has three championships since that time - a Zodiac Event in APT Taipei, a 10/10/10 Event in USOP Danang and a Super Stack classic in RDPT Jeju.

Final Table Live Stream Link:

Main Event Final Table Live Stream

FINAL TABLE CHIP COUNTS

Player	Chips
CH Choi Hun TaeSouth Korea	15,300,000(61 BB)
YZ Yankai ZhangChina	15,225,000(61 BB)
ZL Zhou LedongChina	12,500,000(50 BB)
JM Joris MichlNetherlands	10,775,000(43 BB)
IM Ian ModderCanada	6,050,000(24 BB)
ZB Zhi BuhuiChina	5,950,000(24 BB)
JL Jun LiUnited Kingdom	5,250,000(21 BB)
NT Nguyen Tien SonViet Nam	4,150,000(17 BB)
JR Jon Rounce-SueNew Zealand	3,000,000(12 BB)

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 10:49:23 AM

Adam Martinsson Is Final Table Bubble

Level 32: 100,000 / 250,000 ante: 250,000

Adam Martinsson

Action fell to the blinds when small blind Choi Hun Tae raised all-in to pressure short-stacked big blind. Big blind Adam Martinsson defended. Choi showed Texas Dolly T♣ 2♣ against Martinsson's A♠ 3♣.

Board completed 8♦ J♦ 7♦ 9♣ 8♥ , giving Choi a straight on the turn and ending Martinsson's run at 10th place, short of the final table.

Player	Chips
CH Choi Hun TaeSouth Korea	15,300,000(61 BB)
AM Adam MartinssonSweden	busted

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 10:45:11 AM

Yuan Sun Settles For 11th Place Finish

Level 32: 100,000 / 250,000 ante: 250,000

Yuan Sun

Yuan Sun raised all-in for 3,450,000 and Zhang Yankai called. Sun showed K♠ 9♠ and Zhang showed J♠ J♦. Board ran 8♣ 8♥ 5♣ Q♠ A♥ to ship the chips Zhang's way, and eliminating Sun in 11th place.

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 10:38:03 AM

Choi Hun Tae On A Roll

Level 32: 100,000 / 250,000 ante: 250,000

Choi Hun Tae

Choi Hun Tae raised to 600,000 from the cut-off and big blind Zhi Buhui defended to see a flop of A♣ Q♠ 9♠. Both checked to see a 7♠ turn. Zhi checked and allowed Choi to bet 500,000. Zhi called to see a 9♦ river. Zhi tapped his option to Choi who fired 1,500,000.

Zhi tanked and analyzed the hand, wondered if aliens were among us and made the call. Choi showed A♦ 8♠ for a pair of aces and Zhi mucked.

Player	Chips
CH Choi Hun Tae	14,850,000(59 BB)
ZB Zhi Buhui	4,500,000(18 BB)

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 10:31:34 AM

Choi Hun Tae Bounces Back From Rounce-Sue

Level 32: 100,000 / 250,000 ante: 250,000

Choi Hun Tae

Choi Hun Tae raised to 550,000 and Jon Rounce-Sue defended the big blind to open a flop of J♥ 4♥ 5♣. Rounce-Sue check-raised the 700,000 bet of Choi to 1,900,000. Choi called to see a 3♥ turn. Rounce-Sue led for 750,000 and tank-called the all-in raise to 3,275,000. Choi showed A♠ J♦ and Rounce-Sue showed J♣ T♦. Both hit top pair, but the better kicker belong to Choi. The river 7♠ didn't matter.

Player	Chips
CH Choi Hun Tae	10,350,000(41 BB)
JR Jon Rounce-SueNew Zealand	3,100,000(12 BB)

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 10:27:43 AM

Joris Michl Inches Up

Level 32: 100,000 / 250,000 ante: 250,000

Joris Michl

Ian Modder raised to 500,000 from under the gun and Joris Michl defended the big blind. Flop arrived T♣ 6♥ 4♣ . Michl check-called the 350,000 bet of Modder to see a T♦ turn. Both checked to see a J♥ river. Both checked again to show cards - Michl flipped over A♠ Q♣ and Modder mucked.

Player	Chips
JM Joris MichlNetherlands	10,875,000(44 BB)
IM Ian ModderCanada	5,500,000(22 BB)

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 10:21:43 AM

Choi Hun Tae Slips Down

Level 32: 100,000 / 250,000 ante: 250,000

Choi Hun Tae

Choi Hun Tae raised to 500,0000 but folded when Nguyen Tien Son raised to 3,325,000.

Next hand Choi raised to 600,000 and called the 3,600,000 three-bet all-in re-raise of Zhi Buhui.

Choi showed 7♥ 7♦ against Zhi's 9♣ 9♠. Board completed K♠ Q♠ Q♣ A♣ 5♣ to damage Choi and double-up Zhi.

