Ireland's Henri Hinds Emerges as the Won Poker Cup II 2024 Main Event Champion
In a thrilling final showdown at the Won Poker Cup II 2024 Main Event, Ireland's Henri Hinds claimed the championship title, defeating a talented field of poker professionals. The event, held over multiple days, attracted players from around the globe, with a strong turnout and intense competition. Hinds navigated through a series of challenging hands to ultimately emerge as the victor, taking home the prestigious trophy and a significant cash prize.
Won Poker Cup II Main Event Review
The tournament with $1220 buy-in spanned 3 days of play and featured 7 flights in Day1, with a total of 361 entries, showcasing the global appeal and prestige of the event. The much coveted trophy and the US$ 600,000 GTD helped to heighted the appeal of the event. Players from all over the world competed fiercely, but it was Henri Hinds who maintained the composure and strategic mindset necessary to succeed in such a high-stakes tournament.
In a thrilling final showdown at the Won Poker Cup II 2024 Main Event, Ireland's Henri Hinds claimed the championship title and a whooping $117,000, defeating a talented field of poker professionals. The event, held over multiple days, attracted players from around the globe, with a strong turnout and intense competition. Hinds navigated through a series of challenging hands to ultimately emerge as the victor, taking home the prestigious trophy and a significant cash prize.
Reflecting on Henri’s journey to the trophy, we can see a wide array of notable hands. The defining hand was during the 4-handed play when he won the 7,300,000 pot against Jeorge Lagatuz. Jeorge Lagatuz (D) opens with a raise of 175,000 pre-flop only to face a 700,000 three-bet from Henri Hinds (SB). Jeorge hits back with a 3,200,000 four-bet shove and Henry snap-calls. The showdown revealed that Henry held K♣ K♦ while Jeorge has Q♦ 2♦. The board ran K♦ 5♦ 3♣ T♥ and 2♠ giving henri a set of Kings. This hand drastically change the course of the game as Henri got a commanding lead in chips after it, Holding 70% of the chips in play. Henri continued to cruise through all the way to the heads-up battle with Bien.
One more highly significant moment in the heads-up battle came right before the winning hand. Henri Hinds came in strong with a pre-flop raise of 225,000 and Bien Mai (BB) responds with a three-bet of 900,000 which Henri calls. The flop shows J♥ 2♣ 8♣ , and Bien leads out with a bet of 600,000, which Henri calls. The turn brings A♣ and Bien increases his bet to 1,100,000 with Henri calling once again. The river gave 7♠ , and Bien goes all-in for 2,245,000 . Henry snap -calls and the players show their hands. Henri was holding 7♣ J♣ while Bien had 6♠ 8♥ . Henri wins the hand with a club flush and left a devastating impact on Bien’s stack.
Hinds displayed a blend of patience, aggression, and careful calculation throughout the tournament, capitalizing on his reads and making key decisions at the right moments. One such moment came when he faced off against Bien Mai in the final hand. Hinds made a critical call with his J7 after Bien’s aggressive play, knowing that Bien was attempting to build momentum. It was a bold move that paid off, as Hinds managed to hit a piece of the board, solidifying his victory.
"I always try to figure out who's likely to fold and assess the size of their stack," Hinds explained. "I think what gives me the edge is that people perceive me as aggressive, and I use that to my advantage."
as the final hand played out, Hinds held his ground, staying calm under pressure and trusting his instincts. His decision to trap Bien, who was potentially bluffing or holding a strong hand, turned out to be a masterstroke. The final card revealed Hinds' victory as he took down the pot and secured the title.
Here are the payout details of the final 9 players:
1. Henri Hinds, Ireland, US$ 117,000
2. Bien Mai, Vietnam, US$ 74,000
3. Oleg Voshchinin, Russia, US$ 55,000
4. Jeorge Lagatuz, Philippines, US$ 45,000
5. Martin Rundulf Gonzales, Philippines, US$ 35,000
6. Gyeonseok Jeon, Korea, US$ 27,000
7. Joshua Figuerres, Philippines, US$ 20,000
8. Fujishiro Kazuki, Japan, US$ 15,000
9. Aladin Reskallah, France, US$ 12,000
Henri Hinds' victory at the Won Poker Cup II 2024 Main Event is a testament to his skill, strategy, and resilience. as the dust settles, he stands as the proud champion, with a bright future in the poker world ahead of him. Congratulations to Henri Hinds, the 2024 Won Poker Cup II Main Event Champion!
Bien Mai Finishes in Second Place Earns $74,000
Henri Hinds (D) goes all-in pre-flop and Bien Mai calls with 630,000 putting his tournament life on the line.
Player | Hand | Chips |
---|---|---|
BM Bien MaiViet Nam | J♣8♦ | busted |
HH Henri HindsIreland | K♠6♥ | 10,830,000(108 BB) |
Giving Henri a pair of sixes and knocking out Bien. Bien finishes in second place with a good payout of US$ 74,000.
Henri's with Clubs flush devastated Bien's stack
Henri Hinds (D) comes in strong with a pre-flop raise of 225,000, and Bien Mai (BB) responds with a three-bet to 900,000, which Henri calls. The flop shows J♥ 2♣ 8♣ , and Bien leads out with a bet of 600,000, which Henri calls. The turn brings the A♣ , and Bien increases his bet to 1,100,000, with Henri calling once again. The river reveals the 7♠ , and Bien goes all-in for 2,425,000. Henri snap-calls, and the players show their hands. Henri holds 7♣ J♣ , securing a flush, while Bien has 6♠ 8♥ . Henri wins the hand with a clubs flush, significantly increasing his stack to 10,150,000, while Bien is left with only 680,000.
