Blind level
Level 15: 2,000 / 4,000 ante: 4,000
Entries
9/57
Total Chips
1,710,000
Average
190,000
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 4:44:49 PM

Manila Megastack Main Event Flight A Concludes With 9 Advancing

Level 15: 2,000 / 4,000 ante: 4,000
Remigiusz Hajduk - Manila Megastack 20 Main Event Flight A Chipleader

After a grueling 11 hours and 15 levels of play we reached the finish line with 9 players standing.


Remigiusz Hajduk barely came out on top, bagging 281,000 with the aid of a massive hand just before the end with AA versus AK, knocking out Hwang Minsoo in 11th. Gun Jegal was very active from the start with some swings here and there to take 2nd place with 280,000 and a very solid Oliver Duran in 3rd with 263,000.


Flight B starts tomorrow at 13:00 with 10 levels of late registration lasting until 20:10.


as always, here are today's 9 qualifiers all in one place:

PlayerChips
281,000(70 BB)
GJ
Gun JegalKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
280,000(70 BB)
OD
263,000(66 BB)
BE
Benjamin EbarlePhilippines [PHL]Philippines
251,000(63 BB)
AC
Andy ChanSingapore [SGP]Singapore
213,000(53 BB)
KB
Ki Bum ParkKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
160,000(40 BB)
WY
William YsmaelPhilippines [PHL]Philippines
111,000(28 BB)
CM
105,000(26 BB)
JM
Jeniel MuerePhilippines [PHL]Philippines
36,000(9 BB)
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 4:21:22 PM

The Bubble Has Burst

Level 15: 2,000 / 4,000 ante: 4,000
Jong Hyun Song

Benjamin Ebarle opens 12,000 from UTG, SB calls and Jong Hyun Song calls with his last 12,000 to see the flop A 5 3 . Ebarle isolates with A K , Jong Hyun Song shows Q 9 and cant find any help with the board completing 6 4 to become today's bubble boy.

PlayerChips
BE
Benjamin EbarlePhilippines [PHL]Philippines
251,000(63 BB)
JH
Jong Hyun SongKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
busted
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 4:13:39 PM

Remigiusz Hajduk Back On Top

Level 15: 2,000 / 4,000 ante: 4,000

Initiating the action with a raise to 8,000 from UTG, Remigiusz Hajduk fills up after BU Hwang Minsoo increased the fee to 25,000 for the flop T K 9 . When checked to the BU, 80,000 go all-in with A K , but Remigiusz Hajduk tables A A and the board 7 6 changes nothing.

PlayerChips
272,000(68 BB)
HM
Hwang MinsooKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
busted
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 4:04:47 PM

Michihiko Matsuda Hits The Rail Next

Level 15: 2,000 / 4,000 ante: 4,000
Michihiko Matsuda

Button Oliver Duran opens 10,500 with K J and BB Michihiko Matsuda says all-in for 32,000 with A J . Bad luck for the shorty with the dealer flipping over T J 9 Q 6 to hand out another elimination.

PlayerChips
OD
260,000(65 BB)
busted
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 3:55:27 PM

Short Stacks Collide

Level 15: 2,000 / 4,000 ante: 4,000
Jong Hyun Song

UTG Jong Hyun Song puts his last 10,000 in the middle with Q 2 and HJ Michihiko Matsuda successfully isolates for 46,000 with K J . The board comes 4 5 A Q 6 to triple up Jong Hyun Song.

PlayerChips
36,000(9 BB)
JH
Jong Hyun SongKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
30,000(8 BB)
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 3:48:25 PM

Three To Go

Level 15: 2,000 / 4,000 ante: 4,000
Shinoda Takuya

Gun Jegal starts off another hand with a raise to 8,000 from UTG, SB calls and BB Shinoda Takuya shoves his remaining 45,000 with 9 9 . Gun Jegal is the only taker showing K Q and the dealer gets ready to decide the next flip. The board runs Q A J J 5 and we are down to 12 players.

PlayerChips
GJ
Gun JegalKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
272,000(68 BB)
busted
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 3:45:48 PM

Oliver Duran Still Above 200,000

Level 15: 2,000 / 4,000 ante: 4,000
Oliver Duran

Catching the action on the river 4 2 T K 8 with 50,000 in the pot, we see Jong Hyun Song throw his cards in the muck after Oliver Duran flipped over A T .

PlayerChips
OD
220,000(55 BB)
JH
Jong Hyun SongKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
60,500(15 BB)

Level 15: 2,000 / 4,000 ante: 4,000

40 minutes
Remaining Players: 13/57
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 3:36:59 PM

Another Player Busts At Last

Level 14: 1,500 / 3,000 ante: 3,000
Vivencio Nachor Jr.

Folded to SB Andy Chan, 6,500 go over the line and BB Vivencio Nachor Jr. defends to see the flop 2 5 9 with a 7,000 c-bet going in front for Andy Chan. Vivencio Nachor Jr. increases to 19,000 to reveal the turn T and Andy Chan immediately shoves holding K 9 . Vivencio Nachor Jr. calls with his remain 43,000 tabling T 8 , but gets outdrawn on the river Q .

PlayerChips
AC
Andy ChanSingapore [SGP]Singapore
200,000(67 BB)
VN
busted
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 3:35:55 PM

Bad Beat For Jeniel Muere To Become Short Stacked

Level 14: 1,500 / 3,000 ante: 3,000

Looking down at A J , its jamming time for Hwang Minsoo and his 59,500 chips, but he needs major help when Jeniel Muere calls to table A K . Having a crush on one of the players, the dealer does not want to get any further to the cut-off and slowly tables 5 8 6 6 with a soul-crushing J in the end.

PlayerChips
HM
Hwang MinsooKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
126,500(42 BB)
JM
Jeniel MuerePhilippines [PHL]Philippines
65,000(22 BB)
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 3:22:25 PM

Former Chip Leader Jeniel Muere Dips Further

Level 14: 1,500 / 3,000 ante: 3,000

Remigiusz Hajduk opens 6,000 and both blinds defend to see the flop 7 6 6 with the aggressor laying out another 5,000. BB Jeniel Muere wants to see the turn 5 and takes over the lead with a 15,000 bet that gets called to complete the board J . Continuing for 10,000, Jeniel Muere lays it down when faced with a 45,000 raise.

PlayerChips
221,500(74 BB)
JM
Jeniel MuerePhilippines [PHL]Philippines
124,500(42 BB)
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 3:17:01 PM

Short Stacks Continue To Win

Level 14: 1,500 / 3,000 ante: 3,000
Ki Bum Park

With an 6,000 open from +1, HJ and BU tag along to the flop 9 2 5 . The initial raiser checks, prompting HJ Jeniel Muere to put out a feeler for 11,000 and only BU Ki Bum Park pays up the see the turn 6 . Checked to Park, all-in is announced to scoop up the pot.

PlayerChips
JM
Jeniel MuerePhilippines [PHL]Philippines
150,000(50 BB)
KB
Ki Bum ParkKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
85,000(28 BB)
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 3:16:18 PM

Jeniel Muere Recovers Some

Level 14: 1,500 / 3,000 ante: 3,000
Jeniel Muere

Starting the action with a raise to 6,000 from the button, Remigiusz Hajduk fills up when BB Jeniel Muere counters with a 15,000 three-bet to see the flop 2 3 7 . A single 15,000 c-bet ends the hand.

