Viet Nam, Pullman Grand Hotel Hai PhongEVENT

2024.12.05 - 2024.12.09Add to Calendar

U Series Of Poker

Blind level

Level 18: 5,000 / 10,000 ante: 10,000

Entries

43/345

Total Chips

13,800,000

Average

320,930

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 6:38:59 PM

USOP Main Event Day 1A ends

Level 18: 5,000 / 10,000 ante: 10,000

Zhi Buhui

Zhi Buhui claims the chip lead with 978,000 chips at the end of Day 1A of the USOP Main Event. A total of 345 entries were recorded, and 43 players have advanced to Day 2. Congratulations to everyone moving forward!

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 5:47:34 PM

Day1A Ends - 43 Qualifiers

Level 18: 5,000 / 10,000 ante: 10,000

Chip Count

Player	Chips
ZB Zhi BuhuiChina	978,000(98 BB)
NV Nguyen Van Sang	746,000(75 BB)
ND Nguyen Dang Lam HongViet Nam	720,000(72 BB)
JS Jeon SegyeSouth Korea	711,000(71 BB)
YP Yang Peng (2)China	669,000(67 BB)
NN Nguyen Nam DuongViet Nam	657,000(66 BB)
ZZ Zhang Zijing	650,000(65 BB)
MK Minku KimSouth Korea	566,000(57 BB)
TV Truong Vu Tuan KhanhViet Nam	525,000(53 BB)
LJ Li JiamingChina	471,000(47 BB)
TH Tom Henricus VerbruggenNetherlands	453,000(45 BB)
KK Kim KiyoungSouth Korea	448,000(45 BB)
HM Han MyunghwanSouth Korea	438,000(44 BB)
MT Michael ThezarIndonesia	432,000(43 BB)
ZZ Zhang ZhouqunChina	418,000(42 BB)
LH Lee Hon CheongHong Kong	349,000(35 BB)
GL Guozhi LiChina	346,000(35 BB)
MJ Michl JorisNetherlands	316,000(32 BB)
ZJ Zhao JunChina	285,000(29 BB)
AB Agharazi BabayevAzerbaijan	275,000(28 BB)
BT Bui the NguyenViet Nam	271,000(27 BB)
NT Nguyen Thanh HaiViet Nam	247,000(25 BB)
VQ Vo Quoc HiepViet Nam	243,000(24 BB)
AM Allen Michael Joseph	233,000(23 BB)
NT Nguyen Thanh PhatViet Nam	200,000(20 BB)
SJ Sungmin JinSouth Korea	197,000(20 BB)
ER Erik RozhynskyiUkraine	180,000(18 BB)
LL Li Lok ChingAustralia	178,000(18 BB)
NA Ngo Au Quochai	173,000(17 BB)
KD Kim DoyeonSouth Korea	163,000(16 BB)
MP Manwoo ParkSouth Korea	162,000(16 BB)
AV Andres Vasquez (2)Colombia	152,000(15 BB)
LC Lee ChanghwanSouth Korea	146,000(15 BB)
WC Weng Chien ChihTaiwan	137,000(14 BB)
JY Jia Yuequan	132,000(13 BB)
ZC Zhang Cheng (3)China	129,000(13 BB)
CJ Cheng Jin Cheng	129,000(13 BB)
ND Nguyen Duy NhatViet Nam	118,000(12 BB)
FT Fung Tsun Min	70,000(7 BB)
TM Truong Minh ThangViet Nam	68,000(7 BB)
NT Nguyen TiensonViet Nam	22,000(2 BB)
YZ Yankai ZhangChina	14,000(1 BB)
JL Jun LiUnited Kingdom	13,000(1 BB)

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 5:42:07 PM

The Bubble Bursts

Level 18: 5,000 / 10,000 ante: 10,000

UTG raised 20,000 pre-flop, and Henricus Tom Verbruggen (LJ) called. Nguyen Thanh Phat (CO) three-bet to 75,000, and Nguyen Thi Bao Anh (BB) four-bet all-in 128,000. UTG folded, and Henricus five-bet all-in with 213,000. Nguyen Thanh Phat folded, and Henricus and Nguyen Thi Bao showed their cards. Henricus had A♥ K♣ , while Nguyen Thi Bao had Q♣ Q♥ . The board ran A♠ 8♣ 7♠ J♠ 2♥ . Henricus hit a pair of Aces on the board, While Nguyen Thi Bao was knocked out. With this, the remaining 43 players advanced to USOP Main Event Day 2 from Day 1A. Congratulations to all those who made it!

Player	Chips
TH Tom Henricus VerbruggenNetherlands	453,000(45 BB)
NT Nguyen Thanh PhatViet Nam	200,000(20 BB)
NT Nguyen Thi Bao AnViet Nam	busted

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 5:12:39 PM

Michl Joris wins With Pocket Kings

Level 18: 5,000 / 10,000 ante: 10,000

Michl Joris

Michl Joris (UTG+2) raised 20,000 pre-flop, and the CO called. Michael Thezar (D) three-bet to 40,000, and Michl Joris responded with a four-bet all-in. The CO folded, and Michael Thezar called. Both players revealed their hands: Joris had K♣ K♦ , and Thezar had A♠ K♠ . The board ran 7♥ 4♣ Q♠ T♥ 2♦ . Michael Joris's pocket Kings gave him the win.

Player	Chips
MT Michael Thezar	473,000(47 BB)
MJ Michl Joris	425,000(43 BB)

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 5:03:53 PM

Zhang Yankai Survived Against Queens

Level 18: 5,000 / 10,000 ante: 10,000

Zhang Yankai

Zhang Yankai (HJ) raised all-in with 24,000, Zhang Cheng also moves all in to isolate. Both players revealed their hands: Zhang Yankai had 8♠ 6♥ , while Zhang Cheng had Q♥ Q♠ . The board ran 9♥ 6♠ 3♠ J♥ 8♣ , giving Zhang Yankai the win with two pairs of eights and sixes.

Player	Chips
ZC Zhang Cheng (3)China	154,000(15 BB)
YZ Yankai ZhangChina	83,000(8 BB)

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 5:00:09 PM

Nguyen Thanh Hai wins with a set of Aces

Level 18: 5,000 / 10,000 ante: 10,000

Nguyen Van Sang (UTG+1) raised to 20,000 pre-flop, and Nguyen Nam Duong (HJ) three-bet to 95,000. Nguyen Thanh Hai (BB) then four-bet all-in with 122,000, Van Sang opted out and fold while Nam Duong made the call. Both players revealed their hands: Nguyen Nam Duong had K♠ Q♥ , while Nguyen Thanh Hai had A♥ A♣ . The board ran K♥ 4♠ 2♦ J♠ A♠ , giving Nguyen Thanh a set of Aces. Nguyen Thanh wins the pot.

Player	Chips
NN Nguyen Nam DuongViet Nam	567,000(57 BB)
NV Nguyen Van Sang	523,000(52 BB)
NT Nguyen Thanh Hai	279,000(28 BB)

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 4:59:21 PM

Bubble-time

Level 17: 4,000 / 8,000 ante: 8,000

The tension in the atmosphere is palpable as USOP Main Event Day1A enters bubble time. Let's see who will be the bubble.

