Cambodia, NagaworldEVENT #50

2025.02.21 - 2025.02.22Add to Calendar

World Poker Tour

Blind level

Level 31: 125,000 / 250,000 ante: 250,000

Entries

1/457

Total Chips

22,850,000

Average

22,850,000

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 3:30:15 PM

Fabian Rolli Emerges Victorious in Mini Championship

Level 31: 125,000 / 250,000 ante: 250,000

Fabian Rolli

The dust has settled, and France's Fabian Rolli stands tall as this WPT Cambodia season’s Mini Championship winner following a grueling two-day battle. Rolli triumphed over a field of 457 entries, securing the largest payout on the list at $79,000 after striking a heads-up deal with compatriot Leo Soma. Along with his prize money, Rolli also takes with him a $1,100 entry to the WPT Prime Championship at Wynn Las Vegas and the coveted WPT trophy.

"I’ve run so well. I haven’t really lost a single hand, so it wasn’t hard to play this time. Just very lucky—so lucky.", commented Rolli in his post-match interview.

"Heads-up variance is really high, and he was also a really good player, so I was happy to make the deal, and he was happy too. We both knew it could go really fast, so we were both happy with the deal."

The two Frenchmen entered the final table atop the ranks and dominated the final rounds from start to finish. Rolli's momentum came at the cost of Jason Lau six-handed, when his turned flush got value from Lau's rivered trips to seize the lead. From there, Rolli single-handedly delivered the last five eliminations, earning him the final victory as he finished off Soma in a quick heads up battle for the trophy.

"It's my first time playing in Asia, it's been the best trip so far. They have everything here, right? I haven't left the casino for 20 days now, so maybe we'll check out something in Cambodia.", Rolli added.

Mini Championship

Date/s: February 21-22, 2025

Buy-in: USD 1,100

Guarantee: USD 200,000

Entries: 457

Prize pool: USD 442,320

ITM: 58 places

Final Table Results

Place	Player	Prize (USD)
1	FR Fabian RolliFrance	$79,000
2	LS Leo SomaFrance	$66,188
3	HW Hao WuAustria	$42,904
4	JL Jason LauMalaysia	$31,936
5	TE Travis EndersbyAustralia	$24,111
6	RB Rui BouquetPortugal	$18,290
7	CH Chak Hei ChanAustralia	$14,004
8	ER Erik RozhynskyiUkraine	$10,819
9	NC Nadav CohenIsrael	$8,435

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 3:22:44 PM

Leo Soma Settles for a Runner Up Finish - $66,188

Level 31: 125,000 / 250,000 ante: 250,000

Leo Soma Settles for a Runner Up Finish - $66,188

Leo Soma shoved his last 2,750,000 (11 BB) on the button and was looked up by final opponent Fabian Rolli for a race.

Board T♣ 7♣ 3♦ 5♠ 6♥ landed in Rolli's way, securing him the final victory and the WPT trophy in addition to his guaranteed cash prize.

Player	Hand	Chips
FR Fabian RolliFrance	K♥T♠ BB	22,850,000(91 BB)
LS Leo SomaFrance	A♣6♠ D	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 3:19:53 PM

Fabian Rolli Fills Up on the River

Level 31: 125,000 / 250,000 ante: 250,000

Fabian Rolli

Fabian Rolli defended his big blind against Leo Soma's 500,000 button open, and read a flop of Q♦ 4♦ 5♣ .

Action checked round to turn A♣ , where Soma bet 1,200,000. Rolli check called onto river 3♦ , and went on to lead a hefty 3,700,000. Soma paid the price, only to muck as Rolli revealed a rivered straight 5♠ 2♠ .

Player	Chips
FR Fabian RolliFrance	19,600,000(78 BB)
LS Leo SomaFrance	3,200,000(13 BB)

Level 31: 125,000 / 250,000 ante: 250,000

40 minutes

Remaining Players: 2/457

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 3:16:33 PM

Leo Soma Narrows the Gap

Level 30: 100,000 / 200,000 ante: 200,000

Leo Soma

Fabian Rolli open raised all-in on the button and Leo Soma called off for his entire 3,625,000 (18 BB).

Soma slightly ahead, secured the double up on board 4♥ 2♥ 7♠ 7♥ 7♦ , earning him more room to maneuver.

Player	Hand	Chips
LS Leo SomaFrance	A♠4♣ BB	7,450,000(37 BB)
FR Fabian RolliFrance	K♠J♥ D	15,350,000(77 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 3:14:14 PM

Fabian Rolli Extends Lead

Level 30: 100,000 / 200,000 ante: 200,000

Fabian Rolli

Leo Soma defended his big blind vs Fabian Rolli's 500,000 button open, and check called another 200,000 on flop A♥ 4♦ 4♠ .

Both checked turn 6♥ through to river 5♠ , where Soma led a final 1,200,000. Rolli was up to the challenge and called down with two pair K♥ 5♥ , exposing Soma's bluff Q♥ 7♥ .

Player	Chips
FR Fabian RolliFrance	19,575,000(98 BB)
LS Leo SomaFrance	3,225,000(16 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 3:07:22 PM

ICM Deal in Place

Level 30: 100,000 / 200,000 ante: 200,000

A deal has been made with Fabian Rolli guaranteed a larger payout of $79,000 along with the WPT Prime seat for his chip advantage, while Leo Soma takes a $66,188 payday.

Play will continue with only the WPT trophy left on the table.

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 3:04:50 PM

Heads Up!

Level 30: 100,000 / 200,000 ante: 200,000

Action is down to the final duel with Fabian Rolli holding an undeniable lead against compatriot Leo Soma. The two Frenchmen will battle for the $87,027 top prize, WPT trophy, and the $1,100 entry to the WPT Prime Championship at Wynn Las Vegas.

Chip Counts

Player	Chips
FR Fabian RolliFrance	17,375,000(87 BB)
LS Leo SomaFrance	5,425,000(27 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 3:01:22 PM

Hao Wu Eliminated in 3rd Place - $42,904

Level 30: 100,000 / 200,000 ante: 200,000

Hao Wu Eliminated in 3rd Place - $42,904

Hao Wu on the big blind, pushed all-in for 2,330,000 (12 BB) against Fabian Rolli's button open and saw the latter take a stand.

Both players flopped a pair on board A♣ 8♥ K♦ J♠ T♠ with the runout further improving Rolli to a straight to deliver the bust.

Player	Hand	Chips
FR Fabian RolliFrance	A♠Q♠ D	17,375,000(87 BB)
HW Hao WuAustria	K♥4♥ BB	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 2:58:41 PM

Leo Soma Shaves Some Off Fabian Rolli

Level 30: 100,000 / 200,000 ante: 200,000

Another limp pot blind vs blind between Fabian Rolli and Leo Soma dealt a board of K♥ K♦ T♣ J♥ 8♥ . Action checked down to the river, where Soma bet a final 300,000. Rolli check called, yet mucked as Soma revealed two pair J♦ 3♣ .

Player	Chips
FR Fabian RolliFrance	14,775,000(74 BB)
LS Leo SomaFrance	5,525,000(28 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 2:54:48 PM

Hao Wu Back in Swing

Level 30: 100,000 / 200,000 ante: 200,000

Hao Wu

Leo Soma and Hao Wu went head to head a third time around with both sitting on the blinds in a limp pot.

On flop Q♠ 8♠ 9♠ , Soma led 200,000 and called 1,050,000 more after Wu pulled the trigger.

Wu J♠ 7♦

Soma 9♥ 6♠

Wu's aggression paid off as the runout 5♣ T♦ completed his straight, earning him a boost back up to 15 big blinds.

Player	Chips
LS Leo SomaFrance	6,600,000(33 BB)
HW Hao WuAustria	3,100,000(16 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 2:52:23 PM

Hao Wu Takes Some Back

Level 30: 100,000 / 200,000 ante: 200,000

Down short following the recent loss, Hao Wu pushed his last 675,000 (3 BB) on the button and left Leo Soma priced in to call on the big blind.

Board 3♠ K♣ 6♦ 7♥ 5♥ ran safe for Wu's pocket pair, keeping him in the Mini Championship battle.

Player	Hand	Chips
HW Hao WuAustria	8♠8♣ D	1,650,000(8 BB)
LS Leo SomaFrance	T♣3♣ BB	8,050,000(40 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 2:48:46 PM

Leo Soma Lands a Big Boost

Level 30: 100,000 / 200,000 ante: 200,000

Leo Soma

Leo Soma open raised all-in on the button for 3,725,000 (18 BB) and was called by Hao Wu on the small blind, roughly at par in chips.

A coinflip situation, board T♠ T♦ 5♦ 3♦ 9♣ this time, ran in favor of the pocket pair, leaving Wu drawing dead against Soma's boat right by the turn.

Player	Hand	Chips
LS Leo SomaFrance	3♠3♣ D	7,850,000(39 BB)
HW Hao WuAustria	A♠K♦ SB	675,000(3 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 2:43:41 PM

Jason Lau Exits in 4th Place - $31,936

Level 30: 100,000 / 200,000 ante: 200,000

Jason Lau Exits in 4th Place - $31,936

Fabian Rolli opened 400,000 utg and slipped another 1,000,000 in the middle following an all-in from Jason Lau on the small blind.

Lau ahead, unfortunately saw his run come to an end as Rolli spiked trip fives on board 5♣ A♦ Q♥ 5♠ 9♣ to steal the win away.

Player	Hand	Chips
FR Fabian RolliFrance	K♥5♦ UTG	14,675,000(73 BB)
JL Jason LauMalaysia	8♦8♥ SB	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 2:33:13 PM

Hao Wu Wins Race Against Jason Lau

Level 30: 100,000 / 200,000 ante: 200,000

Hao Wu

Action folded to the blinds, pushing Jason Lau to raise all-in. Hao Wu right behind, called off for his last 2,100,000 (10 BB) and found himself with a slight advantage at showdown.

Wu at risk, locked in the double up as board 7♦ 3♠ 2♦ 2♣ A♠ kept him ahead on all streets.

Player	Hand	Chips
HW Hao WuAustria	A♣T♠ BB	4,400,000(22 BB)
JL Jason LauMalaysia	K♦8♦ SB	1,800,000(9 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 2:29:22 PM

Travis Endersby Eliminated in 5th Place - $24,111

Level 30: 100,000 / 200,000 ante: 200,000

Travis Endersby Eliminated in 5th Place - $24,111

On the third hand after the break, Travis Endersby open shoved his 1,425,000 (7 BB) stack on the cutoff and was looked up by table captain Fabian Rolli right behind.

