
Day 2
Phan Huu Minh Tri Exits in 4th Place - $27,700

Running on fumes having just lost a race, Phan Huu Minh Tri flicked in his last two big blinds and faced Mr. Fendy for a second time around.
Mr. Fendy ahead once more, finished off his Vietnamese opponent completely with two pair on board A♦ 8♥ Q♠ 5♠ 3♦ .
Player | Hand | Chips |
---|---|---|
MF Mr. Fendy | A♣Q♣ SB | 4,000,000(20 BB) |
PH Phan Huu Minh Tri | 9♣7♦ UTG | busted |
Mr. Fendy Ahead All the Way

Phan Huu Minh Tri opened on the button and called off Mr. Fendy's 1,725,000 all-in from the big blind.
Mr. Fendy slightly ahead, had no issues scooping up the pot, having quickly found top pair on board 4♣ 9♦ A♠ T♠ 8♦ . Phan survived the damage but is crippled down to two big blinds.
Player | Hand | Chips |
---|---|---|
MF Mr. Fendy | A♦7♣ BB | 3,500,000(18 BB) |
PH Phan Huu Minh Tri | K♥J♠ D | 400,000(2 BB) |
Chip Count Update
Player | Chips |
---|---|
HH Hoang Hai Nam | 5,000,000(33 BB) |
CJ Craig Jones | 2,100,000(14 BB) |
MF Mr. Fendy | 1,800,000(12 BB) |
PH Phan Huu Minh Tri | 1,600,000(11 BB) |
CB Conor Berry Grimsley | 800,000(5 BB) |
Chip Count Update
Player | Chips |
---|---|
HH Hoang Hai Nam | 4,200,000(42 BB) |
MF Mr. Fendy | 2,200,000(22 BB) |
CJ Craig Jones | 1,300,000(13 BB) |
CB Conor Berry Grimsley | 1,300,000(13 BB) |
ZY Zhifan Ye | 1,200,000(12 BB) |
PH Phan Huu Minh Tri | 1,100,000(11 BB) |
Chip Count Update
Player | Chips |
---|---|
HH Hoang Hai Nam | 3,000,000(38 BB) |
CJ Craig Jones | 1,600,000(20 BB) |
PH Phan Huu Minh Tri | 1,600,000(20 BB) |
MF Mr. Fendy | 1,400,000(18 BB) |
DE David Erquiaga | 1,400,000(18 BB) |
ZY Zhifan Ye | 1,300,000(16 BB) |
AV Armon Van Wijk | 800,000(10 BB) |
CB Conor Berry Grimsley | 750,000(9 BB) |
Craig Jones Scores Easy Double

Another showdown was seen on the felt with Craig Jones this time at risk for his last 835,000 against Phan Huu Minh Tri.
Jones ahead, kept the table 8-handed with his premium pair having no trouble scooping up the pot on board 8♣ 7♣ 8♦ 4♣ 3♣ .
Player | Hand | Chips |
---|---|---|
CJ Craig Jones | K♥K♣ BB | 1,760,000(29 BB) |
PH Phan Huu Minh Tri | A♦Q♦ UTG+1 | 1,400,000(23 BB) |
Chip Count Update
Player | Chips |
---|---|
HH Hoang Hai Nam | 2,700,000(54 BB) |
PH Phan Huu Minh Tri | 2,000,000(40 BB) |
CB Conor Berry Grimsley | 1,900,000(38 BB) |
ZY Zhifan Ye | 1,500,000(30 BB) |
AV Armon Van Wijk | 1,000,000(20 BB) |
DE David Erquiaga | 875,000(18 BB) |
MF Mr. Fendy | 790,000(16 BB) |
CJ Craig Jones | 700,000(14 BB) |
Hoang Hai Nam Strikes with Aggression

Hoang Hai Nam opened 85,000 utg+1, joined by Mr. Fendy right behind along with Phan Huu Minh Tri on the big blind.
Three way action on flop Q♣ 9♠ 4♦ began with a check from Phan, followed with a 100,000 cbet from Hoang. Mr. Fendy called while Phan on the other hand, bumped it up to 325,000.
Only Hoang completed, revealing turn 4♠ . Phan checked to his opponent, in hopes of a free pass yet surrendered as Hoang elected to bet 400,000.
Player | Chips |
---|---|
HH Hoang Hai Nam | 2,400,000(60 BB) |
PH Phan Huu Minh Tri | 1,700,000(43 BB) |
MF Mr. Fendy | 850,000(21 BB) |
Double Barrel Works for Hoang Hai Nam

Phan Huu Minh Tri opened 90,000 and shelled out 140,000 more following a raise from Hoang Hai Nam behind.
On flop 9♦ 5♣ J♠ , Phan check called a 155,000 cbet from the aggressor, yet surrendered as Hoang continued for another 425,000 on turn 7♥ .
Player | Chips |
---|---|
HH Hoang Hai Nam | 2,100,000(53 BB) |
PH Phan Huu Minh Tri | 1,800,000(45 BB) |
Phan Huu Minh Tri Collects Boost

Phan Huu Minh Tri defended his late position open and called a 150,000 three bet from Conor Grimsley a seat after.
On flop T♥ K♥ 5♥ , Phan min check raised 110,000, to which Grimsley called to see turn 5♠ . Both checked the action through to river 4♣ , prompting Phan to gun for a final 375,000. Grimsley gave up the fight and shipped his opponent the pot.
Player | Chips |
---|---|
PH Phan Huu Minh Tri | 2,100,000 |
CB Conor Berry Grimsley | 875,000 |
Race To W High Roller Title Begins At 12pm

The Won Poker Cup III – W High Roller resumes today at 12pm at the Won Majestic Casino, with 9 players left in contention for the title and the $78,681 top prize. Each one is guaranteed at least $8,000.
Leading the star-studded lineup is Vietnam's Hoang Hai Nam with 65 bb. Not too far behind is recent APPT Cambodia National champion Fabian Rolli with 52 bb. Armon Van Wijk will also be one to watch for having had plenty of success at WPC in the past. Wijk enters with 36 bb.
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Seat Draw
Player | Chips | Table | Seat |
---|---|---|---|
FR Fabian Rolli | 1,570,000 | 1 | 1 |
ZY Zhifan Ye | 1,085,000 | 1 | 2 |
CJ Craig Jones | 870,000 | 1 | 3 |
AV Armon Van Wijk | 1,090,000 | 1 | 4 |
PH Phan Huu Minh Tri | 1,855,000 | 1 | 5 |
CB Conor Berry Grimsley | 1,135,000 | 1 | 6 |
HH Hoang Hai Nam | 1,965,000 | 1 | 7 |
MF Mr. Fendy | 1,035,000 | 1 | 8 |
DE David Erquiaga | 1,235,000 | 1 | 9 |
Chip Count
Player | Chips |
---|---|
HH Hoang Hai Nam | 1,965,000 |
PH Phan Huu Minh Tri | 1,855,000 |
FR Fabian Rolli | 1,570,000 |
DE David Erquiaga | 1,235,000 |
CB Conor Berry Grimsley | 1,135,000 |
AV Armon Van Wijk | 1,090,000 |
ZY Zhifan Ye | 1,085,000 |
MF Mr. Fendy | 1,035,000 |
CJ Craig Jones | 870,000 |
Payout
Place | Payout (USD) |
---|---|
1 | $78,681 |
2 | $56,500 |
3 | $36,600 |
4 | $27,700 |
5 | $21,500 |
6 | $16,700 |
7 | $13,200 |
8 | $10,100 |
9 | $8,000 |