Won Poker Cup IICambodia [KHM]Cambodia, Won Majestic HotelEVENT

Main Event

2024.11.30 - 2024.12.02
Blind level
Level 23: 15,000 / 30,000 ante: 30,000
Entries
9/361
Total Chips
10,830,000
Average
1,203,333
Derick ElominaDerick Elomina
12/1/2024, 1:28:56 PM

Won Poker Cup II Main Event Final Table

Level 23: 15,000 / 30,000 ante: 30,000
Henri Hinds

Henri Hinds Forefront The Final Table

The second day of the Won Poker Cup Main Event saw Henri Hinds take the chip lead with a dominant performance, reaching a staggering 1,0905,000 in chips. His biggest win came in a massive showdown against Takayama Mike. Takayama made a bold four-bet to 1,000,000, but Henri responded with an all-in five-bet. The hands were revealed: Takayama held K 3 , while Henri had A K . The board ran 4 Q Q 5 7 , giving Henri the victory with a pair of queens and an Ace kicker. This win pushed Henri to the top spot. Fresh from his 2nd place finish in the W High Roller, Henri Hinds is back on a mission to finally get a trophy in this poker series.

Final 9 Players

PlayerChips
HH
Henri HindsIreland [IRL]Ireland
1,905,000(64 BB)
AR
Aladin ReskallahFrance [FRA]France
1,900,000(63 BB)
JL
Jeorge LagatuzPhilippines [PHL]Philippines
1,585,000(53 BB)
GJ
Gyeonseok JeonKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
1,385,000(46 BB)
MR
Martin Rundulf GonzalesPhilippines [PHL]Philippines
1,190,000(40 BB)
FK
Fujishiro KazukiJapan [JPN]Japan
940,000(31 BB)
BM
Bien MaiViet Nam [VNM]Viet Nam
810,000(27 BB)
OV
Oleg VoshchininRussian Federation [RUS]Russian Federation
575,000(19 BB)
JF
Joshua FiguerresPhilippines [PHL]Philippines
485,000(16 BB)
PlacePayout (USD)
1$117,000
2$74,000
3$55,000
4$45,000
5$35,000
6$27,000
7$20,000
8$15,000
9$12,000


as the day went on, the intensity on the table reached new heights, with more aggressive plays and quick snap calls. Players seemed to realize the stakes were higher, and the final table was within their grasp, leading to some thrilling and high-pressure decisions. The aggressive moves and strategic bets were indicative of the players' desire to secure their place in the coveted final 9. Tomorrow, the Main Event Final Table begins at 12:00 PM (GMT+7), and poker fans won’t want to miss a moment of the action. Stay tuned to catch all the exciting plays and see who will ultimately claim the victory!

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto
12/1/2024, 1:16:52 PM

Jeon Wins with a Straight, Takayama Eliminated – Final 9 Reached

Level 23: 15,000 / 30,000 ante: 30,000

Jeon Gyeong Seok (SB) went all-in pre-flop, and Takayama Mike called with an all-in for less of 340,000. The players revealed their cards: Jeon held A K , and Takayama had 8 8 . The board ran Q J T 5 6 , giving Jeon the win with a flopped straight. Takayama was eliminated in 10th position, and with his departure, the final 9 players have been reached in the Won Poker Cup Main Event Day 2

PlayerChips
GJ
Gyeonseok JeonKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
1,385,000(46 BB)
MT
Mike TakayamaPhilippines [PHL]Philippines
busted
Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto
12/1/2024, 1:09:24 PM

Aladin Wins with Trip Kings, Soriano Eliminated

Level 23: 15,000 / 30,000 ante: 30,000
Aladin Reskallah

Aladin Reskallah (HJ) raised to 80,000 pre-flop, and Soriano (BB) responded with a three-bet all-in of 190,000, which Aladin called. The players revealed their hands: Aladin held K 9 , while Soriano had A 9 . The board ran J K K 4 J , giving Aladin the win with fullhouse. Soriano is eliminated in 11th place.

PlayerChips
AR
Aladin ReskallahFrance [FRA]France
1,730,000(58 BB)
SS
Santiago Soriano Ramos
busted
Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto
12/1/2024, 1:04:57 PM

Henri Wins with Big Slick

Level 23: 15,000 / 30,000 ante: 30,000

Takayama Mike (CO) raised to 60,000 pre-flop, and Henri Hinds (SB) three-bet to 200,000. Takayama responded with a four-bet to 1,000,000, but Henri call 950K and is at risk. The players revealed their hands: Takayama held K 3, while Henri had A K. The board ran 4 Q Q 5 7, Henri scoop up the big pot for a double up

PlayerChips
HH
Henri HindsIreland [IRL]Ireland
1,960,000(65 BB)
MT
Mike TakayamaPhilippines [PHL]Philippines
425,000(14 BB)
Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto
12/1/2024, 12:51:48 PM

Takayama Takes the Pot with Pocket Rockets

Level 23: 15,000 / 30,000 ante: 30,000

Gan Chao (D) went all-in pre-flop with 455,000, and Takayama Mike called. The players revealed their hands: Gan held 3 8 , while Takayama had A A . The board ran 7 6 J 2 5 , giving Takayama the win with pocket aces. Gan was eliminated in 12th position.

PlayerChips
MT
Mike TakayamaPhilippines [PHL]Philippines
1,375,000(46 BB)
GC
Gan ChaoChina [CHN]China
busted
Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto
12/1/2024, 12:42:29 PM

Entering Level 23

Level 22: 10,000 / 25,000 ante: 25,000

The blinds are up 15,000 / 30,000 and we only have 12 players left on the felt. here is the chip count as we reach the final 9:


PlayerChips
AR
Aladin ReskallahFrance [FRA]France
1,580,000(63 BB)
MR
Martin Rundulf GonzalesPhilippines [PHL]Philippines
1,530,000(61 BB)
JL
Jeorge LagatuzPhilippines [PHL]Philippines
1,070,000(43 BB)
GJ
Gyeonseok JeonKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
1,020,000(41 BB)
FK
Fujishiro KazukiJapan [JPN]Japan
1,020,000(41 BB)
HH
Henri HindsIreland [IRL]Ireland
1,010,000(40 BB)
BM
Bien MaiViet Nam [VNM]Viet Nam
945,000(38 BB)
MT
Mike TakayamaPhilippines [PHL]Philippines
790,000(32 BB)
OV
Oleg VoshchininRussian Federation [RUS]Russian Federation
690,000(28 BB)
GC
Gan ChaoChina [CHN]China
530,000(21 BB)
JF
Joshua FiguerresPhilippines [PHL]Philippines
280,000(11 BB)
SS
Santiago Soriano Ramos
265,000(11 BB)
Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto
12/1/2024, 12:33:37 PM

Takayama Wins with Set of Sevens

Level 22: 10,000 / 25,000 ante: 25,000
Mike Takayama

Takayama Mike (HJ) raised pre-flop to 320,000, and Henri Hinds (D) responded by three-betting all-in. Takayama called with an all-in of 365,000. The players revealed their hands: Takayama held 7 7 , while Henri had A 8 . The board ran 9 K 7 3 8 . Takayama won the pot by hitting a set of sevens.

PlayerChips
HH
Henri HindsIreland [IRL]Ireland
1,010,000(40 BB)
MT
Mike TakayamaPhilippines [PHL]Philippines
790,000(32 BB)
Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto
12/1/2024, 12:25:34 PM

Kazuki Wins with Pocket Aces

Level 22: 10,000 / 25,000 ante: 25,000
Fujishiro Kazuki

Kazuki Fujishiro (CO) raised 50,000 pre-flop, and Jeorge Lagatuz (BB) called. The flop came 8 T 5, and both players checked. The turn brought 6, and Jeorge checked again. Kazuki bet 50,000, and Jeorge called. The river came Q, and Jeorge checked once more. Kazuki bet 125,000, and Jeorge called. Kazuki revealed his hand, holding A A, while Jeorge mucked his cards. Kazuki won the pot.