Endersby in rough shape, exited the arena just shortly after missing to improve on board J♥ 8♠ 5♠ T♣ K♦ .

Player	Hand	Chips
FR Fabian RolliFrance	A♥T♥ D	12,350,000(62 BB)
TE Travis EndersbyAustralia	A♠3♥ CO	busted

Level 30: 100,000 / 200,000 ante: 200,000

40 minutes

Remaining Players: 5/457

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 1:49:26 PM

Chip Count Update

Level 30: 100,000 / 200,000 ante: 200,000

The remaining five Mini Championship contenders have been sent off for a 60-minute break to make way for tonight's Players' Party. France's Fabian Rolli continues to lead the charge, having locked in two crucial pots just before the break. Each of the final five is now guaranteed $24,111 in winnings with the $87,027 top prize in near sight.

Chip Counts

Player	Chips	Table	Seat
JL Jason LauMalaysia	3,090,000(15 BB)	35	3
HW Hao WuAustria	3,520,000(18 BB)	35	4
TE Travis EndersbyAustralia	1,515,000(8 BB)	35	5
FR Fabian RolliFrance	10,365,000(52 BB)	35	6
LS Leo SomaFrance	4,315,000(22 BB)	35	9

Payouts in USD

Place	Payout (USD)
1	$87,027
2	$58,161
3	$42,904
4	$31,936
5	$24,111

Break

Remaining Players: 5/457

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 1:32:43 PM

Easy Double for Jason Lau

Level 29: 75,000 / 150,000 ante: 150,000

Jason Lau

With action folded to the blinds, Leo Soma open raised all-in in an attempt to steal the blinds. Jason Lau however, woke up with A♠ A♣ on the big blind and snap called for his 1,170,000 behind.

Soma with 6♣ 3♣ , failed to catch up on board T♠ 6♦ 5♠ 8♦ 9♦ , leaving him to shell out eight big blinds off his stack.

Player	Chips
LS Leo SomaFrance	4,415,000(29 BB)
JL Jason LauMalaysia	2,490,000(17 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 1:24:59 PM

Rui Bouquet Heads Out in 6th Place - $18,290

Level 29: 75,000 / 150,000 ante: 150,000

Rui Bouquet Heads Out in 6th Place - $18,290

Fabian Rolli opened utg and was met with a 1,800,000 three bet from Rui Bouquet on the hijack. Rolli demanded for the rest and Bouquet flicked in his remaining 700,000.

Bouquet dominated, bound for the exit as board 9♣ Q♦ 8♠ T♦ 7♠ kept Rolli's top pair, top kicker ahead.

Player	Hand	Chips
FR Fabian RolliFrance	A♣Q♥ UTG	10,225,000(68 BB)
RB Rui BouquetPortugal	K♣Q♣ HJ	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 1:02:40 PM

Jason Lau Takes a Hit

Level 29: 75,000 / 150,000 ante: 150,000

Jason Lau

Jason Lau defended his big blind against Fabian Rolli's 300,000 cutoff open, and check called another 250,000 on flop 9♦ 2♥ 5♥ .

Both checked turn 6♥ through to river 9♠ , where Lau led 300,000. Rolli raised to 1,200,000 and Lau snap called with trip nines 9♣ 7♥ . Unfortunately for him, Rolli had already turned a flush with T♥ 9♥ , shipping him the sizeable pot.

Player	Chips
FR Fabian RolliFrance	7,350,000(49 BB)
JL Jason LauMalaysia	950,000(6 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 1:00:17 PM

Rui Bouquet Doubles Through Fabian Rolli

Level 29: 75,000 / 150,000 ante: 150,000

Rui Bouquet

With action folded to the blinds, Fabian Rolli open raised all-in and saw Rui Bouquet give it a thought. Bouquet eventually called off for his 1,225,000 (9 BB) stack with Q♥ 9♠ and was in for a race against Rolli's 7♠ 6♣ .

Board J♥ T♣ T♥ 9♥ Q♣ came through for Bouquet, earning him the full double up.

Player	Chips
FR Fabian RolliFrance	5,030,000(34 BB)
RB Rui BouquetPortugal	2,600,000(17 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 12:47:04 PM

Runout Kills Action for Hao Wu

Level 29: 75,000 / 150,000 ante: 150,000

Leo Soma opened 300,000 on the hijack and was called by Hao Wu on the button.

Action on flop T♦ 3♦ 8♠ was checked round to turn 9♦ , where Wu bet 400,000, checked once more to him. Soma paid the price, and arrived at showdown shortly after Wu checked back river 7♣ .

Soma showed pair of nines K♦ 9♣ , no good against Wu's set 3♥ 3♠ .

Player	Chips
LS Leo SomaFrance	6,340,000(42 BB)
HW Hao WuAustria	3,100,000(21 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 12:41:03 PM

Leo Soma Takes It to Showdown

Level 29: 75,000 / 150,000 ante: 150,000

Travis Endersby defended his big blind against Leo Soma's 300,000 cutoff open, and check called another 150,000 on flop A♣ 6♦ 3♠ . Both checked down turn 4♠ and river 4♥ , revealing Endersby's K♦ J♦ for the win.

Player	Chips
LS Leo SomaFrance	7,040,000(47 BB)
TE Travis EndersbyAustralia	3,140,000(21 BB)

Level 29: 75,000 / 150,000 ante: 150,000

40 minutes

Remaining Players: 6/457

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 12:35:21 PM

No Damage Done

Level 28: 75,000 / 125,000 ante: 125,000

Hao Wu

Hao Wu open raised 1,795,000 (14 BB) on the cutoff and was looked up by Fabian Rolli on the small blind.

Both tabled the same hand at showdown, splitting the pot two ways just as board A♠ 2♥ 8♦ 5♣ 3♣ faced up on the table.

Player	Hand	Chips
HW Hao WuAustria	A♦Q♣ CO	1,920,000(15 BB)
FR Fabian RolliFrance	A♥Q♥ SB	6,275,000(50 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 12:32:48 PM

Leo Soma Continues to Dominate

Level 28: 75,000 / 125,000 ante: 125,000

Another limp pot, this time between Rui Bouquet and Leo Soma, dealt a flop of J♠ 6♣ 6♥ .

Bouquet led 125,000, called by Soma onto turn K♠ . Bouquet, unwilling to risk more, check folded after Soma fired a hefty 500,000.

Player	Chips
LS Leo SomaFrance	7,075,000(57 BB)
RB Rui BouquetPortugal	2,330,000(19 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 12:26:27 PM

Fabian Rolli Wins Blind Battle

Level 28: 75,000 / 125,000 ante: 125,000

Fabian Rolli

A limp pot blind vs blind between Fabian Rolli and Rui Bouquet saw action on flop 3♠ 6♠ K♣ check round to turn 3♣ .

Checked to Bouquet once more, he bet 350,000. Rolli was up to the test, and got to showdown for cheap after Bouquet checked back river 5♦ .

Rolli showed K♠ 8♣ for two pair and secured the pot.

Player	Chips
FR Fabian RolliFrance	5,685,000(45 BB)
RB Rui BouquetPortugal	2,580,000(21 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 12:18:04 PM

More Chips Swing for Leo Soma

Level 28: 75,000 / 125,000 ante: 125,000

A blind vs blind battle saw Leo Soma limp call a 400,000 open from Jason Lau, and go on to check raise Lau's 575,000 cbet on flop 8♠ 8♣ 5♠ . Lau failed to continue, shipping Soma the boost.

The next hand saw Soma open on the button and Hao Wu defend his big blind. One bet was enough for Soma to take it down and pick up another win.

Player	Chips
LS Leo SomaFrance	6,850,000(55 BB)
HW Hao WuAustria	2,520,000(20 BB)
JL Jason LauMalaysia	2,020,000(16 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 12:14:59 PM

Leo Soma in Control

Level 28: 75,000 / 125,000 ante: 125,000

Leo Soma

Fabian Rolli defended his big blind against Leo Soma's 250,000 hijack open, and went on to fire a 200,000 donkbet on flop 9♦ 8♥ 7♠ . Rolli responded with a raise to 700,000, enough to convince Soma to give up the fight.

Player	Chips
LS Leo SomaFrance	5,650,000(45 BB)
FR Fabian RolliFrance	4,860,000(39 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 12:09:49 PM

Chak Hei Chan Knocked Out in 7th Place - $14,004

Level 28: 75,000 / 125,000 ante: 125,000

Chak Hei Chan Knocked Out in 7th Place - $14,004

With action folded to the blinds, Leo Soma raised all-in and saw Chak Hei Chan right behind, call off for his last 590,000 (6 BB).

Chan dominated, found some hope as flop 6♠ 7♠ 7♥ offered him some straight outs, but was ultimately crushed as runout A♦ J♠ missed to fill up his draw.

Player	Hand	Chips
LS Leo SomaFrance	Q♠8♥ SB	4,895,000(39 BB)
CH Chak Hei ChanAustralia	9♦8♦ BB	busted

Level 28: 75,000 / 125,000 ante: 125,000

40 minutes

Remaining Players: 7/457

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 12:06:15 PM

Hao Wu Policed by Fabian Rolli

Level 27: 50,000 / 100,000 ante: 100,000

Hao Wu

Hao Wu opened on the hijack, called by Fabian Rolli on the button along with Leo Soma on the big blind.

Wu continued for another 250,000 on flop 2♣ 5♥ J♥ and saw only Rolli stick around to turn 9♦ . Both checked it through to river Q♦ , where Wu bet a final 375,000. Rolli called for a showdown with top pair A♦ Q♠ and found it good against Wu's K♦ J♦ .

Player	Chips
FR Fabian RolliFrance	5,010,000(50 BB)
LS Leo SomaFrance	4,180,000(42 BB)
HW Hao WuAustria	2,895,000(29 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 12:03:40 PM

Erik Rozhynskyi Bows Out in 8th Place - $10,819

Level 27: 50,000 / 100,000 ante: 100,000

Erik Rozhynskyi Bows Out in 8th Place - $10,819

Erik Rozhynskyi committed his last 610,000 (6 BB) with K♦ T♦ and found himself in rough shape against Travis Endersby's K♠ Q♠ .

No surprises came on board J♣ 6♠ 2♥ 6♣ 8♥ , cutting Rozhynskyi's run in 8th place finish.