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 4:44:40 PM

Li Jiaming wins with a full-house

Level 17: 4,000 / 8,000 ante: 8,000

The pot was 52,000, and the flop showed 4♠ 5♣ A♥ . Dang Duc Dong (CO) went all-in with 192,000, and Li Jiaming (BB) called. Both players revealed their cards: Li had 4♥ 4♣ , while Dang had A♠ 9♣ . The turn and river came 5♦ and 3♦ , giving Li a full-house with fours full of fives. Dang Duc Dong was knocked out.

Player	Chips
LJ Li Jiaming	480,000(60 BB)
DD Dang Duc DongViet Nam	busted

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 4:35:41 PM

Park Manwoo's Pockets Dominates Nguyen's Pockets

Level 17: 4,000 / 8,000 ante: 8,000

Park Manwoo

UTG made a Min-raise 16,000 pre-flop and Park Manwoo (HJ) responded with an three bet all-in of 94,000. Nguyen Tien Son then four-bet all-in. UTG folded, and Park and Nguyen Tien revealed their hands. Park held Q♣ Q♦ , while Nguyen Tien had T♠ T♦ . The board ran 8♣ J♥ J♠ 6♠ 4♠ , and Park won with two-pairs of Queens and Jacks.

Player	Chips
MP Manwoo ParkSouth Korea	224,000(28 BB)
NT Nguyen Tienson	83,000(10 BB)

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 4:31:01 PM

Yang knocks-out Kim Doyeon with pocket Kings

Level 17: 4,000 / 8,000 ante: 8,000

Yang Peng

Kim Doyeon (UTG) makes a pre-flop all-in raise of 81,000 and Yang Peng (HJ) three-bets all-in to isolate and both players reveal their hands. Yang had K♦ K♠ while Kim had A♥ K♣. The board ran Q♦ 9♦ 2♥ 3♠ T♥ , No ace came to help Kim.

Player	Chips
YP Yang Peng (2)China	500,000(63 BB)
KD Kim DoyeonSouth Korea	busted

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 4:22:17 PM

Li Jiaming knocks out Kim Soobum With 99

Level 17: 4,000 / 8,000 ante: 8,000

Li Jiaming

Kim Soobum (LJ) went all-in pre-flop with 67,000, and Li Jiaming (CO) called. Both players revealed their hands: Kim Soobum held A♣ 7♣, while Li Jiaming had 9♠ 9♣. The board ran K♣ T♦ Q♥ 4♥ K♥, Kim Soobum failed to hit the board and is now eliminated.

Player	Chips
LJ Li Jiaming	280,000(35 BB)
KS Kim Soobum	busted

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 4:18:08 PM

Nguyen Van Sang Rails Martin Gonzales

Level 17: 4,000 / 8,000 ante: 8,000

Nguyen Van Sang

Nguyen Van Sang (CO) raised 16,000 pre-flop, and Martin Gonzales (BB) responded by going all-in 104,000. Nguyễn Van called, and both players revealed their cards. Nguyen held A♦ T♣ , while Martin had 2♠ 2♦ . The board ran 8♦ 5♠ K♥ A♥ 3♣ , and Nguyen won by hitting the ace on the turn, Eliminating Martin.

Player	Chips
NV Nguyen Van Sang	611,000(76 BB)
MR Martin Rundulf GonzalesPhilippines	busted

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 4:04:41 PM

Nguyen Nam Duong Triumphs with an Ace-Pair.

Level 17: 4,000 / 8,000 ante: 8,000

Nguyen Nam Duong

Player on the Button (D) raised 16,000 pre-flop, and Jeon Segye (SB) called. Nguyen Nam Duong then three-bet to 70,000, causing (D) to fold. Jeon responded by four-betting all-in, and after some consideration, Nguyen called all-in for 282,000. Jeon revealed T♣ T♠, while Nguyen showed A♦ Q♠. The board ran 6♠ 7♣ 3♦ A♠ 9♦, and Nguyen won by hitting Ace-pair with the board.

Player	Chips
JS Jeon SegyeSouth Korea	791,000(99 BB)
NN Nguyen Nam DuongViet Nam	588,000(74 BB)

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 3:59:40 PM

Chip count as we enter Level 17

Level 17: 4,000 / 8,000 ante: 8,000

The blinds are up 4000/8000 and along with the blinds the tension intensifies. Here are the chip count as we enter level 17:

Player	Chips
JS Jeon SegyeSouth Korea	1,045,000(131 BB)
ZB Zhi Buhui	572,000(72 BB)
MT Michael Thezar	543,000(68 BB)
HM Han Myunghwan	540,000(68 BB)
ZZ Zhang Zijing	515,000(64 BB)
MK Minku KimSouth Korea	504,000(63 BB)
YP Yang Peng (2)China	500,000(63 BB)
TV Truong Vu Tuan KhanhViet Nam	490,000(61 BB)
NV Nguyen Van Sang	464,000(58 BB)
ND Nguyen Dang Lam HongViet Nam	403,000(50 BB)
KK Kim KiyoungSouth Korea	375,000(47 BB)
VQ Vo Quoc HiepViet Nam	375,000(47 BB)
GL Guozhi LiChina	370,000(46 BB)

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 3:30:54 PM

Ace On The River Gave Jeon Segye The Chip Lead

Level 16: 3,000 / 6,000 ante: 6,000

Jeon Segye

Jeon Segye (UTG) raised 12,000 preflop, attracting calls from HJ and Su Shanhe (D). The flop revealed 2♦ K♣ J♣ , prompting Jeon to bet 10,000, which led HJ to fold while Su Shanhe called. The turn brought the 4♠ , and after Jeon checked, Su Shanhe bet 28,000, which Jeon called. The river came as the A♠ , and both players checked. Jeon revealed Q♣ A♥ for a pair of Aces, and Su Shanhe mucked, awarding the victory to Jeon.

Player	Chips
JS Jeon SegyeSouth Korea	726,000(121 BB)
SS Su ShanheChina	377,000(63 BB)

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 3:28:00 PM

Nguyen Van Sang Knocks Nguyen Kinh With Nut Flush

Level 16: 3,000 / 6,000 ante: 6,000

Nguyen Van Sang

Nguyen Kinh Huyen (LJ) raises 13,000 pre-flop and Nguyen Van Sang three-bets 36,000 making Nguyen Kinh to four-bet all-in with 101,000 and Nguyen Van calls. Both players show their cards with Nguyen Kinh having T♥ T♣ while Nguyen Van holding A♦ Q♦ . the board ran 5♦ 9♦ 6♥ 2♠ J♦ and Nguyen Van wins with a diamond flush knocking Nguyen Kinh out.

Player	Chips
NV Nguyen Van Sang	394,000(66 BB)
NK Nguyen Kinh HuyenViet Nam	busted

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 3:03:55 PM

Levelling Up: Level 16 just started

Level 16: 3,000 / 6,000 ante: 6,000

The blinds are up 3000/6000 ante 6000 and we have 55 players left on the tables. We are playing down to 43 players. Stay tuned for more nail-biting poker action.