PlayerChips
210,500(70 BB)
JM
Jeniel MuerePhilippines [PHL]Philippines
175,000(58 BB)
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 3:11:56 PM

Benjamin Ebarle Chips Up

Level 14: 1,500 / 3,000 ante: 3,000
Benjamin Ebarle

Benjamin Ebarle opens 6,500 from +1 and BB Michihiko Matsuda defends to see the flop T Q T for a check around to the turn 4 . A delayed c-bet of 8,500 takes it down for Ebarle.

PlayerChips
BE
Benjamin EbarlePhilippines [PHL]Philippines
151,500(51 BB)
92,000(31 BB)
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 3:09:01 PM

Jegal Gun Close To The Leader

Level 14: 1,500 / 3,000 ante: 3,000
Jegal Gun

Christopher Mateo kicks off the action with a raise to 6,500 from BU, followed by a 96,500 jam from BB Gun Jegal with J J and Mateo fills up with A Q . No help for Mateo on T 4 9 K 7 and a big double up for Gun Jegal.

PlayerChips
GJ
Gun JegalKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
193,000(64 BB)
CM
80,000(27 BB)
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 3:05:21 PM

Big Slick Hits

Level 14: 1,500 / 3,000 ante: 3,000
Michihiko Matsuda

With an open-jam of 43,500 holding A K , Michihiko Matsuda watches SB Benjamin Ebarle call and table J J for another flip. The dealer keeps the field intact by revealing K K 4 7 7 , granting Michihiko Matsuda a much needed double up.

PlayerChips
BE
Benjamin EbarlePhilippines [PHL]Philippines
145,000(48 BB)
98,500(33 BB)

Level 14: 1,500 / 3,000 ante: 3,000

40 minutes
Remaining Players: 14/57
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 2:52:24 PM

Chip Counts With 14 Players Left

Level 13: 1,000 / 2,500 ante: 2,500
Remigiusz Hajduk
PlayerChips
227,000(91 BB)
JH
Jong Hyun SongKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
204,000(82 BB)
BE
Benjamin EbarlePhilippines [PHL]Philippines
199,500(80 BB)
CM
188,000(75 BB)
JM
Jeniel MuerePhilippines [PHL]Philippines
160,000(64 BB)
OD
157,500(63 BB)
GJ
Gun JegalKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
108,000(43 BB)
HM
Hwang MinsooKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
85,000(34 BB)
WY
William YsmaelPhilippines [PHL]Philippines
77,000(31 BB)
VN
76,000(30 BB)
AC
Andy ChanSingapore [SGP]Singapore
73,000(29 BB)
54,500(22 BB)
KB
Ki Bum ParkKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
49,000(20 BB)
45,000(18 BB)
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 2:51:40 PM

Jeniel Muere Loses The Lead

Level 13: 1,000 / 2,500 ante: 2,500
Jeniel Muere

Initiating the action with a 6,500 open from +1, Jeniel Muere finds a customer in CO Christopher Mateo to see the flop T K 2 and continues for 5,000. Mateo calls to see the turn T that gets checked to complete the board J . Another 10,000 go to the middle for Jeniel Muere with 7 7 who has to surrender the pot to Christopher Mateo's K Q .

PlayerChips
JM
Jeniel MuerePhilippines [PHL]Philippines
190,000(76 BB)
CM
188,000(75 BB)
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 2:39:44 PM

Big Double For Andy Chan

Level 13: 1,000 / 2,500 ante: 2,500
Andy Chan

Looking down at A Q and a raise to 5,500 from UTG Oliver Duran, Andy Chan slides his remaining 39,000 over the line. Duran calls with 6 6 for a flip that goes to Chan after the dealer hit the felt with Q A 3 9 5 .

PlayerChips
OD
170,000(68 BB)
AC
Andy ChanSingapore [SGP]Singapore
78,000(31 BB)
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 2:39:00 PM

The Same Two Are At It Again

Level 13: 1,000 / 2,500 ante: 2,500
Gun Jegal

This time Gun Jegal opens 5,000 from CO, countered by a 13,000 three-bet from Remigiusz Hajduk on the button and only a call to see the flop T A 9 . Remigiusz Hajduk wants 9,000 to see the turn 9 and ends the hand with an unanswered bet of 25,500.

PlayerChips
220,000(88 BB)
GJ
Gun JegalKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
131,000(52 BB)
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 2:34:31 PM

Pre Flop Action

Level 13: 1,000 / 2,500 ante: 2,500
Remigiusz Hajduk

HJ Gun Jegal opens 5,500, countered by CO Remigiusz Hajduk with a 13,000 three-bet before the initial raiser puts in another 39,500 to take it down pre flop.

PlayerChips
187,000(75 BB)
GJ
Gun JegalKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
135,000(54 BB)
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 2:30:44 PM

Jeniel Muere Still On Top

Level 13: 1,000 / 2,500 ante: 2,500
Jeniel Muere

Faced with a raise to 8,000 from HJ Jeniel Muere, CO Ki Bum Park announces all-in for 37,000 and the dealer goes to work.

PlayerHandChips
JM
Jeniel MuerePhilippines [PHL]Philippines
QJ
226,000(90 BB)
KB
Ki Bum ParkKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
AK
80,000(32 BB)
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 2:27:06 PM

Christopher Mateo Is Sitting On A Big Stack Again

Level 13: 1,000 / 2,500 ante: 2,500
Christopher Mateo

When Christopher Mateo raises to 5,000 from the HJ, BB Hwang Minsoo defends and the dealer shares the flop K 4 4 for a friendly check-check to the turn Q . A small delayed c-bet of 3,000 takes it down for Mateo.

PlayerChips
CM
186,500(75 BB)
HM
Hwang MinsooKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
55,500(22 BB)

Level 13: 1,000 / 2,500 ante: 2,500

40 minutes
Remaining Players: 14/57
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 2:23:25 PM

Jong Hyun Song Dips Further

Level 12: 1,000 / 2,000 ante: 2,000
Jong Hyun Song

William Ysmael kicks off the action with a raise to 4,000 from UTG and both blinds defend to see the flop K K 3 . Ysmael forks out another 4,500 to take us heads up with SB Jong Hyun Song on the T turn that gets checked to the river 9 . Finally improved, William Ysmael bets 8,500 with 9 8 and gets paid off by Jong Hyun Song who mucks.

PlayerChips
JH
Jong Hyun SongKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
123,500(62 BB)
WY
William YsmaelPhilippines [PHL]Philippines
90,000(45 BB)
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 2:15:28 PM

Aces Get Cracked Again

Level 12: 1,000 / 2,000 ante: 2,000
Oliver Duran

Jong Hyun Song lays out 4,500 from +1, with HJ and BB tagging along to the flop 2 7 7 for a 5,000 c-bet and two calls to reveal the turn 5 . Another 10,000 continuation sees only BB Oliver Duran pay up for the river Q . With two checks, Duran tables the winner 5 5 to crack Jong Hyun Song's A A .