Player	Chips
TE Travis EndersbyAustralia	3,090,000(31 BB)
ER Erik RozhynskyiUkraine	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 12:01:35 PM

Hao Wu Continues to Chip Up

Level 27: 50,000 / 100,000 ante: 100,000

Rui Bouquet opened midposition, called by Jason Lau on the small blind. Hao Wu on the big blind, bumped it up to 500,000 and saw both complete.

On flop 8♠ 7♥ 3♦ , Wu went ahead and led all-in, leaving both in quick surrender.

Player	Chips
HW Hao WuAustria	4,020,000(40 BB)
RB Rui BouquetPortugal	3,525,000(35 BB)
JL Jason LauMalaysia	3,395,000(34 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 11:54:32 AM

Nadav Cohen Falls in 9th Place - $8,435

Level 27: 50,000 / 100,000 ante: 100,000

Nadav Cohen Falls in 9th Place - $8,435

Nadav Cohen flicked in his last 535,000 (5 BB) on the small blind and faced initial raiser Hao Wu's pocket pair for a flip.

Wu immediately spiked a set on board 7♣ 8♠ 4♦ 9♦ 8♥ , further improving to a boat to knock Cohen out.

Player	Hand	Chips
HW Hao WuAustria	7♦7♠ UTG	3,020,000(30 BB)
NC Nadav CohenIsrael	A♠T♦ SB	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 11:45:30 AM

Chak Hei Chan Survives Flip

Level 27: 50,000 / 100,000 ante: 100,000

Having already opened 300,000 utg, Nadav Cohen flicked in 5,000 more following an all-in from Chak Hei Chan for his last three big blinds.

Gunning for overcards, Chan instantly found two on board J♠ T♣ 8♥ 4♥ 5♠ , earning him the much needed win.

Player	Hand	Chips
CH Chak Hei ChanAustralia	J♦T♠ BB	760,000(8 BB)
NC Nadav CohenIsrael	6♠6♣ UTG	535,000(5 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 11:37:28 AM

Rui Bouquet Puts On the Pressure

Level 27: 50,000 / 100,000 ante: 100,000

Rui Bouquet

Rui Bouquet defended his big blind against Travis Endersby's 200,000 button open and read a flop of Q♥ 7♥ 3♦ .

Both checked it through to turn Q♠ , where Endersby fired a bet of 150,000. Bouquet check raised to 600,000 and Endersby decided to complete.

On river K♣ , Bouquet led all-in, leaving Endersby to take a minute before laying it down.

Player	Chips
RB Rui BouquetPortugal	4,075,000(41 BB)
TE Travis EndersbyAustralia	1,980,000(20 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 11:29:40 AM

Mini Championship Final Table is Set!

Level 27: 50,000 / 100,000 ante: 100,000

The Mini Championship is down to its final nine players after a grueling nine-level battle with France's Leo Soma leading the hunt. All eyes are set on the $87,027 top prize, along with the $1,100 entry to the WPT Prime Championship at Wynn Las Vegas, up for grabs.

Final Table Chip Counts

Player	Chips	Table	Seat
CH Chak Hei ChanAustralia	455,000(5 BB)	35	1
NC Nadav CohenIsrael	830,000(8 BB)	35	2
JL Jason LauMalaysia	3,920,000(39 BB)	35	3
HW Hao WuAustria	2,245,000(22 BB)	35	4
TE Travis EndersbyAustralia	3,030,000(30 BB)	35	5
FR Fabian RolliFrance	4,010,000(40 BB)	35	6
RB Rui BouquetPortugal	2,975,000(30 BB)	35	7
ER Erik RozhynskyiUkraine	860,000(9 BB)	35	8
LS Leo SomaFrance	4,475,000(45 BB)	35	9

Payouts in USD

Place	Payout (USD)
1	$87,027
2	$58,161
3	$42,904
4	$31,936
5	$24,111
6	$18,290
7	$14,004
8	$10,819
9	$8,435

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 11:26:18 AM

Ilia Barkov Succumbs in 10th Place - $8,435

Level 27: 50,000 / 100,000 ante: 100,000

Ilia Barkov Succumbs in 10th Place - $8,435

Ilia Barkov open shoved 1,015,000 (13 BB) utg and was challenged by Leo Soma on the cutoff.

A 50-50 situation, Barkov bid his hopes of the title goodbye as Soma landed a boat on board 7♦ 7♥ 3♦ 8♣ A♥ to take the win.

Player	Hand	Chips
LS Leo SomaFrance	8♦8♠ CO	4,475,000(45 BB)
IB Ilia BarkovRussia	A♠Q♦ UTG	busted

Level 27: 50,000 / 100,000 ante: 100,000

40 minutes

Remaining Players: 10/457

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 11:23:28 AM

Chip Count Update

Level 27: 50,000 / 100,000 ante: 100,000

Player	Chips	Table	Seat
RB Rui BouquetPortugal	2,975,000(30 BB)	30	2
HW Hao WuAustria	2,295,000(23 BB)	30	3
JL Jason LauMalaysia	3,920,000(39 BB)	30	4
NC Nadav CohenIsrael	780,000(8 BB)	30	7
ER Erik RozhynskyiUkraine	860,000(9 BB)	30	8
FR Fabian RolliFrance	4,260,000(43 BB)	35	3
CH Chak Hei ChanAustralia	655,000(7 BB)	35	4
IB Ilia BarkovRussia	1,015,000(10 BB)	35	5
LS Leo SomaFrance	2,960,000(30 BB)	35	6
TE Travis EndersbyAustralia	3,080,000(31 BB)	35	8

Break

Remaining Players: 10/457

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 11:20:50 AM

Hyunkyou Park Busts in 11th Place - $6,635

Level 26: 50,000 / 75,000 ante: 75,000

Hyunkyou Park Busts in 11th Place - $6,635

Hyunkyou Park went with Q♦ T♣ for his last 690,000 (9 BB) on the hijack and faced Travis Endersby's 7♦ 7♠ right behind.

Park at risk, crashed out shortly after missing to pair up on board 6♣ 6♠ J♦ 3♥ K♥ .

Player	Chips
TE Travis EndersbyAustralia	3,000,000(40 BB)
HP Hyunkyou ParkSouth Korea	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 11:06:02 AM

Jason Lau Catches Up on the River

Level 26: 50,000 / 75,000 ante: 75,000

Jason Lau opened 150,000 on the button and saw Nadav Cohen on the small blind, come along on flop A♣ 4♠ 8♣ . Lau continued for 150,000, check called by Cohen.

Action slowed down on both turn J♥ and river 6♠ , revealing Lau's rivered pair K♥ 6♥ , good against Cohen's king-high K♣ T♣ .

Player	Chips
JL Jason LauMalaysia	4,100,000(55 BB)
NC Nadav CohenIsrael	780,000(10 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 11:01:54 AM

Leo Soma Doubles Through Hyunkyou Park

Level 26: 50,000 / 75,000 ante: 75,000

Hyunkyou Park opened utg and called Leo Soma's 1,475,000 (20 BB) jam from the big blind.

Whilst a bold call, Park's decision didn't pay off as board 3♠ 7♠ 3♦ 4♣ A♦ kept Soma's pair ahead all the way.

Player	Hand	Chips
LS Leo SomaFrance	9♦9♠ BB	3,075,000(41 BB)
HP Hyunkyou ParkSouth Korea	6♠6♣ UTG	790,000(11 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 10:40:48 AM

Chak Hei Chan on the Ropes

Level 26: 50,000 / 75,000 ante: 75,000

Hyunkyou Park opened 150,000 on the cutoff and flicked in 40,000 more following a micro stack all-in from Chak Hei Chan.

Chan at risk, continued to hang on with the double up on board J♠ 8♥ 5♠ K♠ K♥ still leaving him short.

Player	Hand	Chips
CH Chak Hei ChanAustralia	J♦2♦ BB	505,000(7 BB)
HP Hyunkyou ParkSouth Korea	A♥3♠ CO	2,265,000(30 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 10:38:42 AM

Fabian Rolli Gets a Payday

Level 26: 50,000 / 75,000 ante: 75,000

With around 1,610,000 already in the middle across board 7♠ 9♥ T♦ 5♠ 5♦ , Fabian Rolli on the big blind, led out a final bet of 850,000. Chak Hei Chan took his time to deliberate and eventually put in the call, only to muck as Rolli revealed a flopped straight 8♦ 6♦ .

Player	Chips
FR Fabian RolliFrance	4,160,000(55 BB)
CH Chak Hei ChanAustralia	265,000(4 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 10:34:50 AM

Bobby Zhang Cleaned Out in 12th Place - $6,635

Level 26: 50,000 / 75,000 ante: 75,000

Bobby Zhang Cleaned Out in 12th Place - $6,635

Bobby Zhang open shoved his last 950,000 (12 BB) utg and saw Hao Wu gladly take the spot.

Crushed against the cowboys, Zhang bowed out shortly after board T♣ 6♦ 6♣ A♦ 7♠ turned up on the felt.

Player	Hand	Chips
HW Hao WuAustria	K♦K♣ SB	2,450,000(33 BB)
BZ Bobby ZhangAustralia	Q♠J♠ UTG	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 10:31:13 AM

Ahmed Abdellatif Crashes in 13th Place - $5,396

Level 26: 50,000 / 75,000 ante: 75,000

Ahmed Abdellatif Crashes in 13th Place - $5,396

Ahmed Abdellatif opened 150,000 on the button and called off his remaining 525,000 after Chak Hei Chan moved all-in on the big blind.

Board 5♣ 2♥ T♠ T♥ 9♠ ran dry for both, leaving Chan's king-high good for the takedown.

Player	Hand	Chips
CH Chak Hei ChanAustralia	K♥J♦ BB	2,080,000(28 BB)
AA Ahmed AbdellatifAustralia	8♥6♥ D	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 10:28:06 AM

Fabian Rolli Leaves Ahmed Abdellatif Short

Level 26: 50,000 / 75,000 ante: 75,000

A blind vs blind battle saw both Ahmed Abdellatif's and Fabian Rolli's stacks rush to the middle, the latter being at risk for his entire 1,390,000 (18 BB).

Board A♦ 3♥ 7♠ 9♣ Q♠ sealed the win for Rolli, earning him the huge boost while Abdellatif slipped down the ranks.

Player	Hand	Chips
FR Fabian RolliFrance	J♦J♥ BB	2,855,000(38 BB)
AA Ahmed AbdellatifAustralia	2♦2♥ SB	675,000(9 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 10:20:56 AM

Leo Soma Gets Shove Through

Level 26: 50,000 / 75,000 ante: 75,000

Erik Rozhynskyi opened 150,000 on the cutoff and was met with a 1,100,000 all-in from Leo Soma right behind. Rozhynskyi opted not to take the spot, shipping Soma the dead money in the middle.