Player | Chips |
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HH Henri HindsIreland | 10,150,000(102 BB) |
BM Bien MaiViet Nam | 680,000(7 BB) |
Bien's All-In Four-Bet Forces Henri to Fold
Bien Mai (D) raises 200,000 pre-flop, and Henri (BB) responds with a three-bet to 800,000. Bien then goes all-in with a four-bet, causing Henri to fold promptly, giving the pot to Bien.
Player | Chips |
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BM Bien MaiViet Nam | 5,655,000(57 BB) |
HH Henri HindsIreland | 5,175,000(52 BB) |
Henri takes the pot with Ace-high
Henri Hinds (D) raises 225,000 pre-flop, and Bien (BB) calls. The flop comes K♥ 2♥ 6♥ . Bien checks, and Henri bets 150,000, which Bien calls. The turn reveals Q♠ , and both players check. The river brings K♠ , and Bien bets 400,000. Henri calls, and the players go to a showdown. Henri shows A♥ 3♠ , while Bien reveals J♥ 8♣ . Henri wins with Ace-high
Player | Chips |
---|---|
HH Henri HindsIreland | 5,800,000(58 BB) |
BM Bien MaiViet Nam | 5,030,000(50 BB) |
Bien Wins After Henri Folds
Bien Mai (D) raises 200,000 pre-flop, and Henri (BB) calls. The flop comes 7♠ Q♣ J♠ . Henri checks, and Bien bets 250,000. Henri folds in response, giving the pot to Bien.
Bien Took Over The Chip Lead
Bien Mai (D) makes a pre-flop raise of 200,000 and Henri (BB) calls. The board displays the flop to be Q♦ T♦ T♥. Henri checks while Bien bets 125,000 and Henri calls. The turn 9♠ is revealed. Henri checks and Bien bets again 650,000 and Henri calls. The River brings in 3♣ and Henri checks while Bien bets 2, 950,000 causing Henri to fold.
Player | Chips |
---|---|
BM Bien MaiViet Nam | 5,980,000(60 BB) |
HH Henri HindsIreland | 4,850,000(49 BB) |
Henri makes Bien fold with a massive bet
Bien Mai (D) raised 200,000 and Henri (BB) makes a huge three-bet of 800,000 and Bien folds.
Bien wins with aggression
Henri Hinds (D) opens strings with a 225,000 pre-flop raise while Bien Mai (BB) responds with a massive 900,000 three-bet. Henri folds under Bien's aggressive play.
Bien Wins with a Queens pair
Bien Mai (D) raises 200,000 pre-flop, and Henri (BB) calls. The flop shows 8♥ A♦ 6♠ , Henri checks, and Bien bets 250,000, which Henri calls. The turn comes Q♥ , and both players check. The river reveals another A♦ , and Henri checks while Bien bets 900,000. Henri calls, and Bien reveals Q♣ T♣ , winning the pot with a pair of Queens. Henri mucks his cards.
Player | Chips |
---|---|
HH Henri HindsIreland | 5,750,000(58 BB) |
BM Bien MaiViet Nam | 5,080,000(51 BB) |
Henri Wins with an All-In Raise
Henri (D) limps, and Bien (BB) calls. The flop shows 7♣ 6♣ 3♦ , and both players check. The turn brings 5♣ , Bien bets 100,000, and Henri calls. The river comes 4♦ , and Bien bets 500,000. Henri responds with an all-in, forcing Bien to fold. Henri takes the pot with his strong hand.
Player | Chips |
---|---|
HH Henri HindsIreland | 6,500,000(65 BB) |
BM Bien MaiViet Nam | 3,880,000(39 BB) |
Bien Wins After River Bet
Bien Mai (D) raises 200,000 pre-flop, and Henri (BB) calls. The flop comes 9♣ 2♣ 5♣ , Henri checks, and Bien bets 125,000, with Henri calling. The turn brings K♠ , Henri checks again, and Bien bets 525,000, with Henri calling. The river comes 3♦ , Henri checks, and Bien makes a large bet of 2.7 million. Henri folds, giving the pot to Bien
Player | Chips |
---|---|
HH Henri HindsIreland | 6,150,000(62 BB) |
BM Bien MaiViet Nam | 4,680,000(47 BB) |
Henri Wins After Flop Bet
Bien Mai (D) limps in, and Henri (BB) raises 400,000, with Bien calling. The flop comes J♠ K♦ 8♦. Henri bets 300,000, and Bien folds, giving the pot to Henri.
Player | Chips |
---|---|
HH Henri HindsIreland | 7,100,000(71 BB) |
BM Bien MaiViet Nam | 3,730,000(37 BB) |
Bien Takes the Pot with a Flop Bet
Bien Mai (D) raises 200,000 pre-flop, and Henri (BB) calls. The flop shows Q♠ 5♦ 7♥, Henri checks, and Bien bets 200,000. Henri folds, handing the pot to Bien.