PlayerChips
OD
200,000(100 BB)
JH
Jong Hyun SongKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
133,500(67 BB)
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 2:04:08 PM

Double Barrel Takes It Down

Level 12: 1,000 / 2,000 ante: 2,000
Gun Jegal

Folded to SB Gun Jegal 4,000 go over the line and BB Hajduk Remigiusz defends to see the flop K J 9 . A 3,000 c-bet is called for the turn 6 and Gun Jegal slides out the winning bet of 6,000.

PlayerChips
GJ
Gun JegalKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
142,500(71 BB)
128,000(64 BB)

Level 12: 1,000 / 2,000 ante: 2,000

40 minutes
Remaining Players: 15/57
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 1:55:54 PM

Ki Bum Park Back Up

Level 11: 1,000 / 1,500 ante: 1,500
Ki Bum Park

Hwang Minsoo starts us off with a limp from UTG that has HJ Ki Bum Park throw all the chips in the middle for a 31,500 jam with K J . Hwang Minsoo calls with T T and we have a flip to decide. The dealer likes the over cards and tables 6 K A 8 4 for a much needed double up for Ki Bum Park close to the end of the day.

PlayerChips
HM
Hwang MinsooKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
99,000(66 BB)
KB
Ki Bum ParkKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
67,000(45 BB)
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 1:39:00 PM

Hayashi Tatsuhiko Next To Fall

Level 11: 1,000 / 1,500 ante: 1,500
Hayashi Tatsuhiko

Christopher Mateo hopes for some action when he picks up A A and gets it started with a raise to 3,500 from BU. With BB Hayashi Tatsuhiko announcing all-in for 34,000 holding 8 8 the action was granted and the dealer moves into the spotlight unveiling the board 7 7 6 T Q thus moving us closer to the 9 player cut-off for today.

PlayerChips
CM
139,000(93 BB)
busted
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 1:34:06 PM

Hwang Minsoo Chips Up

Level 11: 1,000 / 1,500 ante: 1,500
Hwang Minsoo

CO Hwang Minsoo opens 3,500 and BB Takuya Shinoda defends to see the flop 6 8 5 . Takuya Shinoda donks for 3,000 and calls a 10,000 raise to see the turn T . Checked to Hwang Minsoo, the final 15,000 goes over the line to end the hand.

PlayerChips
HM
Hwang MinsooKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
156,000(104 BB)
59,500(40 BB)
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 1:20:35 PM

Last Night's High Roller Champ Florencio Campomanes Taken Out

Level 11: 1,000 / 1,500 ante: 1,500
Florencio Campomanes

A raise to 3,500 from HJ Vivencio Nachor Jr. with A A and a 13,000 jam from CO Florencio Campomanes holding Q Q has the dealer flip over 5 4 4 A 7 and serve another elimination.

PlayerChips
VN
138,500(92 BB)
busted
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 1:10:10 PM

William Ysmael Puts His Foot Down

Level 11: 1,000 / 1,500 ante: 1,500
William Ysmael

Opening for 4,000 from BU, Oliver Duran takes BB William Ysmael to the flop 4 A Q . A 5,000 c-bet gets called for the turn 5 . Another 8,000 bet from Duran gets check-raised to 18,500 for William Ysmael to scoop up the pot.

PlayerChips
OD
128,000(85 BB)
WY
William YsmaelPhilippines [PHL]Philippines
48,500(32 BB)

Level 11: 1,000 / 1,500 ante: 1,500

40 minutes
Remaining Players: 21/57
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 1:00:43 PM

Latest Chips Count

Level 10: 600 / 1,200 ante: 1,200
Jeniel Muere
PlayerChips
JM
Jeniel MuerePhilippines [PHL]Philippines
256,500(214 BB)
JH
Jong Hyun SongKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
143,500(120 BB)
OD
142,500(119 BB)
BE
Benjamin EbarlePhilippines [PHL]Philippines
140,000(117 BB)
HM
Hwang MinsooKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
135,700(113 BB)
VN
103,000(86 BB)
103,000(86 BB)
GJ
Gun JegalKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
99,800(83 BB)
CM
85,000(71 BB)
54,000(45 BB)
AC
Andy ChanSingapore [SGP]Singapore
50,000(42 BB)
WY
William YsmaelPhilippines [PHL]Philippines
48,000(40 BB)
SS
Seol SunghoKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
43,500(36 BB)
37,500(31 BB)
28,000(23 BB)
21,000(18 BB)
JK
19,500(16 BB)
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 12:59:10 PM

Benjamin Ebarle's Aggression Pays Off

Level 10: 600 / 1,200 ante: 1,200
Benjamin Ebarle

With Benjamin Ebarle making it 2,500 from +1 and HJ Ki Bum Park calling we see the flop 8 T 5 . Ebarle triple barrels 4,400, 12,400 and 6,500 to the river 2 A with the last one going unanswered.

PlayerChips
BE
Benjamin EbarlePhilippines [PHL]Philippines
140,000(117 BB)
KB
Ki Bum ParkKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
31,800(27 BB)
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 12:47:27 PM

Johnson Tan Out

Level 10: 600 / 1,200 ante: 1,200
Johnson Tan

Picking up the action on 8 3 9 9 3 and 9,500 in the middle BB Johnson Tan jams 9,000 with 7 6 but gets caught by CO Jeniel Muere with a hero call Q J .

PlayerChips
JM
Jeniel MuerePhilippines [PHL]Philippines
265,000(221 BB)
JT
Johnson TanPhilippines [PHL]Philippines
busted
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 12:41:46 PM

Flushy Flushy

Level 10: 600 / 1,200 ante: 1,200

With the BU and SB limping and the BB waving his option we go to the flop 6 2 9 with everyone agreeing to see the turn J for free. No more handouts says BB Jeniel Muere making it 2,000 to take only SB Hwang Minsoo to the river 8 . The caller slides out 6,000 with a flush 5 4 and gets paid by K J .

PlayerChips
JM
Jeniel MuerePhilippines [PHL]Philippines
253,500(211 BB)
HM
Hwang MinsooKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
159,000(133 BB)
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 12:33:13 PM

William Ysmael Doubles At The Last Level Of Late Registration For Today

Level 10: 600 / 1,200 ante: 1,200
William Ysmael

With two limps in front, the SB pumps it up to 3,500 to see the flop 6 8 2 three way. Everybody checks to see the turn Q and the chips go flying. UTG Oliver Duran leads 6,400, with 9 6 , answered by a 16,700 jam from CO William Ysmael with Q J , the SB gets out of the way and the dealer completes the board 3 to grant William Ysmael a double.

PlayerChips
OD
153,800(128 BB)
WY
William YsmaelPhilippines [PHL]Philippines
45,800(38 BB)
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 12:19:46 PM

Jong Hyun Song Double Barrels

Level 10: 600 / 1,200 ante: 1,200
Jong Hyun Song

Jong Hyun Song opens 1,500 from BU and BB Andy Chan defends to see the flop 5 2 J . A 2,500 c-bet takes us to the turn Q where Jong Hyun Song takes it down with another 6,000 continuation.