Player	Chips
ZB Zhi Buhui	7,550,000(30 BB)
CH Choi Hun Tae	5,500,000(22 BB)
NT Nguyen Tienson	4,225,000(17 BB)

Level 32: 100,000 / 250,000 ante: 250,000

60 minutes

Remaining Players: 11/1958

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 10:07:40 AM

Another Needed Break

Level 31: 100,000 / 200,000 ante: 200,000

FINAL DAY CHIP COUNTS

Player	Chips
YZ Yankai ZhangChina	12,800,000(64 BB)
ZL Zhou LedongChina	11,850,000(59 BB)
CH Choi Hun Tae	9,925,000(50 BB)
JM Joris MichlNetherlands	9,925,000(50 BB)
JR Jon Rounce-SueNew Zealand	8,700,000(44 BB)
IM Ian ModderCanada	6,275,000(31 BB)
JL Jun LiUnited Kingdom	6,000,000(30 BB)
ZB Zhi Buhui	3,850,000(19 BB)
NT Nguyen Tienson	3,575,000(18 BB)
YS Yuan SunChina	2,950,000(15 BB)
AM Adam MartinssonSweden	1,900,000(10 BB)

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 10:04:36 AM

Adam Martinsson Doubles Up

Level 31: 100,000 / 200,000 ante: 200,000

Adam Martinsson

Adam Martinsson raised all-in for 1,000,000 from under the gun and was called by big blind Choi Hun Tae. Martinsson showed 4♦ 4♣ against the 5♠ 6♦ of Choi. The board ran 4♠ 8♣ J♠ T♦ Q♣. Martinsson's flopped a set and brought him a double-up.

Player	Chips
CH Choi Hun Tae	10,100,000(51 BB)
AM Adam MartinssonSweden	2,300,000(12 BB)

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 9:59:51 AM

Zhi Buhui Builds Up

Level 31: 100,000 / 200,000 ante: 200,000

Zhi Buhui

Zhi Buhui raised all-in from under the gun and scooped the blinds.

In the following hand, action folded to the blinds. Small blind Nguyen Tien Son completed and Buhui checked the option to open a flop of 8♠ 2♣ T♥. Both checked to see a K♠ turn. Son led for 225,000 and Buhui called to see a A♣ river. Son checked. Buhui fired 575,000 and Son folded.

Player	Chips
NT Nguyen Tienson	4,000,000(20 BB)
ZB Zhi Buhui	3,100,000(16 BB)

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 9:52:14 AM

Sarah Pham Straightened Out at 12th

Level 31: 100,000 / 200,000 ante: 200,000

Sarah Pham

Jon Rounce-Sue raised to 400,000 on the button and small blind Sarah Pham and big blind Choi Hun Tae called. The three were given a flop of 3♦ 5♥ Q♥. All checked for a free turn 4♦. Pham led with 700,000 with only Choi Hun Tae staying.

The river was a 2♠. Pham spent two-time bank cards before deciding to bet all-in for 1,200,000. Choi HUn Tae snap called and showed the A♦ 2♥ to make a wheel straight. Pham flipped over a second-best Q♣ J♣ for a pair of queens that were not enough for her to continue her Main Event journey, ending at 12th place.

Player	Chips
JR Jon Rounce-SueNew Zealand	8,300,000(42 BB)
CH Choi Hun Tae	6,100,000(31 BB)
TM Thi Minh Hong PhamViet Nam	2,875,000(14 BB)

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 9:49:49 AM

Not On My Blinds!

Level 31: 100,000 / 200,000 ante: 200,000

Zhang Yankai

Joris Michl raised to 400,000 from the cut-off. Big blind Zhang Yankai three-bet re-raised to 1,500,000. Michl surrendered.

Player	Chips
YZ Yankai ZhangChina	14,500,000(73 BB)
JM Joris MichlNetherlands	9,925,000(50 BB)

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 9:45:09 AM

Nguyen Nam Duong Finishes At 13th

Level 31: 100,000 / 200,000 ante: 200,000

Nguyen Nam Duong

Zhou Ledong raised to 400,000. Joris Michl three-bet re-raised to 1,100,000 on the button. Nguyen Nam Duong four-bet shoved all-in for 3,175,000. Zhou got out of the way and Michl stayed on.

Michl showed Q♠ Q♦ against Duong's T♥ T♠. Board came Q♥ K♠ 3♠ 8♣ J♥. Michl flopped a set and maintained to win the pot, eliminating Nguyen Nam Duong at the 13th spot.

Player	Chips
JM Joris MichlNetherlands	10,800,000(54 BB)
ZL Zhou LedongChina	10,000,000(50 BB)
NN Nguyen Nam DuongViet Nam	busted

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 9:31:37 AM

Zhou Ledong Bites Big From Joris Michl

Level 31: 100,000 / 200,000 ante: 200,000

Zhou Ledong

Joris Michl and big blind Zhou Ledong were staring at a board of 5♣ 6♥ 2♠ K♥. There was 3,100,000 in the pot. Zhou led with 600,000 and Michl called to show a 2♣ on the river. Zhou bet 1,500,000 and Michl snap called. Ledong showed 6♦ 6♠ for a full house. Michl mucked.