Bien's Aggression Wins the Pot
Bien Mai (D) raises 200,000 pre-flop, and Henri (BB) calls. The flop comes 8♦ 3♣ A♥ , Henri checks, and Bien bets 150,000. Henri calls. The turn brings T♣ , Henri checks again, and Bien bets 350,000. Henri folds, giving the pot to Bien.
Henri's All-In Forces Bien to Fold
Bien Mai (D) raises 200,000 pre-flop, and Henri (BB) calls. The flop comes 2♣ Q♥ T♠ , Henri checks, and Bien bets 200,000. Henri calls. The turn brings 6♥ , Henri checks again, and Bien bets 625,000. Henri raises all-in, forcing Bien to fold, giving Henri the pot.
Player | Chips |
---|---|
HH Henri HindsIreland | 8,550,000(86 BB) |
BM Bien MaiViet Nam | 2,280,000(23 BB) |
Bien Wins with a Strong Three-Bet
Henri (D) raises 225,000 pre-flop, and Bien three-bets to 750,000. Henri folds, giving the pot to Bien.
Henri Takes the Pot with a Bet on the Flop
Henri (D) raises 200,000 pre-flop, and Bien (BB) calls. The flop comes T♣ 5♦ 2♦. Henri bets 225,000, and Bien folds. Henri wins the pot.
Heads-up Henri V.S. Bien
We are down to the last two. Henri Hinds and Bien Mai are going heads up on the felt.
Bien Mai's Sevens Eliminate Oleg in 3rd Place - $55,000
Voshchinin Oleg (SB) goes all-in pre-flop with 980,000, and Bien Mai (BB) calls. The players reveal their hands: Voshchinin holds A♠ 6♣ , while Bien has 7♦ 7♣ . The board runs K♥ 4♠ J♦ Q♠ 5♥ , giving Bien a win with pocket sevens. Voshchinin is eliminated in 3rd place, earning a prize of US$55,000.
Player | Chips |
---|---|
BM Bien MaiViet Nam | 3,280,000(33 BB) |
OV Oleg VoshchininRussian Federation | busted |
Entering Level 28
The blinds are up 50,000/100,000 and we only have 3 players left at the table. Stay tuned for more updates.
Voshchinin's Kicker is Good
Voshchinin Oleg (D) goes all-in pre-flop for 450,000, and Henri Hinds (BB) calls. At the showdown, Voshchinin reveals K♣ 9♠ , while Henri holds K♦ 7♠ . The board runs out 4♦ K♥ 8♠ 6♣ J♦ , giving both players a pair of kings. However, Voshchinin claims the pot with a superior nine kicker.
Player | Chips |
---|---|
HH Henri HindsIreland | 7,300,000(91 BB) |
OV Oleg VoshchininRussian Federation | 1,020,000(13 BB) |
Bien Secures Victory with Two Pairs
Bien Mai (D) raises 160,000 pre-flop, and Henri Hinds (SB) calls. The flop reveals Q♣ 5♦ A♣ , and both players check. The turn brings A♦ , and the players check again. The river is 3♠ , and with no additional bets, they head to a showdown. Bien shows T♣ T♦ , while Henri reveals 5♣ 4♣ . Bien wins the hand with two pairs, aces and tens.
Bien Takes the Pot with Aggression
Bien Mai (SB) limps, and Henri Hinds (BB) checks. The flop comes 3♠ A♣ Q♣, and Bien bets 80,000, which Henri calls. On the turn 6♣, Bien increases the pressure with a bet of 300,000, prompting Henri to fold. Bien claims the pot with assertive play.
Voshchinin doubles up with a King on the River
Voshchinin Oleg goes all-in pre-flop, and Bien Mai (SB) makes the call. The players reveal their hands: Voshchinin holds K♥ 4♥ , while Bien shows A♣ 8♠ . The board runs out J♠ 7♣ 3♥ T♣ K♦ , giving Voshchinin a pair of kings on the river to secure the win.
Player | Chips |
---|---|
BM Bien MaiViet Nam | 1,320,000(17 BB) |
OV Oleg VoshchininRussian Federation | 1,260,000(16 BB) |
Henri Claims Victory with a Flop Bet
Henri Hinds (D) raises 160,000 pre-flop, and Bien Mai (BB) makes the call. The flop comes 9♥ 5♦ 6♣, and Bien checks. Henri follows up with a bet of 180,000, prompting Bien to fold. Henri takes down the pot uncontested.
Henri’s Kings Dominate as Jeorge Exits in 4th - $35,000
Jeorge Lagatuz (D) opens with a raise of 175,000 pre-flop, only to face a 700,000 three-bet from Henri Hinds (SB). Jeorge boldly responds with a four-bet shove of 3,200,000, and Henri snap-calls. The showdown reveals Jeorge holding Q♦ 2♦ , while Henri has the superior K♣ K♥ . The board runs K♦ 5♦ 3♣ T♥ 2♠ , giving Henri a set of kings and the win. Jeorge Lagatuz is eliminated in 4th place, earning a payout of US $35,000.
Player | Chips |
---|---|
HH Henri HindsIreland | 7,300,000(91 BB) |
JL Jeorge LagatuzPhilippines | busted |
Henri wins as Martin Exits in 5th Place - $35,000
Henri Hinds (CO) goes all-in pre-flop, and Martin Gonzales (D) calls with 390,000. The players reveal their cards: Henri holds 5♣ 5♠ , while Martin has A♣ K♣ . The board runs 7♠ Q♠ 2♥ 3♥ Q♥ , giving Henri two pairs— queens and fives . Henri secures the win, and Martin is eliminated in 5th place, earning a US$ 35,000 payout.