Player	Chips
LS Leo SomaFrance	1,450,000(19 BB)
ER Erik RozhynskyiUkraine	1,260,000(17 BB)

Level 26: 50,000 / 75,000 ante: 75,000

40 minutes

Remaining Players: 13/457

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 10:18:36 AM

Jason Lau Shaves Some Off Rui Bouquet

Level 25: 30,000 / 60,000 ante: 60,000

Two big stacks went head to head on Table 30 with Jason Lau emerging victorious against Rui Bouquet. Lau has reclaimed the lead following the full double up and is back up the 3 million mark.

Player	Chips
JL Jason LauMalaysia	3,400,000(57 BB)
RB Rui BouquetPortugal	2,560,000(43 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 10:15:41 AM

Peter Kiem Caps Run in 14th Place - $5,396

Level 25: 30,000 / 60,000 ante: 60,000

Peter Kiem Caps Run in 14th Place - $5,396

Peter Kiem stuffed his remaining 520,000 (9 BB) on the hijack and was looked up by Fabian Rolli right on the big blind.

Kiem drawing slim, failed to catch up on board Q♠ 7♠ 8♦ Q♥ 4♦ , cutting his Mini Championship run short.

Player	Hand	Chips
FR Fabian RolliFrance	J♥J♠ BB	1,460,000(24 BB)
PK Peter KiemUnited States of America	2♦2♣ HJ	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 10:14:00 AM

Leo Soma Doubles Through Hao Wu

Level 25: 30,000 / 60,000 ante: 60,000

Leo Soma pushed his last 430,000 (7 BB) on the button and was challenged by Hao Wu on the big blind.

Soma gunning for an ace, found one right on board 8♦ A♥ 2♣ Q♠ Q♣ , sparing him from elimination.

Player	Hand	Chips
LS Leo SomaFrance	A♠6♦ D	950,000(16 BB)
HW Hao WuAustria	6♠6♣ BB	1,305,000(22 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 10:12:17 AM

Ahmed Abdellatif Risks It All

Level 25: 30,000 / 60,000 ante: 60,000

Vying for a pot of 580,000 across board 5♦ K♠ Q♦ 4♥ , action was caught on Chak Hei Chan with a bet of 225,000. Ahmed Abdellatif on the small blind, check jammed for 790,000 total and raked in the boost after Chan was left unable to continue.

Player	Chips
AA Ahmed AbdellatifAustralia	1,595,000(27 BB)
CH Chak Hei ChanAustralia	1,250,000(21 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 9:45:10 AM

Hao Wu Ahead All the Way

Level 25: 30,000 / 60,000 ante: 60,000

Hao Wu open shoved 840,000 (14 BB) on the button and was looked up by Bobby Zhang right on the big blind.

Wu with the advantage, had no problems securing the win on board Q♥ 7♥ 6♥ 3♣ 9♥ , costing Zhang half his stack.

Player	Hand	Chips
HW Hao WuAustria	A♠Q♠ D	1,770,000(30 BB)
BZ Bobby ZhangAustralia	A♣T♣ BB	780,000(13 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 9:41:46 AM

Midpair Enough for Ilia Barkov

Level 25: 30,000 / 60,000 ante: 60,000

Ilia Barkov opened 120,000 utg and was joined by Peter Kiem and Ahmed Abdellatif behind.

Action on flop A♥ K♦ J♠ checked round to turn 7♦ , where Barkov led 80,000. Abdellatif called on the button and arrived at showdown shortly after river 3♣ welcomed no more bets.

Barkov showed pair of kings K♣ Q♠ and picked up the pot.

Player	Chips
IB Ilia BarkovRussia	1,600,000(27 BB)
PK Peter KiemUnited States of America	940,000(16 BB)
AA Ahmed AbdellatifAustralia	700,000(12 BB)

Level 25: 30,000 / 60,000 ante: 60,000

40 minutes

Remaining Players: 14/457

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 9:36:23 AM

Easy Takedown for Rui Bouquet

Level 24: 25,000 / 50,000 ante: 50,000

Rui Bouquet

Rui Bouquet opened on the hijack for 100,000, called by Jason Lau on the button. Nadav Cohen on the big blind, bumped it up to 325,000 and saw both continue to flop 7♠ 2♠ 6♥ . Cohen checked, and Bouquet bet 210,000, leaving both opponents in quick surrender.

Player	Chips
RB Rui BouquetPortugal	4,060,000(81 BB)
JL Jason LauMalaysia	2,040,000(41 BB)
NC Nadav CohenIsrael	1,680,000(34 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 9:32:56 AM

Hyunkyou Park Looks Up Ahmed Abdellatif

Level 24: 25,000 / 50,000 ante: 50,000

With 480,000 already in the middle across board 8♦ K♥ 4♠ K♦ 5♥ , Hyunkyou Park on the big blind, fired a 1600,000 donkbet on the river and faced a raise from Ahmed Abdellatif to 640,000. Park took a minute and eventually found the call with two pair J♠ J♣ , exposing Abdellatif's bluff T♦ 9♦ as he raked in the pot.

Player	Chips
HP Hyunkyou ParkSouth Korea	2,770,000(55 BB)
AA Ahmed AbdellatifAustralia	1,225,000(25 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 9:29:01 AM

Peter Kiem Outflops Chak Hei Chan

Level 24: 25,000 / 50,000 ante: 50,000

Peter Kiem risked his last 680,000 (13 BB) on the big blind and faced button raiser Chak Hei Chan for a race.

Kiem K♣ J♣

Chan Ax 7x

Board J♠ 7♠ 4♣ 5♣ Q♠ landed Kiem's way, keeping him in his seat with fourteen players remaining.

Player	Chips
CH Chak Hei ChanAustralia	1,575,000(32 BB)
PK Peter KiemUnited States of America	1,435,000(29 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 9:26:12 AM

Thai Do Finishes in 15th Place - $4,450

Level 24: 25,000 / 50,000 ante: 50,000

Thai Do Finishes in 15th Place - $4,450

Having lost a flip just moments ago, Thai Do was up against Hyunkyou Park once more for his last 80,000 (1.5 BB). Board 7♣ K♠ 6♣ 4♦ J♠ sealed Do's run in 15th place, earning him a 4x return on his entry fee.

Player	Hand	Chips
HP Hyunkyou ParkSouth Korea	J♥8♠ SB	1,625,000(33 BB)
TD Thai DoViet Nam	8♥2♠ BB	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 9:23:20 AM

Hyunkyou Park Cripples Thai Do

Level 24: 25,000 / 50,000 ante: 50,000

Hyunkyou Park opened utg and called off for his 760,000 (15 BB) stack after Thai Do a seat after raised all-in.

A crucial flip, Park easily bagged the win on board T♣ K♥ 3♣ J♥ T♥ , running quad tens to leave Do in pieces.

Player	Hand	Chips
HP Hyunkyou ParkSouth Korea	T♦T♠ UTG	1,645,000(33 BB)
TD Thai DoViet Nam	A♣K♠ UTG+1	80,000(2 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 9:18:03 AM

Rui Bouquet Takes It Down

Level 24: 25,000 / 50,000 ante: 50,000

Bobby Zhang opened 100,000 mid position and saw both Leo Soma and Rui Bouquet on the blinds come along on flop Q♥ 6♥ A♥ .

Zhang continued for 60,000, check raised by Soma to 180,000. Bouquet cold called and Zhang completed, revealing turn 8♠ . Soma checked, pushing Bouquet to bet 310,000. Both opponents quickly got out of the way, shipping Bouquet the boost.

Player	Chips
RB Rui BouquetPortugal	3,010,000(60 BB)
LS Leo SomaFrance	1,010,000(20 BB)
BZ Bobby ZhangAustralia	625,000(13 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 9:06:35 AM

Erik Rozhynskyi Takes from Jason Lau

Level 24: 25,000 / 50,000 ante: 50,000

Erik Rozhynskyi defended his big blind against Jason Lau's 100,000 hijack open, and check called another 100,000 on flop 4♣ T♠ A♥ . On turn 7♥ , Lau continued with an all-in, and Rozhynskyi check called a second time for his last 350,000.

Lau Q♠ J♣

Rozhynskyi T♣ 7♣

Down to four outs, Lau bricked river 6♠ , shipping Rozhynskyi the pot with his turned two pair.

Player	Chips
JL Jason LauMalaysia	3,000,000(60 BB)
ER Erik RozhynskyiUkraine	1,175,000(24 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 8:58:23 AM

Hyunkyou Park Secures Another Double

Level 24: 25,000 / 50,000 ante: 50,000

Hyunkyou Park opened 305,000 utg, leaving himself with 75,000 behind. Thai Do right beside raised all-in and Park called for the rest.

Park at risk, cruised to victory on board K♦ Q♠ 6♥ K♣ 9♥ , leaving Do drawing dead by the turn.

Player	Hand	Chips
HP Hyunkyou ParkSouth Korea	K♥Q♥ UTG	885,000(18 BB)
TD Thai DoViet Nam	T♦T♣ UTG+1	965,000(19 BB)

Level 24: 25,000 / 50,000 ante: 50,000

40 minutes

Remaining Players: 15/457

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 8:50:41 AM

Chip Count Update

Level 24: 25,000 / 50,000 ante: 50,000

Player	Chips	Table	Seat
LS Leo SomaFrance	1,720,000(34 BB)	30	1
RB Rui BouquetPortugal	2,650,000(53 BB)	30	2
HW Hao WuAustria	940,000(19 BB)	30	3
JL Jason LauMalaysia	3,600,000(72 BB)	30	4
BZ Bobby ZhangAustralia	1,035,000(21 BB)	30	5
TE Travis EndersbyAustralia	1,670,000(33 BB)	30	6
NC Nadav CohenIsrael	1,610,000(32 BB)	30	7
ER Erik RozhynskyiUkraine	600,000(12 BB)	30	8
AA Ahmed AbdellatifAustralia	2,305,000(46 BB)	35	2
FR Fabian RolliFrance	905,000(18 BB)	35	3
CH Chak Hei ChanAustralia	2,185,000(44 BB)	35	4
IB Ilia BarkovRussia	1,080,000(22 BB)	35	5
PK Peter KiemUnited States of America	775,000(16 BB)	35	6
HP Hyunkyou ParkSouth Korea	380,000(8 BB)	35	7
TD Thai DoViet Nam	1,345,000(27 BB)	35	8

Break

Remaining Players: 15/457

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 8:38:02 AM

Xianling Chen Eliminated in 16th Place - $4,450

Level 23: 20,000 / 40,000 ante: 40,000

Xianling Chen Eliminated in 16th Place - $4,450

Xianling Chen flicked in his last 275,000 (7 BB) on the big blind and was challenged by initial raiser Ahmed Abdellatif.

