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Junnosuke Taguchi picked up A♣ K♥ and decided to limp, then snap-called the all-in of Eosoo Lee, who held 5♥ 5♦ for 70,000.

Junnosuke Taguchi hit the flop with top two pair, holding off Eosoo Lee to secure the win. Eosoo Lee is eliminated but takes home a ticket to the Ultra High Roller.

Junnosuke is crowned champion of GACKT’s Party, taking home the USOP signature trophy and a coveted ticket to the Amazing High Roller.

Congratulations to both players for an exciting showdown and a memorable night at the tables!

In another pre-flop all-in heads-up, Junnosuke Taguchi and Federico Faranda went to battle. The flop brought an ace for Junnosuke, leaving Federico needing a runner-runner to survive.

Federico was unable to catch up and was eliminated from the tournament, but he takes home a ticket to the Super High Roller. Good job for Federico!

In a massive pre-flop clash, Junnosuke Taguchi moved all in for 150,000 holding A♠ A♦ against Federico Faranda’s J♠ J♣ .

The board held no jack, allowing Junnosuke to secure a huge double up and take a commanding lead on his path to claiming the ticket to the Amazing High Roller.

Fresh from a triple up, Eosoo Lee found herself in another all-in situation pre-flop against Federico Faranda. Rising to the occasion once more, Eosoo held her hand and doubled up again.

On the button, Koichi Okawa moved all in for 41,000 with K♥ K♣ . Junnosuke Taguchi, holding A♥ 6♣ in the big blind, called.

The board delivered an ace, giving Junnosuke the winning hand and sending Koichi to the rail. A dramatic elimination at GACKT’s Party!

On the button, Junnosuke Taguchi moved all in for 50,000. Koichi Okawa, in the big blind, called.

Junnosuke’s pair of ace held up, giving him the win and scooping the pot over Koichi.

Mao Akutsu found herself in an all-in showdown against Koichi Okawa. While Mao started ahead, Koichi hit an ace on the flop, turning the hand in his favor.

Mao was eliminated and missed out on the ticket, but she leaves GACKT’s Party with memories of a thrilling night at the tables.

Each remaining player has now secured a ticket in the festival. The champion will earn entry into the prestigious Amazing High Roller, the runner-up claims a seat in the Ultra High Roller, and the third-place finisher takes home a ticket to the Super High Roller.

Fresh from his win against Babe Weng, Federico Faranda moved all in against Koichi Okawa. Federico 3-bet all in for 73,000 and was called by Koichi.

Federico held his hand and secured a big double up.

Federico Faranda, who earned his seat by winning Event #1 “Welcome to USOP,” opened from UTG to 5,000. Babe Weng moved all in for 25,000 from the small blind, and Federico snap-called.

Babe Weng was eliminated from the party but left the table with a smile, waving and greeting everyone as she exited. A graceful exit and a memorable moment at GACKT’s Party.

Eosoo Lee opened to 3,500, and Koichi Okawa called. GACKT tanked before shoving his remaining 22,900, and Lyla from the big blind went all in for 31,700. Eosoo folded, leaving the action back on Koichi who made the call.

The flop gave Lyla a top set, but the river changed everything. Koichi hit the nut straight on the river, knocking out both GACKT and Lyla in one dramatic hand.

The man of the evening is eliminated, and the table is shaken up as Koichi scoops a massive double knockout.

Mao Akutsu opened to 2,500, only to face a 3-bet from Junnosuke Taguchi to 7,000.

On the big blind, Koichi Okawa moved all in for 78,600, putting maximum pressure on the table.

Mao tanked for two minutes before folding her queens, and Junnosuke followed suit, leaving Koichi to scoop the pot uncontested.

Kazutoyo Koyabu moved all in for 3,600 holding K♣ 7♣ . Koichi Okawa called with A♦ T♠ , while Lyla defended her big blind with Q♦ 4♦ .

Lyla checked on the flop A♣ Q♥ 8 and called Koichi’s 7,000 bet. Both players checked the turn A♠ . On the river T♦, Lyla checked again, and Koichi fired 12,000. Lyla called.

Koichi revealed a full house, eliminating Kazutoyo and scooping additional chips from Lyla.

Before the flop, Lyla and Kazutoyo Koyabu both moved all in, setting up a classic flip. The tension was high as chips went in the middle, but the board favored Lyla.

Lyla held on, surviving the showdown, while Kazutoyo came up short, failing to hit the board.

The action was heating up early in the tournament when Lyla opened from UTG with A♦ T♣ to 1,000 and called a 3-bet from Junnosuke Taguchi with T♠ T♥ on UTG+3 for 3,000. Mao Akutsu also joined the action from the big blind.

The flop came T♦ 4♣ 3♥, giving Junnosuke top set. He led out with a c-bet of 2,700, and both Lyla and Mao called, keeping the excitement alive.

The turn 3♠ didn’t slow Junnosuke down, he fired 8,000, with only Lyla continuing.

On the river A♠ , Junnosuke bet 13,000, only to face a bold check-raise all-in from Lyla for 50,000. With confidence, Junnosuke snap-called for his remaining 32,800, revealing the full house that secured his early double up.

From UTG+1, GACKT picked up A♠ A♣ and raised to 800. Lyla, holding 4♥ 4♦, called from UTG+3, while Koichi Okawa defended her big blind.

The flop came 8♥ 5♦ 8♠. GACKT continued with a 700 c-bet, and Lyla raised to 2,100. Koichi folded, and GACKT made the call.

The 4♣ hit the turn, giving Lyla a full house. GACKT checked, and Lyla bet 4,500, which GACKT called.

On the 7♠ river, GACKT checked again, and Lyla bet 10,000. After a long tank, GACKT called and saw Lyla reveal her fours full of eights.

Big pot for Lyla at GACKT’s Party!

Action folded to Koichi Okawa who opened from UTG+2 to 900. Akutsu Mao called from the cutoff, and Lyla joined from the button. On the big blind, Kazutoyo Koyabu woke up with Q♥ Q♦ and fired a 3-bet to 3,900. All three players made the call.

Four players went to the flop 3♣ 4♥ 2♠ , and Koyabu continued for 7,500. Only Akutsu stuck around with 7♥ 7♣ .

The turn 7♠ gave Akutsu a huge set, one of only two cards that could save her. Koyabu kept up the pressure with a 9,500 bet, but Akutsu took her time before raising to 20,000. Koyabu made the call.

Both players checked the river K♦ , and Akutsu revealed her set of sevens to scoop the pot, cracking the queens and stacking up nicely.

It’s happening now! GACKT’s Party kicks off at the USOP x Japan Gold Dragon Series, bringing together stars, influencers, and poker pros for a night of excitement and unforgettable moments!