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 2:59:26 PM

Andres Vasquez Triples Up With Trips Ace

Level 15: 3,000 / 5,000 ante: 5,000

Kim Minku

Kim Minku (UTG) initiated the action with an 11,000 pre-flop raise, met by a three-bet all in of 72,000 from Vasquez Andres. Kim Kiyoung (HJ) called the hefty bet, and Kim Minku joined in. The flop revealed A♠ A♥ 3♠ , prompting a round of cautious checks. The turn brought J♣ , and the river completed the board with T♣ , with all players opting to check down to a showdown. At the reveal, Kim Minku showed Q♠ Q♦ , Kim Kiyoung held K♠ J♠ , but Vasquez Andres emerged victorious with A♣ K♥ , hitting trip Aces to secure the pot and outplay both competitors.

Player	Chips
KK Kim KiyoungSouth Korea	500,000(100 BB)
MK Minku KimSouth Korea	495,000(99 BB)
AV Andres Vasquez (2)Colombia	229,000(46 BB)

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 2:57:26 PM

Nguyen Thanh Phat wins post-flop raise

Level 15: 3,000 / 5,000 ante: 5,000

Nguyen Dang Lam Hong

Nguyen Dang Lam Hong (HJ) opened with a pre-flop raise of 12,000, drawing calls from Nguyen Thanh Phat (D) and the BB. The flop revealed T♠ 5♦ 3♥ , prompting the BB to check. Nguyen Dang continued with a 15,000 bet, but Nguyen Thanh responded assertively, raising to 39,000. The BB folded, and after some consideration, Nguyen Dang folded as well. Nguyen Thanh claimed the pot and later revealed his holding of Q♥ T♣ .

Player	Chips
NT Nguyen Thanh PhatViet Nam	312,000(62 BB)
ND Nguyen Dang Lam HongViet Nam	302,000(60 BB)

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 2:55:08 PM

Michael Thezar forces a fold to take the pot

Level 15: 3,000 / 5,000 ante: 5,000

Michael Thezar

UTG+1 opened with a strong pre-flop raise of 10,000, drawing a call from Lee Changhwan (LJ). The HJ followed with a three-bet to 26,000, prompting Michael Thezar to up the stakes with a four-bet to 52,000. This aggressive move led to folds from both UTG+1 and LJ, but Lee called to see the flop of T♣ 3♣ 8♣ . After Lee checked, Michael pushed all-in, leaving Lee to deliberate. Ultimately, Lee folded, conceding the pot to Michael, whose bold play secured the win.

Player	Chips
MT Michael Thezar	372,000(74 BB)
LC Lee Changhwan	145,000(29 BB)

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 2:45:22 PM

Han Myunghwan Claims Victory with Two Pairs

Level 15: 3,000 / 5,000 ante: 5,000

Han Myunghwan

Han Myunghwan (CO) opened with a 10,000 pre-flop raise, drawing calls from Kim Minku (SB) and the BB. The flop revealed J♠ 5♠ T♦ , prompting Kim to lead with a 20,000 bet, which the BB called. Han responded with a raise to 50,000, and Kim upped the pressure by three-betting to 100,000, forcing the BB to fold and Han calls. The turn brought A♣ , and both players checked. The river delivered K♠ , and after another round of checks, the players went to showdown. Han revealed J♥ T♠ for two pairs, Jacks and Tens, defeating Kim. Han secured the pot with his superior hand.

Player	Chips
MK Minku KimSouth Korea	533,000(107 BB)
HM Han Myunghwan	501,000(100 BB)

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 2:30:37 PM

Chip Leader Kim Minku Increases His Lead

Level 15: 3,000 / 5,000 ante: 5,000

Kim Minku

UTG+2 opened with a strong pre-flop raise of 11,000. Do Quang Thang (SB) responded with a three-bet all-in for 46,000, prompting Kim Minku (BB) to call after UTG+2 folded. The players revealed their hands, with Do Quang showing Q♥ Q♠ and Kim holding K♣ 8♥ . The board ran 6♠ 5♣ 9♣ 7♣ A♣ , giving Kim the flush and securing him the victory, further solidifying his chip lead while knocking-out Do Quang Thang.

Player	Chips
MK Minku KimSouth Korea	643,000(129 BB)
DQ Do Quang ThangViet Nam	busted

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 2:28:40 PM

Level 15 starts

Level 15: 3,000 / 5,000 ante: 5,000

The blinds are up 3000/5000 ante 5000. We have 69 players left and the average stack is 200,000 at the moment. Stick with us for more updates from USOP Hai Phong Main Event Day1A

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 2:15:50 PM

Babayev's flush wins over Hoang's Ace-trips

Level 14: 2,000 / 4,000 ante: 4,000

Babayev Agharazi

In a dramatic hand, Hoang Khiem (CO) initiated the action with a pre-flop raise to 8,000, and Babayev Agharazi (BB) called. The flop revealed A♦ 8♣ T♣, setting the stage for an intense exchange. Babayev checked, prompting Hoang to bet 10,000. Babayev then raised to 25,000, only to face a bold all-in three-bet from Hoang. Babayev called all-in with 70,000, and the players revealed their hands. Hoang showed A♥ 9♥ for top pair, while Babayev turned over J♣ 7♣, banking on a flush draw. The turn brought the A♣, strengthening Hoang's hand to Ace trips, But gave Babayev the flush. The river Q♣ delivered the decisive club flush for Babayev. Babayev scooped the pot,

Player	Chips
AB Agharazi BabayevAzerbaijan	162,000(41 BB)
HK Hoang KhiemViet Nam	35,000(9 BB)

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 2:11:10 PM

Li Lok Ching Doubles With Cowboys

Level 14: 2,000 / 4,000 ante: 4,000

Li Lok Ching

After a series of raise, Erik Rozhynski (UTG+1) went all-in pre-flop, and Li Lok Ching (CO) called with 101,000. Li is at risk, Both players revealed their hands, with Erik holding A♣ 3♣ and Li holding K♣ K♦ . The board ran 9♦ 8♦ 8♣ 4♠ 7♣ , giving the win to Li for a double up.

Player	Chips
LL Li Lok Ching	212,000(53 BB)
ER Erik RozhynskyiUkraine	135,000(34 BB)

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 2:05:18 PM

Nguyen Duy Nhat Wins with Aggressive Play

Level 14: 2,000 / 4,000 ante: 4,000

Nguyen Duy Nhat

Nguyen Duy Nhat (UTG+2) raised 8,000 pre-flop, and Lee Hon Cheong (BB) called. The flop came in K♠ 6♠ 5♣ . Lee Hon checked, and Nguyen Duy bet 7,000. Lee Hon responded by raising to 23,000, prompting Nguyen Duy to three-bet to 75,000. Lee Hon ultimately folded, handing the victory to Nguyen Duy with his aggressive play.

Player	Chips
ND Nguyen Duy NhatViet Nam	200,000(50 BB)
LH Lee Hon CheongHong Kong	173,000(43 BB)

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 2:04:13 PM

Wang Chen Wins with a Pair of Sixes

Level 14: 2,000 / 4,000 ante: 4,000

Wang Chen

Nguyen Khoi (D) went all-in pre-flop for 30,000, and Wang Chen (BB) called. The players revealed their hands, with Nguyen holding K♠ 4♦ and Wang holding A♦ 6♥. The board ran 2♥ T♠ 3♠ 6♦ Q♠, giving Wang the win with a pair of sixes. Nguyen Khoi was knocked out of the tournament.