Player	Chips
ZL Zhou LedongChina	10,400,000(52 BB)
JM Joris MichlNetherlands	7,350,000(37 BB)

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 9:27:54 AM

Relentless Betting Brings Pot to Jon Rounce-Sue

Level 31: 100,000 / 200,000 ante: 200,000

Jon Rounce-Sue

Jon Rounce-Sue raised to 400,000 from the cut-off and Choi Hun Tae defended the big blind to see flop of K♥ K♦ T♣. Choi check-called the 250,000 bet of Rounce-Sue to see a 6♠ turn. Choi checked and folded to the 1,100,000 bet

Player	Chips
JR Jon Rounce-SueNew Zealand	9,350,000(47 BB)
CH Choi Hun Tae	6,100,000(31 BB)

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 9:22:58 AM

Sarah Pham Takes From Nguyen Tien Son

Level 31: 100,000 / 200,000 ante: 200,000

Sarah Pham

Nguyen Tien Son raised to 400,000 on the hi-jack and Sarah Pham defended the big blind. The flop arrived K♣ 9♥ 7♠. Pham check-called the 325,000 bet of Son to open a T♣ on the turn. Both checked to see a Q♦ river. Sarah thought hard, spent a time-bank token and counted off 1,075,000 to push past the betting line. Son also used a time-bank token and thought hard, but eventually backed down.

Player	Chips
NT Nguyen Tienson	5,600,000(28 BB)
TM Thi Minh Hong PhamViet Nam	2,875,000(14 BB)

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 9:19:39 AM

Jun Li Takes A Stand To Defend Big Blind

Level 31: 100,000 / 200,000 ante: 200,000

Jun Li

Action folded to the blinds when chip-leader Zhang Yankai raised to 700,000 to pressure the big blind Jun Li. Li answered with a three-bet re-raise to 1,700,000. Zhang folded.

Player	Chips
YZ Yankai ZhangChina	14,100,000(71 BB)
JL Jun LiUnited Kingdom	5,800,000(29 BB)

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 9:16:06 AM

Zhi Buhui Doubles Up

Level 31: 100,000 / 200,000 ante: 200,000

Zhi Buhui

Action folded to the blinds when small blind Nguyen Tien Son shoved all-in. Big blind Zhi Buhui snap called to put his last 1,175,000 at risk, showing K♣ Q♦ against the T♠ 8♦ of Son.

The board completed A♠ 5♠ 9♦ K♦ T♥, giving Buhui a double up.

Player	Chips
NT Nguyen Tienson	5,750,000(29 BB)
ZB Zhi Buhui	2,550,000(13 BB)

Level 31: 100,000 / 200,000 ante: 200,000

60 minutes

Remaining Players: 13/1958

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 9:08:03 AM

Zhang Yankai Adds More Chips

Level 30: 100,000 / 150,000 ante: 150,000

Zhang Yankai

Zhang Yankai raised to 300,000 from the hi-jack and Nguyen Nam Duong defended the big blind. the flop arrived 9♦ 3♦ 2♥. Duong check-called the 300,000 bet of Zhang to see a J♠ turn. Next time around, Duong check-folded, unwilling to call the 1,250,000 bet of Zhang.

Player	Chips
YZ Yankai ZhangChina	14,800,000(99 BB)
NN Nguyen Nam DuongViet Nam	4,325,000(29 BB)

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 9:04:15 AM

Li Mu Ze Flushed Out at 14th

Level 30: 100,000 / 150,000 ante: 150,000

Li Mu Ze

Li Mu Ze went all-in from under the gun for his last 1,625,000. Ian Modder called at the cut-off. Ze showed A♣ T♣ versus Modder's A♦ J♦.

The board came 4♦ 7♦ 6♦ T♥ 7♠, bringing the nut-flush on the flop and leaving Ze drawing dead to make a 14th place payout.

Player	Chips
IM Ian ModderCanada	3,775,000(25 BB)
LM Li Mu Ze	busted

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 8:59:28 AM

Choi Huntae Depletes Sarah Pham

Level 30: 100,000 / 150,000 ante: 150,000

Choi Hun Tae

Action folded to the blinds. Small blind Sarah Pham just completed and big blind Choi Hun Tae checked his option for a friendly flop of A♠ T♣ 3♦. Both checked to see an A♣ turn. Pham led out with 175,000 and Choi Hun Tae called to see a 6♣ river. Pham checked and Choi Hun Tae bet 425,000. Pham tanked, threw in a time-bank token and also threw in the towel.

Player	Chips
CH Choi Hun Tae	6,720,000(45 BB)
TM Thi Minh Hong PhamViet Nam	1,850,000(12 BB)

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 8:55:49 AM

Yuan Sun Cracks Kings To Double

Level 30: 100,000 / 150,000 ante: 150,000

Yuan Sun

Zhi Buhui raised to 300,000 and snap-called the three-bet all-in of Yuan Sun for 1,770,000.

Zhi showed K♦ K♣ against the A♥ J♠ of Sun. The board came A♣ Q♣ 2♠ J♥ 9♥. The ace on the window was enough to give Sun the double-up.

Player	Chips
YS Yuan SunChina	3,850,000(26 BB)
ZB Zhi Buhui	1,350,000(9 BB)

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 8:51:59 AM

Zhou Ledong Takes From Zhang Yankai

Level 30: 100,000 / 150,000 ante: 150,000

Zhou Ledong

Zhang Yankai raised to 300,000 from the cut-off and called the three-bet re-raise of 800.000 by small blind Zhou Ledong. Both were shown a flp of Q♣ 4♥ 9♣.

Zhou led with a 700,000 bet and Zhang called to see a 3♣ turn. Zhou check-called the 1,000,000 bet of Zhang to see an A♥ on the river.

Both players checked. Zhou turned over K♥ Q♥ for a pair of queens. Zhang mucked.