PlayerChips
FK
Fujishiro KazukiJapan [JPN]Japan
1,100,000(44 BB)
JL
Jeorge LagatuzPhilippines [PHL]Philippines
1,040,000(42 BB)
Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto
12/1/2024, 12:24:43 PM

Bien Mai Wins After Henri Hinds Folds

Level 22: 10,000 / 25,000 ante: 25,000

Bien Mai (HJ) raised 50,000 pre-flop, and Henri Hinds (D) three-bet to 110,000. Bien called, and the flop came in with 4 7 7. Bien checked, and Henri bet 85,000. Bien then raised to 225,000, forcing Henri to fold. Bien took the pot

PlayerChips
HH
Henri HindsIreland [IRL]Ireland
1,440,000(58 BB)
BM
Bien MaiViet Nam [VNM]Viet Nam
945,000(38 BB)
Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto
12/1/2024, 12:23:03 PM

Martin Gonzales Takes the Win After Jeorge Folds

Level 22: 10,000 / 25,000 ante: 25,000

Jeorge (UTG) raised 60,000 pre-flop, and Martin Gonzales (HJ) three-bet to 160,000, with Jeorge calling. The flop came J 8 6 , and Jeorge checked. Martin then bet 200,000, forcing Jeorge to fold. Martin took the pot and secured the win.

PlayerChips
JL
Jeorge LagatuzPhilippines [PHL]Philippines
1,300,000(52 BB)
MR
Martin Rundulf GonzalesPhilippines [PHL]Philippines
1,200,000(48 BB)
Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto
12/1/2024, 12:09:32 PM

Jeorge Lagatuz Takes the Victory After Voshchinin Folds

Level 22: 10,000 / 25,000 ante: 25,000

Voshchinin Oleg (UTG) raised 55,000 pre-flop, and Jeorge (CO) three-bet to 160,000. Voshchinin decided to fold, allowing Jeorge to take the pot uncontested and secure the victory.

PlayerChips
JL
Jeorge LagatuzPhilippines [PHL]Philippines
1,460,000(58 BB)
OV
Oleg VoshchininRussian Federation [RUS]Russian Federation
465,000(19 BB)
Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto
12/1/2024, 12:07:45 PM

Aladin Reskallah Wins Against Tiong

Level 22: 10,000 / 25,000 ante: 25,000
Aladin Reskallah

Tiong Yong Tung (HJ) limped, and Aladin Reskallah (CO) raised 65,000 pre-flop. Tiong called, and the flop came 5 A Q . After the flop, Tiong went all-in with 95,000, and Aladin called. Both players revealed their hands. Tiong had A 3 , and Aladin had A J . The turn came 6 , and the river was Q , giving Aladin the win with an Ace pair and a Jack kicker. Tiong gets knocked out in the 13th position.

PlayerChips
AR
Aladin ReskallahFrance [FRA]France
1,360,000(54 BB)
TY
Tiong Yong TungMalaysia [MYS]Malaysia
busted
Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto
12/1/2024, 12:02:45 PM

Level 22: 14 remain on the table

Level 22: 10,000 / 25,000 ante: 25,000

The blinds are up 10,000 / 25,000 in Level 22. The excitement is phenomenal as the players battle it out to reach the final table in Won Poker Cup Main Event Day 2. With US$ 600,000 GTD the players are bringing in their A-game today. With only 14 players left, we play to final 9. Stay tuned as we bring in the thrills, drama, action and suspense live for the felt.

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto
12/1/2024, 12:01:21 PM

Kazuki Eliminates Yburan with Ace set

Level 21: 10,000 / 20,000 ante: 20,000

Kazuki (D) went all-in with 355,000 pre-flop, and Yburan called for less with 320,000. The players revealed their hands: Kazuki held A A , while Yburan had A Q . The board ran 7 4 A J K , giving Kazuki the win with a set of Aces. Yburan was eliminated in 15th position, ending his run to the final table.

PlayerChips
FK
Fujishiro KazukiJapan [JPN]Japan
705,000(35 BB)
YA
Yburan Alejevel
busted
Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto
12/1/2024, 11:59:30 AM

Henri Hinds Wins with Two Pairs

Level 21: 10,000 / 20,000 ante: 20,000

Henri Hinds (HJ) raised 45,000 pre-flop, and Soriano Ramos Santiago (BB) called. The flop came 7 A 5. Soriano checked, and Henri bet 35,000, which Soriano called. The turn brought 4, and Soriano checked again. Henri bet 120,000, and Soriano called once more. The river showed 9, and Soriano checked again. Henri then bet 350,000, and after some thought, Soriano called. Henri revealed A 7, showing two pairs with Aces and Sevens. Soriano mucked his hand, giving Henri the win.

PlayerChips
HH
Henri HindsIreland [IRL]Ireland
1,540,000(77 BB)
SS
Santiago Soriano Ramos
540,000(27 BB)
Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto
12/1/2024, 11:37:42 AM

Jeorge Lagatuz Takes the Pot

Level 21: 10,000 / 20,000 ante: 20,000

Aladin Reskallah (UTG) raised 40,000 pre-flop, and Jeorge Lagatuz (UTG+1), Martin Gonzales (HJ), and Tiong (BB) all called. The flop showed Q 6 9. Tiong and Aladin checked, and Jeorge bet 50,000. Martin folded, followed by Tiong and Aladin, both of whom also folded. With no further action, Jeorge took down the pot uncontested.

PlayerChips
JL
Jeorge LagatuzPhilippines [PHL]Philippines
1,725,000(86 BB)
AR
Aladin ReskallahFrance [FRA]France
1,050,000(53 BB)
MR
Martin Rundulf GonzalesPhilippines [PHL]Philippines
1,000,000(50 BB)
TY
Tiong Yong TungMalaysia [MYS]Malaysia
360,000(18 BB)
Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto
12/1/2024, 11:35:08 AM

Tiong's Diamond Flush Oust Danny

Level 21: 10,000 / 20,000 ante: 20,000
Tiong Yong Tung

Danny Huynh (UTG+1) went all-in pre-flop with 190,000, and Tiong Yong Tung (SB) responded with a three-bet all-in of 200,000. The players revealed their hands: Danny held A 9, while Tiong had A Q. The board ran 4 2 3 5 5, and Tiong won with a diamond flush, thanks to the three diamonds on the board. Danny's hand was unable to compete, and Tiong took the pot.

PlayerChips
TY
Tiong Yong TungMalaysia [MYS]Malaysia
430,000(22 BB)
DH
Danny HuynhAustralia [AUS]Australia
busted
Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto
12/1/2024, 11:34:08 AM

Gan Chan Wins with Set of Queens

Level 21: 10,000 / 20,000 ante: 20,000
GanChan

Gan Chan (UTG+1) went all-in pre-flop for 265,000, and Henri Hinds (SB) called. The hands were revealed: Gan held Q Q , while Henri had A A . The board ran 8 2 7 K Q . Gan hit a set of Queens on the river card, securing the win with three of a kind, while Henri's Ace pair was not enough to overcome Gan's hand.

PlayerChips
HH
Henri HindsIreland [IRL]Ireland
810,000(41 BB)
GC
Gan ChaoChina [CHN]China
570,000(29 BB)
Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto
12/1/2024, 11:24:23 AM

Down to the final two tables

Level 21: 10,000 / 20,000 ante: 20,000

We are down to 16 players. Here are the chip counts as of now:

PlayerChips
JL
Jeorge LagatuzPhilippines [PHL]Philippines
1,600,000(80 BB)
AR
Aladin ReskallahFrance [FRA]France
1,200,000(60 BB)
HH
Henri HindsIreland [IRL]Ireland
1,100,000(55 BB)
GJ
Gyeonseok JeonKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
1,000,000(50 BB)
MR
Martin Rundulf GonzalesPhilippines [PHL]Philippines
960,000(48 BB)
SS
Santiago Soriano Ramos
950,000(48 BB)
BM
Bien MaiViet Nam [VNM]Viet Nam
910,000(46 BB)
JF
Joshua FiguerresPhilippines [PHL]Philippines
435,000(22 BB)
MT
Mike TakayamaPhilippines [PHL]Philippines
410,000(21 BB)
FK
Fujishiro KazukiJapan [JPN]Japan
345,000(17 BB)
YA
Yburan Alejevel
340,000(17 BB)
NQ
Nguyen Quang HuyViet Nam [VNM]Viet Nam
300,000(15 BB)
GC
Gan ChaoChina [CHN]China
265,000(13 BB)
TY
Tiong Yong TungMalaysia [MYS]Malaysia
235,000(12 BB)
DH
Danny HuynhAustralia [AUS]Australia
190,000(10 BB)
Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto
12/1/2024, 11:16:13 AM

Martin Gonzales Wins with Two Pairs

Level 21: 10,000 / 20,000 ante: 20,000
Martin Gonzales

The action started with UTG limping in, followed by Martin Gonzales (D) and Craig Daniel Jones, both of whom called, with BB also entering the hand. The flop came 7 6 2, and Craig checked, as did BB. UTG bet 20,000, and Martin called. Craig then executed a check-raise, going all-in for 260,000, forcing both BB and UTG to fold. Martin and Craig revealed their hands: Martin held 8 7, while Craig had 5 4. The turn brought 6, and the river showed K, giving Martin the win with two pairs: sevens and sixes. Craig Daniel Jones finishes in 17th position.