PlayerChips
JH
Jong Hyun SongKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
145,500(121 BB)
AC
Andy ChanSingapore [SGP]Singapore
36,000(30 BB)

Level 10: 600 / 1,200 ante: 1,200

40 minutes
Remaining Players: 19/54
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 12:13:10 PM

Sergius Santos Out

Level 9: 600 / 1,200 ante: 1,200
Sergius Santos

Oliver Duran slow plays A Q from UTG to induce a 22,000 jam from CO Sergius Santos holding A 8 and deliver another knockout on 7 4 7 3 6 .

PlayerChips
OD
156,000(130 BB)
SS
Sergius SantosPhilippines [PHL]Philippines
busted
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 12:05:28 PM

Jeniel Muere Still On Top

Level 9: 600 / 1,200 ante: 1,200
Jeniel Muere

UTG opens for 2,500 and both blinds defend to see the flop 6 Q 8 that gets rejected by all three to see the turn 9 . BB Jeniel Muere has a go for 2,000 and takes only SB Hwang Minsoo to the river J who leads with 6,000 holding T 5 and gets paid by Jeniel Muere's top pair Q 2 .

PlayerChips
JM
Jeniel MuerePhilippines [PHL]Philippines
277,000(231 BB)
HM
Hwang MinsooKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
140,000(117 BB)
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 11:55:13 AM

Christopher Kevin Boys Hits Rail

Level 9: 600 / 1,200 ante: 1,200
Christopher Boys

Looking at A 5 in the CO and a 2,700 open in front, Christopher Kevin Boys puts his last 6,500 in the middle and is dominated by Vivencio Nachor Jr. flipping over 7 7 . The dealer helps a little by hitting the felt 5 3 4 9 3 but still sends the underdog packing.

PlayerChips
VN
94,000(78 BB)
CB
Christopher BoysUnited States of America [USA]United States of America
busted
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 11:54:09 AM

Takuya Shinoda Chips Up

Level 9: 600 / 1,200 ante: 1,200
Takuya Shinoda

Opening for 3,000 from CO, Takuya Shinoda takes BB Edward Halmarack to the flop 2 3 8 that gets checked to the turn J for the BB to lead 3,200. A call completes the board 7 , BB checks and Takuya Shinoda slides out a winning bet of 5,000.

PlayerChips
EH
Edward HalmarackUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland [GBR]United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
68,000(57 BB)
58,000(48 BB)
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 11:42:18 AM

Blind Battle Goes Distance

Level 9: 600 / 1,200 ante: 1,200
Darren Lee Yun Xiang

Juan Casanova fills up his SB and BB Lee Yun Xiang Darren opts to check for the flop A 4 K that gets checked further to the turn 2 when the BB puts out a feeler for 2,200 and gets called for the board to complete 6 . Lee Yun Xiang Darren slides out another 5,500 with seven-high 7 3 but gets caught by Juan Casanova holding 5 4 .

PlayerChips
34,000(28 BB)
23,000(19 BB)

Level 9: 600 / 1,200 ante: 1,200

40 minutes
Remaining Players: 22/52
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 11:36:21 AM

Jang Mo Se Out At Last

Level 8: 500 / 1,000 ante: 1,000

With an open jam for 3,000 holding 9 6, Jang Mo Se is at the dealer's mercy once more after SB Kang Seungmin calls with T 8 . The board T 5 A K 8 delivers the final blow.

PlayerChips
KS
Kang Seung MinKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
47,400(47 BB)
JM
busted
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 11:30:41 AM

Seung Min Kang Back From The Abyss

Level 8: 500 / 1,000 ante: 1,000

Fresh from a double-up, Jang Mo Se is at it again filling up his 4,000 raise with K J after Seung Min Kang announced all-in 19,700 with A 7 . The the dealer has mood swings while delivering J A K 4 4 but ultimately hands it to the pre flop favorite.

PlayerChips
KS
Kang Seung MinKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
39,400(39 BB)
JM
3,000(3 BB)
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 11:28:58 AM

Chip Leader Doubles Jang Mo Se

Level 8: 500 / 1,000 ante: 1,000
Jang Mo Se

From the button, Jang Mo Se shoves 10,500 with 6 6 , Jeniel Muere calls with A J and the dealer delivers quads on 3 6 K 8 6 .

PlayerChips
JM
Jeniel MuerePhilippines [PHL]Philippines
215,000(215 BB)
JM
23,000(23 BB)
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 11:26:23 AM

Seung Min Kang Holds On

Level 8: 500 / 1,000 ante: 1,000
Kang Seung Min

Jeniel Muere opens 2,000 from BU with K 9 , Seung Min Kang jams 3,100 with K 4 and we see the dealer let him live flipping over 6 5 T 4 Q .

PlayerChips
JM
Jeniel MuerePhilippines [PHL]Philippines
225,000(225 BB)
KS
Kang Seung MinKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
6,200(6 BB)
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 11:13:17 AM

Chong Zi Heng Doubles Again

Level 8: 500 / 1,000 ante: 1,000

UTG Chong Zi Heng open jams K 4 from UTG and finds a customer in +1 Seung Min Kang holding T 9 . The dealer makes short work of the suited connectors by flipping over 3 4 K 5 3 and moves the pot to Chong Zi Heng.

PlayerChips
CZ
Chong Zi HengSingapore [SGP]Singapore
40,300(40 BB)
KS
Kang Seung MinKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
4,000(4 BB)
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 11:06:08 AM

Christopher Mateo Out For Now

Level 8: 500 / 1,000 ante: 1,000
Christopher Mateo

By open limping SB Edward Halmarack induces a 24,000 shove from Christopher Mateo with A 3 to happily call with A Q and deliver a knockout on 5 T 4 9 6 .

PlayerChips
EH
Edward HalmarackUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland [GBR]United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
92,000(92 BB)
CM
busted
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 11:05:08 AM

Chong Zi Heng Out Of The Danger Zone

Level 8: 500 / 1,000 ante: 1,000
Chong Zi Heng

Another preflop showdown starts with a raise to 2,000 from CO Jang Mo Se with Q 8 and a 10,700 jam from Chong Zi Heng holding K 5 . The dealer switches outcomes on 8 7 9 K 4 and ultimately grants it to Chong Zi Heng for a double.

PlayerChips
CZ
Chong Zi HengSingapore [SGP]Singapore
22,500(23 BB)
JM
22,400(22 BB)

Level 8: 500 / 1,000 ante: 1,000

40 minutes
Remaining Players: 30/50
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 10:59:38 AM

Current Top Stacks

Level 7: 400 / 800 ante: 800
Seol Sungho
PlayerChips
SS
Seol SunghoKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
162,000(203 BB)
JM
Jeniel MuerePhilippines [PHL]Philippines
132,500(166 BB)
92,700(116 BB)
HM
Hwang MinsooKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
91,800(115 BB)
88,400(111 BB)
OD
79,000(99 BB)
EH
Edward HalmarackUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland [GBR]United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
77,200(97 BB)
KB
Ki Bum ParkKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
52,700(66 BB)
BE
Benjamin EbarlePhilippines [PHL]Philippines
45,800(57 BB)
44,100(55 BB)
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 10:57:19 AM

Small Double For Koki Takeishi

Level 7: 400 / 800 ante: 800
Koki Takeishi

Song Jong Hyun initiates the action with a 1,600 open from SB and BB Koki Takeishi jams for 8,600 with Q 2 . A call from SB with J T sparks the dealer to reveal T 9 8 J A for a straight and double up going Koki Takeishi's way.

