Kickoff (16,500 PHP)

Anju Abrol raised to 2,000 and was called by John Costiniano on the button. Yashiro Naoki popped it up to 6,500 in the small blind and shut down both opponents.

With 16,500 in the middle to the A♣ A♦ K♦ 4♥ turn, Xiang Rong check-called for 2,600 and they checked the 2♣ on the river. Rong showed ace-nine for flopped trips to win the pot.

Junghyun An limp-called a raise to 1,800 by John Costiniano and then check-called the 9♣ 6♥ 3♦ flop for 1,700. On the Q♣ turn, An check-called for 5,500 and they checked the 6♦ on the river. An was first to show but mucked, forfeiting the pot to Costiniano.

Following an open raise to 700, Jongmin Kim in the hijack called after he had recently re-entered. John Costiniano three-bet top 3,000 on the button and Kim was the only caller. The flop came 8♦ 3♣ 2♣ and Costiniano's bet of 3,500 won the pot right there.