Player | Chips |
---|---|
HH Henri HindsIreland | 4,900,000(61 BB) |
MR Martin Rundulf GonzalesPhilippines | busted |
Martin Wins with 8 High in All-In Showdown
Henri (SB) goes all-in pre-flop, and Martin (BB) calls with 175,000. Both players reveal their cards: Henri holds 7♦ 5♠, while Martin has 8♠ 6♦. The board runs K♥ 3♦ 2♦ 9♠ 2♠. Martin wins the hand with 8 hig
Player | Chips |
---|---|
HH Henri HindsIreland | 4,200,000(53 BB) |
MR Martin Rundulf GonzalesPhilippines | 390,000(5 BB) |
Bien Mai Wins with Ace-High in Hand
Martin Gonzales (CO) goes all-in pre-flop, and Bien Mai (SB) calls with an all-in of 1,050,000. Both players reveal their hands: Martin holds K♦ Q♠, while Bien has A♣ Q♦. The board runs 5♠ 9♠ 2♣ 6♥ T♥ and Bien wins with Ace-high, eliminating Martin.
Player | Chips |
---|---|
BM Bien MaiViet Nam | 1,050,000(13 BB) |
MR Martin Rundulf GonzalesPhilippines | 240,000(3 BB) |
Henri Hinds Wins with Two Pairs
Bien Mai (D) raises to 160,000, and Henri Hinds (BB) calls. The flop comes 8♠ 9♠ 5♥ , and both players check. The turn reveals 9♥ , and the players check once more. The river brings T♠ , and Henri bets 250,000. Bien calls, and Henri shows A♥ T♦ , winning with two pairs of nines and tens. Bien mucks his hand, handing the victory to Henri.
Player | Chips |
---|---|
HH Henri HindsIreland | 4,030,000(50 BB) |
BM Bien MaiViet Nam | 1,370,000(17 BB) |
Entering Level 27
The blinds are up 40,000 /80,000 and the average stack is 2,166, 000.
Here are the chip count of the remaining 5 players at the table :
Player | Chips |
---|---|
HH Henri HindsIreland | 3,630,000(45 BB) |
JL Jeorge LagatuzPhilippines | 2,900,000(36 BB) |
BM Bien MaiViet Nam | 1,780,000(22 BB) |
MR Martin Rundulf GonzalesPhilippines | 1,300,000(16 BB) |
OV Oleg VoshchininRussian Federation | 740,000(9 BB) |
The thrills continue as we reach a whole new level of intensity in Won Poker Cup Main Event Final Table.
Bien Mai Claims Victory with Aggressive Bet
Bien Mai (CO) raises to 120,000, and Martin Gonzales (BB) calls. The flop shows 9♠ K♦ 7♣, and Martin checks while Bien bets 100,000, which Martin calls. The turn comes K♥, Martin checks again, and Bien bets 305,000. Martin folds, giving the victory to Bien.
Player | Chips |
---|---|
BM Bien MaiViet Nam | 2,000,000(33 BB) |
MR Martin Rundulf GonzalesPhilippines | 1,300,000(22 BB) |
Henri Hinds Wins with a Pair of Jacks
Jeorge Lagatuz (SB) limps, and Henri Hinds (BB) calls. The flop comes 4♥ K♣ 7♣ , and both players check. The turn brings J♠ , and Jeorge bets 100,000, which Henri calls. The river comes 9♦ , and Jeorge bets 295,000, with Henri calling once again. Both players reveal their hands, and Jeorge shows A♠ 8♥ , while Henri reveals J♣ 6♠ , securing the win with a pair of Jacks
Player | Chips |
---|---|
HH Henri HindsIreland | 4,000,000(67 BB) |
JL Jeorge LagatuzPhilippines | 2,805,000(47 BB) |
Martin Gonzales wins by forcing opponents to fold
Player on the Button raises to 125,000, and the SB calls. Martin Gonzales (BB) then makes a strong move by three-betting all-in. After some thought, both D and the SB fold, giving Martin the pot and the victory.
Player | Chips |
---|---|
MR Martin Rundulf GonzalesPhilippines | 1,170,000(20 BB) |
Henri Hinds Takes The Win With Ace High
Henri Hinds (SB) raises to 180,000 pre-flop, and Martin Gonzales (BB) calls. The flop comes Q♣ J♥ 5♦ , and Henri bets 125,000, with Martin calling. The turn brings the 5♠ , and after Henri checks, Martin bets 150,000. Henri calls once again. The river shows the 4♠ , and both players check, leading to a showdown. Henri reveals his hand, holding A♦ T♣ , while Martin mucks his cards. Henri wins with Ace High.
Player | Chips |
---|---|
HH Henri HindsIreland | 3,750,000(63 BB) |
MR Martin Rundulf GonzalesPhilippines | 960,000(16 BB) |
Oleg Wins Pot with Aggressive All-In
Martin (CO) raises to 125,000 pre-flop, and Oleg (BB) responds by three-betting all-in (1,030,000). After considering his options and using one time-bank, Martin decides to fold, handing the pot to Oleg. Oleg's aggressive all-in move secures him the victory.