PlayerChips
JH
Jong Hyun SongKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
57,500(72 BB)
17,700(22 BB)
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 10:54:48 AM

Hwang Minsoo Doubles

Level 7: 400 / 800 ante: 800
Hwang Minsoo

With an open jam of 44,400 from UTG Hwang Minsoo holding A A and a call from +1 Maxim Gumenyuk with 9 9 all eyes go to the dealer tabling 8 4 7 4 T keeping the rockets ahead.

PlayerChips
HM
Hwang MinsooKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
90,800(114 BB)
MG
Maxim GumenyukRussian Federation [RUS]Russian Federation
13,200(17 BB)
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 10:40:25 AM

Matsuda Michihiko Doubles Big Time

Level 7: 400 / 800 ante: 800
Michihiko Matsuda

First to act Kenta Misawa kicks off the action with a raise to 1,600, followed by +1 Matsuda Michihiko pumping it to 3,800 to reveal the flop 8 Q A . Two checks take us to the turn Q , Kenta Misawa's 3,000 bet gets called for the river T and another lead of 10,000. This time Matsuda Michihiko announces all-in for 34,300 with A A and gets paid by Kenta Misawa flipping over K Q .

PlayerChips
84,200(105 BB)
18,000(23 BB)
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 10:38:04 AM

Seol Sungho Extends Lead

Level 7: 400 / 800 ante: 800
Seol Sungho

With a 1,600 open from Seol Sungho in the HJ and a three-bet of 3,000 from BU Oliver Duran we see the SB and the initial raiser tag along to the flop 2 J 6 . Checked to Seol Sungho, 2,900 go in the middle and everybody pays up to see the turn 7 . Another 5,000 lead gets rid of the SB for the river 5 to be revealed. A final 10,000 bet from Seol Sungho is enough to scoop the pot uncontested.

PlayerChips
SS
Seol SunghoKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
118,200(148 BB)
OD
93,000(116 BB)
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 10:28:55 AM

SB Defense

Level 7: 400 / 800 ante: 800
Kim Seongjin

Christopher Mateo opens 1,600 from CO and SB Seongjin Kim defends with a 4,000 three-bet. A call reveals the flop T 2 2 that gets checked to the turn 7 and Seongjin Kim takes it down with a 2,000 bet.

PlayerChips
CM
48,400(61 BB)
KS
Kim SeongjinKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
37,000(46 BB)
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 10:23:31 AM

Sergius Santos Triples Up

Level 7: 400 / 800 ante: 800
Sergius Santos

Kim Sehyeon kicks of the action with a raise to 1,700, HJ Santos Sergius jams for 5,700 and a cold call from CO. Kim Sehyeon successfully isolates with a 33,000 shove holding A K . Sergius Santos flips over A 8 looking for help and the dealer obliges by hitting the felt 2 J 4 8 2 leaving Sergius Santos in the game with a triple up.

PlayerChips
KS
Kim SehyeonKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
27,500(34 BB)
SS
Sergius SantosPhilippines [PHL]Philippines
18,400(23 BB)

Level 7: 400 / 800 ante: 800

40 minutes
Remaining Players: 32/47
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 10:14:46 AM

Ricardo Torres Chips Up

Level 6: 300 / 600 ante: 600
Ricardo Torres

Robert Yamashita opens 1,200 from CO and Ricardo Torres defends his big for the flop 8 J Q to be checked to the turn 8 . Taking over the lead, Torres bets 1,500 and finds a customer to complete the board 6 . Another 3,500 takes it down for him.

PlayerChips
RT
44,000(73 BB)
RY
Robert YamashitaUnited States of America [USA]United States of America
13,400(22 BB)
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 10:11:41 AM

Benjamin Ebarle Back Up

Level 6: 300 / 600 ante: 600
Benjamin Ebarle

Benjamin Ebarle kicks of the action with a raise to 1,200 from +2, countered by a 3,500 three-bet from BU Jin Sehoon and a fill-up gives us the flop 9 J J . Checked to the BU, a 7,000 c-bet slides over the line, called by Ebarle and the turn hits 3 . Benjamin Ebarle lead-jams 13,000 with K J and gets called by Jin Sehoon with A A . The dealer completes the board 4 for the rockets to stay cracked.

PlayerChips
BE
Benjamin EbarlePhilippines [PHL]Philippines
47,000(78 BB)
SJ
Sehoon JinKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
15,500(26 BB)
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 9:53:09 AM

Seol Sungho Versus Chip Leader

Level 6: 300 / 600 ante: 600
Seol Sungho

With the pot at 7,000 and the flop 9 T 2 we see Seol Sungho slide out 7,400 from UTG, Oliver Duran calls and the CO folds for the turn to be revealed 9 . Check-check to the river T and another 8,300 from Seol Sungho does the trick.

PlayerChips
OD
86,000(143 BB)
SS
Seol SunghoKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
62,000(103 BB)
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 9:52:22 AM

Christopher Mateo Doubles

Level 6: 300 / 600 ante: 600
Christopher Mateo

With Chong Zi Heng holding 7 7 we hear raise 1,200, reraise 3,000 from CO Christopher Mateo and the initiator pumps it further to a 30,000 jam. Christopher Mateo calls for his last 17,000 with A J and the dealer goes to work J Q 5 Q 9 and grants the short stack a double.

PlayerChips
CM
33,000(55 BB)
CZ
Chong Zi HengSingapore [SGP]Singapore
12,100(20 BB)
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 9:44:55 AM

Kim Seongjin Hits A Straight

Level 6: 300 / 600 ante: 600
Kim Seongjin

An open for 1,200 has Kim Seongjin take CO and BB to the flop 6 7 7 . The 2,000 c-bet finds two takers for the turn 8 . Another 3,000 lead gets answered by BB Jeniel Muere with an 8,000 raise to see the river 2 heads up. Jeniel Muere check calls a 13,800 jam with 9 8 , but Kim Seongjin tables T 9 for a straight and a double up.

PlayerChips
JM
Jeniel MuerePhilippines [PHL]Philippines
76,000(127 BB)
KS
Kim SeongjinKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
53,000(88 BB)
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 9:36:16 AM

Ricardo Torres Chips Up

Level 6: 300 / 600 ante: 600
Ricardo Torres

Ricardo Torres initiates the action with a raise to 1,500 from +1 and takes the button and SB to the flop 3 9 7 . The first c-bet of 1,500 takes BU Hayashi Tatsuhiko to the turn 7 , but the second one for 2,000 is enough to scoop the pot.

PlayerChips
RT
24,900(42 BB)
22,800(38 BB)

Level 6: 300 / 600 ante: 600

40 minutes
Remaining Players: 29/39
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 9:29:37 AM

Kim Sehyeon Exits

Level 5: 200 / 500 ante: 500
Kim Sehyeon

With the pot at 26,000 and the board showing T 5 K 6 9 , Kim Sehyeon jams 12,400 with K J and gets check-called by Oliver Duran's tow pair 9 6 .

