Many notable pros survive APL Main Event Day 2; Canlin Chen in the lead

The Asia Poker League Reloaded resumed another day of thrilling poker action at the Beijing Poker Club with Day 2 of the Main Event seeing 250 players out of the 911 total entries returning to the felt. With less than half of the field seeing a payout, 108 players to be exact, this meant that many would fall before the money was reached. And many did. By the end of scheduled play, the bubble had burst hours ago and only 32 players remained. Among them were distinguished pros and a young rising star from China, Canlin Chen.

Chip leader Canlin Chen with 1,675,000

It was an exceptionally good day for Canlin Chen who went from ranked 8thin Day 1C to the top of the chip counts at the end of Day 2. Chen amassed a towering 1,675,000 stack, which is a sizable lead from his closest competitor. While Chen has yet to win a big event, he has been making his presence known in the tournament circuit. He entered the charts in July of 2016 and since then, has already claimed a six digit score. Earlier this month, Chen finished 3rdat the PokerStars Championship Macau HK$206K High Roller event for a US$177,862 payout. If he keeps with this momentum, he may just take it all the way to the finish line.

Ladies in contention: Li Yan and Team PKC Li Si Xiao

Players, railbirds, and media are always abuzz when there are notable pros at the tables, especially when some of those are well known female players such as Li Yan and Team PKC Li Si Xiao. Both ladies are still in the running for the title with Yan high in the chip rung – in fourth position – with 1,005,000 in chips. As for Xiao, she will have to pick up some pots to boost up her 370,000 stack.

Korean pros Steve Yea and Alex Song in the battle

While the field had an expected heavy local turnout, there was still a good showing of international players. From Korea, Steve Yea of course and Alex Song. Both players have their work cut out for them if they want to catch up to the leaders. Yea is sitting with a low 280,000 in chips and Song with better, holding a stack 425,000.

Final Day on Saturday, April 21st

The final table was originally planned to take place on Sunday, April 22nd however due to the pace of the game, it was decided that they would trim it down one day with the Final Day taking place tomorrow, Saturday, April 21st. Players will be battling it out for a lion share of the CNY 4,555,000 (US$660,674) prize pool.

Chip counts of the final 32 players:

Canlin Chen 1,675,000

Li Chengbei 1,105,000

Zhao Yu 1,060,000

Li Yan 1,005,000

Xue Wenyi 1,000,000

Cui Jiabin 895,000

Zhang Dayong 856,000

Ouyang Bo 800,000

Huang Chuan 720,000

Du Guowei 705,000

Ding Boji 620,000

Zhao Jianpent 620,000

Ma Kangyuan 575,000

Liu Shiwei 565,000

Wang Hui 560,000

Dong Xiaoqiang 535,000

Yao Ruigang 460,000

Li Xiang 430,000

Wang Zhong 430,000

Alex Song 425,000

Wang Huan 395,000

Wang Guo Feng 380,000

Li Si Xiao 370,000

Liu Yangyang 365,000

Zhao Gang 365,000

Cai Ying 335,000

Steve Yea 280,000

Li Linwei 270,000

Wang Peng 115,000

Wang Zibo 105,000

HWAL 50,000

Stay tuned to Somuchpoker as we are onsite for the Final Day of the APL Reloaded Main Event. We will have updates and results as soon as it concludes.

Article by Triccia David