Player	Chips
YZ Yankai ZhangChina	13,450,000(90 BB)
ZL Zhou LedongChina	8,350,000(56 BB)

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 8:48:14 AM

Seo Youngwuk Ends Main Event Campaign

Level 30: 100,000 / 150,000 ante: 150,000

Seo Youngwuk

Seo Youngwuk shoved his last 1,300,000 all-in from middle position and was called by smallblind Nguyen Thien Son. Youngwuk showed Q♥ J♥ against Son's dominant J♣ J♦.

The board completed K♠ 8♠ 8♣ A♣ 4♠ to give Son the pot and eliminate Seo Youngwuk at 15th place.

Player	Chips
NT Nguyen Tienson	6,400,000(43 BB)
YS YoungWuk SeoSouth Korea	busted

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 8:38:17 AM

Zhang Zijing Makes 16th Place Finish

Level 30: 100,000 / 150,000 ante: 150,000

Zhang Zijing

Choi Hun Tae raised to 325,000 from the cut-off and then added the change to match the all-in shove of small blind Zhang Zijing for 850,000.

Choi Hun Tae showed K♦ 2♦ while Zhang Zijiing had an advantageous K♠ Q♥.

The board fell 8♦ T♦ 7♥ which opened up a flush draw for Choi Hun Tae. The turn T♠ still had Zhang ahead, but the poker gods love a dramatic river and showed the 3♦ for the flush, eliminating Zhang at 16th place.

Player	Chips
CH Choi Hun Tae	6,800,000(45 BB)
ZZ Zhang Zijing	busted

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 8:22:35 AM

Zhang Yankai Busts Out Two And Earns Chip Lead Throne

Level 30: 100,000 / 150,000 ante: 150,000

Zhang Yankai

Action on the table folded to the last three players. On the button, Wonho Lee jammed all-in for 2,575,000. Small blind Zhang Yankai announced "call." Ryan Hong, on the big blind, went over-the-top all-in for 4,625,000 and again Zhang announced "call" for a three-way showdown.

Wonho Lee showed K♠ 7♦. Zhang Yankai showed A♦ K♦. Ryan Hong showed the leading hand of J♣ J♦.

The flop came K♥ 9♠ 4♦, giving Zhang the lead. The turn A♠ improved his lead and let Lee drawing dead. Zhang just had to avoid a jack, and the poker gods were kind enough to Zhang to throw a brick Q♠.

The monster pot was shipped Zhang's way while Wonho Lee was booked for an 18th place finish and Ryan Hong given 17th place by virtue of who had more chips at the time of the double bust.

Player	Chips
YZ Yankai ZhangChina	16,250,000(108 BB)
RH Ryan Hong (2)Australia	4,825,000(32 BB)
WL Wonho LeeSouth Korea	2,200,000(15 BB)

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 8:20:07 AM

Zhang Yankai Defends With A Shove

Level 30: 100,000 / 150,000 ante: 150,000

Zhang Yankai

Nguyen Nam Duong raised to 300,000 on the cut-off. Zhang Yankai shoved all-in on the big blind. Duong threw in the towel.

Player	Chips
YZ Yankai ZhangChina	8,900,000(59 BB)
NN Nguyen Nam DuongViet Nam	5,025,000(34 BB)

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 8:05:51 AM

Jon Roune-Sue Scores A Big One

Level 30: 100,000 / 150,000 ante: 150,000

Jon Rounce-Sue

Jon Rounce-Sue and Yuan Sun were looking at 1,800,000 in the pot with a board that showed T♠ 8♠ 3♥ T♣. Rounce-Sue checked his option to Sun who fired a half-pot bet of 900,000. Rounce-Sue analyzed the situation, threw in a time-bank token and counted his chips to make the call.

The river came 8♦ and both players checked. Rounce-Sue showed 9♦ T♦ for trips tens while Sun mucked.

Player	Chips
JR Jon Rounce-SueNew Zealand	8,300,000(55 BB)
YS Yuan SunChina	2,500,000(17 BB)

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 7:56:48 AM

Final Two Tables!

Level 30: 100,000 / 150,000 ante: 150,000

Seats are redrawn for the final two tables to mix up the action. 18 players remain and are guaranteed at least VND 415,000,000 (~USD 16,300)

Good luck to everyone!

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 7:52:21 AM

Soo Jo Kim Exits With Cracked Aces

Level 30: 100,000 / 150,000 ante: 150,000

Soo Jo Kim

Zhang Yankai raised to 300,000 from UTG+1 and called the all-in three-bet re-raise of Soo Jo Kim. Zhang showed K♠ Q♣ against Kim's dominant A♠ A♥.

The flop came K♦ J♥ 4♥ to give Zhang a pair, but still behind Kim's aces. The turn gave a 2♠ to bring up the odds for Kim's double up, but the poker gods threw in some drama by giving Zhang a K♥ to make trips, busting out Kim at the 19th spot.

Player	Chips
YZ Yankai ZhangChina	8,550,000(57 BB)
SJ Soo Jo KimSouth Korea	busted

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 7:41:46 AM

Nguyen Tien Son Stays Aggressive

Level 30: 100,000 / 150,000 ante: 150,000

Nguyen Tien Son

Nguyen Tien Son raised to 300,000 from the hi-jack and was challenged by small blind Zhang Zijing. Both players were thrown a flop of A♦ Q♣ T♥. Zhang check-called the 175,000 bet, then check-called again for 450,000 after the 2♦ turn was dealt.