PlayerChips
MR
Martin Rundulf GonzalesPhilippines [PHL]Philippines
960,000(48 BB)
CD
Craig Daniel Jones
busted
Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto
12/1/2024, 11:13:20 AM

Jeorge Lagatuz Wins with Trip Sevens

Level 21: 10,000 / 20,000 ante: 20,000

Jeorge Lagatuz (SB) limped in, and Jeon Gyeong Seok (BB) raised to 70,000. Jeorge called, and the flop came 7 7 9 . Jeorge checked, and Jeon bet 75,000. Jeorge called. The turn revealed 6 , and both players checked. The river brought K , and Jeorge bet 150,000, with Jeon calling. Jeorge showed A 7 for trip sevens, while Jeon revealed A K. Jeorge won the pot with trip sevens.

PlayerChips
JL
Jeorge LagatuzPhilippines [PHL]Philippines
1,300,000(65 BB)
GJ
Gyeonseok JeonKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
1,200,000(60 BB)
Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto
12/1/2024, 11:10:57 AM

Jeorge Lagatuz Wins with Pocket Queens

Level 21: 10,000 / 20,000 ante: 20,000

Jeon Gyeong Seok (UTG) raised 40,000, and Jeorge Lagatuz (BB) called. The flop came J A 5 , and Jeon bet 30,000, with Jeorge calling. The turn revealed T , and Jeorge checked while Jeon bet 150,000. Jeorge called again, and the river came J . Both players checked, and Jeorge showed pocket queens Q Q . Jeon mucked his hand, handing the victory to Jeorge.

PlayerChips
JL
Jeorge LagatuzPhilippines [PHL]Philippines
1,300,000(65 BB)
GJ
Gyeonseok JeonKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
1,200,000(60 BB)
Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto
12/1/2024, 11:04:43 AM

Entering Level 21

Level 21: 10,000 / 20,000 ante: 20,000

The blinds are up 10,000 / 20,000

And we only have 17 players left. The players edge closer to the final table. Here are the chip counts for the Won Poker Cup Main Event Day 2:

PlayerChips
GJ
Gyeonseok JeonKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
1,425,000(71 BB)
HH
Henri HindsIreland [IRL]Ireland
1,135,000(57 BB)
SS
Santiago Soriano Ramos
1,115,000(56 BB)
AR
Aladin ReskallahFrance [FRA]France
1,035,000(52 BB)
JL
Jeorge LagatuzPhilippines [PHL]Philippines
1,010,000(51 BB)
BM
Bien MaiViet Nam [VNM]Viet Nam
815,000(41 BB)
MR
Martin Rundulf GonzalesPhilippines [PHL]Philippines
695,000(35 BB)
JF
Joshua FiguerresPhilippines [PHL]Philippines
520,000(26 BB)
OV
Oleg VoshchininRussian Federation [RUS]Russian Federation
450,000(23 BB)
GC
Gan ChaoChina [CHN]China
405,000(20 BB)
YA
Yburan Alejevel
400,000(20 BB)
NQ
Nguyen Quang HuyViet Nam [VNM]Viet Nam
395,000(20 BB)
MT
Mike TakayamaPhilippines [PHL]Philippines
310,000(16 BB)
CD
Craig Daniel Jones
305,000(15 BB)
FK
Fujishiro KazukiJapan [JPN]Japan
285,000(14 BB)
TY
Tiong Yong TungMalaysia [MYS]Malaysia
265,000(13 BB)
DH
Danny HuynhAustralia [AUS]Australia
255,000(13 BB)
Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto
12/1/2024, 10:43:12 AM

Henri Hinds Defeats Won Jungsun with Pocket Jacks

Level 20: 8,000 / 16,000 ante: 16,000
Henri Hinds

Won Jungsun (HJ) went all-in pre-flop, and Henri Hinds (SB) called. Won revealed T T , while Henri showed J J . The board ran 6 8 K 7 3 , giving Henri the win with pocket Jacks, which were higher than Won's pocket Tens.

PlayerChips
HH
Henri HindsIreland [IRL]Ireland
626,000(39 BB)
WJ
Won JungsunKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
busted
Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto
12/1/2024, 10:41:56 AM

Yburan Alejevel Eliminates Nguyen Van Tung with Pocket Kings

Level 20: 8,000 / 16,000 ante: 16,000
Yburan Alejevel

Yburan Alejevel (HJ) raised to 40,000 pre-flop, and Nguyen Van Tung (SB) three-bet all-in for 244,000. Yburan responded with a four-bet all-in, forcing D to fold. Yburan showed K K , while Nguyen held A 8. The board ran 5 9 7 J 7 , giving Yburan two pairs (Kings and Sevens) to win the pot. Nguyen was eliminated in 19th place.

PlayerChips
YA
Yburan Alejevel
655,000(41 BB)
NV
Nguyen Van TungViet Nam [VNM]Viet Nam
busted
Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto
12/1/2024, 10:24:20 AM

Nguyễn Quang Huy Secures the Pot with Aggressive Betting

Level 20: 8,000 / 16,000 ante: 16,000
Nguyễn Quang Huy

Nguyễn Quang Huy (UTG) raised pre-flop to 32,000, receiving calls from the small blind (SB) and Jeon Gyeong Seok (BB). The flop revealed 6 A 8 , prompting checks from both SB and Jeon before Nguyen bet 34,000. SB folded, but Jeon called to see the turn card, which came 3 . Nguyen continued the aggression with a 50,000 bet, forcing Jeon to fold and claiming the pot for himself.

PlayerChips
GJ
Gyeonseok JeonKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
1,900,000(119 BB)
NQ
Nguyen Quang HuyViet Nam [VNM]Viet Nam
342,000(21 BB)
Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto
12/1/2024, 10:23:21 AM

Aladin Reskallah Eliminates William Antoine with Two Pairs

Level 20: 8,000 / 16,000 ante: 16,000

William Antoine (UTG+1) went all-in pre-flop with 210,000, holding 9 9 , and Aladin Reskallah (D) confidently called with A J . The board revealed Q Q 3 J K , giving Aladin two pairs—Jacks and Queens—securing the pot and eliminating William from the tournament at #20.

PlayerChips
AR
Aladin ReskallahFrance [FRA]France
805,000(50 BB)
AW
Antoine WilliamUnited States of America [USA]United States of America
busted
Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto
12/1/2024, 10:14:29 AM

Bien Mai outplays Soriano on the River

Level 20: 8,000 / 16,000 ante: 16,000

Soriano Ramos Santiago (D) raised to 32,000 pre-flop, with Bien Mai (BB) making the call. The flop revealed 4 3 6 , prompting a check from Bien, followed by a 45,000 continuation bet from Soriano, which Bien called.On the K turn, both players opted to check. However, the river brought 7 , where Bien seized the opportunity with a bold 118,000 bet. Unable to respond, Soriano folded, giving Bien the pot and a solid win!

PlayerChips
SS
Santiago Soriano Ramos
1,145,000(72 BB)
BM
Bien MaiViet Nam [VNM]Viet Nam
943,000(59 BB)
Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto
12/1/2024, 10:12:14 AM

Jeon Gyeong Seok Dominates Nguyen Quang Huy in a 600K Pot

Level 20: 8,000 / 16,000 ante: 16,000
Gyeonseok Jeon

Jeon Gyeong Seok scores a major win against Nguyen Quang Huy, securing a massive pot of nearly 600K. This victory boosts Jeon's stack to an impressive 1.38 million, while Nguyen's stack takes a hit, dropping to 377K. The momentum is clearly in Jeon's favor

PlayerChips
GJ
Gyeonseok JeonKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
1,380,000(86 BB)
NQ
Nguyen Quang HuyViet Nam [VNM]Viet Nam
377,000(24 BB)
Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto
12/1/2024, 10:09:29 AM

Joshua Figuerres Seizes Control on the River!

