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2nd place – PHP 266,500

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Martin G

3rd place – PHP 171,300

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Yu Je Nam

4th place – PHP 117,200

Julius on the botton raise preflop only to be met with a shove by Yu Je Nam, The bid blind Edmond folded and julius Called.

Julius Reveals queen 8 suited while Yu je Nam shows pocket 10.

The queen came out on the rive busting the last Korean on the table.

James Park

Edmond Ace 5 Versus James Ace Jack

On a Board of 5, 3, and 2 rainbow. James shoved his stack which sent Edmond thinking.

After tanking, James calls with his Ace 5 and James revealed Ace Jack. 

Both Turn and River were no help for James which sent him packing home.

Hyu Min JOO

6th place – PHP 75,000

Just before the break, Edmond on the small blind shove his hamd, only to be called by Hyu Min Joo on the big blind.

Edmond revealed pocket kings and Hyu Min Joo Revealed pocket 10. Pocket Kings held.

Crippled, Hyu Min Joo tried to make a comeback. After a few hands, He shoved but was called by both Small (Julius) and big blind (Yu Je Nam).

Julius hit the nut straight on the river after both flop and turn were double checked by both players.

Sending Hyu Min Joo to the cashier.

Dek Cruz

7th place – PHP 62,600

Dek’s pocket Aces VS Yu Je Nam KQ

Aces were no good for Dek. Yu Je Namn Hit 2 Pairs which sent Dek Cruz out of the tournament.

He came in as the shortest Stack but was slowly accumulating chips.

But his run was ended due to the Aces

Jeorge “Egoy” Lagatuz

8th place – PHP 50,300

Egoy’s Jacks VS Edmond’s Aces

Edmond raised preflop and was called by Dek only to be met with a shove by Egoy and another All-in by Edmond. Dek had no choice but to fold.

Egoy had pocket jacks while Edmond had pocket aces

THe board did not help Egoy which sent him packing.

Alexis Cruz

9th place – PHP 38,100

Queens VS Nine’s

Alex raised his queens on the early position only to be met by a re-raise by Yu Je Nam.

Alex shoved his chips and met with a call.

The flop was safe for Alex, but the 9 hit on the turn giving Yu Je Nam a set.

Turn was no help for Alexis Cruz

HYUN MIN JO

CHIP LEADER – 2,620,000
Korea
seat 8

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YU JE NAM

1,555,000
Korea
seat 6

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Gerardo Lubas

1,455,000
PHILIPPINES
SEAT 5

The once aspiring son of a poker Grinder is now rising to the top. He has won multiple events both in and out of the Philippines and is now a contender to win this event.

A Family Guy who is now starting his own Family, Winning the Mil Poker on Tour at the Wild Aces Poker Room could be a good bonus for his future.

James Park

1,115,000
Korea
SEAT 1

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Martin G

1,010,000
Philippines
SEAT 9

A promising star before the pandemic has finally returned to the live poker scene.

Admired and respected before the Pandemic. A tactical player who has no qualms about shoving all-in when he knows he is ahead. He made a lot of veterans scared just because of his presence.

On the quest for a comeback, Will he stand on top today?

Jeorge “Egoy” Lagatuz

660,000
Crown Prince of Nigeria
SEAT 3

The crown prince of Nigeria and the Champion of the first-ever International event after the pandemic is still in the Main Event.

Lately, he has been busy with spreading his interest and doing other business. He has been playing less but making sure he makes an impact when he plays.

Now at the final table, Egoy is out to destroy his opponents to prove he still is a poker champion.

Can he rise to the occasion?

Edmond Lacson

580,000
PAMPANGA DEFENDER
SEAT 7

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Alexis Cruz

565,000
2nd place – IVP CUPT 2023
SEAT 4

The grinder, who was originally from Davao but now lives in Manila has been travelling a lot.

Last seen on the final table of the IVP CUP 2023, finishing second place. He is now at the final table of the Mil Poker On Tour – Wild Ace Poker Club.

Can he grind his way to the top?

Dek Cruz

285,000
Mil Poker

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