Chen a favorite to win, was crushed to see Abdellatif spike his two outer on board 8♠ 6♠ J♥ K♦ T♦ , marking the end of the last female contender's hopes for the title.

Player	Hand	Chips
AA Ahmed AbdellatifAustralia	8♦8♥ UTG	2,400,000(60 BB)
XC Xianling ChenChina	9♦9♠ BB	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 8:31:37 AM

Mini Championship Down to Two Tables

Level 23: 20,000 / 40,000 ante: 40,000

Today's Mini Championship Day 2 battle is down to its final two tables with Malaysia's Jason Lau continuing to reign. Listed up top is $87,027 including a $1,100 entry to the WPT Prime Championship at Wynn Las Vegas.

Chip Count Update

Player	Chips	Table	Seat
LS Leo SomaFrance	1,910,000(48 BB)	30	1
RB Rui BouquetPortugal	2,330,000(58 BB)	30	2
HW Hao WuAustria	700,000(18 BB)	30	3
JL Jason LauMalaysia	3,750,000(94 BB)	30	4
BZ Bobby ZhangAustralia	1,000,000(25 BB)	30	5
TE Travis EndersbyAustralia	2,660,000(67 BB)	30	6
NC Nadav CohenIsrael	1,600,000(40 BB)	30	7
ER Erik RozhynskyiUkraine	800,000(20 BB)	30	8
XC Xianling ChenChina	215,000(5 BB)	35	1
AA Ahmed AbdellatifAustralia	2,360,000(59 BB)	35	2
FR Fabian RolliFrance	1,625,000(41 BB)	35	3
CH Chak Hei ChanAustralia	1,300,000(33 BB)	35	4
IB Ilia BarkovRussia	1,150,000(29 BB)	35	5
PK Peter KiemUnited States of America	540,000(14 BB)	35	6
HP Hyunkyou ParkSouth Korea	400,000(10 BB)	35	7
TD Thai DoViet Nam	1,420,000(36 BB)	35	8

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 8:31:02 AM

Eliminations 17th - 20th - $3,729

Level 23: 20,000 / 40,000 ante: 40,000

Place	Player	Prize (USD)
17	RK Ran KollerIsrael	$3,729
18	JL Johan LeesAustralia	$3,729
19	AL Andrew LundeCanada	$3,729
20	SS Suguru SawadaJapan	$3,729

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 8:28:45 AM

Ran Koller Outpipped

Level 23: 20,000 / 40,000 ante: 40,000

Ran Koller open shoved his last 360,000 (9 BB) on the button and was looked up by Ahmed Abdellatif on the small blind.

Koller in trouble, failed to escape his demise as board 6♥ 7♥ 8♠ A♦ 6♠ left him behind on all streets.

Player	Hand	Chips
AA Ahmed AbdellatifAustralia	A♠K♥ SB	2,360,000(59 BB)
RK Ran KollerIsrael	A♣Q♥ D	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 8:20:27 AM

Bobby Zhang Takes Initiative

Level 23: 20,000 / 40,000 ante: 40,000

Ilia Barkov opened utg and Bobby Zhang defended his big blind.

On flop 7♠ 3♥ 5♣ , Zhang check called another 80,000 and went ahead to lead 150,000 on turn 8♣ . Barkov found no reason to continue and got out of the way.

Player	Chips
IB Ilia BarkovRussia	1,330,000(33 BB)
BZ Bobby ZhangAustralia	825,000(21 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 8:14:23 AM

Hyunkyou Park Survives Flip

Level 23: 20,000 / 40,000 ante: 40,000

Peter Kiem opened utg and called off Hyunkyou Park's short stack all-in for 240,000 (6 BB).

Running a flip, Park's pocket pair held on board Q♥ J♠ 4♣ 2♥ 6♠ , earning him the much needed double up.

Player	Hand	Chips
HP Hyunkyou ParkSouth Korea	9♦9♠ HJ	580,000(15 BB)
PK Peter KiemUnited States of America	A♥T♣ UTG	620,000(16 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 8:09:12 AM

Ran Koller Escapes the Brink

Level 23: 20,000 / 40,000 ante: 40,000

Fabian Rolli opened 80,000 early position and flicked in 35,000 more after Ran Koller moved all-in on the big blind.

Koller in rough shape, was in luck to run a wheel straight on board 4♠ 9♠ 2♦ J♠ 5♦ , avoiding a potential elimination.

Player	Hand	Chips
RK Ran KollerIsrael	A♦3♠ BB	290,000(7 BB)
FR Fabian RolliFrance	A♣9♦ UTG+1	1,685,000(42 BB)

Level 23: 20,000 / 40,000 ante: 40,000

40 minutes

Remaining Players: 17/457

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 8:06:54 AM

Nadav Cohen in No Sweat

Level 22: 15,000 / 30,000 ante: 30,000

Nadav Cohen

Right on the next hand, Leo Soma lost another showdown after calling off Nadav Cohen's button all-in for 570,000 (19 BB).

Cohen flopped a boat straight away on board J♦ A♥ A♠ K♦ 4♦ , leaving Soma to shell out more chips.

Player	Hand	Chips
NC Nadav CohenIsrael	J♥J♣ D	1,185,000(40 BB)
LS Leo SomaFrance	9♥9♣ BB	2,240,000(75 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 8:04:37 AM

Erik Rozhynskyi Flops the World

Level 22: 15,000 / 30,000 ante: 30,000

Erik Rozhynskyi

Leo Soma opened utg and saw Erik Rozhynskyi complete on the big blind.

On flop A♥ J♥ 7♥ , Soma continued small, check raised by Rozhynskyi to 75,000. Soma responded with an all-in, and Rozhynskyi called off for his 225,000 behind.

Soma J♣ 7♣

Rozhynskyi 4♥ 2♥

Rozhynskyi with a flush, locked in the win as Soma failed to fill up on either turn T♦ or river A♦ .

Player	Chips
LS Leo SomaFrance	2,840,000(95 BB)
ER Erik RozhynskyiUkraine	765,000(26 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 8:02:22 AM

Johan Lees Heads for the Rails

Level 22: 15,000 / 30,000 ante: 30,000

Johan Lees

Johan Lees stuffed his entire 710,000 (24 BB) in the middle and found himself in trouble against initial raiser Leo Soma.

Both flopped top pair on board J♦ 8♣ T♣ A♥ A♦ , with Soma further improving to a boat to stick the win.

Player	Hand	Chips
LS Leo SomaFrance	A♣J♠ CO	3,230,000(108 BB)
JL Johan LeesAustralia	K♣J♣ SB	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 8:00:15 AM

Andrew Lunde Gets Coolered by Jason Lau

Level 22: 15,000 / 30,000 ante: 30,000

Andrew Lunde

Andrew Lunde committed his remaining chips with pocket queens and ran smack into Jason Lau's pocket aces. No surprises came on board, leaving Lunde out in 19th place finish and Lau surging to the top of the counts.

Player	Chips
JL Jason LauMalaysia	3,830,000(128 BB)
AL Andrew LundeCanada	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 7:58:02 AM

Chak Hei Chan Bounces Back

Level 22: 15,000 / 30,000 ante: 30,000

Chak Hei Chan opened on the cutoff and called for his tournament life - 400,000 (13 BB) after Hyunkyou Park moved all-in on the small blind.

Park dominated, forked over a chunk of his stack as board J♣ Q♥ 3♦ T♥ 4♦ ran the nut straight for his opponent.

Player	Hand	Chips
CH Chak Hei ChanAustralia	A♣K♦ CO	860,000(29 BB)
HP Hyunkyou ParkSouth Korea	A♠T♦ SB	130,000(4 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 7:56:54 AM

Eliminations 21st - 24th - $3,171

Level 22: 15,000 / 30,000 ante: 30,000

Place	Player	Prize (USD)
21	RM Rahul Melwant	$3,171
22	JS Julian SalvesenNorway	$3,171
23	DL Daniel LengyelHungary	$3,171
24	RP Rosalie PetitFrance	$3,171

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 7:51:08 AM

Chak Hei Chan Pulls Ill-Timed Bluff

Level 22: 15,000 / 30,000 ante: 30,000

Chak Hei Chan

With a pot of 960,000 already spread out on board 7♣ K♦ J♣ K♥ Q♣ , blind vs blind action saw Chak Hei Chan bluff all-in with A♠ 3♣ in a final attempt to take it down. Fabian Rolli check called for his remaining 530,000 and set up the trap perfectly for his nut straight A♣ T♦ and collect in full.

Player	Chips
FR Fabian RolliFrance	2,020,000(67 BB)
CH Chak Hei ChanAustralia	400,000(13 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 7:47:08 AM

Travis Endersby Takes from Erik Rozhynskyi

Level 22: 15,000 / 30,000 ante: 30,000

Travis Endersby

Erik Rozhynskyi defended his big blind vs Travis Endersby's 60,000 button open, and check called another 65,000 on flop 8♠ K♥ 6♦ . Both checked turn 9♠ through to river T♥ , where Endersby gunned for a final 250,000. Rozhynskyi took a minute and eventually found the call, yet mucked as Endersby revealed two pair K♠ T♣ .

Player	Chips
TE Travis EndersbyAustralia	1,600,000(53 BB)
ER Erik RozhynskyiUkraine	405,000(14 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 7:45:20 AM

Ahmed Abdellatif Bets for Value

Level 22: 15,000 / 30,000 ante: 30,000

Ahmed Abdellatif

Ahmed Abdellatif defended his big blind against Ran Koller's 60,000 button open and went to battle on flop 6♥ 4♠ 2♣ .

Action checked round to turn 4♥ , where Abdellatif led for 75,000. Koller tank called behind, and paid a final 100,000 on river J♠ , only to muck as Abdellatif tabled two pair 9♠ 6♠ .