The river was an 8♠ and Zhang check-folded to the 1,000,000 third barrel bet of Son.

Player	Chips
NT Nguyen Tienson	4,550,000(30 BB)
ZZ Zhang Zijing	1,100,000(7 BB)

Level 30: 100,000 / 150,000 ante: 150,000

60 minutes

Remaining Players: 19/1958

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 7:34:45 AM

First Break of The Day!

Level 29: 60,000 / 120,000 ante: 120,000

MAIN EVENT FINAL DAY UPDATED CHIPCOUNTS

Player	Chips
JM Joris MichlNetherlands	11,700,000(98 BB)
CH Choi Hun Tae	6,425,000(54 BB)
YZ Yankai ZhangChina	6,400,000(53 BB)
NN Nguyen Nam DuongViet Nam	5,875,000(49 BB)
ZL Zhou LedongChina	5,525,000(46 BB)
JR Jon Rounce-SueNew Zealand	5,425,000(45 BB)
RH Ryan Hong (2)Australia	4,825,000(40 BB)
YS Yuan SunChina	4,675,000(39 BB)
JL Jun LiUnited Kingdom	3,650,000(30 BB)
NT Nguyen Tienson	3,325,000(28 BB)
AM Adam MartinssonSweden	3,300,000(28 BB)
ZB Zhi Buhui	3,100,000(26 BB)
LM Li Mu Ze	2,325,000(19 BB)
WL Wonho LeeSouth Korea	2,200,000(18 BB)
ZZ Zhang Zijing	2,200,000(18 BB)
IM Ian ModderCanada	2,150,000(18 BB)
YS YoungWuk SeoSouth Korea	1,775,000(15 BB)
TM Thi Minh Hong PhamViet Nam	1,750,000(15 BB)
SJ Soo Jo KimSouth Korea	1,725,000(14 BB)

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 7:29:26 AM

Li Jiaming Ends Run At 20th Spot

Level 29: 60,000 / 120,000 ante: 120,000

Li Jiaming

Seo Youngwuk raised to 250,000 from the hi-jack and was called by small blind Joris Michl and big blind Li Jiaming. Three players were shown a flop of A♣ T♣ 8♥.

Both blinds checked to the raiser, who obliged with a 250,000 feeler. Michl raised to 800,000 and Jiaming shoved all-in for 1,160,000. Youngwuk stepped out of the way and Michl added the change to complete.

Michl showed two pair with A♦ T♠ while Jiaming was drawing to a flush and a gut-shot straight with 7♣ 6♣.

The board finished 2♥ 5♠ to give Joris Michl the win and send Jiaming out of the Main Event on the 20th spot.

Player	Chips
JM Joris MichlNetherlands	11,350,000(95 BB)
YS YoungWuk SeoSouth Korea	1,800,000(15 BB)
LJ Li Jiaming	busted

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 7:26:13 AM

Nguyen Tien Son Pressures Sarah Pham

Level 29: 60,000 / 120,000 ante: 120,000

Nguyen Tien Son

Nguyen Tien Son raised to 240,000 on the button. Sarah Pham three-bet re-raised to 750,000 in the small blind. Son answered back by shoving 2,340,000 all-in. Pham tanked, looked at her cards, tried to get a read on her opponent, wondered if unicorns and dragons got along, threw in a time-bank card and threw in the towel.

Player	Chips
NT Nguyen Tienson	3,330,000(28 BB)
TM Thi Minh Hong PhamViet Nam	1,765,000(15 BB)

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 7:19:56 AM

Chop Chop!

Level 29: 60,000 / 120,000 ante: 120,000

Soo Jo Kim

Soo Jo Kim raised to 250,000 from under the gun. Cut-off Zhang Yankai three-bet re-raised to 620,000. Adam Martinsson four-bet shoved all-in from the small blind for 2,160,000. Kim shove all-in and Zhang stood down.

Kim showed A♣ K♥ while against the similar (no cards are ever identical) A♦ K♣ of Martinsson.

Board ran 2♣ 9♣ 6♠ 4♦ Q♠ for a split pot.

Player	Chips
YZ Yankai ZhangChina	6,080,000(51 BB)
AM Adam MartinssonSweden	2,590,000(22 BB)
SJ Soo Jo KimSouth Korea	2,395,000(20 BB)

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 7:08:55 AM

Shoves Are Scoring

Level 29: 60,000 / 120,000 ante: 120,000

Jun Li raised to 240,000 on the button, but gave up the pot to small blind Soo Jo Kim when he couldn't match Kim's all-in shove.

Li Jiaming raised to 240,000 from under the gun but didn't continue when Nguyen Tien Son three-bet re-raised to 510,000 on the button, awarding the pot to Son.

Zhang Yankai raised to 240,000 on the button. Adam Martinsson shoved an all-in re-raise and Zhang gave up and gave the pot away.

Player	Chips
YZ Yankai ZhangChina	6,700,000(56 BB)
JL Jun LiUnited Kingdom	3,910,000(33 BB)
NT Nguyen Tienson	3,250,000(27 BB)
AM Adam MartinssonSweden	2,160,000(18 BB)
SJ Soo Jo KimSouth Korea	2,000,000(17 BB)
LJ Li Jiaming	1,800,000(15 BB)

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 7:03:52 AM

Seo Youngwuk Makes A Triple To Double

Level 29: 60,000 / 120,000 ante: 120,000

Seo Youngwuk

Seo Youngwuk shoves his last 1,145,000 all-in from the hi-jack and was called by Nguyen Tien Son at the cut-off. Youngwuk showed K♠ 9♠ against the Q♥ Q♣ of Son.

