Kazuhiro Sato is our new chip leader, after doubling up on the first hand of the day. Holding on a board reading , he could only call after his opponent moved all in holding !
After a brief presentation (including a Korean song and dance routine) regarding the history and potential of the Asian Pacific Poker Tour, with special thanks to the sponsors and hosts of this particular event, the cards are now in the air.
With the tournament clock counting down to just under 11 minutes remaining, tournament staff are making their last minute preparations. The cards will be in the air soon so stay with us as we bring you the up-to-date chip counts, updates, photos, and video you've come to expect from PokerNews.
Join us from 2:00 p.m. local time (GMT+9) today as we bring you all the action from the second leg of the inaugural PokerStars.net Asia Pacific Poker Tour in Seoul, Korea.
There are currently just over 140 registered entries, with a field of 200 players expected to participate. In similar fashion to the opening event in Manila, there are already a huge number of players from all over the globe in attendance, including Team PokerStars players Joe Hachem, Isabelle Mercier, Vanessa Rousso, Bertrand "ElkY" Grospellier, Lee Nelson, Tuan Lam and Masa Kagawa.
Stay tuned to PokerNews for all your live updates throughout the event, including up-to-date chip counts, our Live Reporting blog, photos and our PokerNews Video Gallery.