Level 20: 8,000 / 16,000 ante: 16,000
Joshua Figuerres

Henri Hinds raises pre-flop to 32,000 from UTG, with Joshua Figuerres and Voshchinin Oleg joining the action. The flop— 6 9 4 —sees all players checking. The turn brings A , prompting another round of checks. On the river, the A appears, and after a check from Voshchinin, Henri bets 85,000. Joshua responds with a bold raise to 200,000, forcing folds from both opponents. Joshua confidently claims the pot with his aggressive play

PlayerChips
JF
Joshua FiguerresPhilippines [PHL]Philippines
672,000(42 BB)
HH
Henri HindsIreland [IRL]Ireland
626,000(39 BB)
OV
Oleg VoshchininRussian Federation [RUS]Russian Federation
372,000(23 BB)
Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto
12/1/2024, 10:01:57 AM

Entering Level 20

Level 20: 8,000 / 16,000 ante: 16,000

We only have 20 players left at the table. The game is getting more aggressive as we enter Level 20. The blinds are up 8,000 /16,000 and the next break comes in after this Level. Stay tuned.

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto
12/1/2024, 9:40:48 AM

Voshchinin outbets Soriano, Takes Down the Pot

Level 19: 6,000 / 12,000 ante: 12,000

Soriano Ramos Santiago, riding high from his recent big win, raises 24,000 pre-flop, but Voshchinin Oleg plays it smart. The flop brought in T 3 3 . After a solid check-call on the flop, the turn brings the 2 , and Voshchinin sees an opportunity after Soriano's bet of 58,000. Voshchinin raises to 253,000 forcing Soriano to fold. Voshchinin takes the pot, swooping in to claim the pot.

PlayerChips
SS
Santiago Soriano Ramos
1,267,000(106 BB)
OV
Oleg VoshchininRussian Federation [RUS]Russian Federation
430,000(36 BB)
Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto
12/1/2024, 9:39:27 AM

Soriano Takes a Massive Pot, Now Holding 1,380,000

Level 19: 6,000 / 12,000 ante: 12,000
Soriano Ramos Santiago

Soriano Ramos Santiago wins a big pot against Jones, boosting his stack to a formidable 1,380,000! With this impressive win, Soriano is well-positioned as the tournament intensifies.

PlayerChips
SS
Santiago Soriano Ramos
1,380,000(115 BB)
Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto
12/1/2024, 9:37:22 AM

Henri Hinds Bust Le Ngok Minh

Level 19: 6,000 / 12,000 ante: 12,000
Henri Hinds

Henri Hinds (CO) raised to 24,000, and Le Ngoc Minh responded with an all-in three-bet of 85,000. Henri called, and both players revealed their hands: Henri held J 6 , while Le Ngoc had K Q . The board ran 5 2 A 3 J , giving Henri the win with a pair of Jacks. Le Ngoc was knocked out in 21st position.

PlayerChips
HH
Henri HindsIreland [IRL]Ireland
702,000(59 BB)
LN
Le Ngoc MinhViet Nam [VNM]Viet Nam
busted
Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto
12/1/2024, 9:30:26 AM

Bien Mai knocks out Nguyen with pocket kings!

Level 19: 6,000 / 12,000 ante: 12,000
Bien Mai

Bien Mai (HJ) raised pre-flop to 29,000, the SB called, and Nguyen Hoang Duy three-bet all-in for 134,000. Bien called, and the SB folded. Both players revealed their hands: Bien held K K , while Nguyen had A J . The board ran 6 3 Q 5 7 , and Bien won with a pair of kings, securing the pot. Nguyen gets knocked out.

PlayerChips
BM
Bien MaiViet Nam [VNM]Viet Nam
895,000(75 BB)
NH
Nguyen Hoang DuyViet Nam [VNM]Viet Nam
busted
Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto
12/1/2024, 9:25:35 AM

Voshchinin Oleg Wins with Two Pairs

Level 19: 6,000 / 12,000 ante: 12,000
Oleg Voshchinin

The pot was at 84,000, and the board showed 9 7 4 . The turn brought J, and Bien Mai (SB) checked. Voshchinin Oleg (BB) bet 20,000, but Bien raised to 900,000. Voshchinin responded by going all-in for 154,000. Both players revealed their hands: Bien held Q J , while Voshchinin had J 7 . The river revealed 5 , giving Voshchinin the win with two pairs.

PlayerChips
BM
Bien MaiViet Nam [VNM]Viet Nam
720,000(60 BB)
OV
Oleg VoshchininRussian Federation [RUS]Russian Federation
392,000(33 BB)
Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto
12/1/2024, 9:22:28 AM

Won Jungsun Triumphs with Ace Pair

Level 19: 6,000 / 12,000 ante: 12,000

Nguyễn Hoang Duy (CO) goes all-in pre-flop, and Won Jungsun (SB) calls with an all-in of 126,000. Both players reveal their hands: Nguyen holds K Q , while Won has A T . The board runs 2 3 A 5 7 , giving Won the victory with an Ace pair, outlasting Nguyen's hand.

PlayerChips
WJ
Won JungsunKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
276,000(23 BB)
NH
Nguyen Hoang DuyViet Nam [VNM]Viet Nam
60,000(5 BB)
Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto
12/1/2024, 9:19:11 AM

Martin Gonzales Clinches the Victory with Aggressive Play

Level 19: 6,000 / 12,000 ante: 12,000

The CO raises to 25,000 pre-flop, Nguyen Quang Huy (D) three-bets to 68,000, and Martin Gonzales responds with a four-bet of 150,000. The CO folds, and Nguyen calls. The flop shows 3 A 8 . Martin bets 75,000 after the flop, and Nguyen folds, leaving Martin with the pot and the victory!

PlayerChips
MR
Martin Rundulf GonzalesPhilippines [PHL]Philippines
1,091,000(91 BB)
NQ
Nguyen Quang HuyViet Nam [VNM]Viet Nam
652,000(54 BB)
Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto
12/1/2024, 9:14:32 AM

Gan Chao Takes the Victory with Bold All-In

Level 19: 6,000 / 12,000 ante: 12,000
Gan Chao

Gan Chao limps from UTG, and Martin Gonzales (UTG+1) calls, followed by the BB. The flop comes 8 2 A , with BB and Gan checking. Martin bets 16,000, and Gan calls, leading to the turn, 4 . Gan checks, and Martin bets 90,000. In a bold move, Gan raises all-in for 178,000, forcing Martin to fold. Gan wins the pot with a powerful all-in play!

PlayerChips
MR
Martin Rundulf GonzalesPhilippines [PHL]Philippines
910,000(76 BB)
GC
Gan ChaoChina [CHN]China
278,000(23 BB)
Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto
12/1/2024, 9:09:10 AM

Level 19 Begins

Level 19: 6,000 / 12,000 ante: 12,000

The blinds are up 6,000 /12,000 and we have 22 players remaining. With the next break 1 hour 40 minutes away there is a lot of thrilling poker action to cover. Stay tuned.