Player	Chips
WC Wang ChenChina	240,000(60 BB)

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 1:54:39 PM

Chip Count

Level 14: 2,000 / 4,000 ante: 4,000

Player	Chips
YP Yang Peng (2)China	454,000(114 BB)
KK Kim KiyoungSouth Korea	435,000(109 BB)
MR Martin Rundulf GonzalesPhilippines	374,000(94 BB)
SS Su ShanheChina	360,000(90 BB)
JS Jeon SegyeSouth Korea	340,000(85 BB)
ZB Zhi Buhui	292,000(73 BB)
KA Khayal AbbasovAzerbaijan	281,000(70 BB)
LJ Li Jiaming	274,000(69 BB)
MK Minku KimSouth Korea	261,000(65 BB)
AM Allen Michael Joseph	260,000(65 BB)
ZC Zhang Cheng (3)China	256,000(64 BB)
ZZ Zhang ZhouqunChina	253,000(63 BB)
NT Nguyen Thanh Hai	236,000(59 BB)
BT Bui the NguyenViet Nam	231,000(58 BB)
NT Nguyen Thanh PhatViet Nam	230,000(58 BB)

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 1:45:07 PM

Ding Yujia gains a quick victory

Level 13: 1,500 / 3,000 ante: 3,000

Ding Yujia

Ding Yujia (HJ) raised 6,000 pre-flop, and Zhao Jun (CO) responded with a three-bet to 17,000. Ding, showing aggressive play, four-bet to 40,000. After spending 2 time-banks, Zhao Jun decided to fold. Ding Yujia wins the pot with a quick victory, showcasing strong and aggressive betting.

Player	Chips
YD Yujia DingChina	236,500(79 BB)
ZJ Zhao JunChina	92,500(31 BB)

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 1:37:05 PM

Rohr Jules Wins with a Well-Timed Raise

Level 13: 1,500 / 3,000 ante: 3,000

Do Quang Thang

Do Quang Thang (UTG+2) raised 6,000 pre-flop, and Rohr Jules (SB) and BB both called. The flop came Q♠ 6♠ 3♦ . Rohr checked, BB checked, and Do Quang bet 7,500. Rohr responded by raising to 19,000, causing BB to fold. Do Quang, unable to continue, folded as well. Rohr's well-timed raise earned him the pot.

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 1:29:34 PM

Park Manwoo takes the pot with pocket Queens.

Level 13: 1,500 / 3,000 ante: 3,000

Park Manwoo

Mai Fen (UTG+1) raised 6,500 pre-flop, and CO and Button players called, but Park Manwoo responded with a three-bet all-in of 53,000. Mai called, while CO and D folded. The players revealed their hands: Mai had J♣ J♥, and Park had Q♠ Q♥. The board ran 8♥ 7♣ 5♣ 3♠ K♥, giving the win to Park with pocket queens.

Player	Chips
MP Manwoo ParkSouth Korea	123,500(41 BB)
MF Mai FenHong Kong	45,000(15 BB)

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 1:22:39 PM

Vo Quoc Hiep Wins with Aggressive Betting

Level 13: 1,500 / 3,000 ante: 3,000

Vo Quoc Hiep

Vo Quoc Hiep (UTG) raised 6,500 pre-flop, and HJ, Allen Michael Joseph (CO), and SB all called. The flop came out K♦ 7♦ 3♥ . SB checked, and Vo Quoc (UTG) bet 8,000. Only Allen called. The turn revealed 7♣ , and Vo Quoc bet 16,000, with Allen calling. The river card came in 3♠ , and Vo Quoc bet 30,000. Allen folded after burning 1 time bank. Vo Quoc's aggressive betting earned him

Player	Chips
AM Allen Michael Joseph	191,000(64 BB)
VQ Vo Quoc HiepViet Nam	120,000(40 BB)

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 1:21:50 PM

Entering Level 13

Level 13: 1,500 / 3,000 ante: 3,000

The blinds are up 1,500/3,000 and there are 109 players at the tables. We've had 94 re-buys making it a total of 345 entries. The average stack right now is 126,605 and the poker action intensifies. Our updates of the action from the felt continues.

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 1:11:39 PM

New Chip Leader Rises

Level 12: 1,000 / 2,500 ante: 2,500

Kim Kiyoung

The pot was 52,000, and the flop showed Q♠ T♠ 9♥ . Kim Kiyoung (UTG) checked, and Ivan Karatayeu (UTG+2) bet 13,000. Kim called, and the turn came in Q♥ . Kim bet 25,000 after the turn, and Ivan called. The river brought 5♥ , and Kim bet another 25,000. Ivan called with an all-in of 23,500. The players revealed their cards: Kim held 6♥ 6♣, while Ivan had A♦ J♥. Kim won with pocket sixes. Ivan gets knocked out of USOP Main Event Day 1A. Kim is the current chip leader.

Player	Chips
KK Kim KiyoungSouth Korea	430,000(172 BB)
IK Ivan KaratayeuBelarus	busted

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 1:03:07 PM

Kim Wins with Pocket Jacks

Level 12: 1,000 / 2,500 ante: 2,500

Kim Minku

UTG raised to 5,500 pre-flop, and Kim Minku (LJ) three-bet to 12,000, Yang Qinghao (SB) and UTG called. The flop showed 7♥ 3♠ 2♦ . Yang checked, UTG checked, and Kim bet 20,000. Yang responded by raising all-in with 41,000, and UTG folded. Kim called, and the players revealed their hands: Kim held J♦ J♣ , while Yang had A♣ 2♣ . The turn and river came K♣ and 3♦ , respectively, giving Kim the win with pocket Jacks.

Player	Chips
MK Minku KimSouth Korea	256,000(102 BB)
YQ Yang QinghaoChina	busted

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 12:46:54 PM

Tran Hai Duong Wins With Big Slick

Level 12: 1,000 / 2,500 ante: 2,500

Tran Hai Duong

Tran Hai Duong (UTG) raised 5,000 pre-flop, and Kang Hyeonjun called. Zhou Yujian then three-bet all-in with 17,000, and Tran called. Kang four-bet all in to 52,000, Tran called and put the two player at risk. The players revealed their hands.

Player	Hand	Chips
TH Tran Hai DuongViet Nam	A♥K♣	161,000(64 BB)
KH Kang Hyeongjun	Q♣T♥	busted
YZ Yujian Zhou	A♦3♦	busted

Board:Q♥8♠9♠4♠K♥

Tran bust the two players out.

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 12:43:35 PM

Sanroma Wins with Ace Pair

Level 12: 1,000 / 2,500 ante: 2,500

Sanroma Iglesias Pau

The pot was 30,500, and the board shows A♦ T♣ 6♥ 3♠ 9♣. Nguyen Van Sang (BB) checked, and Sanroma Iglesias Pau (UTG+2) bet 30,000. Nguyen called. Sanroma revealed A♣ K♦, giving him a pair of Aces, while Nguyen mucked his hand. Sanroma won with an ace-pair.

