Day 1E/1F/1G
Soriano Wins After Epic Showdown with Kim

Kim Jaemin (UTG) raises to 8,000 pre-flop, and Soriano Ramos Santiago (D) calls. The flop shows 5♦ 7♦ Q♦ . Kim checks, and Soriano bets 10,000, which Kim calls. The turn comes in with 10c . Kim checks, and Soriano bets 55,000. Kim responds with a massive 155,000 raise, prompting Soriano to go all-in. Kim calls the all-in with 208,000.Both players reveal their hands. Kim holds 9♦ T♦ , a flush. Soriano holds A♦ J♦ , a higher flush. The river comes in with Q♣ , which does not change the outcome. Soriano's higher flush wins, knocking Kim out of the tournament.
Player | Chips |
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574,000(144 BB) | |
JK Jaemin Kim | busted |
Retiere Frederic Wins After Kim Jaemin Folds

Kim Jaemin (HJ) raises to 6,000, and Retiere Frederic (CO) three-bets to 16,000. Kim calls. The flop comes J♣ T♥ 3♥ . Kim checks, and Retiere bets 16,000, with Kim calling. The turn brings in 5♠ , and Kim checks again. Retiere bets 20,000, and Kim calls. The river reveals A♠ . Kim checks, and Retiere bets all-in for 61,000. Kim folds, handing the pot to Retiere.
Player | Chips |
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JK Jaemin Kim | 275,000(92 BB) |
RR Romain Retiere | 173,000(58 BB) |