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto
12/1/2024, 8:53:55 AM

Entering Level 19

Level 18: 5,000 / 10,000 ante: 10,000

Here's is the chip count as we enter Level 19 with 22 players remaining:

PlayerChips
JL
Jeorge LagatuzPhilippines [PHL]Philippines
1,340,000(134 BB)
SS
Santiago Soriano Ramos
1,075,000(108 BB)
MR
Martin Rundulf GonzalesPhilippines [PHL]Philippines
1,014,000(101 BB)
GJ
Gyeonseok JeonKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
853,000(85 BB)
BM
Bien MaiViet Nam [VNM]Viet Nam
828,000(83 BB)
NQ
Nguyen Quang HuyViet Nam [VNM]Viet Nam
798,000(80 BB)
HH
Henri HindsIreland [IRL]Ireland
715,000(72 BB)
CD
Craig Daniel Jones
672,000(67 BB)
AR
Aladin ReskallahFrance [FRA]France
650,000(65 BB)
JF
Joshua FiguerresPhilippines [PHL]Philippines
455,000(46 BB)
YA
Yburan Alejevel
272,000(27 BB)
NV
Nguyen Van TungViet Nam [VNM]Viet Nam
272,000(27 BB)
TY
Tiong Yong TungMalaysia [MYS]Malaysia
257,000(26 BB)
NH
Nguyen Hoang DuyViet Nam [VNM]Viet Nam
239,000(24 BB)
GC
Gan ChaoChina [CHN]China
205,000(21 BB)
FK
Fujishiro KazukiJapan [JPN]Japan
203,000(20 BB)
DH
Danny HuynhAustralia [AUS]Australia
188,000(19 BB)
OV
Oleg VoshchininRussian Federation [RUS]Russian Federation
160,000(16 BB)
MT
Mike TakayamaPhilippines [PHL]Philippines
157,000(16 BB)
AW
Antoine WilliamUnited States of America [USA]United States of America
151,000(15 BB)
LN
Le Ngoc MinhViet Nam [VNM]Viet Nam
127,000(13 BB)
WJ
Won JungsunKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
120,000(12 BB)
Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto
12/1/2024, 8:47:55 AM

Won Jung Sun Claims Victory with Two Pair

Level 18: 5,000 / 10,000 ante: 10,000
Won Jung Sun

Won Jung Sun goes all-in pre-flop for 70,000, and Nguyen Hoang Duy calls from the SB. The players reveal their hands: Won holds T 9 , while Nguyen has A 3 . The board runs 8 K 6 9 T , and Won wins with two pairs, tens and nines, securing the pot

PlayerChips
NH
Nguyen Hoang DuyViet Nam [VNM]Viet Nam
235,000(24 BB)
WJ
Won JungsunKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
160,000(16 BB)
Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto
12/1/2024, 8:25:44 AM

Jeorge Lagatuz Seals the Deal with a Spade Flush

Level 18: 5,000 / 10,000 ante: 10,000
Jeorge Lagatuz

Jeorge Lagatuz raises 22,000 from the CO, and Lin Yu three-bets to 70,000 from the D, with Jeorge calling. The flop comes K T 8, and after Jeorge checks, Lin bets 60,000. Jeorge raises to 260,000, and after some thought, Lin shoves all-in for 520,000. Jeorge calls, and the hands are revealed: Jeorge holds A 8, while Lin has K J. The turn and river bring Q and 5, and Jeorge wins with a spade flush, securing a crucial pot. Lin gets knocked out at #23.

PlayerChips
JL
Jeorge LagatuzPhilippines [PHL]Philippines
1,450,000(145 BB)
LY
Lin YuChina [CHN]China
busted
Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto
12/1/2024, 8:20:40 AM

Joshua Figuerres Knocks out Leong Chuen Wai with two-pairs

Level 18: 5,000 / 10,000 ante: 10,000
Joshua Figuerres

Leong Chuen Wai goes all-in pre-flop for 129,000, and Joshua Figuerres calls from the BB. Leong reveals A 8 , while Joshua holds A J . The board runs 7 T T Q J , giving Joshua the win with a two pairs, while Leong is eliminated in 24th place. What a crucial hand for Joshua as he advances to the next stage

PlayerChips
JF
Joshua FiguerresPhilippines [PHL]Philippines
450,000(45 BB)
LC
Leong Chuen Wai
busted
Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto
12/1/2024, 8:17:19 AM

Lin Yu's Superior Kicker Seals Victory, Kai Perng Eliminated

Level 18: 5,000 / 10,000 ante: 10,000

Lin Yu raises to 55,000 from the SB, and Kai Perng responds with an all-in three-bet of 65,000, which Lin calls. Both players reveal their cards: Lin with A T and Kai with A 5 . The board runs 2 7 A 9 9 , and while both players hit two pairs of Aces and Nines, Lin’s superior kicker wins the hand. Kai is eliminated in 25th place, making an early exit from the tournament. What a thrilling finish!

PlayerChips
LY
Lin YuChina [CHN]China
615,000(62 BB)
HK
Heng Kai PerngMalaysia [MYS]Malaysia
busted
Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto
12/1/2024, 8:14:39 AM

Aladin Reskallah Survives the All-In Clash with Pocket Jacks

Level 18: 5,000 / 10,000 ante: 10,000
Aladin Reskallah

Aladin Reskallah opens with a raise to 20,000, and Le Ngoc Minh (HJ) and the BB both call. The flop comes 3 2 6 , and after the BB checks, Aladin follows suit with a check. Le Ngoc takes the initiative with a 27,000 bet, but Aladin responds with a strong raise to 100,000. Le Ngoc, not backing down, goes all-in with a three-bet of 295,000, and Aladin calls. Both players show their hands: Aladin with J J and Le Ngoc with T T . The turn and river bring 9 and 7 , but it’s Aladin who takes the pot with his pocket jacks, surviving this massive all-in showdown. What an incredible battle.

PlayerChips
AR
Aladin ReskallahFrance [FRA]France
665,000(67 BB)
LN
Le Ngoc MinhViet Nam [VNM]Viet Nam
125,000(13 BB)
Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto
12/1/2024, 8:09:25 AM

Lin Yu Eliminates Michael Truong in a Thrilling Showdown

Level 18: 5,000 / 10,000 ante: 10,000

Lin Yu opens with a pre-flop raise to 20,000, but Michael Truong isn't backing down, responding with an all-in three-bet of 70,000. Lin calls, and the players reveal their hands. Lin holds 6 6 , while Michael has A 8 . The board runs 9 5 2 7 J , and Lin's pocket sixes hold strong, securing the win and sending Michael packing in 26th place. What an intense clash.

PlayerChips
LY
Lin YuChina [CHN]China
550,000(55 BB)
MT
Michael Truong (3)Viet Nam [VNM]Viet Nam
busted
Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto
12/1/2024, 8:08:57 AM

Entering Level 18

Level 18: 5,000 / 10,000 ante: 10,000

It's time to Level Up. In Level 18 the blinds are up 5000/10,000 and there are 26 players remaining. The next break is in 44 minutes. Stay tuned for more exciting updates.

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto
12/1/2024, 8:03:50 AM

Martin Gonzales Soars To A Million

Level 17: 4,000 / 8,000 ante: 8,000

Huynh Ngoc Thai makes a pre-flop raise to 17,000, and Martin Gonzales responds with a powerful three-bet to 51,000. Huynh, not backing down, retaliates with a four-bet of 141,000, and Martin calls. The flop comes T 5 6 , and Huynh bets 200,000. Martin goes all-in, and Huynh follows suit with an all-in of 285,000. The showdown reveals Huynh holding K K and Martin holding A A . The turn and river bring 4 and 6 , giving Martin two pairs with Aces and Sixes, while Huynh is knocked out in 27th position. What an unbelievable display of poker!

PlayerChips
MR
Martin Rundulf GonzalesPhilippines [PHL]Philippines
1,050,000(131 BB)
HN
Huynh Ngoc ThaiViet Nam [VNM]Viet Nam
busted
Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto
12/1/2024, 7:59:07 AM

Soriano Ramos Santiago Takes the Pot with Aggression

Level 17: 4,000 / 8,000 ante: 8,000

Bien Mai (HJ) raises to 16,000, and Soriano Ramos Santiago (SB) responds with a massive three-bet to 64,000. Bien calls, and the flop comes 5 8 8 . Soriano bets 38,000, and Bien calls. The turn brings T , and Soriano ramps up the pressure with a hefty bet of 152,000. Faced with the aggressive move, Bien folds, and Soriano takes down the pot

PlayerChips
SS
Santiago Soriano Ramos
990,000(124 BB)
BM
Bien MaiViet Nam [VNM]Viet Nam
720,000(90 BB)
Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto
12/1/2024, 7:57:51 AM

Joshua Figuerres Wins with Queen Trips

Level 17: 4,000 / 8,000 ante: 8,000

Michael Truong (CO) raises to 16,000, and Joshua Figuerres (BB) calls. The flop brings Q Q 7 , and Joshua checks while Michael bets 20,000. Joshua calls. The turn comes T , Joshua checks again, and Michael bets 30,000. Joshua responds with an all-in for 50,000, and Michael calls. Both reveal their hands: Michael has A J , and Joshua holds Q 2 . The river card brings J , giving Joshua the win with trips of Queens.