Player	Chips
AA Ahmed AbdellatifAustralia	1,710,000(57 BB)
RK Ran KollerIsrael	510,000(17 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 7:43:13 AM

Eliminations 25th - 32nd - $2,742

Level 22: 15,000 / 30,000 ante: 30,000

Place	Player	Prize (USD)
25	DK David KozmaHungary	$2,742
26	JL Jun LiUnited Kingdom	$2,742
27	FV Francesco Vasquez	$2,742
28	KH Konstantin HeldGermany	$2,742
29	AS Akhilendra SinghIndia	$2,742
30	AA Amir AbbasAustralia	$2,742
31	SN Sreekanth NarayananIndia	$2,742
32	AC Aliaksei ChernakBelarus	$2,742

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 7:32:38 AM

Andrew Lunde Finishes Rahul Melwant

Level 22: 15,000 / 30,000 ante: 30,000

Andrew Lunde

Andrew Lunde opened on the cutoff and was priced in to call Rahul Melwant's all-in behind for 145,000 (5 BB).

Melwant in dire need to catch another double, instead headed out as board 3♦ 7♠ A♣ K♥ K♦ sent his pocket pair flying towards the muck.

Player	Hand	Chips
AL Andrew LundeCanada	A♦9♥ CO	1,280,000(43 BB)
RM Rahul Melwant	6♠6♣ SB	busted

Level 22: 15,000 / 30,000 ante: 30,000

40 minutes

Remaining Players: 21/457

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 7:18:25 AM

Hyunkyou Park Gives Up the Fight

Level 21: 15,000 / 25,000 ante: 25,000

Hyunkyou Park

Up against an early open and a call, Fabian Rolli sent out a 165,000 three bet on the button and saw initial raiser Hyunkyou Park complete.

On flop K♥ 8♥ 3♥ , Park tank called his opponent's 60,000 continuation bet, but was left unable to continue after Rolli fired another 140,000 on turn 9♠ .

Player	Chips
FR Fabian RolliFrance	1,050,000(42 BB)
HP Hyunkyou ParkSouth Korea	455,000(18 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 7:17:46 AM

Rahul Melwant Continues to Hang On

Level 21: 15,000 / 25,000 ante: 25,000

Down short having lost a flip just a few hands prior, Rahul Melwant flicked in his last 70,000 (3 BB) on the small blind and was up against button raiser Ilia Barkov.

Board 3♣ 8♥ 7♦ K♦ 3♠ landed Melwant two pair, keeping him in the Mini Championship running.

Player	Hand	Chips
RM Rahul Melwant	K♣J♥ SB	190,000(8 BB)
IB Ilia BarkovRussia	A♣2♠ D	1,100,000(44 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 7:16:06 AM

Fabian Rolli Spikes Two Outer

Level 21: 15,000 / 25,000 ante: 25,000

Fabian Rolli

Ran Koller opened early position and snap called Fabian Rolli's button all-in for 335,000 (13 BB).

A pocket pair battle, Rolli was spared from elimination, having spiked a set on board T♠ 7♠ 9♣ 2♣ Q♥ to survive through.

Player	Hand	Chips
FR Fabian RolliFrance	T♦T♥ D	735,000(29 BB)
RK Ran KollerIsrael	K♥K♠ UTG+1	1,030,000(41 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 7:15:22 AM

Leo Soma Holds the Reins

Level 21: 15,000 / 25,000 ante: 25,000

Leo Soma

Leo Soma opened utg+1 and saw both players on the blinds complete.

On board A♥ 9♦ 3♠ K♠ 6♥ , Soma triple barreled - 45,000, 175,000, and a final 450,000, with Travis Endersby on the small blind, check calling all three streets.

Soma showed top pair A♦ Q♦ and locked in the win as well as the overall lead.

Player	Chips
LS Leo SomaFrance	2,900,000(116 BB)
TE Travis EndersbyAustralia	605,000(24 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 7:15:15 AM

Hao Wu Doubles Through Rahul Melwant

Level 21: 15,000 / 25,000 ante: 25,000

Rahul Melwant open shoved 265,000 (10 BB) on the button and saw Hao Wu commit his short stack as well on the small blind.

Up for a flip, Wu's overcards locked in the win this time on board K♦ 9♥ T♣ 6♠ 6♥ , leaving Melwant with a chip and a chair.

Player	Hand	Chips
HW Hao WuAustria	A♥K♠ SB	570,000(23 BB)
RM Rahul Melwant	4♦4♣ D	5,000(0 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 7:10:18 AM

Daniel Lengyel Eliminated by Ilia Barkov

Level 21: 15,000 / 25,000 ante: 25,000

Daniel Lengyel

Daniel Lengyel open raised all-in for 385,000 (15 BB) on the hijack and saw Ilia Barkov on the button rise to the challenge.

Lengyel in search of an ace, found none on board K♠ 7♠ 7♣ T♣ K♦ , sending him out of the Day 2 games.

Player	Hand	Chips
IB Ilia BarkovRussia	8♦8♣ D	1,250,000(50 BB)
DL Daniel LengyelHungary	A♦5♠ HJ	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 7:06:33 AM

Travis Endersby Cracks Aces, Busts David Kozma

Level 21: 15,000 / 25,000 ante: 25,000

Facing a late position open and a call, Travis Endersby fired a raise to 240,000 on the small blind and saw initial raiser David Kozma come back with an all-in for 485,000 (19 BB) total. Endersby put out the rest and found himself up against Kozma's nutted pair.

Fortunately for Endersby, the window card showed a Q♠ with no aces appearing on runout 4♦ 5♠ 3♦ J♥ to ship him the win and knock his opponent out.

Player	Hand	Chips
TE Travis EndersbyAustralia	Q♥Q♣ SB	1,380,000(55 BB)
DK David KozmaHungary	A♠A♣ HJ	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 7:03:27 AM

Andrew Lunde Leaves Francesco Vasquez on Fumes

Level 21: 15,000 / 25,000 ante: 25,000

Andrew Lunde

Francesco Vasquez open raised all-in utg and saw Andrew Lunde on the button, call off for his last 200,000 (8 BB).

In for a flip, board 9♠ Q♥ J♠ 5♥ steered clear of Lunde's overcards, up until the river T♠ landed the Canadian the nut straight to bank the win. Vasquez survived the damage but will need a miracle to turn it around with one big blind left.

Player	Hand	Chips
AL Andrew LundeCanada	A♣K♣ D	465,000(19 BB)
FV Francesco Vasquez	6♠6♣ UTG	25,000(1 BB)

Level 21: 15,000 / 25,000 ante: 25,000

40 minutes

Remaining Players: 27/457

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 6:56:44 AM

Chip Count Update

Level 21: 15,000 / 25,000 ante: 25,000

Player	Chips	Table	Seat
IB Ilia BarkovRussia	945,000(38 BB)	25	2
RM Rahul Melwant	345,000(14 BB)	25	3
HW Hao WuAustria	375,000(15 BB)	25	4
JL Jason LauMalaysia	2,750,000(110 BB)	25	5
TD Thai DoViet Nam	575,000(23 BB)	25	6
JS Julian SalvesenNorway	70,000(3 BB)	25	7
DL Daniel LengyelHungary	385,000(15 BB)	25	8
CH Chak Hei ChanAustralia	1,830,000(73 BB)	26	1
AL Andrew LundeCanada	200,000(8 BB)	26	4
RB Rui BouquetPortugal	1,680,000(67 BB)	26	5
PK Peter KiemUnited States of America	900,000(36 BB)	26	6
FV Francesco Vasquez	225,000(9 BB)	26	7
SS Suguru SawadaJapan	810,000(32 BB)	26	8
RP Rosalie PetitFrance	50,000(2 BB)	30	1
DK David KozmaHungary	605,000(24 BB)	30	2
XC Xianling ChenChina	850,000(34 BB)	30	3
JL Johan LeesAustralia	1,085,000(43 BB)	30	5
TE Travis EndersbyAustralia	860,000(34 BB)	30	6
NC Nadav CohenIsrael	875,000(35 BB)	30	7
ER Erik RozhynskyiUkraine	215,000(9 BB)	30	8
BZ Bobby ZhangAustralia	420,000(17 BB)	35	1
AA Ahmed AbdellatifAustralia	1,575,000(63 BB)	35	2
FR Fabian RolliFrance	705,000(28 BB)	35	3
JL Jun LiUnited Kingdom	360,000(14 BB)	35	4
LS Leo SomaFrance	1,280,000(51 BB)	35	5
HP Hyunkyou ParkSouth Korea	980,000(39 BB)	35	7
RK Ran KollerIsrael	1,530,000(61 BB)	35	8

Break

Remaining Players: 28/457

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 6:33:31 AM

Ahmed Abdellatif Wins Blind War

Level 20: 10,000 / 20,000 ante: 20,000

Ahmed Abdellatif

With the action folded to the blinds, Ahmed Abdellatif kicked off with an open to 60,000. Fabian Rolli bumped it up to 165,000, yet shortly let it go as Abdellatif padded it further to 300,000.

Player	Chips
AA Ahmed AbdellatifAustralia	1,575,000(79 BB)
FR Fabian RolliFrance	750,000(38 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 6:32:45 AM

Eliminations 33rd - 40th - $2,350

Level 20: 10,000 / 20,000 ante: 20,000

Place	Player	Prize (USD)
33	DA Daisuke Abiko	$2,350
34	LS Leo SchulhofFrance	$2,350
35	NC Nevan ChangTaiwan	$2,350
36	YK Yeow KianMalaysia	$2,350
37	DC David ChivCambodia	$2,350
38	SN Shahin NorouzianCanada	$2,350
39	NG Nikolai GuliaevRussia	$2,350
40	YL Yongjia LinAustralia	$2,350

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 6:32:03 AM

Eliminations 41st - 48th - $2,100

Level 20: 10,000 / 20,000 ante: 20,000

Place	Player	Prize (USD)
41	DM Dragoljub MartinovicSerbia	$2,100
42	SK Simas KaraliunasLithuania	$2,100
43	YY Yuan YuChina	$2,100
44	JS Jaemoon SeokSouth Korea	$2,100
45	AL Adam Lydford	$2,100
46	TK Takayuki KogaJapan	$2,100
47	NT Nand Thanawat	$2,100
48	RK Robert KissUnited States of America	$2,100

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 6:25:59 AM

Ilia Barkov Takes One Out

Level 20: 10,000 / 20,000 ante: 20,000

Ilia Barkov

Sreekanth Narayanan went with K♦ J♥ for his last 282,000 (14 BB) on the cutoff and was followed by another all-in from Ilia Barkov right behind.

Narayanan slightly behind, accepted his fate as board A♠ A♣ J♦ 2♣ K♣ left him drawing slim straight away.