Player	Chips
NV Nguyen Van Sang	155,000(62 BB)
SI Sanroma Iglesias	108,000(43 BB)

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 11:35:22 AM

Zhang Wins with Two Pairs

Level 12: 1,000 / 2,500 ante: 2,500

Zhang Zijing

Zhang Zijing (SB) went all-in pre-flop with 74,000, and Duong Ngo Linh (BB) called. Both players revealed their cards: Zhang held A♦ J♦ , while Duong had A♥ Q♣ . The board ran J♣ 2♠ 2♦ 3♥ T♥ . Zhang won with two pairs, Jacks and Twos.

Player	Chips
ZZ Zhang Zijing	150,500(60 BB)
DN Duong Ngo LinhViet Nam	86,000(34 BB)

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 11:22:56 AM

Start of Level 11 : Registration ends

Level 11: 1,000 / 2,000 ante: 2,000

We are now on Level 11, the registration ends. and we still have 150 players with a total of 340 entries. The blinds have gone up 1000/2000.

Player	Chips
MR Martin Rundulf GonzalesPhilippines	312,000(156 BB)
YP Yang Peng (2)China	275,000(138 BB)
IK Ivan KaratayeuBelarus	271,000(136 BB)
KK Kim KiyoungSouth Korea	246,000(123 BB)
ZZ Zhang ZhouqunChina	220,000(110 BB)
HK Hoang KhiemViet Nam	202,000(101 BB)
JM Joris MichlNetherlands	195,000(98 BB)
CT Cao TingjiaChina	191,000(96 BB)
YS Yun Sung JinSouth Korea	182,000(91 BB)
DQ Do Quang ThangViet Nam	182,000(91 BB)
NT Nguyen Thanh PhatViet Nam	175,000(88 BB)
SS Su ShanheChina	172,000(86 BB)
NN Nguyen Nam DuongViet Nam	163,000(82 BB)
MT Michael Thezar	162,000(81 BB)
SJ Sungmin Jin	161,000(81 BB)
KD Kim DoyeonSouth Korea	152,000(76 BB)
NH Nguyen Hoang KhanhViet Nam	151,000(76 BB)
DN Duong Ngo LinhViet Nam	146,000(73 BB)
NX Nguyen Xuan Tuan	145,000(73 BB)
ND Nguyen Dang Lam HongViet Nam	145,000(73 BB)
WC Wang ChenChina	143,000(72 BB)
VQ Vo Quoc HiepViet Nam	142,000(71 BB)
HG Herve GouzilFrance	142,000(71 BB)
JS Jeon SegyeSouth Korea	141,000(71 BB)
FT Fung Tsun Min	135,000(68 BB)
PD Pham Duy AnhViet Nam	131,000(66 BB)

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 11:19:45 AM

Kim Knocks Out Nguyen with Two Pairs

Level 10: 1,000 / 1,500 ante: 1,500

Kim Soobum

The pot was 41,500, and the board showed 5♥ A♥ J♦ 5♦ 8♣ . Kim Soobum (D) bet 30,000, and Nguyen Trung Phong (BB) responded with an all-in of 28,000. The players showed their cards. Kim had A♠ J♣ , while Nguyen had A♦ 9♦ . Kim won with two pairs of Aces and Jacks, while Nguyen was knocked out.

Player	Chips
KS Kim Soobum	141,000(94 BB)
NT Nguyen Trung PhongViet Nam	busted

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 11:08:21 AM

Dinh Tien Thanh Forces Fold with Aggressive All-In Bet

Level 10: 1,000 / 1,500 ante: 1,500

Dinh Tien Thanh

Abbasov Khayal (CO) raised to 3,000 pre-flop, and Dinh Tien Thanh (BB) three-bet to 10,000, with Abbasov calling. The flop came 4♥ 5♣ T♣, and after Dinh bet 8,000, Abbasov called. The turn brought 5♦. Dinh then went all-in for 55,300, and Abbasov folded, leaving Dinh to take down the pot

Player	Chips
DT Dinh Tien ThanhViet Nam	93,800(63 BB)
KA Khayal AbbasovAzerbaijan	28,900(19 BB)

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 11:02:53 AM

Do Tien Vu Wins With Pocket Jacks

Level 10: 1,000 / 1,500 ante: 1,500

Do Tien Vu

Do Tien Vu (SB) went all-in 54,600 pre-flop, and Zhang Zhouqun called. The players revealed their hands. Do Tien Vu held J♣ J♠ , while Zhang Zhuoqun had A♦ T♦ .The board ran out 9♦ 3♠ 7♣ 8♥ T♣ , giving Zhang a pair of tens, but Do Tien Vu's pocket Jacks remained the best hand with the rivered straight securing the pot and the win.

Player	Chips
ZZ Zhang ZhouqunChina	273,000(182 BB)
DT Do Tien VuViet Nam	113,200(75 BB)

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 10:56:42 AM

Nguyen Trung Kien Wins With Set of Sevens

Level 10: 1,000 / 1,500 ante: 1,500

Nguyen Trung Kien

Nguyễn Trung Kiến (HJ) pushed all-in for 36,000, and Nguyen Than Hai (CO) called. Both players revealed their hands: Nguyễn Trung Kiến held 7♣ 7♦ , while Nguyen Than Hai had A♥ T♥ . The board ran out 7♠ J♠ 5♠ 6♥ K♦ . Nguyễn Trung Kiến hit a set of sevens on the flop, securing the pot and the win. Nguyen Than Hai was unable to improve his hand and now down to 20BB.

Player	Chips
TK Trung Kien NguyenViet Nam	76,000(51 BB)
NT Nguyen Thanh Hai	30,000(20 BB)

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 10:55:12 AM

Entering Level 10

Level 10: 1,000 / 1,500 ante: 1,500

We have 170 players and 328 entries. the average stack is 77,176 . The blinds are up 1000/1500. The next break is after this level. Stay tuned for more interesting updates.

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 10:43:46 AM

Gonzales Rundulf Martin Wins With Pocket Aces

Level 9: 600 / 1,200 ante: 1,200

Gonzales Rundulf Martin

Gonzales Rundulf Martin (HJ) made a pre-flop raise to 2,500, and Pham Tien Dung (SB) responded with a three-bet to 9,000. Gonzales called, and the flop came 5♣ 6♦ K♦ . After the flop, Pham placed a bet of 10,000, which Gonzales called. The turn brought the 7♠ , and Pham decided to push all-in 40,000. Gonzales immediately snap-called. Both players revealed their hands: Gonzales held A♥ A♦ , while Pham held 8♠ 3♣ . The river card was the Q♥ , which didn’t improve Pham’s hand. Gonzales won with pocket aces, securing the pot and advancing in the tournament, while Pham was eliminated.

Player	Chips
MR Martin Rundulf GonzalesPhilippines	155,000(129 BB)
PT Pham Tien DungViet Nam	busted

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 10:25:34 AM

Do Quang Thang Wins With Full-house, Eliminates Two Players

Level 9: 600 / 1,200 ante: 1,200

Do Quang Thang

The flop showed 6♦ 5♦ 4♥ when Bian Qi Jun (SB) went all-in for 15,500, followed by Song Jaecheol (BB) raising all-in for 36,600. This aggressive play prompted both UTG and UTG+1 to fold. However Do Quang Thang (CO) decided to call them both, covering both opponents. The players revealed their hands. Do Quang Thang held 5♥ 6♣ , Bian Qi Jun held 3♥ 2♣ , and Song Jaecheol held 7♦ 3♦. The turn and river came 5♠ 7♣ , giving Do Quang Thang a full house to win the pot. Both players who flopped straight were sent straight to the rail.