Martin Gonzales Wins the pot as Jeorge folds
Jeorge Lagatuz (D) raises to 125,000 pre-flop, and Martin Gonzales (BB) calls. The flop comes 9♥ 3♣ 2♣. Martin checks, and Jeorge bets 150,000. In response, Martin raises all-in, forcing Jeorge to fold and handing the pot to Martin.
Henri Hinds forces a fold and takes the pot
Henri Hinds (CO) raises to 125,000 pre-flop, and Bien Mai (BB) calls. The flop comes 2♦ K♣ A♦, and Bien checks. Henri then bets 125,000, which causes Bien to fold, handing Henri the victory.
Jeorge Lagatuz Takes the Pot After Henri Hinds Folds
Jeorge Lagatuz (D) raises to 125,000 pre-flop, and Henri Hinds (SB) calls. The flop comes 9♥ K♥ T♥ , and both players check. The turn brings T♣ , and Henri bets 265,000, with Jeorge calling. The river comes A♦ , and after using a time-bank, Henri checks. Jeorge then bets 400,000, causing Henri to fold. Jeorge wins the pot.
Player | Chips |
---|---|
HH Henri HindsIreland | 3,850,000(64 BB) |
JL Jeorge LagatuzPhilippines | 3,500,000(58 BB) |
Entering Level 26
We have 5 players left and the blinds are up 30,000 / 60,000 with the average stack now 2,166,000. Stay tuned for more updates on the action from the felt.,
Henri Hinds Eliminates Jeon in 6th Place - $27,000
Henri Hinds (CO) raises to 125,000, and Jeon responds by three-betting to 240,000. Henri then four-bets all-in, and Jeon calls with an all-in of 580,000. Both players reveal their hands: Henri holds A♦ K♠ , while Jeon has K♦ J♣ . The board runs out K♥ 9♦ A♠ J♥ 2♣ . Henri wins with two pairs: Aces and Kings, knocking Jeon out of the tournament. Jeon finishes in 6th position with a US$ 27,000 payout.
Player | Chips |
---|---|
HH Henri HindsIreland | 3,900,000(78 BB) |
GJ Gyeonseok JeonKorea (Republic of) | busted |
Bien Mai Wins with Two Pairs
Bien Mai (SB) limps, and Jeorge Lagatuz (BB) calls. The flop comes 9♣ 4♦ 8♥. Bien checks, and Jeorge bets 50,000, with Bien calling. The turn brings 9♥, and both players check. The river comes A♣, and Bien checks again. Jeorge bets 300,000, and Bien calls. Upon showdown, Jeorge reveals 7♥ T♦ for a missed straight draw while Bien shows K♠ 8♣ for two pairs: . Bien wins with two pairs of Nines and Eights.
Player | Chips |
---|---|
JL Jeorge LagatuzPhilippines | 2,900,000(58 BB) |
BM Bien MaiViet Nam | 2,400,000(48 BB) |
Bien wins with a pair of kings
Bien Mai (HJ) raises to 100,000 pre-flop, and Jeon (BB) calls. The flop comes 9♣ Q♥ 8♠, and both players check. The turn brings 6♥, and Jeon bets 75,000. Bien raises to 300,000, using one time-bank before Jeon calls. The river brings K♦, and both players check, entering the showdown. Bien shows K♣ 7♣. Bien wins with a pair of kings.
Player | Chips |
---|---|
BM Bien MaiViet Nam | 1,900,000(38 BB) |
GJ Gyeonseok JeonKorea (Republic of) | 590,000(12 BB) |
Jeorge's Big Slick Triumphs Over Bien's Pocket Nines
Bien Mai (CO) raises to 100,000 pre-flop, and Jeorge Lagatuz responds by three-betting to 350,000. Bien, not backing down, goes all-in, and Jeorge calls with an all-in of 1,635,000. The cards are revealed: Jeorge holds A♠ K♠ , while Bien shows 9♣ 9♦ . The board runs 2♠ 6♦ A♦ 8♥ J♦ . Jeorge wins with a pair of ace for a double up.
Player | Chips |
---|---|
JL Jeorge LagatuzPhilippines | 3,395,000(68 BB) |
BM Bien MaiViet Nam | 1,440,000(29 BB) |
Bien wins with two-pairs
Henri Hinds (UTG) raises 100,000 pre-flop. Bien Mai (SB) calls, and the BB also calls. The flop comes 8♠ 8♦ K♦. Bien checks, and the BB checks. Henri bets 125,000, and Bien calls, while the BB folds. The turn brings T♥. Bien checks again, and Henri bets 325,000, which Bien calls. The river reveals 6♦. Both players check, and they proceed to the showdown. Bien shows K♣ Q♠ for two pairs of kings and eights, while Henri mucks his hand. Bien wins the pot.
Player | Chips |
---|---|
HH Henri HindsIreland | 3,200,000(64 BB) |
BM Bien MaiViet Nam | 2,800,000(56 BB) |
Joshua Figuerres Bows Out in 7th Place - $20,000
Joshua Figuerres (CO) goes all-in pre-flop 290,000 and Jeon (BB) calls. Both players show their cards. Joshua had A♠ Q♣ while Jeon had T♠ 5♦ . The board ran 2♠ 9♠ Q♦ 8♦ J♠ . Jeon wins with a back door straight and Joshua gets knocked out at the 7th position and receives the US$ 20,000 pay out.