Player	Hand	Chips
IB Ilia BarkovRussia	A♦Q♦ D	1,018,000(51 BB)
SN Sreekanth NarayananIndia	K♦J♥ CO	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 6:22:03 AM

Ran Koller Scoops Three Way All In

Level 20: 10,000 / 20,000 ante: 20,000

Ran Koller

Aliaksei Chernak open shoved 247,000 (12 BB) utg+1, called by Ran Koller behind. Bobby Zhang a seat after, reshoved, and Koller put the rest of his 618,000 (31 BB) stack in the middle.

Board Q♣ 4♦ 8♥ 5♣ 7♠ offered Koller a slam dunk win, boosting him high up the ranks while Chernak headed for the rails.

Player	Hand	Chips
RK Ran KollerIsrael	Q♥Q♠ HJ	1,533,000(77 BB)
BZ Bobby ZhangAustralia	A♣K♦ CO	481,000(24 BB)
AC Aliaksei ChernakBelarus	A♠9♠ UTG+1	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 6:19:57 AM

Hao Wu on the Winning End of a Cooler

Level 20: 10,000 / 20,000 ante: 20,000

Both stacks rushed to the middle - Hao Wu at risk for his last 188,000 (9 BB) against Sreekanth Naranayan.

A cooler situation, Wu quickly bagged the double up as an ace high board A♣ 7♦ 2♠ K♣ 5♥ awarded him the win.

Player	Hand	Chips
HW Hao WuAustria	A♦A♠ CO	426,000(21 BB)
SN Sreekanth NarayananIndia	K♦K♥ UTG+1	270,000(14 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 6:18:24 AM

Johan Lees Bets for Value

Level 20: 10,000 / 20,000 ante: 20,000

Johan Lees

With a pot of 350,000 in the middle on board J♣ 7♠ T♠ 2♥ K♦ , Johan Lees made a final attempt for it with a bet of 240,000. Rosalie Petit gave it a thought and found a call with top pair K♣ Q♠ , only to shoot down as Lees turned over a set 7♦ 7♥ .

Player	Chips
JL Johan LeesAustralia	1,120,000(56 BB)
RP Rosalie PetitFrance	29,000(1 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 6:15:57 AM

Leo Soma Denies Jun Li Showdown

Level 20: 10,000 / 20,000 ante: 20,000

Jun Li defended his button open and called a 125,000 three bet from Leo Soma on the small blind.

On flop K♥ T♣ 3♦ , Li went for a check raise to 130,000, and Soma tank called, having already put 45,000 in the middle. Both checked turn 6♦ through to river Q♣ , where Soma finished with an all-in. Li quickly surrendered, saving his 13 big blinds behind.

Player	Chips
LS Leo SomaFrance	1,625,000(81 BB)
JL Jun LiUnited Kingdom	261,000(13 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 6:13:53 AM

Chak Hei Chan Sends Leo Schulhof Packing

Level 20: 10,000 / 20,000 ante: 20,000

Chak Hei Chan

Leo Schulhof reshoved his 154,000 (7 BB) on the big blind and was called by initial raiser Chak Hei Chan for a flip.

Chan found not one, but two pair on board J♦ K♣ 9♣ 4♦ T♠ , easily dusting his opponent.

Player	Hand	Chips
CH Chak Hei ChanAustralia	J♠T♣ CO	2,500,000(125 BB)
LS Leo SchulhofFrance	2♥2♠ BB	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 6:11:52 AM

Yeow Kian Runs into Rockets

Level 20: 10,000 / 20,000 ante: 20,000

Yeow Kian

Yeow Kian opened in early position and went on to four bet jam his entire 409,000 (20 BB) against Leo Soma's raise behind. Soma snap called with the best hand in the deck and sent Kian out shortly as board K♦ Q♣ J♣ 6♥ 8♦ left his aces ahead all the way.

Player	Hand	Chips
LS Leo SomaFrance	A♠A♣ CO	1,120,000(56 BB)
YK Yeow KianMalaysia	A♦Q♦ UTG+1	busted

Level 20: 10,000 / 20,000 ante: 20,000

40 minutes

Remaining Players: 36/457

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 6:09:23 AM

Jason Lau Takes Two Out

Level 19: 10,000 / 15,000 ante: 15,000

Jason Lau

A three way all-in saw Jason Lau cover both Shahin Norouzian (228,000) and Nikolai Guliaev (150,000) at showdown.

Whilst behind, Lau turned the tables and delivered the double bust as board 5♠ 9♠ Q♥ 7♠ 6♦ rolled him the nut flush to scoop it all.

Player	Hand	Chips
JL Jason LauMalaysia	A♠6♠ D	2,450,000(163 BB)
SN Shahin NorouzianCanada	A♥Q♦ SB	busted
NG Nikolai GuliaevRussia	K♦J♣ BB	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 6:05:56 AM

Easy Double for Peter Kiem

Level 19: 10,000 / 15,000 ante: 15,000

Peter Kiem

Rui Bouquet sent out a 115,000 three bet on the button against an early open and was met with an all-in behind for 469,000 from Peter Kiem on the small blind. Bouquet called off with the ladies and found himself in terrible shape against Kiem's better pair.

Board J♠ 3♣ 2♥ 4♦ K♣ kept Kiem's kings ahead, earning him the clean double up with top set.

Player	Hand	Chips
PK Peter KiemUnited States of America	K♦K♠ SB	998,000(67 BB)
RB Rui BouquetPortugal	Q♥Q♠ D	261,000(17 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 6:03:58 AM

Pocket Pair Holds for Ran Koller

Level 19: 10,000 / 15,000 ante: 15,000

Ran Koller opened utg and went on to fourbet jam against Yongjia Lin's raise behind. Lin snap called for his entire 356,000 (28 BB), putting his tournament life on the line.

A coinflip situation, Lin missed to pair up on board Q♠ Q♣ 3♥ 2♦ J♣ , ending his Mini Championship run for good.

Player	Hand	Chips
RK Ran KollerIsrael	T♦T♣ UTG	932,000(62 BB)
YL Yongjia LinAustralia	A♥K♣ UTG+1	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 5:53:58 AM

Jason Lau Steps Out into the Lead

Level 19: 10,000 / 15,000 ante: 15,000

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Jason Lau opened on the cutoff and called a 95,000 three bet from Shahin Norouzian on the button.

On flop J♦ T♣ 3♥ , Norouzian continued for 55,000 and called Lau's check raise for 125,000 more. Lau went ahead and bet all-in for 707,000 on turn 7♣ , and Norouzian called off with top pair.

Lau J♠ T♦

Norouzian K♥ J♣

Crushed against Lau's two pair, Norouzian booked the loss as river 2♣ completed the board.

Player	Chips
JL Jason LauMalaysia	2,004,000(134 BB)
SN Shahin NorouzianCanada	193,000(13 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 5:50:02 AM

Chak Hei Chan Delivers Double Knockout

Level 19: 10,000 / 15,000 ante: 15,000

Yuan Yu opened 75,000 utg+1, leaving himself with 5,000 behind. Two callers joined behind, prompting Chak Hei Chan to squeeze all-in on the big blind. Yu flicked in his last chip, and saw Simas Karaliunas tank call on the button for his entire 380,000.

Chan's aggression paid off as board J♦ 7♦ 2♥ 2♣ 9♥ steered clear of his opponents' overcards, leaving his pocket pair good for the double bust.

Player	Hand	Chips
CH Chak Hei ChanAustralia	6♦6♠ BB	982,000(65 BB)
YY Yuan YuChina	A♠Q♣ UTG+1	busted
SK Simas KaraliunasLithuania	A♥Q♥ D	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 5:47:14 AM

Jason Lau Barrels All the Way

Level 19: 10,000 / 15,000 ante: 15,000

Jason Lau opened utg, joined by Shahin Norouzian right behind along with the big blind.

On board Q♠ 2♥ 7♣ 4♠ T♦ , Lau triple barreled - 40,000, 111,000, and a final all-in for 604,000, and saw Norouzian nowhere to go but out by the river.

Player	Chips
SN Shahin NorouzianCanada	1,200,000(80 BB)
JL Jason LauMalaysia	1,021,000(68 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 5:44:03 AM

Shahin Norouzian Calls for the Rest

Level 19: 10,000 / 15,000 ante: 15,000

Shahin Norouzian opened on the hijack, called by player on the small blind. Ilia Barkov on the big blind, sent out a three bet to 150,000, to which Norouzian responded with another raise to 400,000. Both players threw in the fold, with Barkov saying, "I’ll save my life" as he tossed his hand in the muck.

Player	Chips
SN Shahin NorouzianCanada	1,385,000(92 BB)
IB Ilia BarkovRussia	471,000(31 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 5:39:31 AM

Easy Win for Hyunkyou Park

Level 19: 10,000 / 15,000 ante: 15,000

Hyunkyou Park

Hyunkyou Park opened mid position, raised by Ahmed Abdellatif to 90,000 on the button. Takayuki Koga on the big blind, squeezed all-in, and Park gladly obliged, pushing his 296,000 stack in the middle. Abdellatif on the other hand, opted out and open folded J♠ J♥ .

A dream spot for Park, his aces had no problems scooping up the pot as board K♠ 6♦ T♦ T♥ 3♦ ran on the felt.

Player	Hand	Chips
HP Hyunkyou ParkSouth Korea	A♥A♠ MP	707,000(47 BB)
TK Takayuki KogaJapan	Q♦Q♠ BB	85,000(6 BB)
AA Ahmed AbdellatifAustralia		980,000(65 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 5:39:06 AM

Eliminations 49th - 58th - $1,900

Level 19: 10,000 / 15,000 ante: 15,000

Place	Player	Prize (USD)
49	JM Joris Michl	$1,900
50	NB Nazar BuhaiovUkraine	$1,900
51	AJ Akshay JainIndia	$1,900
52	AV Anzhela VasylenkoUkraine	$1,900
53	NK Nattawut KwunsongThailand	$1,900
54	AA Alfie AdamUnited Kingdom	$1,900
55	VL Vadzim LipaukaBelarus	$1,900
56	JS Jianfeng SunChina	$1,900
57	LR Luc RamosSwitzerland	$1,900
58	AS Arun SriramIndia	$1,900

Level 19: 10,000 / 15,000 ante: 15,000

40 minutes

Remaining Players: 46/457

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 5:33:00 AM

David Kozma Surrenders

Level 18: 6,000 / 12,000 ante: 12,000

David Kozma

Rosalie Petit opened on the hijack, called right behind by David Kozma.