The board completed 9♥ 9♣ 8♦ 6♦ T♦, giving trips to Youngwuk to book the double-up.

Player	Chips
YS YoungWuk SeoSouth Korea	2,590,000(22 BB)
NT Nguyen Tienson	2,105,000(18 BB)

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 7:00:38 AM

Soo Jo Kim Bags Some Change

Level 29: 60,000 / 120,000 ante: 120,000

Soo Jo Kim

Jun Li raised to 240,000 on the button but didn't continue when Soo Jo Kim shoved all-in, giving up the pot to Kim.

Player	Chips
JL Jun LiUnited Kingdom	3,910,000(33 BB)
SJ Soo Jo KimSouth Korea	2,000,000(17 BB)

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 6:56:58 AM

Zhang Zijing Earns Big Flopless Pot

Level 29: 60,000 / 120,000 ante: 120,000

Zhang Zijing

Wonho Lee raised to 250,000 from the cut-off. Jon Rounce-Sue three-bet re-raised to 625,000. Zhang Zijing shoved all in from the small blind for 1,960,000. There were no callers and Zijing was awarded the pot.

Player	Chips
JR Jon Rounce-SueNew Zealand	5,800,000(48 BB)
ZZ Zhang Zijing	3,075,000(26 BB)
WL Wonho LeeSouth Korea	3,060,000(26 BB)

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 6:52:33 AM

Li Jiaming Doubles With Nines

Level 29: 60,000 / 120,000 ante: 120,000

Li Jiaming

Joris Michl raised to 250,000 on the button and snap called when Li Jiaming shoved his last 880,000 all-in on the small blind.

Michl showed 8♥ 8♣ and Jiaming showed 9♣ 9♦. The board came 9♥ J♦ 8♠ Q♦ 3♦. Both players flopped a set, but Jiaming had the better one to earn the double-up.

Player	Chips
JM Joris MichlNetherlands	10,070,000(84 BB)
LJ Li Jiaming	2,000,000(17 BB)

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 6:48:00 AM

Nguyen Duy Thuc Takes A Bow

Level 29: 60,000 / 120,000 ante: 120,000

Nguyen Duy Thuc

Nguyen Duy Thuc raised to 900,000 on the button and small blind Joris Michl three-bet re-raised all-in. Thuc called and put his last chips to complete 905,000. Thuc showed J♠ 9♠ against the Q♥ J♦ of Michl.

The board completed 6♦ 4♣ T♦ 4♦ 8♣ and sent the chips to Michl while sending Thuc to the payout cage to pick up his 21st place score.

Player	Chips
JM Joris MichlNetherlands	10,950,000(91 BB)
ND Nguyen Duy ThucViet Nam	busted

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 6:45:43 AM

Shove Scoopers

Level 29: 60,000 / 120,000 ante: 120,000

Seo Youngwuk

A win is a win and every chip counts.

Seo Youngwuk shoved all-in from the hi-jack and scooped the blinds.

In another hand, Ian Modder also shoved from the cut-off and found no callers.

Player	Chips
IM Ian ModderCanada	2,080,000(17 BB)
YS YoungWuk SeoSouth Korea	1,445,000(12 BB)

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 6:42:43 AM

Kowboys help Nguyen Nam Duong Double

Level 29: 60,000 / 120,000 ante: 120,000

Nguyen Nam Duong

Nguyen Nam Duong raised to 250,000 on the button then called the all-in re-raise by small blind Zhou Ledong, putting his 2,075,000 at risk.

Duong showed K♠ K♣, overpowering the K♦ 9♦ of Zhou.

The board ran T♣ 4♣ 2♥ 3♥ T♥ to give Duong a double-up and do damage to Zhou's stack.

Player	Chips
NN Nguyen Nam DuongViet Nam	4,390,000(37 BB)
ZL Zhou LedongChina	3,250,000(27 BB)

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 6:40:02 AM

In Other News...

Level 29: 60,000 / 120,000 ante: 120,000

Joris Michael has won back-to-back pots to increase his chip stack.

Nguyen Duy Thuc shoved from under the gun for 905,000 but found no customers to scoop some critical blinds to have some breathing room.

Player	Chips
JM Joris MichlNetherlands	10,300,000(86 BB)
ND Nguyen Duy ThucViet Nam	1,205,000(10 BB)

Level 29: 60,000 / 120,000 ante: 120,000

60 minutes

Remaining Players: 21/1958

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 6:34:49 AM

Jun Li Scoops With Big Slick

Level 28: 50,000 / 100,000 ante: 100,000

Jun Li

Jun Li raised to 200,000 from the hi-jack and was called by small blind Ryan Hong and big blind Zhang Yankai. The flop cam 4♥ T♣ J♠ and all checked to open a 8♦ on the turn.

Hong bet out 325,000 with Li and Zhang completing to open a K♠ on the river. All three-checked to show cards. Li's A♠ K♥ won over Hong's Q♠ J♠ and whatever Zhang mucked.