Player | Chips |
---|---|
GJ Gyeonseok JeonKorea (Republic of) | 1,075,000(22 BB) |
JF Joshua FiguerresPhilippines | busted |
Henri Hinds folds giving Voshchinin the Victory
Henri Hinds (UTG+1) Raises 100,000 pre-flop and Voshchinin Oleg (D) responds with an all-in three-bet. Henri folds giving Voshchinin the victory.
Bien's bet forces Henri to fold
Henri Hinds (HJ) raises 100,000 and Bien Mai (BB) calls. The flop comes in bringing A♥ J♦ 9♥ and both players check. The turn brings in 2♠ prompting Bien to bet 150,000. Henri folds not wanting the risk and Bien wins the hand.
Henri Hinds Eliminates Fujishiro Kazuki in 8th Place - $15,000
Henri Hinds (HJ) raised to 100,000 pre-flop, and the CO called. Fujishiro Kazuki (D) then went all-in with a three-bet. Henri quickly responded with an all-in of his own, while the CO folded. The players revealed their cards: Henri had A♠ A♦ , and Fujishiro held K♣ Q♣ . The board ran 5♦ 7♥ 3♣ 4♠ 9♠ , and Henri won with pocket aces. Fujishiro Kazuki is eliminated in 8th place.
Player | Chips |
---|---|
HH Henri HindsIreland | 4,125,000(83 BB) |
FK Fujishiro KazukiJapan | busted |
Henri Wins After Jeorge Folds Post-Flop
Jeorge Lagatuz (D) raised to 100,000 pre-flop, and Henri (CO) responded with a three-bet to 260,000, which Jeorge called. The flop came 4♠ 2♥ Q♥. Jeorge checked, and Henri made a 200,000 bet. Jeorge quickly folded, and Henri took the pot uncontested.
Player | Chips |
---|---|
HH Henri HindsIreland | 2,940,000(59 BB) |
JL Jeorge LagatuzPhilippines | 1,910,000(38 BB) |
Jeorge Claims the Pot with a Strong Three-Bet
Bien Mai (CO) raised to 100,000, and Jeorge Lagatuz (D) responded with a three-bet to 275,000. After a brief pause, Bien folded, giving Jeorge the pot without contest
Joshua Takes the Pot with a Turn Bet
Jeorge Lagatuz (SB) limped in, and Joshua Figuerres (BB) called. The flop came 2♥ 5♠ 4♣ , and both players checked. The turn brought the 9♥ . Jeorge checked again, and Joshua made a 60,000 bet. Jeorge decided to fold, allowing Joshua to take the pot uncontested.
Henri Wins with a C-Bet
Henri (HJ) raised to 100,000 pre-flop, and Bien Mai (BB) called. The flop came 6♥ A♥ 5♣. Henri continued his aggression with a 150,000 bet, and Bien folded, giving Henri the pot.
Jeon Takes the Pot with an All-In
Henri (CO) raised to 110,000 pre-flop, but Gyeonseok Jeon (BB) responded with a three-bet all-in. After some thought, Henri folded, giving Jeon the pot uncontested.
Martin Takes the Pot with a C-Bet
Martin (UTG) raised to 100,000 pre-flop, and Jeorge Lagatuz (D) called. The flop came 7♦ 3♥ T♣ . Martin made a continuation bet of 100,000, forcing Jeorge to fold. Martin wins the pot uncontested.
Voshchinin Hits Set of Sixes to Claim Victory
Voshchinin Oleg (CO) went all-in pre-flop, and Joshua Figuerres (BB) called. Voshchinin showed 6♠ 6♥ , while Joshua held K♠ K♣ . The board ran Q♥ 6♦ 9♥ A♣ 7♦ , giving Voshchinin a set of sixes to win the hand, eliminating Joshua from the pot.
Player | Chips |
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OV Oleg VoshchininRussian Federation | 875,000(18 BB) |
JF Joshua FiguerresPhilippines | 495,000(10 BB) |
Final 8 Players Chip Count
Player | Chips |
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HH Henri HindsIreland | 2,620,000(52 BB) |
BM Bien MaiViet Nam | 2,300,000(46 BB) |
JL Jeorge LagatuzPhilippines | 1,800,000(36 BB) |
FK Fujishiro KazukiJapan | 1,110,000(22 BB) |
MR Martin Rundulf GonzalesPhilippines | 920,000(18 BB) |
JF Joshua FiguerresPhilippines | 895,000(18 BB) |
GJ Gyeonseok JeonKorea (Republic of) | 745,000(15 BB) |
OV Oleg VoshchininRussian Federation | 400,000(8 BB) |
Entering Level 25
The blinds are up 25,000 /50,000 and we have eight players left on the final table. The average stack now is 1,353, 750. Stay tuned for exciting updates.
Bien Wins After River Bet
Henri (UTG+2) raised to 85,000, and Bien (BB) called. The flop came 6♠ 5♦ 8♥, and both players checked. The turn brought 6♥, and Bien bet 160,000. Henri called. The river brought A♦, and Bien made a strong bet of 365,000. Henri thought for a moment before folding, and Bien claimed the pot.
Joshua Steals the Pot with a Three-Bet
Lagatuz (UTG+1) raised to 80,000, and Joshua (UTG+2) responded with a three-bet to 220,000. Lagatuz folded, and Joshua won the pot uncontested.