PlayerChips
MT
Michael Truong (3)Viet Nam [VNM]Viet Nam
226,000(28 BB)
JF
Joshua FiguerresPhilippines [PHL]Philippines
184,000(23 BB)
Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto
12/1/2024, 7:52:46 AM

Voshchinin Oleg Takes the Pot with Bold Play

Level 17: 4,000 / 8,000 ante: 8,000

UTG+1 raises 16,000, and Voshchinin Oleg (CO) three-bets to 39,000. Nguyen Hoang Duy (D) calls, and UTG+1 folds. The flop shows 9 9 2 , and Voshchinin goes all-in after the flop. Nguyen folds, and Voshchinin takes the pot uncontested.

PlayerChips
NH
Nguyen Huang Duy
307,000(38 BB)
OV
Oleg VoshchininRussian Federation [RUS]Russian Federation
201,000(25 BB)
Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto
12/1/2024, 7:48:47 AM

Leong Chuen Wai Triumphs with Two Pairs

Level 17: 4,000 / 8,000 ante: 8,000
Leong Chuen Wai

Leong Chuen Wai (UTG) goes all-in pre-flop with 89,000, and William Antoine (SB) calls. The players reveal their cards: Leong holds A T , while William has A Q . The board runs A 7 T 9 K , and Leong wins with two pairs, Aces and Tens.

PlayerChips
AW
Antoine WilliamUnited States of America [USA]United States of America
195,000(24 BB)
LC
Leong Chuen Wai
194,000(24 BB)
Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto
12/1/2024, 7:39:51 AM

Martin Gonzales Wins Big with a Diamond Flush

Level 17: 4,000 / 8,000 ante: 8,000
Martin Gonzales

Martin Gonzales (SB) raises to 24,000, and Michael Truing (BB) calls. The flop comes 7 3 7 . Martin checks, Michael bets 20,000, and Martin calls. The turn brings 9 . Martin checks again, Michael bets 40,000, and Martin calls. The river brings 5 . Martin checks, Michael bets 100,000, and Martin responds with an all-in shove of 218,000, which Michael calls. In the showdown, Martin holds A Q , and Michael has 8 T . Martin wins with a higher diamond flush and takes the pot

PlayerChips
MR
Martin Rundulf GonzalesPhilippines [PHL]Philippines
612,000(77 BB)
MT
Michael Truong (3)Viet Nam [VNM]Viet Nam
301,000(38 BB)
Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto
12/1/2024, 7:38:31 AM

Takayama Mike Takes the Pot with Two Pair

Level 17: 4,000 / 8,000 ante: 8,000

Leong Chuen Wai (SB) goes all-in pre-flop, and Takayama Mike calls with his own all-in of 57,000. Leong reveals Q 5 , while Takayama shows J J . The board runs 7 7 4 9 6 , giving Takayama the win with two pair—Jacks and Sevens.

PlayerChips
MT
Mike TakayamaPhilippines [PHL]Philippines
122,000(15 BB)
LC
Leong Chuen Wai
32,000(4 BB)
Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto
12/1/2024, 7:36:03 AM

Lin Yu Eliminates Girard Valentin in a Thrilling Showdown

Level 17: 4,000 / 8,000 ante: 8,000

Lin Yu (CO) raises to 16,000, and Girard Valentin (BB) responds with an all-in three-bet. Both players reveal their hands—Lin holds 9 8 , while Girard has 7 7 . The board runs 9 5 K A K , giving Lin the win with a pair of nines. Girard is knocked out in 28th position.

PlayerChips
LY
Lin YuChina [CHN]China
536,000(67 BB)
VG
Valentin GirardFrance [FRA]France
busted
Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto
12/1/2024, 7:33:24 AM

Jeorge Clinches Victory with a Brilliant Post-River Bet!

Level 17: 4,000 / 8,000 ante: 8,000

Jeorge Lagatuz (UTG) raises to 18,000, and Henri Hinds (CO) three-bets to 42,000. Jeorge calls, and the flop shows 6 7 8. Both check. The turn brings T, and Jeorge bets 40,000, Henri calls. The river hits J, and Jeorge bets 100,000. Henri folds, and Jeorge takes the pot with a smart bet. Victory secured!

PlayerChips
JL
Jeorge LagatuzPhilippines [PHL]Philippines
890,000(111 BB)
HH
Henri HindsIreland [IRL]Ireland
668,000(84 BB)
Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto
12/1/2024, 7:15:30 AM

Shin Jung Hee gets Knocked out in One Epic Hand!

Level 17: 4,000 / 8,000 ante: 8,000
Shin Jung Hee

The action heats up when Le Ngoc Main (UTG) shoves all-in for 30,000, setting off a chain reaction! Shin Jung Hee (CO) three-bets to 70,000, and Fujishiro Kazuki goes all-in for a massive 176,000! Not to be outdone, Shin calls with an all-in shove of his own. It’s an unbelievable pre-flop battle with three players involved, and the stage is set for a thrilling showdown! The players reveal their cards: Le Ngoc holds 6 8 , Shin shows J J , and Fujishiro is holding K K . The board runs 7 5 4 A Q . In this intense three-way all-in, Le Ngoc wins with a straight, while Fujishiro triumphs with pocket kings. Unfortunately, Shin's pair of jacks is no match, and he gets knocked out in 29th position!

PlayerChips
FK
Fujishiro KazukiJapan [JPN]Japan
337,000(42 BB)
LN
Le Ngoc MinhViet Nam [VNM]Viet Nam
110,000(14 BB)
JH
Jung Hee ShinUnited States of America [USA]United States of America
busted
Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto
12/1/2024, 7:07:43 AM

Jeorge's Pocket Queens Knocks out Tran

Level 17: 4,000 / 8,000 ante: 8,000
Jeorge Lagatuz

Tran Cong Huan (HJ) goes all-in pre-flop, and Jeorge Lagatuz (CO) quickly calls. The players reveal their hands: Tran holds A 8 , while Jeorge shows Q Q . The board runs 9 T 2 5 2 , and Jeorge wins with his pocket queens, overpowering Tran's hand. What a dominant move by Jeorge in this high-stakes battle. Trans finishes in #30 position.

PlayerChips
JL
Jeorge LagatuzPhilippines [PHL]Philippines
780,000(98 BB)
TC
Tran Cong HuanViet Nam [VNM]Viet Nam
busted
Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto
12/1/2024, 7:04:15 AM

Entering Level 17

Level 17: 4,000 / 8,000 ante: 8,000

With only 30 players left, we're entering Level 17 where the blinds are 4000/8000. Here is the chip count as Level 17 begins:

PlayerChips
SS
Santiago Soriano Ramos
950,000(119 BB)
BM
Bien MaiViet Nam [VNM]Viet Nam
870,000(109 BB)
NQ
Nguyen Quang HuyViet Nam [VNM]Viet Nam
785,000(98 BB)
HH
Henri HindsIreland [IRL]Ireland
713,000(89 BB)
GJ
Gyeonseok JeonKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
678,000(85 BB)
CD
Craig Daniel Jones
676,000(85 BB)
JL
Jeorge LagatuzPhilippines [PHL]Philippines
672,000(84 BB)
HN
Huynh Ngoc ThaiViet Nam [VNM]Viet Nam
500,000(63 BB)
NH
Nguyen Hoang DuyViet Nam [VNM]Viet Nam
427,000(53 BB)
LY
Lin YuChina [CHN]China
389,000(49 BB)
Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto
12/1/2024, 7:01:24 AM

Lin Yu’s unbelievable straight wins the pot.

Level 16: 3,000 / 6,000 ante: 6,000
Lin Yu

Joshua Figuerres (HJ) raises to 12,000, and Lin Yu (BB) responds with a massive three-bet to 45,000. Joshua calls, and the flop comes down K Q 2 . Lin, with confidence, goes all-in after the flop, and Joshua calls. The players reveal their hands: Joshua holds K Q , while Lin holds 9 6 . The turn brings T , and the river lands J , completing Lin’s straight! Lin takes the pot in a thrilling comeback, leaving Joshua stunned! What an exciting hand!

PlayerChips
LY
Lin YuChina [CHN]China
389,000(65 BB)
JF
Joshua FiguerresPhilippines [PHL]Philippines
117,000(20 BB)
Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto
12/1/2024, 6:48:31 AM

Bien Mai’s Thrilling Three of a Kind Victory!