Player	Chips
DQ Do Quang ThangViet Nam	143,000(119 BB)
BQ Bian Qi Jun	busted
JS Jaecheol SongSouth Korea	busted

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 10:23:04 AM

Bui Cong Tuan Forces a Fold to Take the Pot

Level 9: 600 / 1,200 ante: 1,200

Bui Cong Tuan

Bui Cong Tuan (UTG) opened the action with a pre-flop raise to 2500, which was called by the player in HJ and Nguyen Thai Quang (BB). The flop revealed A♠ 6♣ 9♣ . Nguyen checked, and Bui continued with a bet of 2,500, prompting a fold from HJ. Nguyen, however, opted to call. The turn brought 5♦ , and Nguyen checked again. Bui responded with a confident bet of 10,000, which was enough to force Nguyen to fold. Bui claimed the pot with his assertive play on the turn.

Player	Chips
BC Bui Cong TuanViet Nam	92,100(77 BB)
NT Nguyen Thai QuangViet Nam	63,500(53 BB)

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 10:14:19 AM

Wang Chen Takes Down the Pot, Eliminates Ki Junhyong

Level 9: 600 / 1,200 ante: 1,200

The pot began with a pre-flop raise of 2,500 from UTG+1, called by Ki Junhyong (HJ), Wang Chen (CO), and BB. The flop revealed 3♠ 8♠ 9♣ . BB and UTG+1 checked, leading Ki to bet 4,000. Wang responded with a raise to 11,500, forcing folds from BB and UTG+1. Ki then shoved all-in for 36,900, and Wang snap-called. Both players showdown, with Ki having A♠ 9♠ and Wang Cheng held 9♥ 8♥ . The turn and river were 5♥ 7♥, giving Wang the win with his two pair, nines and eights, and eliminating Ki Junhyong.

Player	Chips
WC Wang ChenChina	159,000(133 BB)
JK Junhyoung Ki	busted

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 10:01:45 AM

Levelling Up: Level 9 Starts

Level 9: 600 / 1,200 ante: 1,200

USOP Main Event Day 1A is at level 9 now. We have 191 players with 313 entries. the average stack is 65,549. With the next break in another 1 hour twenty minutes, we have a lot of interesting calls, folds and all-ins to witness. Stay tuned.

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 9:42:57 AM

Hoang Khiem Forces a Fold with a Confident River Bet

Level 8: 500 / 1,000 ante: 1,000

The pot was a substantial 17,400, and the board showed T♠ 6♣ 7♠ K♠ when the BB checked. Hoang Khiem (UTG) took the initiative, betting 8,000, which prompted Nguyen Tienson (CO) to call while the BB folded.The river brought the Q♠ , completing a potential 1 card flush board. Undeterred, Hoang placed a confident 10,000 bet, which convinced Nguyen to fold. Hoang’s well-timed play secured the pot without a showdown.

Player	Chips
HK Hoang KhiemViet Nam	190,500(191 BB)
NT Nguyen Tienson	22,500(23 BB)

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 9:40:22 AM

Bui The Nguyen Takes the Pot with strategic turn bet

Level 8: 500 / 1,000 ante: 1,000

Bui The Nguyen (UTG+2) raised to 2,000 pre-flop, and King Hyeonjun (BB) called. The flop revealed 8♠ 2♣ 9♠ , and Kang checked. Bui followed up with a 1,600 bet, which Kang called. The turn brought the 3♠ , and after another check from Kang, Bui applied consistent pressure with a 5,000 bet. Kang decided to fold, awarding the pot to Bui The Nguyen

Player	Chips
BT Bui the NguyenViet Nam	72,200(72 BB)
KH Kang Hyeongjun	63,000(63 BB)

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 9:15:48 AM

Entering Level 8

Level 8: 500 / 1,000 ante: 1,000

The blinds are up 500/1000 and we have 186 players on the table with 279 entries. Here are the top chip counts as of now.

Player	Chips
IK Ivan KaratayeuBelarus	257,000(257 BB)
PD Pham Duy AnhViet Nam	160,000(160 BB)
YZ Yan ZhangChina	143,000(143 BB)
JS Jeon SegyeSouth Korea	142,000(142 BB)
CC Christos Chronis	136,000(136 BB)
HK Hoang KhiemViet Nam	129,000(129 BB)
ZZ Zhang ZhouqunChina	129,000(129 BB)
VL Vladimir LitasovRussia	114,000(114 BB)
AB Agharazi BabayevAzerbaijan	107,000(107 BB)
KD Kim DoyeonSouth Korea	106,000(106 BB)

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 8:46:27 AM

Uhara Motokatsu Wins by Forcing Folds

Level 7: 400 / 800 ante: 800

Uhara Motokatsu

The pot was 16,400, and the flop came 7♠ 7♣ K♥ . After Natalia Rozova (LJ) and Slamiya Noyan (HJ) checked, Uhara Motokatsu (D) bet 3,000. Both Natalia and Slamiya called. The turn brought the T♣ , and all players checked. The river came J♦ , and Uhara made a big bet of 20,000. Natalia and Slamiya both checked, and Uhara's substantial bet forced them to fold. Uhara took the pot with a well-timed bet, securing the win.

Player	Chips
NR Natalia RozovaNew Zealand	64,800(81 BB)
MU Motokatsu UharaJapan	53,400(67 BB)
NS Noyan Slamiya	36,800(46 BB)

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 8:29:07 AM

Ivan Karatayeu Wins with Pocket Aces

Level 7: 400 / 800 ante: 800

Ivan Karatayeu

The pot was 36,200, and the flop showed K♠ 6♣ 5♥ . BB checked, and Ivan Karatayeu bet 11,000. BB responded with a raise to 30,000, and after thinking for a moment, Ivan called. The turn brought the Q♠, and BB went all-in for 46800. Ivan quickly called. BB showed A♠ 4♦ , while Ivan held A♣ A♥ . The river was the 3♠ , and Ivan's pocket aces secured the win taking the pot and busted out a player

Player	Chips
IK Ivan KaratayeuBelarus	275,000(344 BB)

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 8:26:10 AM

Level 7 Begins

Level 7: 400 / 800 ante: 800

The blinds are up 400/800 and we no have 186 players and a total of 250 entries. the average stack right now is 53,763. The next break is after this level, in about 39 minutes. Let's see what amazing play unfolds on the tables. Stay tuned for exciting updates.