Lagatuz Claims Quick Victory
Lagatuz (UTG+2) raised to 80,000, and Jeon (BB) called. The flop came 4♣ A♥ 6♠. Jeon checked, and Lagatuz bet 50,000, forcing Jeon to fold. Lagatuz took the pot with a quick victory.
Henri Hinds Wins with Trip Fours
Bien Mai (UTG+2) raised to 80,000, and Henri Hinds (D) called. The flop came 2♠ 8♦ 4♣ , with Bien betting 85,000 and Henri calling. The turn brought 3♦ , and both players checked. The river came 4♥ , and Bien bet 200,000. Henri then raised to 700,000, Bien tanked and called. Henri showed 4♦ 6♦ for trip fours prompting Bien to muck his hand without revealing it. Henri claims the pot.
Player | Chips |
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HH Henri HindsIreland | 2,865,000(96 BB) |
BM Bien MaiViet Nam | 2,060,000(69 BB) |
Henri Hinds Forces Martin Gonzales to Fold pre-flop
Henri Hinds (SB) raised to 120,000, and Martin Gonzales (BB) responded with a three-bet to 300,000. Henri quickly fired back with an all-in four-bet, causing Martin to fold. Henri wins the pot uncontested.
Player | Chips |
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HH Henri HindsIreland | 1,900,000(63 BB) |
MR Martin Rundulf GonzalesPhilippines | 930,000(31 BB) |
Bien Mai Eliminates Aladin Reskallah in 9th Place - $12,000
Bien Mai (SB) raised to 120,000 pre-flop, and Aladin Reskallah, after some thought, three-bet to 280,000. Bien went into deep thought burning two timebanks before deciding to four-bet all-in, and Aladin snap-called. The players revealed their hands: Bien had A♥ 4♠ , while Aladin held K♥ K♣ . The board ran J♥ J♣ 7♦ Q♦ A♣ , giving Bien two pairs with Jacks and Aces. Aladin Reskallah was eliminated, finishing in 9th place. Bien took the pot and continued his journey to the title.
Player | Chips |
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BM Bien MaiViet Nam | 2,900,000(97 BB) |
AR Aladin ReskallahFrance | busted |
Henri Hinds wins with six-pair
Henri Hinds (CO) raised to 85,000, and Gyeonseok Jeon (BB) called. The flop came 5♦ 7♦ J♥ , with Jeon checking and Henri betting 95,000. Jeon called. The turn 6♠ saw both players check, and the river 2♥ prompted Jeon to bet 235,000. After some thought, Henri called, and the players went to a showdown. Henri showed A♥ 6♥ , winning with a pair of sixes, while Jeon revealed A♣ T♠ . Henri claimed the pot.
Player | Chips |
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HH Henri HindsIreland | 1,670,000(56 BB) |
GJ Gyeonseok JeonKorea (Republic of) | 830,000(28 BB) |
Fujishiro Kazuki Wins with Pair of Tens
Aladin Reskallah (LJ) raised to 80,000, and both HJ and Fujishiro Kazuki (BB) called. The flop came K♣ 9♣ J♥ , with all three players checking. The turn 3♣ saw Fujishiro bet 100,000, which Aladin called while HJ folded. The river T♠ completed the board, and both players checked. In the showdown, Fujishiro revealed Q♠ T♦ , securing a pair of tens, while Aladin mucked his hand. Fujishiro won the pot.
Player | Chips |
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AR Aladin ReskallahFrance | 1,325,000(44 BB) |
FK Fujishiro KazukiJapan | 1,150,000(38 BB) |
Aladin Reskallah Wins with Ace-High
Aladin Reskallah (LJ) raised to 80,000, and Martin Gonzales (BB) called. The flop came 8♥ J♥ 6♥ , with both players checking. The turn T♣ saw another round of checks, and the river 3♣ followed suit. At the showdown, Aladin revealed A♠ 9♠ , while Martin showed Q♣ 5♣ . Aladin took the pot with Ace-high.
Player | Chips |
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AR Aladin ReskallahFrance | 1,795,000(60 BB) |
MR Martin Rundulf GonzalesPhilippines | 1,190,000(40 BB) |
Martin Gonzales Claims the Pot with Pocket Nines
Martin Gonzales (UTG+1) raised to 65,000, with calls from Aladin Reskallah (D) and Joshua Figuerres (BB). The flop came Q♠ K♠ J♣ , and all players checked. The turn 3♣ brought another round of checks, and the river 2♦ saw all players check once more. Martin revealed his hand, 9♦ 9♥ , and both Aladin and Joshua mucked their cards. Martin took down the pot with his pocket nines.
Jeorge Lagatuz Outplays Henri on the River
Henri Hinds (UTG+1) opened with a raise to 65,000, finding calls from the small blind and Jeorge Lagatuz (BB). The flop brought Q♥ 7♣ T♣ , prompting checks from both the small blind and Jeorge, while Henri continued for 75,000. The small blind folded, but Jeorge called. The turn 8♠ saw both players check, leading to the river 5♣ , where Jeorge seized the opportunity with a 200,000 bet, forcing Henri to fold and claiming the pot.
