Main Event ($1,220)

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.

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!

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.

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.

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:

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!

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!

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.