Level 15: 3,000 / 5,000 ante: 5,000
Bien Mai

Bien Mai (HJ) opens with a raise to 12,000 and Leong Chuen Wai (BB) calls. The flop reveals 5 T 8 . Leong checks, Bien bets 11,000, and Leong calls. The turn brings 9 , and Leong checks again, but Bien escalates the action with a 33,000 bet. Leong responds with a raise to 85,000, and Bien calls. The river brings K , Leong checks once more, and Bien bets 78,000. Leong calls, but as the cards are revealed, Bien shows 9 9 , securing three of a kind. Leong mucks his hand, and Bien takes the pot! What a spectacular hand!

PlayerChips
BM
Bien MaiViet Nam [VNM]Viet Nam
870,000(174 BB)
LC
Leong Chuen Wai
109,000(22 BB)
Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto
12/1/2024, 6:47:08 AM

Tran scores massive win with two -pairs

Level 16: 3,000 / 6,000 ante: 6,000
Tran Cong Huan

Tran Cong Huan (UTG+1) goes all-in with 77,000 pre-flop, and Voshchinin Oleg (BB) quickly calls. The players reveal their hands: Tran holds A 9 while Voshchinin has 9 9. The board runs out 4 A 2 4 6, giving Tran two pairs with Aces and Fours. Tran takes the pot and delivers a significant blow to Voshchinin's stack, leaving a significant impact on Voshchinin's stack.

PlayerChips
TC
Tran Cong HuanViet Nam [VNM]Viet Nam
153,000(26 BB)
OV
Oleg VoshchininRussian Federation [RUS]Russian Federation
69,000(12 BB)
Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto
12/1/2024, 6:44:28 AM

Bien Mai Triumphs with Three of a Kind Knocks out Dang Anh Duc

Level 16: 3,000 / 6,000 ante: 6,000

Bien Mai (CO) came out strong with a 12,000 pre-flop raise, but Dang Anh Duc (BB) wasn't backing down, firing back with a 37,000 three-bet. Bien responded with a bold four-bet all-in, and Dang called with his own 213,000 all-in. The players revealed their hands: Bien held 8 8 (pocket eights) while Dang held A Q (Ace-Queen suited). The board ran out 5 2 4 8 T , and with the river giving Bien an 8 , he took the pot with an impressive three of a kind eights! A huge move by Bien to secure this pot! Dang Anh Duc finishes in the #32 position.

PlayerChips
BM
Bien MaiViet Nam [VNM]Viet Nam
518,000(86 BB)
DA
Dang Anh DucViet Nam [VNM]Viet Nam
busted
Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto
12/1/2024, 6:40:09 AM

Ngọc Huynh Thai Wins with a Straight in Dramatic Showdown

Level 16: 3,000 / 6,000 ante: 6,000

Ngọc Huynh Thai (CO) made a bold 15,000 raise pre-flop, but Lin Yu (SB) responded with a massive 53,000 three-bet. Ngọc called, and the flop came down T K 7 . Lin, undeterred, pushed all-in, and Ngọc quickly followed suit, calling all-in for 103,000. The hands were revealed: Ngọc held A J while Lin showed A T . The turn card brought in the 6 , and the river came down with the Q , completing Ngọc's straight and securing him the pot. What a thrilling hand!

PlayerChips
HN
Huynh Ngoc ThaiViet Nam [VNM]Viet Nam
312,000(52 BB)
LY
Lin YuChina [CHN]China
221,000(37 BB)
Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto
12/1/2024, 6:28:05 AM

Jeorge Lagatuz Takes the Pot in a Tense Showdown

Level 16: 3,000 / 6,000 ante: 6,000

Danny Huynh (UTG) opened with a 12,000 raise, and both Jeorge Lagatuz (SB) and the BB called. The flop came down 7 J Q , and both Jeorge and the BB checked, giving Danny the chance to bet 17,000, building the pot. Jeorge called, while the BB folded. The turn brought the 9 , and both players checked once again. The river card was the 2 , and both checked again, bringing the hand to a showdown. Danny revealed A T , but Jeorge had A K , winning with Ace-high and King kicker. A clean victory for Jeorge in this well-played hand!

PlayerChips
JL
Jeorge LagatuzPhilippines [PHL]Philippines
690,000(115 BB)
DH
Danny HuynhAustralia [AUS]Australia
174,000(29 BB)
Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto
12/1/2024, 6:20:00 AM

Henri Hinds Takes Down Adrien Berger in an Epic Showdown

Level 16: 3,000 / 6,000 ante: 6,000
Henri Hinds

Adrien Berger (D) made a strong pre-flop raise to 13,000, but Henri Hinds (SB) wasn’t intimidated, going all-in with a bold three-bet. Adrien quickly responded with an all-in of his own for 164,000, setting the stage for an exciting clash. When the cards were revealed, Adrien had A K and Henri was holding A 4 . The board ran A 4 7 2 5 , and in a dramatic turn of events, Henri won with two pairs, aces and fours! Adrien was eliminated at #34, as Henri’s gutsy play propelled him into the next phase of the tournament. What a thrilling hand!

PlayerChips
HH
Henri HindsIreland [IRL]Ireland
744,000(124 BB)
AB
Adrien BergerFrance [FRA]France
busted
Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto
12/1/2024, 6:17:55 AM

Leong comes out victorious with two pairs.

Level 16: 3,000 / 6,000 ante: 6,000

Soriano Ramos Santiago (D), the overall chip leader heading into Day 2, made a strong pre-flop raise to 13,000, which was called by Leong Chuen Wai (BB). The flop came 9 A 6 , with Leong checking and Soriano betting 18,000 to build the pot. Leong wasn’t backing down, calling the bet, setting the stage for an exciting turn. The 8 hit the turn, and both players checked, preparing for the final street. The river delivered 9 , and with both players checking again, the stage was set for an epic showdown. Leong revealed J 6 for a pair of sixes, while Soriano mucked his hand, leaving the pot in Leong's hands!

PlayerChips
SS
Santiago Soriano Ramos
973,000(162 BB)
LC
Leong Chuen Wai
315,000(53 BB)
Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto
12/1/2024, 6:12:37 AM

Won Jungsun Forces a Fold with an All-In

Level 16: 3,000 / 6,000 ante: 6,000

Aladin Reskallah (HJ) opened with a 12,000 pre-flop raise, called by Won Jungsun (BB). The flop revealed A 9 2 , where Won checked, and Aladin continued with a 10,000 bet, which Won called. The turn brought J , and after another check from Won, Aladin bet 26,000. Won responded with an all-in shove, pressuring Aladin to fold and securing the pot without a showdown.

PlayerChips
AR
Aladin ReskallahFrance [FRA]France
242,000(40 BB)
WJ
Won JungsunKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
148,000(25 BB)
Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto
12/1/2024, 6:05:33 AM

Jeorge Lagatuz Claims the Pot with Top Pair

Level 16: 3,000 / 6,000 ante: 6,000

Nguyễn Hoang Duy (D) opened with a 13,000 pre-flop raise, which Jeorge Lagatuz (BB) called. The flop revealed A 3 K , and after Jeorge checked, Nguyễn bet 13,000, which Jeorge matched. The turn brought 5 , and both players checked. On the river 9 , Jeorge made a bold bet of 45,000, prompting Nguyễn to call. At showdown, Jeorge revealed A Q for top pair, while Nguyễn mucked, awarding the pot to Jeorge.

PlayerChips
JL
Jeorge LagatuzPhilippines [PHL]Philippines
566,000(94 BB)
NH
Nguyen Hoang DuyViet Nam [VNM]Viet Nam
386,000(64 BB)
Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto
12/1/2024, 6:03:27 AM

Leveling up: Level 16

Level 16: 3,000 / 6,000 ante: 6,000

Won Poker Cup Main Event US$600,000 GTD Day2 is entering Level 16 and 35 players remain. Stay tuned for more updates as the action picks up heat.

