2009 Asian Poker Tour - Manila
Main Event
Day: 1b
Chino Chips Up
The turn fell the and Chang made it 1,800, putting Rheem into the tank for two minutes before he eventually splashed the pot with a raise to 6,300. Chang twisted and turned in his chair looking visibly distraught before calling the additional 4,500.
Chang led for 3,000 when the fell on the river, and as Rheem re-checked his cards he then slid a stack of yellow 1000-chips into the pot indicating a raise to 12,000. It took Chang some time but he eventually laid his hand down to see Rheem rake in the pot sending him to over 58,000 in chips.
Level: 6
Blinds: 200/400
Ante: 50
Mabanta Rolling
Mabanta is up to 23,000 in chips. Lee is down to 13,500.
A Different Kind of Felt
Pagulayan is finding competing in poker tournament a big more difficult. His chip count currently stands at about 4,500 and hasn't been much over the starting stack all day.
Andrew Scott and Chris Back Make Introductions
Scott called to a flop of . Back was first to act and bet 6,600.
"Alright, whose overpair is bigger?" asked Scott. He got no answer and eventually folded his hand, telling Back, "OK, I'll let you win."
Once the chips were pushed to Back, Scott asked, "Ace-king?"
"You'll never know," replied Back. Back now has 37,000 chips. Scott is sitting pretty with 28,000.
Samson Snips Away at Saab
The model and cardroom manager opened to 1,000 from the button and Saab defended from the big blind. The flop fell down and Saab check-folded to Samson's 1,500 bet.
As both continue to enjoy each other's banter, Samson is steadily building back to her starting stack sitting with 8,000 while Saab is hovering at 24,000 in chips.
Raymond Wu Eliminated
Level: 5
Blinds: 150/300
Ante: 25