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 8:23:43 AM

Tran Hai Duong Wins with a Four-Bet

Level 6: 300 / 600 ante: 600

Tran Hai Duong

Tran Hai Duong (UTG+1) raised to 1,300, and both the CO and D called. Zheng Jie (BB) then three-bet to 4,800. Tran Hai Duong responded with a four-bet of 13,700, causing the CO, D, and Zheng (BB) to all fold. Tran won the pot without further action

Player	Chips
TH Tran Hai DuongViet Nam	60,000(100 BB)
ZJ Zheng JieChina	24,000(40 BB)

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 8:20:21 AM

Li Xinze Wins with a Pair of Kings on the River

Level 6: 300 / 600 ante: 600

Li Xinze

Janca Andrius (UTG+2) raised to 1,400 pre-flop, and the HJ called. Li Xinze (SB) then three-bet to 7,200, prompting Janca to use two time-banks before calling, while the HJ folded. The flop came 9♦ 2♣ 4♣ , and Li Xinze bet 5,200. Janca raised to 13,500, and Li called. The turn brought the 5♠ , and Li checked, prompting Janca to go all-in for 36,200. After using one time-bank, Li called. Both players revealed their hands: Janca held J♣ J♥ , and Li held A♠ K♣ . The river came K♦ , giving Li a pair of kings, which beat Janca's pocket jacks, eliminating Janca from the tournament.

Player	Chips
LX Li XinzeChina	138,400(231 BB)
JA Janca Andrius	busted

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 8:17:53 AM

Yang Peng Forces Fold with Aggressive Betting

Level 6: 300 / 600 ante: 600

The HJ raised to 1,200 pre-flop, and Yang Peng (D) three-bet to 3,600. Nguyen Ngoc Khanh (BB) called, while the HJ folded. The flop came 5♣ 6♦ T♠ , and Nguyen checked. Yang continued with a 4,000 bet, which led Nguyen to fold. Yang took the pot with a well-timed bet.

Player	Chips
YP Yang Peng (2)China	40,300(67 BB)
NN Nguyen Ngoc KhanhViet Nam	24,500(41 BB)

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 7:52:13 AM

Do Quang Thang Wins as his Ace King out kicks Ace-Queen

Level 6: 300 / 600 ante: 600

Do Quang Thang

The pot was 8,900, and the flop came 3♣ 5♦ 5♥ . Zhang Zhouqun (UTG) checked, and Do Quang Thang (LJ) bet 5,000, which Zhang called. The turn brought the 7♦ , and both players checked. The river card was 5♣ , giving both players trips of fives. Zhang bet 1,000, and Do called. Zhang showed A♥ Q♥ , while Do revealed A♣ K♣. Do’s trips with an Ace -King kicker outkicked Zhang’s hand, taking the pot and securing the win.

Player	Chips
ZZ Zhang ZhouqunChina	89,800(150 BB)
DQ Do Quang ThangViet Nam	57,100(95 BB)

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 7:51:12 AM

Level 6 Kicks Off: The Stakes Are Rising

Level 6: 300 / 600 ante: 600

Level 6 has begun with the blinds at 300/600, and the action is intensifying. With 181 players remaining out of 228 entries, the average stack sits at 50,386. When the tension builds and the stakes rise, we're in for more fast-paced, high-stakes poker. Stay tuned – you won’t want to miss a moment of the action!

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 7:38:12 AM

Allen Michael Joseph knocks out former USOP Champion Nguyen Ngọc Dai

Level 5: 300 / 500 ante: 500

Allen Michael Joseph

Nguyễn Ngọc Dai (UTG+1) went all-in pre-flop, and Allen Michael Joseph (SB) called. Allen held K♠ K♥ , while Nguyen had A♣ J♣ . The board ran out 9♣ 2♣ 9♠ T♦ Q♥ . Allen won with a two-pair of Kings and Nines, while Nguyen Ngọc Duy, the USOP Main Event Champion from Hanoi 2024, was eliminated on his very first hand.

Player	Chips
AM Allen Michael Joseph	89,000(178 BB)
NN Nguyen Ngoc DaiViet Nam	busted

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 7:33:07 AM

Nguyen Trung Kien Wins with Trips Tens in a Thrilling Showdown

Level 5: 300 / 500 ante: 500

Nguyen Trung Kien

The pot stood at 5,600 with the flop showing T♠ T♥ 8♠ . Yun Sung Jin (SB) bet 2,200, and Nguyen Trung Kien (LJ) raised to 6,600. Yun called, and the turn brought the 7♠ . Both players checked, and the river came Q♦ . Yun then bet 18,000, and Nguyen snap-called. The players revealed their hands: Yun held K♠ Q♣ , while Nguyen held T♣ 9♥ . Nguyen took the win with trips tens, outlasting Yun's pair of queens.

Player	Chips
YS Yun Sung JinSouth Korea	81,900(164 BB)
TK Trung Kien NguyenViet Nam	71,000(142 BB)

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 7:24:17 AM

Rohr Jules Triumphs with Ace-High in a Dramatic Showdown

Level 5: 300 / 500 ante: 500

Jules Rohr

The pot stood at 8,600 with the flop showing 3♥ 5♠ 3♠ . Dang Hung Duong (SB) bet 20,000, and Rohr Jules called all-in for 12,400. Both players revealed their hands: Rohr held A♣ T♥ , while Dang held A♥ 9♣ . The turn and river came 2♦ J♥ , and Rohr won with Ace-high and a Ten kicker, while Dang's Nine kicker fell short, securing Rohr the victory.

Player	Chips
DH Dang Hung DuongViet Nam	61,600(123 BB)
JR Jules RohrFrance	33,800(68 BB)

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 7:17:34 AM

Zhao Jun Takes the Pot with a Strong All-In Move

Level 5: 300 / 500 ante: 500

Zhao Jun

Ma Haohui (UTG+1) raised to 1,100 pre-flop, and Zhao Jun (CO) three-bet to 3,300. Ma responded with a four-bet of 9,500, and Zhao called. The flop came J♠ 3♠ T♣ , and Ma bet 4,200, with Zhao calling once more. The turn brought the 2♦ , and Ma bet 13,000. Zhao then went all-in for 29,300, forcing Ma to fold. Zhao claimed the pot with his bold move.

Player	Chips
ZJ Zhao JunChina	71,000(142 BB)
MH Ma Haohui	26,700(53 BB)

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 7:11:17 AM

Long Kecheng Seizes the Pot with a sizeable River Bet

Level 5: 300 / 500 ante: 500

Long Kecheng

The pot stood at 14,500 with the board showing T♣ T♠ 9♦ 4♠ . Le Tien Tung (SB) and Long Kecheng (HJ) both checked, and Zheng Xiaosheng bet 6,600. Le Tien called, and Long raised the pressure with a bet of 16,000. Zheng, after using a time-bank for consideration, called, and Le Tien also called. The river brought the 2♦ , and Long bet for a substantial 20,000. Both Zheng and Le Tien folded, handing the pot to Long, who took the win with a strong river play.