Player	Chips
YZ Yankai ZhangChina	6,800,000(68 BB)
RH Ryan Hong (2)Australia	4,700,000(47 BB)
JL Jun LiUnited Kingdom	4,200,000(42 BB)

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 6:31:03 AM

Li Jiaming Doubles From Nguyen Duy Thuc

Level 28: 50,000 / 100,000 ante: 100,000

Li Jiaming

Nguyen Duy Thuc raised to 300,000 on the button and Li Jiaming defended the big blind. Both players were given a flop of J♦ 5♦ 7♦. Jiaming shoved his last 210,000 to the middle and Thuc made the call.

Jiaming showed Q♣ J♥ for top pair. Thuc showed J♠ 9♥ also with top pair, but behind on the kicker. The board completed K♠ T♦ and shipped the chips Jiaming's way.

Player	Chips
LJ Li Jiaming	1,170,000(12 BB)
ND Nguyen Duy ThucViet Nam	900,000(9 BB)

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 6:28:01 AM

Li Mu Ze Doubles Up From Ryan Hong

Level 28: 50,000 / 100,000 ante: 100,000

Li Mu Ze

Action folded to the blinds when small blind Li Mu Ze pushing 1,485,000 all-in. Ryan Hong made the call from the big blind. Ze showed A♦ 7♣ with an advantage over Hong's K♣ Q♣.

The board completed 2♥ 2♠ 4♠ 8♦ 6♥ with Ze's ace-high, enough to win a double-up.

Player	Chips
RH Ryan Hong (2)Australia	5,300,000(53 BB)
LM Li Mu Ze	3,070,000(31 BB)

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 6:23:39 AM

Waki Yasuhiro Is Next Main Event Casualty

Level 28: 50,000 / 100,000 ante: 100,000

Waki Yasuhiro

Waki Yasuhiro raised to 470,000 from UTG+1 and called the all-in raise of big blind Zhou Ledong to put his last 1,600,000 at risk. Yasuhiro sowed A♠ J♥ against the T♣ T♦ of Zhou. A coin flip.

The board ran 6♥ 5♦ 3♦ 7♠ 7♣ and pointed the win arrow towards Zhou while Yasuhiro was pointed the way of the payout cage to claim his 22nd place cash prize.

Player	Chips
ZL Zhou LedongChina	5,050,000(51 BB)
WY Waki YasuhiroJapan	busted

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 6:20:43 AM

Chenghong Lu Exits Main Event

Level 28: 50,000 / 100,000 ante: 100,000

Chenghong Lu

Zhang Yankai raised to 200,000 from middle position when big blind Chenghong Lu shoved all-in for 1,680,000. Yankai made the quick call and showed Q♠ Q♥ versus the J♣ J♦ of Lu.

The board ran 2♥ 5♦ 4♦ 8♠ 8♦, giving the pot to Zhang and sending Lu out at the 23rd spot.

Player	Chips
YZ Yankai ZhangChina	7,130,000(71 BB)
CL Chenghong LuChina	busted

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 6:16:36 AM

Michael Shu Ends Main Event Run

Level 28: 50,000 / 100,000 ante: 100,000

Shu Michael Jun Zheng

Michael Shu shoved his last 1,045,000 all-in from the cut-off. Small blind Nguyen Tien Son also shoved all-in for 1,380,000 to isolate.

Shu showed Q♥ J♠ against Son's A♦ T♦. The board ran 4♥ 4♦ 2♦ 7♦ J♥. Son turned a flush and marked the end for Shu at 24th place.

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 6:03:12 AM

Tobias Bui Bows Out Of Main Event

Level 28: 50,000 / 100,000 ante: 100,000

Tobias Bui

Tobias Bui raised all-in from the hi-jack fr 1,170,000 and Zhou Ledong called from the cut-off. Bui showed A♦ 6♥ which was dominated by the A♣ J♠ of Zhou.

The board ran 9♦ 2♠ 7♣ A♥ 9♥. Both made two pair, but Zhou had the better kicker to claim all of Bui's chips and send him out at the 25th spot.

Player	Chips
ZL Zhou LedongChina	3,300,000(33 BB)
BD Bui Duc TuCanada	1,420,000(14 BB)

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 6:00:40 AM

Ian Modder Doubles From Zhou Ledong

Level 28: 50,000 / 100,000 ante: 100,000

Ian Modder

Action folded to the blinds when small blind Zhou Ledong raised all-in. Big blind Ian Modder made the call and put his 890,000 at risk. Zhou showed A♥ 4♠ versus Modder's 8♥ 8♣.

The board ran K♦ Q♥ T♥ K♠ K♣, giving Modder a winning full house to double up.

Player	Chips
ZL Zhou LedongChina	1,900,000(19 BB)
IM Ian ModderCanada	1,880,000(19 BB)

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 5:57:23 AM

Nguyen Thai Quang Falls Next

Level 28: 50,000 / 100,000 ante: 100,000

Nguyen Thai Quang

Nguyen Thai Quang shoved all-in from the hi-jack for his last 650,000. Wonho Lee three-bet raised all-in on the button to isolate. Quang showed A♠ Q♠ while Lee showed big slick A♣ K♦.

The board completed A♦ J♥ 2♠ 2♣ 7♥, giving both a two-pair with Lee edging out with the king kicker to take down the pot and send Quang out of his seat.