PlayerChips
OD
109,000(218 BB)
KS
Kim SehyeonKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
busted
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 9:28:30 AM

Koki Takeishi Recovers Some

Level 5: 200 / 500 ante: 500
Koki Takeishi

Koki Takeishi kicks off the action with a raise to 1,200 and takes HJ and BB along to the flop 3 K 2 . A simple 1,200 c-bet gets the job done.

PlayerChips
OD
81,800(164 BB)
YJ
Yu JeongyeolKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
45,000(90 BB)
20,800(42 BB)
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 9:24:37 AM

Yusuf Cassidy Four-bets Pre

Level 5: 200 / 500 ante: 500
Yusuf Ronald Cassidy

With an open to 1,200 and a raise from BU Kim Junhyeok to 3,000 the action is back to Yusuf Cassidy in +1 who takes it down with a 6,000 four-bet.

PlayerChips
KJ
kim JunhyeokKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
44,500(89 BB)
30,400(61 BB)
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 9:13:31 AM

Jeniel Muere Stays Active

Level 5: 200 / 500 ante: 500
Jeniel Muere

Kim Seongjin opens 1,200 from HJ and CO Jeniel Muere wants to see the flop 3 9 7 . A 1,000 c-bet gets called for the turn 7 and when checked to him, Jeniel Muere takes over with a 1,000 lead of his own to complete the board 6 . Two checks has Jeniel Muere come out on top with 3 2 .

PlayerChips
JM
Jeniel MuerePhilippines [PHL]Philippines
74,000(148 BB)
KS
Kim SeongjinKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
24,700(49 BB)
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 9:12:24 AM

Kenta Misawa Scoops With Middle Pair

Level 5: 200 / 500 ante: 500
Kenta Misawa

First to act Kenta Misawa starts us off with a 1,500 raise and takes CO Hayashi Tatsuhiko to the flop J 8 A . Double barrel c-bets of 1,500 and 3,000 both get called to reveal the river 4 Q . A friendly check-check has Kenta Misawa table the winning J T .

PlayerChips
36,000(72 BB)
34,100(68 BB)
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 9:03:58 AM

Jong Hyun Song Recovers Some

Level 5: 200 / 500 ante: 500
Jong Hyun Song

Picking up the action on the flop 8 7 5 with 5,000 in the middle the action gets checked to Jong Hyun Song who jams for 6,100 with A J with Yuta Kawakami paying up to show T 9 . The dealer completes the board 4 3 and hands Jong Hyun Song a flush to scoop the pot.

PlayerChips
33,000(66 BB)
JH
Jong Hyun SongKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
17,200(34 BB)
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 8:57:59 AM

Jeniel Muere Banks Another

Level 5: 200 / 500 ante: 500

With Seongjin Kim opening 1,200 from UTG in front, Jeniel Muere pumps it to 3,000 for the flop A T 8 followed by a 1,500 c-bet to the turn 4 . Checked around to the river 5 , Jeniel Muere takes it home with a 2,500 bet.

PlayerChips
JM
Jeniel MuerePhilippines [PHL]Philippines
75,000(150 BB)
KS
Kim SeongjinKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
28,300(57 BB)

Level 5: 200 / 500 ante: 500

40 minutes
Remaining Players: 26/34
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 8:41:23 AM

Current Chips Count

Level 4: 200 / 400 ante: 400
Jeniel Muere
PlayerChips
JM
Jeniel MuerePhilippines [PHL]Philippines
71,000(178 BB)
EH
Edward HalmarackUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland [GBR]United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
71,000(178 BB)
OD
71,000(178 BB)
GJ
Gun JegalKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
61,500(154 BB)
57,500(144 BB)
JM
56,200(141 BB)
YJ
Yu JeongyeolKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
54,000(135 BB)
41,900(105 BB)
AV
Andrei VavilonskiiRussian Federation [RUS]Russian Federation
40,500(101 BB)
KJ
kim JunhyeokKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
38,500(96 BB)
BE
Benjamin EbarlePhilippines [PHL]Philippines
32,200(81 BB)
31,000(78 BB)
KS
Kim SeongjinKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
30,600(77 BB)
30,500(76 BB)
30,000(75 BB)
VN
30,000(75 BB)
JT
Johnson TanPhilippines [PHL]Philippines
30,000(75 BB)
KS
Kim SehyeonKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
27,300(68 BB)
RT
27,000(68 BB)
SH
Samson HiuSingapore [SGP]Singapore
26,500(66 BB)
25,600(64 BB)
23,100(58 BB)
MG
Maxim GumenyukRussian Federation [RUS]Russian Federation
16,000(40 BB)
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 8:39:43 AM

Ricardo Torres Continues To Dip

Level 4: 200 / 400 ante: 400
Ricardo Torres

Kim Jun Hyeok starts us off with a raise to 800 from UTG and calls CO Ricardo Torres' 2,300 three-bet to see the flop J 3 7 . Double barreling 1,600 and 2,500 to the river 5 K has Ricardo Torres slow down to a check back and muck after seeing Kim Jun Hyeok flip over Q 8 .

PlayerChips
KJ
kim JunhyeokKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
38,500(96 BB)
RT
27,000(68 BB)
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 8:29:17 AM

Takuya Shinoda's Aggression Pays Off

Level 4: 200 / 400 ante: 400
Shinoda Takuya

With an 800 open from +1, Takuya Shinoda three-bets to 2,500 that only has BU Ricardo Torres cold call to see the flop 6 7 3 heads up. Checked to the turn J a delayed c-bet of 2,500 goes over the line, answered with a raise to 6,000 by Ricardo Torres who has to let it go when faced with a 15,000 lead from Takuya Shinoda on the river J .

PlayerChips
57,500(144 BB)
RT
33,000(83 BB)
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 8:27:44 AM

Andrei Vavilonskii Loses Some

Level 4: 200 / 400 ante: 400
Kenta Misawa

Picking up the action on the turn 8 8 T 8 with 13,200 in the pot we see Andrei Vavilonskii lead for 5,500 from the button with UTG Kenta Misawa calling for the river 5 and then open-jam 18,100 to take it down.

PlayerChips
AV
Andrei VavilonskiiRussian Federation [RUS]Russian Federation
42,500(106 BB)
42,000(105 BB)
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 8:22:41 AM

Last Nights High Roller Runner Up Andrei Vavilonskii Builds Stack

Level 4: 200 / 400 ante: 400

Ricardo Torres raises 700 from +1 and takes both blinds to the flop 3 J 6 which gets checked back to him. Continuing for 1,200 has SB Andrei Vavilonskii raise it to 4,000 and take it down uncontested.

