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Hao Nguyen raised to 8,000 and was called by Ilya Firstov in the big blind.

The flop came 8♦ 2♦ 4♣. After a check from Firstov, Nguyen shoved all-in. Firstov called, putting himself at risk.

Ilya Firstov: 6♦ 4♠

Hao Nguyen: T♠ 8♠

Firstov had mid-pair, but Nguyen held top pair. The turn brought the 5♦, giving Firstov straight and flush outs, but the 8♣ on the river improved Nguyen’s hand to trips, ending Firstov’s tournament run.

After he raised from the hijack, Hoa Nguyen called an all-in reply from an Indonesian player, bringing the hand to a showdown.

Indonesian player: 4♥ 4♦

Hoa Nguyen: K♦ Q♥

The board ran 5♣ K♣ Q♠ 2♦ J♥, immediately giving Nguyen two pair on the flop and leaving little hope for the Indonesian player to get ahead. He left the floor as Nguyen scooped the pot.