2008 PokerStars.net APPT Manila
APPT Manila Main Event
Day: 3
Nelson Wins Blind War
The flop came down and Nelson immediately moved all in at the pot, sending Marcus into the tank. He asked for a count and it was determined as 156,000 to make the call. Marcus has been playing very snug, so his deep thought indicated a possible strong hand, but he also continues to tread carefully here today. He decided to avoid a big clash with Nelson and let his hand go.
Lee Nelson Eliminated in 6th Place ($21,714)
Nelson:
Nam:
The crowd cheered as an ace hit the flop, . There was a shudder of fear that rippled through the crowd when the dealer burned and turned a three-pips-down card on the turn, but it was just the , not one of the remaining eights. The river came to send Nelson out the door, where he collected $21,714.
Break Time
Play Resumes
Raise and Take It
Nam Keeps Chipping Up
Both players checked the turn. The river came down . Someone in the gallery shouted out "Go Jin!" after it hit the board. Nam complied by betting 70,000. Tandoc, the sole remaining Filipino in the tournament and the crowd favorite, released his hand.
Chip Leaders Avoid Clash
The flop fell and Nam checked to Chang who fired out 100,000. Nam quickly folded and the sizable pot went to Chang.
Marcus Waves the White Flag
Noh flashed as he collected the pot, but Marcus probably couldn't have called even if he knew what Noh held. It seems likely he was finally trying to trade on his tight image, and got caught.
Chang Claims Control
The flop arrived and Nam led out with a bet of 65,000 and Chang made the call. The turn was a dangerous looking . Nam fired a second barrel worth a hefty 150,000, sending Chang into deep deliberation. After a few minutes he made the call, as the audience "oooohed" over the biggest pot of this final table to date.
The river bricked the and this time is was Nam who deliberated over his decision. After a few minutes Nam made a very strange bet of only 10,000 chips. Chang instantly moved all in, and almost just as quickly Nam's cards were into the muck. Just like that, the pot was shipped to Chang to extend his chip stack to well over the one million mark.