WARM-UP ($565)

In a preflop five-bet all-in, Santiago Ramos found himself at risk against Zou Yi in a high-stakes showdown.

Santiago Ramos: J♣ J♦

Zou Yi: A♠ A♦

Ramos ran straight into pocket aces — a daunting matchup that cast an immediate shadow over his tournament hopes. The flop came 4♥ A♣ 8♣, giving Yi top set and all but sealing Ramos’ fate.

But the coup de grâce came on the turn, when the 8♥ fell, improving Yi to a full house. The Q♣ river changed nothing, and Ramos made his exit, visibly worn after a grueling day of Day 1 flights.

Tan Lining raised to 8,000, prompting Santiago Ramos to shove all-in. Lining, at risk, made the call and they went to showdown.

Tan Lining: A♥ 9♣

Santiago Ramos: 8♣ 8♥

Lining paired his nine on the flop to edge ahead of Ramos’ pocket eights. The A♣ on the turn solidified his lead with top pair, securing the double-up. The river came 6♣, and the dealer pushed the pot in Lining’s direction.