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto
12/1/2024, 6:01:11 AM

Henri Hinds' Queens Knock Out Tran Thanh Van

Level 15: 3,000 / 5,000 ante: 5,000

Henri Hinds (UTG) raised 11,000, and Tran Thanh Van (SB) countered with an all-in shove of 93,000, which Henri called. At showdown, Henri revealed A Q , while Tran showed A 7 . The board ran 2 T Q 9 3 , giving Henri the victory with a pair of Queens. Tran Thanh Van was eliminated in 36th place.

PlayerChips
HH
Henri HindsIreland [IRL]Ireland
585,000(117 BB)
TV
Thanh Van TranViet Nam [VNM]Viet Nam
busted
Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto
12/1/2024, 5:55:21 AM

Adrien Berger Claims Victory with Queens

Level 15: 3,000 / 5,000 ante: 5,000
Adrien Berger

Adrien Berger (HJ) opened with a pre-flop raise of 11,000, and Tran Cong Huan (BB) called. The flop came 6 9 3 , prompting Tran to check. Adrien bet 20,000, but Tran countered with an all-in shove, which Adrien snap-called for 119,000. At showdown, Adrien revealed Q Q , while Tran held 8 9 . The turn brought 8 , and the river revealed 3 , securing Adrien the win with two pairs (Queens and Threes).

PlayerChips
AB
Adrien BergerFrance [FRA]France
268,000(54 BB)
TC
Tran Cong HuanViet Nam [VNM]Viet Nam
28,000(6 BB)
Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto
12/1/2024, 5:51:47 AM

Aladin Reskallah Forces the Fold

Level 15: 3,000 / 5,000 ante: 5,000

Aladin Reskallah (CO) opened strong with a 10,000 raise, met by Le Ngoc Minh's aggressive three-bet of 27,000. Aladin called, and the flop revealed J 4 6 . After a check from Aladin, Le Ngoc continued with a 23,000 bet, which Aladin called. The turn brought 4 , and both players checked. When the river revealed 2 , Aladin shoved all-in, putting immense pressure on Le Ngoc, who folded. Aladin scooped the pot with a bold move.

PlayerChips
LN
Le Ngoc MinhViet Nam [VNM]Viet Nam
271,000(54 BB)
AR
Aladin ReskallahFrance [FRA]France
242,000(48 BB)
Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto
12/1/2024, 5:47:41 AM

Lin Yu knocks out Romain with a pair of Jacks

Level 15: 3,000 / 5,000 ante: 5,000
Lin Yu

Romain Retiere (UTG+1) opened with a 10,000 raise pre-flop, prompting Lin Yu (UTG+2) to three-bet 35,000. Undeterred, Romain pushed all-in for 90,000, and Lin snap-called. At the showdown, Romain revealed 7 7 , while Lin showed K J . The board unfolded J A 6 10s 5 , securing Lin the pot with a pair of Jacks, eliminating Romain in 38th place.

PlayerChips
LY
Lin YuChina [CHN]China
405,000(81 BB)
RR
Romain RetiereFrance [FRA]France
busted
Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto
12/1/2024, 5:38:17 AM

Henri Hinds Wheels Up

Level 15: 3,000 / 5,000 ante: 5,000

Tran Cong Huan (UTG) opened with a pre-flop raise of 11,000, met by a three-bet from Henri Hinds for 30,000, which Tran called. The flop revealed 4 3 5 , and Tran checked, prompting a 26,000 bet from Henri. Tran called, leading to the turn 2 , where both players checked. The river brought K , and Tran made a bold bet of 57,000. Henri called, taking the players to a showdown. Tran held 7 7 , while Henri revealed A 4 , clinching the pot with a straight

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto
12/1/2024, 5:30:02 AM

Le Ngoc Minh's Ten Pair Secures the Knockout

Level 15: 3,000 / 5,000 ante: 5,000
Le Ngoc Minh

Craig Daniel Jones (D) raised 10,000 pre-flop, prompting calls from Deesit Rawinruchiroch (SB) and a three-bet to 30,000 by Le Ngoc Minh (BB). Both Craig and Deesit called, leading to a flop of T 8 7. Deesit checked, and Le Ngoc bet 11,000, which both opponents called. The turn revealed 5, and Deesit went all-in for 69,000. Le Ngoc called, while Craig folded. The showdown saw Deesit holding A Q, up against Le Ngoc's T 9. The river delivered 6, solidifying Le Ngoc's victory with a pair of Tens and knocking Deesit out in the 42nd place.

PlayerChips
CD
Craig Daniel Jones
697,000(139 BB)
LN
Le Ngoc MinhViet Nam [VNM]Viet Nam
371,000(74 BB)
DR
Deesit RawinruchirochThailand [THA]Thailand
busted
Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto
12/1/2024, 5:27:14 AM

Jeon knocks Hong out with two-pairs.

Level 15: 3,000 / 5,000 ante: 5,000

Hong Sung Heon (UTG) goes all-in pre-flop, and Jeon Gyeok Seok (HJ) calls. Both players show their cards. Hong has A 7 while Jeon holds A Q . The board runs 4 3 7 A Q . Jeon wins with two pairs of Aces and Queens. Hong gets knocked out.

PlayerChips
GJ
Gyeonseok JeonKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
399,000(80 BB)
HS
Hong Sung HeonKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
busted
Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto
12/1/2024, 5:26:34 AM

Bien Shines with a full house

Level 15: 3,000 / 5,000 ante: 5,000

The CO opens with a bold pre-flop raise of 11,000 only to face Haile Rafik's all-in three-bet of 78,000 followed by Bien Main's four-bet all-in of 202,000. CO folds under the pressure. Haile holds A K while Bien holds J J . The board runs 3 3 T 3 5 and Bien wills with a full-house and knocks Haile out.

PlayerChips
BM
Bien MaiViet Nam [VNM]Viet Nam
301,000(60 BB)
KH
Kuo Haile RafikCanada [CAN]Canada
busted
Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto
12/1/2024, 5:07:12 AM

Tran Dominates with Kings Set

Level 15: 3,000 / 5,000 ante: 5,000

UTG raises 11,000 pre-flop, prompting Tran Cong Huan (UTG+2) to three-bet 25,000. Jeorge Lagatuz (HJ) escalates with a four-bet to 70,000, forcing UTG to fold. Undeterred, Tran five-bets all-in for 133,000, and Jeorge calls. The showdown reveals Tran holding K K, while Jeorge holds T T. The board runs A K 7 5 7, securing Tran a dominant victory with a set of Kings.

PlayerChips
TC
Tran Cong HuanViet Nam [VNM]Viet Nam
290,000(58 BB)
JL
Jeorge LagatuzPhilippines [PHL]Philippines
262,000(52 BB)
Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto
12/1/2024, 4:55:39 AM

Kicking Off Day 2

Level 15: 3,000 / 5,000 ante: 5,000

Won Poker Cup Main Event US$600,000 GTD Day 2 just took off. The blinds are 3000/5000 and we have 47 players at the tables.


Stay tunes as we bring you live updates of the action.

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto
12/1/2024, 4:52:40 AM

Won Poker Cup II - Main Event Day 2 Begins Today

Level 15: 3,000 / 5,000 ante: 5,000

With Main Event flights completed we have a total of 47 players who will meet at the tables, battling out on their road towards the Final Table. Santiago Soriano Ramos is the overall Chip Leader with a total of 973,000 chips. Today promises a marathon of action, thrills, and unforgettable moments. The prestigious Main Event Day 2 kicks off at 12 PM (GMT+7) featuring a massive US$600,000 GTD prize pool (Event #4). Held at the luxurious Won Majestic Hotel in Sihanoukville, Cambodia, the poker hall is set for an electrifying atmosphere as players chase glory in this highly anticipated tournament.


Stay tuned for our live updates.

TriciaTricia
12/1/2024, 2:40:12 AM

Main Event Day 2 Starts At 12pm

The Won Poker Cup II Main Event resumes at 12pm today with 47 players returning to the felt at Won Majestic Hotel in Sihanoukville, Cambodia. Now in the money round, each one is guaranteed a piece of the US$ 600,000 prize pool with US$ 3,420 at the minimum and a six figure US$ 116,940 for the champion.


With Main Event attracted 361 entries across seven flights, this caused an overlay to the guarantee. While every remaining player is earning nearly three times the buy in, the best chance of claiming the biggest cut is Santiago Ramos who brings in a towering 973,000 (487 bb).


Day 2 plays down to the final table. Stay tuned to SMP as we bring you updates from start to the final table.