Player | Chips |
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JL Jeorge LagatuzPhilippines | 1,880,000(63 BB) |
HH Henri HindsIreland | 1,365,000(46 BB) |
Jeorge Lagatuz's Top Pair is Good
Jeorge Lagatuz raised to 65,000 pre-flop, and Aladin Reskallah (BB) called. The flop came 2♥ 4♣ J♥ , prompting a check from Aladin. Jeorge continued for 50,000, and Aladin called. The turn 8♥ saw both players check. On the river 5♠ , Aladin led with a bet of 175,000, and Jeorge called. At showdown, Jeorge revealed K♣ J♦ for a pair of jacks, beating Aladin's Q♣ 9♣ . Jeorge takes the pot with a solid top pair.
Player | Chips |
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AR Aladin ReskallahFrance | 1,795,000(60 BB) |
JL Jeorge LagatuzPhilippines | 1,675,000(56 BB) |
Bien Mai forces opponents to fold and takes the pot
Bien Mai (UTG+1) opened strong with a raise to 60,000, drawing calls from Joshua Figuerres (HJ) and Gyeonseok Jeon (BB). The flop came K♠ Q♦ 7♦ , and all players checked. On the turn 5♠ , Bien made an audacious move, betting 175,000. The massive bet forced both opponents to fold, earning Bien the pot without a showdown. An aggressive play pays off for Bien Mai, strengthening his position at the table
Player | Chips |
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BM Bien MaiViet Nam | 1,735,000(58 BB) |
GJ Gyeonseok JeonKorea (Republic of) | 1,310,000(44 BB) |
JF Joshua FiguerresPhilippines | 730,000(24 BB) |
Joshua Figuerres Forces a Fold and Claims the Pot
Jeorge Lagatuz (CO) raised to 60,000 pre-flop, finding calls from Joshua Figuerres (D) and the BB. The flop revealed 4♥ 7♠ A♥ , prompting a check from the BB. Jeorge fired a 50,000 bet, and Joshua called, while the BB folded. The turn brought the Q♥ , and Jeorge checked. Sensing an opening, Joshua bet 130,000, putting the pressure on. Jeorge folded, conceding the pot to Joshua. Joshua Figuerres capitalizes on a strong read to add to his stack!
Player | Chips |
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JL Jeorge LagatuzPhilippines | 1,310,000(44 BB) |
JF Joshua FiguerresPhilippines | 790,000(26 BB) |
Joshua Figuerres Seizes the Pot with Bold River Play
Aladin Reskallah (CO) opened with a raise to 60,000, and Joshua Figuerres (SB) called. The flop came A♥ 2♣ 7♦ , leading to a check from Joshua. Aladin continued with a 30,000 bet, and Joshua called. The turn brought the 3♠ , and both players opted to check. On the river, the 7♥ landed, and Joshua made a decisive 85,000 bet. Aladin folded, handing Joshua the pot with a well-timed bluff or value play. Joshua Figuerres keeps his tournament hopes alive with sharp instincts!
Player | Chips |
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AR Aladin ReskallahFrance | 1,795,000(60 BB) |
JF Joshua FiguerresPhilippines | 575,000(19 BB) |
Bien Mai Outplays Henri Hinds with a Stunning Flush
Henri Hinds (UTG) raised to 65,000, and Bien Mai (CO) called. The flop came 2♠ 5♦ T♥ , and both players checked. The 9♦ landed on the turn, prompting Henri to bet 195,000, which Bien called. When the river revealed the 2♦ , Henri fired 400,000. Bien, undeterred, made the call.At the showdown, Henri revealed Q♦ 8♦ for a queen-high flush, but Bien triumphantly showed A♦ J♦ , winning the pot with an ace-high flush. A significant victory for Bien Mai, propelling him forward in this final table battle!
Player | Chips |
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BM Bien MaiViet Nam | 1,495,000(50 BB) |
HH Henri HindsIreland | 1,490,000(50 BB) |
Henri Hinds Extends His Lead
Henri Hinds (UTG+1) raised to 65,000 pre-flop, and Jeorge Lagatuz (BB) called. The flop came K♥ Q♣ 6♦ , and after Jeorge checked, Henri bet 55,000, earning a call. The turn brought the 7♠ , prompting another check from Jeorge. Henri applied pressure with a 225,000 bet, forcing Jeorge to fold. Henri's aggressive play secures another pot, solidifying his position as the chip leader.
Player | Chips |
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HH Henri HindsIreland | 2,100,000(70 BB) |
JL Jeorge LagatuzPhilippines | 1,435,000(48 BB) |
Final Table Just Began
Starting off at Level 23 the blinds are now 20,000 / 30,000 and the average stack is 1,203,333. With the next break in 1 hour 18 minutes, we are about to start an exciting roller coaster ride. Stay tuned.
The Final Day of the Won Poker Cup Main Event: The Road to Glory Begins!
The stage is set. The chips are stacked. The tension is palpable. After days of fierce competition, surprises, and unforgettable moments, we’ve reached the pinnacle of the Won Poker Cup Main Event. Today, nine extraordinary players will face off at the final table, each vying for the coveted title of champion.
Today, these players bring their unique styles, calculated risks, and extraordinary skill to the table. Each one has battled through monumental hands, faced down monumental risks, and emerged triumphant to stand here. The Won Poker Cup Main Event has been a spectacle of poker brilliance, and today, it all comes down to this moment.
Stay with us as we bring you every bluff, every raise, and every breathtaking twist from the final table. Who will rise to claim the ultimate victory? Let’s find out!