On flop J♥ 3♦ 5♣ , Petit pulled a check raise to 55,000 after Kozma bet 16,000, and Kozma completed. Both checked turn Q♦ through to river 8♥ , where Petit gunned a final 60,000. Kozma surrendered, giving up the pot to his opponent.

Player	Chips
RP Rosalie PetitFrance	648,000(54 BB)
DK David KozmaHungary	219,000(18 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 5:27:17 AM

Jason Lau Gets a Full Double Up

Level 18: 6,000 / 12,000 ante: 12,000

Jason Lau opened utg and went on to four bet jam his entire 326,000 (27 BB) in against Nikolai Guliaev's raise behind. Guliaev made the call, risking a huge chunk of his stack.

Board A♠ K♣ 3♣ Q♣ 2♣ immediately landed in favor of Lau's overcards, further improving to a nut flush for the win.

Player	Hand	Chips
JL Jason LauMalaysia	A♣K♠ UTG	682,000(57 BB)
NG Nikolai GuliaevRussia	T♠T♣ MP	165,000(14 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 5:24:32 AM

Bobby Zhang Takes Control

Level 18: 6,000 / 12,000 ante: 12,000

Bobby Zhang

Jun Li opened to 25,000, called by Erik Rozhynski and Bobby Zhang behind.

Action on flop 9♥ 3♦ 2♦ was checked to Rozhynski, who bet 35,000. Only Zhang put in the call to see turn 9♠ . Rozhynski this time check called a 50,000 bet from his opponent, yet folded on river 5♦ after Zhang fired a final 135,000.

Player	Chips
BZ Bobby ZhangAustralia	1,050,000(88 BB)
JL Jun LiUnited Kingdom	411,000(34 BB)
ER Erik RozhynskyiUkraine	272,000(23 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 5:21:54 AM

Daniel Lengyel Crushes with Cowboys

Level 18: 6,000 / 12,000 ante: 12,000

Nattawut Kwunsong open shoved 170,000 (14 BB) utg and saw Daniel Lengyel reshove to isolate two seats after. All else folded, leaving the two to showdown.

Kwunsong in rough shape, bound for the exit shortly after failing to improve on board 3♣ T♣ A♥ 7♠ 8♥ .

Player	Hand	Chips
DL Daniel LengyelHungary	K♥K♠ MP	445,000(37 BB)
NK Nattawut KwunsongThailand	K♦T♠ UTG	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 5:20:17 AM

Huge Boost for Ahmed Abdellatif

Level 18: 6,000 / 12,000 ante: 12,000

Ahmed Abdellatif

Ahmed Abdellatif defended his big blind against Alfie Adam's 25,000 button open, and faced a 25,000 cbet from his opponent on flop 7♠ 2♠ 7♦ . Abdellatif responded with a check raise to 75,000, and Adam fired back 175,000. Abdellatif finally raised all-in, called by Adam for his remaining 325,000.

Abdellatif J♣ 7♣

Adam J♦ J♥

Adam down to one out, bid his Mini Championship dreams good bye as turn 6♠ and river 8♦ sealed his elimination.

Player	Chips
AA Ahmed AbdellatifAustralia	1,200,000(100 BB)
AA Alfie AdamUnited Kingdom	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 5:19:33 AM

Rosalie Petit Quickly Recovers

Level 18: 6,000 / 12,000 ante: 12,000

Rosalie Petit

Vadzim Lipauka open shoved 136,000 (11 BB) on the cutoff and was looked up by Rosalie Petit on the small blind.

Petit once again at showdown, this time sealed the win on board Q♦ 8♣ 4♥ 2♣ 3♣ , eliminating Lipauka in the process.

Player	Hand	Chips
RP Rosalie PetitFrance	A♦Q♠ SB	442,000(37 BB)
VL Vadzim LipaukaBelarus	K♥J♦ CO	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 5:18:34 AM

Adam Lydford Snowballs to Victory

Level 18: 6,000 / 12,000 ante: 12,000

Another all-in preflop situation saw Adam Lydford commit his 148,000 (12 BB) stack in the middle and face Rosalie Petit for a flip.

Board T♣ 4♠ 2♥ 8♣ 6♦ landed Lydford's way, earning him the much needed double up.

Player	Hand	Chips
AL Adam Lydford	8♥8♠ UTG+1	326,000(27 BB)
RP Rosalie PetitFrance	A♠K♠ HJ	276,000(23 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 5:17:01 AM

Arun Sriram First to Bow Out

Level 18: 6,000 / 12,000 ante: 12,000

Right on the first hand of the day, Arun Sriram found himself at risk straight away for his last 106,000 (9 BB), called by Sreekanth Narayanan behind.

In for a flip, Sriram found none of his overcards appear on board 7♥ 7♦ 4♥ 5♠ 5♣ , eliminating him as the day's first casualty.

Player	Hand	Chips
SN Sreekanth NarayananIndia	9♦9♠ MP	611,000(51 BB)
AS Arun SriramIndia	Q♠J♦ UTG	busted

Level 18: 6,000 / 12,000 ante: 12,000

40 minutes

Remaining Players: 58/457

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/22/2025, 4:33:00 AM

Shuffle Up & Deal!

Level 18: 6,000 / 12,000 ante: 12,000

Mini Championship Day 2 begins, good luck to all the players!

Janette BeeJanette Bee

2/21/2025, 5:40:34 PM

Mini Championship to Crown a Winner Today!

A thrilling day awaits with the WPT Cambodia Mini Championship games down to its Day 2/ Final action. Fifty eight runners are set to head back to the scene today, all of which have survived the grueling Day 1 rounds and are guaranteed a share of the $442,320 prize pool. Only one will remain standing by the end of the night with a coveted WPT trophy in hand and a notable payday to boot.

While past season's WPT Cambodia champion Konstantin Held missed to defend his title across the Championship festivities, Held stands in prime position to run deep in today's highlight, having bagged the overall lead with 1,034,000 (86 BB) in chips. Japan's Suguru Sawada is another contender to watch with a healthy 959,000 (80 BB) stack in arm to kick off the Day 2 rounds.

Action picks back up at 11:30 AM local time with 40-minute blind levels continuing in play. Stay tuned for updates as SMP brings you all the latest directly off the floor!

Mini Championship

Date/s: February 21-22, 2025

Buy-in: USD 1,100

Guarantee: USD 200,000

Entries: 457

Prize pool: USD 442,320

ITM: 58 places

D1A: 259 entries, 33 qualified

D1B: 198 entries, 25 qualified

Day 2/ Final: Saturday, February 22

Day 2 Seat Draw

Player	Chips	Table	Seat
FR Fabian RolliFrance	207,000(17 BB)	20	1
TD Thai DoViet Nam	249,000(21 BB)	20	2
RM Rahul Melwant	479,000(40 BB)	20	3
DM Dragoljub MartinovicSerbia	565,000(47 BB)	20	4
NK Nattawut KwunsongThailand	145,000(12 BB)	20	5
AL Andrew LundeCanada	721,000(60 BB)	20	6
DL Daniel LengyelHungary	245,000(20 BB)	20	7
JS Jaemoon SeokSouth Korea	352,000(29 BB)	20	8
PK Peter KiemUnited States of America	410,000(34 BB)	21	1
FV Francesco Vasquez	626,000(52 BB)	21	2
NC Nevan ChangTaiwan	477,000(40 BB)	21	3
AJ Akshay JainIndia	179,000(15 BB)	21	4
AS Arun SriramIndia	106,000(9 BB)	21	5
ER Erik RozhynskyiUkraine	296,000(25 BB)	21	6
SN Sreekanth NarayananIndia	475,000(40 BB)	21	7
BZ Bobby ZhangAustralia	870,000(73 BB)	21	8
DC David ChivCambodia	230,000(19 BB)	22	2
HW Hao WuAustria	389,000(32 BB)	22	3
NC Nadav CohenIsrael	197,000(16 BB)	22	4
RK Ran KollerIsrael	475,000(40 BB)	22	5
XC Xianling ChenChina	301,000(25 BB)	22	6
JS Julian SalvesenNorway	352,000(29 BB)	22	7
LR Luc RamosSwitzerland	59,000(5 BB)	22	8
KH Konstantin HeldGermany	1,034,000(86 BB)	23	1
NT Nand Thanawat	113,000(9 BB)	23	2
NG Nikolai GuliaevRussia	350,000(29 BB)	23	3
RK Robert KissUnited States of America	78,000(7 BB)	23	5
AA Ahmed AbdellatifAustralia	665,000(55 BB)	23	6
JL Jun LiUnited Kingdom	284,000(24 BB)	23	7
NB Nazar BuhaiovUkraine	112,000(9 BB)	23	8
JM Joris Michl	295,000(25 BB)	25	1
IB Ilia BarkovRussia	593,000(49 BB)	25	2
AV Anzhela VasylenkoUkraine	177,000(15 BB)	25	3
JS Jianfeng SunChina	356,000(30 BB)	25	4
JL Jason LauMalaysia	349,000(29 BB)	25	5
SN Shahin NorouzianCanada	598,000(50 BB)	25	6
DA Daisuke Abiko	284,000(24 BB)	25	8
CH Chak Hei ChanAustralia	403,000(34 BB)	26	1
AA Amir AbbasAustralia	291,000(24 BB)	26	2
YY Yuan YuChina	64,000(5 BB)	26	3
LS Leo SchulhofFrance	316,000(26 BB)	26	4
RB Rui BouquetPortugal	549,000(46 BB)	26	5
SK Simas KaraliunasLithuania	191,000(16 BB)	26	6
SS Suguru SawadaJapan	959,000(80 BB)	26	8
RP Rosalie PetitFrance	424,000(35 BB)	30	1
DK David KozmaHungary	297,000(25 BB)	30	2
AS Akhilendra SinghIndia	539,000(45 BB)	30	4
JL Johan LeesAustralia	897,000(75 BB)	30	5
TE Travis EndersbyAustralia	500,000(42 BB)	30	6
VL Vadzim LipaukaBelarus	190,000(16 BB)	30	7
AL Adam Lydford	148,000(12 BB)	30	8
YL Yongjia LinAustralia	287,000(24 BB)	35	1
YK Yeow KianMalaysia	435,000(36 BB)	35	3
TK Takayuki KogaJapan	237,000(20 BB)	35	4
LS Leo SomaFrance	727,000(61 BB)	35	5
AC Aliaksei ChernakBelarus	508,000(42 BB)	35	6
HP Hyunkyou ParkSouth Korea	396,000(33 BB)	35	7
AA Alfie AdamUnited Kingdom	602,000(50 BB)	35	8