PlayerChips
AV
Andrei VavilonskiiRussian Federation [RUS]Russian Federation
55,000(138 BB)
RT
43,000(108 BB)
BE
Benjamin EbarlePhilippines [PHL]Philippines
32,000(80 BB)
PlayerChips
AV
Andrei VavilonskiiRussian Federation [RUS]Russian Federation
50,000(125 BB)
BE
Benjamin EbarlePhilippines [PHL]Philippines
31,000(78 BB)
30,000(75 BB)
KJ
kim JunhyeokKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
30,000(75 BB)
30,000(75 BB)
25,000(63 BB)
RT
25,000(63 BB)
15,800(40 BB)
KS
Kim SehyeonKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
busted
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 8:16:33 AM

Pozdnyakov Andrey Out

Level 4: 200 / 400 ante: 400
Benjamin Ebarle

With his last 5,300 going into the middle from +1, Pozdnyakov Andrey needs to hit A K when Benjamin Ebarle calls 6 6 from the SB. The dealer prefers the pair on T 9 3 J 6 and we move on.

PlayerChips
BE
Benjamin EbarlePhilippines [PHL]Philippines
31,000(78 BB)
PA
Pozdnyakov AndreyRussian Federation [RUS]Russian Federation
busted

Level 4: 200 / 400 ante: 400

40 minutes
Remaining Players: 19/25
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 8:15:15 AM

Ace High Good

Level 3: 100 / 300 ante: 300

HJ Gun Jegal starts us off with 800 and BB Samson Hiu defends to see the flop 8 K K . A 300 c-bet gets check-called and the board completes J J with no more action for Gun Jegal to flip over the winning A T against 9 Q .

PlayerChips
GJ
Gun JegalKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
62,000(207 BB)
SH
Samson HiuSingapore [SGP]Singapore
31,800(106 BB)
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 8:06:26 AM

Andrey Pozdnyakov Recovers Some

Level 3: 100 / 300 ante: 300
Pozdnyakov Andrey

Andrey Pozdnyakov mounts a steal for 2,000 from the button, but both blinds decide to see the flop 2 A Q . Checked to him, Andrey Pozdnyakov slides out a winning bet of 2,000.

PlayerChips
AV
Andrei VavilonskiiRussian Federation [RUS]Russian Federation
50,000(167 BB)
BE
Benjamin EbarlePhilippines [PHL]Philippines
27,000(90 BB)
PA
Pozdnyakov AndreyRussian Federation [RUS]Russian Federation
21,800(73 BB)
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 8:02:31 AM

Table Enemies Clash Again

Level 3: 100 / 300 ante: 300
Gun Jegal

Jeniel Muere opens for 700 from UTG and SB Gun Jegal pumps it to 4,500 for the flop J 2 K . A 4,200 c-bet is enough for Gun Jegal to take it down right there.

PlayerChips
JM
Jeniel MuerePhilippines [PHL]Philippines
65,000(217 BB)
GJ
Gun JegalKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
62,000(207 BB)
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 8:01:35 AM

Hiu Zuo Samson Enters The Stage

Level 3: 100 / 300 ante: 300
Samson Hiu

First to act Maxim Gumenyuk kicks us off with 1,000 and BB Hiu Zuo Samson defends to see the flop K Q 4 that gets checked to the turn 9 . Hiu Zuo Samson takes over with a 1,200 lead to scoop the pot.

PlayerChips
SH
Samson HiuSingapore [SGP]Singapore
32,000(107 BB)
MG
Maxim GumenyukRussian Federation [RUS]Russian Federation
17,000(57 BB)
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 7:52:23 AM

Jeniel Muere Is At It Again

Level 3: 100 / 300 ante: 300
Jeniel Muere

Jeniel Muere opens another hand with 800 from the CO to take the button and BB to the flop A 9 8 . An 800 c-bet takes everyone to the turn T that has Jeniel Muere fork out another 2,000, only called by BB Gun Jegal to complete the board 4 . A third bet of 5,000 gets called again and Jeniel Muere shows the winner A T .

PlayerChips
JM
Jeniel MuerePhilippines [PHL]Philippines
69,000(230 BB)
GJ
Gun JegalKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
56,500(188 BB)
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 7:41:59 AM

Flush On The River

Level 3: 100 / 300 ante: 300
Ricardo Torres

With UTG opening 600, both blinds defend to see the flop 2 K 8 and SB Ricardo Torres donks 1,600. Only BB Misawa Kenta comes along for the turn 8 that gets checked to the river 7 . With another check in front, Misawa Kenta thinks he can get 2,000 for his flush A Q and his opponent obliges.

PlayerChips
RT
25,000(83 BB)
25,000(83 BB)
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 7:32:49 AM

Limping To Win

Level 3: 100 / 300 ante: 300
Oliver Duran

With a limp in front, Yu Jeongyeol raises to 600 from CO to take the UTG limper to the flop K A 9 . One 600 lead and a call is the last to go over the line to see the river T 9 with limper Oliver Duran flipping over the winner 9 6 .

PlayerChips
YJ
Yu JeongyeolKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
56,500(188 BB)
OD
36,800(123 BB)
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 7:30:55 AM

Four-way To The Flop

Level 3: 100 / 300 ante: 300
Seol Sungho

Hyper active player Jeniel Muere looks at J 7 in the HJ, makes it 600 and the CO and both blinds want to see the flop 8 5 9 . Checked to Seol Sungho, 500 go over the line with two takers to see the turn 7 . Jeniel Muere leads 500, gets raised to 1,500 and we see the river 7 heads up. Having made trips, Muere puts 2,000 in the middle and calls down a 6,500 raise from his opponent who throws it in the muck.

PlayerChips
JM
Jeniel MuerePhilippines [PHL]Philippines
68,000(227 BB)
SS
Seol SunghoKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
7,400(25 BB)
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 7:14:51 AM

Successful BB Defense

Level 3: 100 / 300 ante: 300
Yu Jeongyeol

With HJ opening 700, BU and BB tag along for the flop 9 4 8 and we see a 1,100 lead in position from BU Oliver Duran. BB Yu Jeongyeol is the only one continuing to the turn 2 that gets checked to the river 3 and switches it up to a lead of 1,500, enough to take it down.

PlayerChips
OD
37,000(123 BB)
YJ
Yu JeongyeolKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
35,000(117 BB)

Level 3: 100 / 300 ante: 300

40 minutes
Remaining Players: 20/23
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 7:12:48 AM

Benjamin Ebarle Scoops Another

Level 2: 100 / 200 ante: 200

Benjamin Ebarle opens to 400 with both blinds defending to see the flop 9 3 7 that gets checked to K and has Andrey Pozdnyakov slide out 700 from the SB. Ebarle calls to see the river Q and when checked to, bets 1,700 to scoop another pot without showdown.

PlayerChips
BE
Benjamin EbarlePhilippines [PHL]Philippines
35,000(175 BB)
PA
Pozdnyakov AndreyRussian Federation [RUS]Russian Federation
28,000(140 BB)
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 7:09:47 AM

Triple Barrel For The Win

Level 2: 100 / 200 ante: 200
Benjamin Ebarle

Benjamin Ebarle opens 500 from HJ and Takes BU and SB to the flop J 7 3 . An 800 c-bet has only BU Yusuf Cassidy continue to the turn 6 , followed by another 2,200 and a call for the river 6 . Benjamin Ebarle takes down the pot with a final bet of 2,600.

