button in SafariMarlon Laxamana Eliminated in 10th Place (PHP 254,300)
One of the biggest pots of the tournament thus far has unfolded and decided over the final outcome for the night. Marlon Laxamana raised to 65,000 and called a three-bet by Tsun Yin Wong after which both players then opted to check the Q♦J♠4♥ flop.
After the 5♠ turn which brought a flush draw, Wong check-raised to 500,000 and was called by Laxamana with both players essentially committing half of their remaining stacks.
That led them to the 7♣ on the river on which Wong pushed all-in and Laxamana instantly called. The massive pot likely decided over the chip lead for the final table but they had to wait for the other table to finish before the showdown.
Once they were given the okay, the cards were flipped over.
"I think set over set," Hyunsik Nam had predicted during the waiting time. Only one player had a set, though, and that was Wong with the J♦J♣. Laxamana showed his A♥Q♠ for the top pair and top kicker with both stacks to be counted. Wong's 575,000 covered by a single big blind and that let the final table bubble burst.
The remaining nine players will now take some pictures, bag up their chips and return at 1 p.m. local time for the grand finale.
A recap of today's action is to follow.