Player	Chips
WL Wonho LeeSouth Korea	2,200,000(22 BB)
NT Nguyen Thai QuangViet Nam	700,000(7 BB)

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 5:55:31 AM

Choi Huntae Takes A Chunk From Rounce-Sue

Level 28: 50,000 / 100,000 ante: 100,000

Choi Huntae

Player	Chips
CH Choi Hun Tae	9,450,000(95 BB)
JR Jon Rounce-SueNew Zealand	7,000,000(70 BB)

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 5:52:21 AM

Yuhan Liu Is First Out Of The Day

Level 28: 50,000 / 100,000 ante: 100,000

Yuhan Liu

Yuhan Liu shoved all-in for 1,005,000 from the hi-jack and Jun Li made the call from the small blind. Liu showed 2♥ 2♠ against the A♥ Q♠ of Li. The board ran 4♣ K♥ T♥ 6♥ Q♦. The queen on the river gave Liu a deep sigh with the conclusion of his Main Event adventure.

Player	Chips
JL Jun LiUnited Kingdom	3,000,000(30 BB)
LY Liu YuhanChina	busted

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 5:48:20 AM

Youngwuk's Aces Double

Level 28: 50,000 / 100,000 ante: 100,000

Seo Youngwuk

Joris Michl raised to 200,000 from UTG+1. Lo-jack Yuan Sun three-bet re-raised to 650,000 and Seo Youngwuk called all in for 590,000. Michl stepped out of the way. Sun showed K♦ K♠ against the A♦ A♥ of Youngwuk, Board completed 3♣ 7♠ T♥ T♦ 6♣ and gave Youngwuk a double-up.

Player	Chips
JM Joris MichlNetherlands	9,000,000(90 BB)
YS Yuan SunChina	2,500,000(25 BB)
YS YoungWuk SeoSouth Korea	2,020,000(20 BB)

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 5:36:51 AM

Ian Modder Scoops A Bit

Level 28: 50,000 / 100,000 ante: 100,000

Ian Modder

Ian Modder raised on the button to 200,000 and big blind Nguyen Thai Quang defended. Both players checked down the board of 9♣ J♠ 6♥ 7♠ 6♦. Pot was given to Modder when he showed K♣ T♦ against the 5♦ 4♠ of Quang.

Player	Chips
IM Ian ModderCanada	730,000(7 BB)
NT Nguyen Thai QuangViet Nam	700,000(7 BB)

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/9/2024, 5:35:11 AM

Cards Are In The Air!

Level 28: 50,000 / 100,000 ante: 100,000

The tournament director has announced, "Shuffle up and deal!" and we are on our way to crown a Main Event champion.

Level 28: 50,000 / 100,000 ante: 100,000

60 minutes

Remaining Players: 27/1958

TriciaTricia

12/9/2024, 1:35:06 AM

USOP Grand Finale Main Event Champion To Be Crowned

Level 28: 50,000 / 100,000 ante: 100,000

The USOP Grand Finale Main Event came out boasting of a VND 40 Billion guarantee and after a record turnout of 1,958 entries, it smashed that figure to bits for a prize pool of VND 57,976,380,000 (~US$ 2,285,700). This was the largest prize pool in USOP Main Event history and in just several hours, the largest first prize to be awarded to any USOP champion amounting to VND 9.2 Billion (~US$ 362,700).

Cards start flying at 12:30pm with 27 players returning for the final race. Each one is guaranteed VND 220 Million (~US$ 8,673). Leading the way is New Zealand's Jon Sue Rounce. Other players to watch for are Joris Michl, Ryan Hong, Choi Hun Tae, and Yankai Zhang. Wedged in the middle are Soo Jo Kim and Tobias Bui, both players certainly not to be underestimated.

Be sure to follow the action via the live updates as we bring you the action from start to finish.

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/8/2024, 4:51:04 PM

Day 3 Qualifiers

Final 27 Players

Player	Chips
SR Sue RounceNew Zealand	10,525,000
JM Joris MichlNetherlands	9,820,000
RH Ryan Hong (2)Australia	7,265,000
CH Choi Hun Tae	6,035,000
YZ Yankai ZhangChina	5,920,000
YS Yuan SunChina	3,140,000
ZB Zhi Buhui	2,865,000
ZL Zhou LedongChina	2,710,000
TM Thi Minh Hong PhamViet Nam	2,690,000
NN Nguyen Nam DuongViet Nam	2,300,000
ZZ Zhang Zijing	2,150,000
SJ Soo Jo KimSouth Korea	2,080,000
LM Li Mu Ze	1,890,000
NT Nguyen Tienson	1,830,000
WY Waki YasuhiroJapan	1,820,000
AM Adam MartinssonSweden	1,750,000
ND Nguyen Duy ThucViet Nam	1,635,000
WL Wonho LeeSouth Korea	1,535,000
BD Bui Duc TuCanada	1,420,000
JL Jun LiUnited Kingdom	1,420,000
LJ Li Jiaming	1,310,000
LY Liu YuhanChina	1,255,000
SM Shu MIchael Jun ZhengNetherlands	1,140,000
NT Nguyen Thai QuangViet Nam	1,090,000
YS YoungWuk SeoSouth Korea	845,000
CL Chenghong LuChina	765,000
IM Ian ModderCanada	340,000