PlayerChips
BE
Benjamin EbarlePhilippines [PHL]Philippines
33,500(168 BB)
15,800(79 BB)
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 7:08:03 AM

Jeniel Muere Continues Ascent

Level 2: 100 / 200 ante: 200

UTG opens 400, followed by a call from HJ and BU Jeniel Muere reraises to 1,000 for everyone to stick around to see the flop 8 A 6 that gets checked to the turn 9 . HJ Gun Jegal tests the waters with a 1,500 bet and only Jeniel Muere pays up to see the river A . No more action has Jeniel Muere table the winner J J against 8 9 .

PlayerChips
JM
Jeniel MuerePhilippines [PHL]Philippines
76,000(380 BB)
GJ
Gun JegalKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
57,800(289 BB)
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 7:07:14 AM

Jeniel Muere Doubles

Level 2: 100 / 200 ante: 200
Jeniel Muere

With a 36,000 open-jam from +2 Jeniel Muere holding J J and a call by CO Yun Taeil with T T the dealer shares the board 8 J 7 8 J for another early elimination.

PlayerChips
JM
Jeniel MuerePhilippines [PHL]Philippines
59,000(295 BB)
YT
Yun TaeilKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
busted
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 6:47:06 AM

Friendly River

Level 2: 100 / 200 ante: 200
Jong Hyun Song

Song Jong Hyun opens 600 from UTG and takes BU Yusuf Cassidy to the flop 7 9 5 . A 600 c-bet and a call are the last chips that go in the middle for the river J 3 and Song Jong Hyun flips over the winner A 7 .

PlayerChips
JH
Jong Hyun SongKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
30,500(153 BB)
20,000(100 BB)
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 6:35:34 AM

Ivan Tan Next To Fall

Level 2: 100 / 200 ante: 200
Ivan Tan

With a 25,000 four-bet from Edward Halmarack with K K and a call from Ivan Tan holding A Q the dealer hits the felt 9 K J J 9 and sends Ivan Tan packing.

PlayerChips
EH
Edward HalmarackUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland [GBR]United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
52,500(263 BB)
IT
Ivan TanSingapore [SGP]Singapore
busted
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 6:34:24 AM

Three Bet Goes Distance

Level 2: 100 / 200 ante: 200
Edward Halmarack

Edward Halmarack kicks off the action with 600 from the CO, BU calls and SB Ivan Tan wants 2,200. Only Halmarack fills up to see the flop A 8 4 . Its a bet and a call for 2,600, 4,000 and 7,500 from Ivan Tan to the river 2 K and Edward Halmarack comes out on top with A J against Q T .

PlayerChips
EH
Edward HalmarackUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland [GBR]United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
50,000(250 BB)
IT
Ivan TanSingapore [SGP]Singapore
21,800(109 BB)
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 6:25:57 AM

Jeniel Muere Stays Active

Level 2: 100 / 200 ante: 200

With a 1,000 open from Jeniel Muere and a three bet to 3,000 from CO Juan Casanova we see the flop 2 K 8 that has Juan Casanova slide out a winning c-bet of 4,000.

PlayerChips
JM
Jeniel MuerePhilippines [PHL]Philippines
36,800(184 BB)
34,500(173 BB)

Level 2: 100 / 200 ante: 200

40 minutes
Remaining Players: 17/18
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 6:22:28 AM

Blind Battle To The River

Level 1: 100 / 100 ante: 100
Jeniel Muere

Folded to SB Yuta Kawakami, 400 go over the line and take BB Jeniel Muere to the flop 5 7 T who bets 400 after his opponent missed to c-bet. The turn J gets checked to the river 8 and Jeniel Muere scoops the pot after a 1,000 bet goes unanswered.

PlayerChips
JM
Jeniel MuerePhilippines [PHL]Philippines
41,000(410 BB)
28,000(280 BB)
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 6:17:19 AM

Andrey Pozdnyakov Chips Up

Level 1: 100 / 100 ante: 100
Pozdnyakov Andrey

Raising to 300 from the CO, Andrey Pozdnyakov takes both blinds to see the flop J 2 K for a check around to the turn Q . A delayed c-bet has only BB Ivan Tan pay up for the river J . Check-check and Andrey Pozdnyakov tables the winner A 3

PlayerChips
PA
Pozdnyakov AndreyRussian Federation [RUS]Russian Federation
30,000(300 BB)
IT
Ivan TanSingapore [SGP]Singapore
23,800(238 BB)
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 6:12:11 AM

Jeniel Muere Is Back

Level 1: 100 / 100 ante: 100

A fresh starting stack in front, CO Jeniel Muere calls UTG Maxim Gumenyuk's 300 open to see the flop 9 5 K . Checked to Jeniel Muere, 800 go over the line for the turn 6 . Another 1,000 from the CO take us to the river A where Jeniel Muere takes it down with a 3,000 finishing bet.

PlayerChips
JM
Jeniel MuerePhilippines [PHL]Philippines
41,000(410 BB)
MG
Maxim GumenyukRussian Federation [RUS]Russian Federation
22,300(223 BB)
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 6:03:22 AM

Gun Jegal Surrenders Some

Level 1: 100 / 100 ante: 100
Gun Jegal

Another open from UTG, this time to 400 from Juan Cassanova takes big stack Gun Jegal from the button to see the flop 3 4 6 . Continuing for 500 and a call has the dealer reveal the turn 3 and Juan Cassanove slides out a winning bet of 700.

PlayerChips
GJ
Gun JegalKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
53,000(530 BB)
30,000(300 BB)
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 5:42:12 AM

The Day Kicks Off With A Bang

Level 1: 100 / 100 ante: 100
Jeniel Muere

A 300 open from UTG Jeniel Muere has BB Gun Jegal defend to see the flop 6 7 5 . Gun Jegal donk-bets 2,000, his opponent announces all-in for 28,000 and we hear call. The dealer arranges the protagonists hands and gets ready.

PlayerHandChips
GJ
Gun JegalKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
AK
60,000(600 BB)
JM
Jeniel MuerePhilippines [PHL]Philippines
A2
busted

Level 1: 100 / 100 ante: 100

40 minutes
Remaining Players: 13/13
Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 5:18:22 AM

Main Event Flight A Live Coverage Begins

Shuffle up and deal for the first day of main event play!

Zonia BandoyZonia Bandoy
12/4/2024, 4:58:24 AM

Manila Megastack Day 6 Is Under Way

The live updates will focus on the Main Event today with the ₱50,000 buy-in Flight A starting at 13:00 and ten 40min levels of late registration until around 20:10.


We are looking at a ₱20M GTD prize pool and four flights to determine the final players going to day 2 on Sunday, Dec. 8th.


Good luck to all the active players today and we will see you for live updates shortly!

After five days of pre-games, the 20th edition of the Manila Megastack Main Event kicks off at Okada Manila, Philippines featuring a PhP 20 Million guarantee. This is the first of four flights on schedule, to enter buy in is PhP 45,000 with registration open until the start of Level 11 at around 810pm.


Play then continues until ITM is reached of approximately 15% of the field.


For the past days, guarantees have been surpassed and the headliner is expected to follow the trend. Somuchpoker is onsite to bring you the action from start to finish.


Cards in the air at 1pm local time.