Player	Chips
LK Long Kecheng	82,500(165 BB)
TL Tung Le TienViet Nam	31,200(62 BB)
XZ Xiaosheng ZhengChina	21,100(42 BB)

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 6:49:36 AM

Level 5 begins

Level 4: 200 / 400 ante: 400

As we enter Level 5 the blinds are up 300/500 and we have 145 payers with 176 entries. Here are the top chip counts as Level 5 begins

Player	Chips
PD Pham Duy AnhViet Nam	168,600(422 BB)
HK Hoang KhiemViet Nam	121,000(303 BB)
LC Lee Changhwan	111,100(278 BB)
HH Hoang Hai LongViet Nam	109,500(274 BB)
FV Felix Von RahdenGermany	89,000(223 BB)
YS Yun Sung JinSouth Korea	85,400(214 BB)
SM Smith Michael Gordon	80,500(201 BB)
JS Jeon SegyeSouth Korea	80,000(200 BB)
JA Janca Andrius	77,700(194 BB)
ER Erik RozhynskyiUkraine	73,500(184 BB)
CC Christos Chronis	72,300(181 BB)
AB Agharazi BabayevAzerbaijan	70,000(175 BB)

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 6:35:15 AM

Dang Duc Dong Claims Victory with a Trips of Nines

Level 4: 200 / 400 ante: 400

Dang Duc Dong

Dang Duc Dong (UTG+1) raised to 1,000, Choi Sungil (LJ) called, and Vu Van Lam (CO) responded with an all-in three-bet of 3,000. Sand called, and Choi then four-bet to 12,000, with Dang also calling. The flop came 9♥ T♠ 9♠ , and Choi bet 14,000. Dang raised all-in for 22,800, and Choi called. All three players revealed their hands, Dang held 9♣ 8♣ , Choi had 6♠ A♦ , and Vu showed K♣ J♥ . The turn brought the 6♠ , and the river was the A♦ . Dang hit a set of nines to take the pot, while Choi and Vu lost, with Vu ultimately being eliminated from the hand.

Player	Chips
DD Dang Duc DongViet Nam	73,600(184 BB)
SC Sungil ChoiSouth Korea	40,200(101 BB)
VV Vu Van LamViet Nam	busted

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 6:25:29 AM

Jin Sungmin's Sixes Holds

Level 4: 200 / 400 ante: 400

Jin Sungmin

UTG raised to 900, with Feng Chuan (CO) and D calling, and Jin Sungmin (BB) three-betting to 6,500. UTG folded, Feng called, and D folded. The flop came T♣ 9♣ 7♣ , and Jin bet 4,000, with Feng calling. The turn brought the T♦ , and Jin bet 12,000. Feng, after using a time-bank, called. The river showed 7♠ , completing the board with two sevens. Both players checked, and Jin revealed 6♠ 6♣ for two pairs, sevens and sixes, while Feng showed A♥ K♣. Jin took the pot with his two pairs.

Player	Chips
SJ Sungmin Jin	64,100(160 BB)
CF Chuan FengChina	16,600(42 BB)

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 6:24:11 AM

Vo Quoc Hiep takes the Pot with a Strong River Raise

Level 4: 200 / 400 ante: 400

Vo Quoc Hiep

Vo Quoc Hiep (CO) opened with a 1,000 raise pre-flop, followed by calls from the SB and Nguyen Cong Anh (BB). The flop came A♣ T♦ 6♦ , with both the SB and Nguyen checking, while Vo Quoc continued with a 1,000 bet. Both the SB and Nguyen called. The turn brought the 3♥ , and all players checked again. The river revealed T♠ , with the SB checking and Nguyen betting 6,500. Vo Quoc responded with a hefty raise to 16,000, forcing both the SB and Nguyen to fold. Vo claimed the pot without needing to show his hand.

Player	Chips
NC Nguyen Cong AnhViet Nam	53,400(134 BB)
VQ Vo Quoc HiepViet Nam	44,200(111 BB)

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 6:20:46 AM

Entering Level 4

Level 4: 200 / 400 ante: 400

The blinds are up 200/400 and we have 105 players with 125 entries. and the average stack is 47,619 or 119 BB. Stay tuned as we bring you exciting poker action from Hai Phong.

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 6:03:09 AM

Erik Rozhynskyi Triumphs with Ace-Pair After Duong's Bold River Bet

Level 3: 200 / 300 ante: 300

Duong Ngoc Tan (LJ) raised to 700 pre-flop, and Erik Rozhynskyi (HJ) three-bet to 2,600, with Duong calling. The flop came A♦ 2♣ 3♦ , and Duong checked. Erik bet 1,800, and Duong called. The turn brought the 4♥ , and both players checked. The river revealed the T♣ , and Duong bet 6,000. Erik quickly called, and at showdown, Duong revealed Q♦ 9♦, while Erik showed A♥ J♦. Erik's ace-pair secured him the pot, earning him the victory.

Player	Chips
ER Erik RozhynskyiUkraine	64,000(213 BB)
DN Duong Ngoc TanViet Nam	51,200(171 BB)

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 5:59:03 AM

Gutta Nikhil Seizes Victory with Turn Bet Pressure

Level 3: 200 / 300 ante: 300

Gutta Nikhil

The hand opened with a 700 raise from UTG+1, followed by a three-bet to 2,000 from Huang Weiwei (UTG+2). Curtis Jonathan (HJ) and Gutta Nikhil (SB) called, but Michael Thezar (BB) raised the stakes with a four-bet to 5,000 , all 3 players called. The flop, 7♦ 4♦ 3♦, saw cautious play as all players checked. On the turn, 6♥, Gutta took control with a 7,000 bet, prompting folds from Michael, Huang, and Curtis. With no resistance, Gutta claimed the pot.

Player	Chips
GN Gutta Nikhil	51,200(171 BB)
JC Jonathan CurtisAustralia	43,400(145 BB)
MT Michael Thezar	31,600(105 BB)
HW Huang WeiweiChina	29,900(100 BB)

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 5:53:10 AM

Le Tien Tung Commands the Table with a Bold Four-Bet

Level 3: 200 / 300 ante: 300

Le Tien Tung

The hand began with an UTG raise to 600, followed by a call from UTG+1. Zheng Xiaosheng escalated the action with a three-bet to 4,000, but Le Tien Tung responded decisively with a four-bet to 9,500. The aggressive move left no room for resistance, as all other players folded, awarding the pot to Le without a showdown.

Player	Chips
XZ Xiaosheng ZhengChina	51,800(173 BB)
TL Tung Le TienViet Nam	38,900(130 BB)

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 5:50:59 AM

Li Bin Takes Control with Aggressive Turn Bet

Level 3: 200 / 300 ante: 300

With a pot of 6,800 and a flop of 9♦ 6♦ 4♥ , Jia Yuequan (SB) checked, prompting Li Bin (HJ) to bet 3,500. Jia called, keeping the action alive. The turn brought the J♣ , and Jia checked again. Li Bin responded with a commanding 10,000 bet, forcing Jia to fold. Li Bin claimed the pot with a show of decisive aggression.

Player	Chips
LB Li BinChina	45,600(152 BB)
JY Jia Yuequan	26,500(88 BB)

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 5:38:18 AM

Ma HaoHui Forces a Fold with an All-In Power Play

Level 3: 200 / 300 ante: 300

Ma HaoHui

Nguyễn Trung Kiến (UTG) opened the action pre-flop with a raise to 700, quickly met by a three-bet to 2,300 from Ma HaoHui (UTG+2). The flop, K♣ T♥ 7♦ , saw Nguyen check, prompting Ma to bet 1,300. Nguyen countered with a raise to 3,500, intensifying the action. The turn brought the 9♦ , where Nguyen led out with a 6,000 bet. Undeterred, Ma responded with an all-in of 30,300, putting maximum pressure on Nguyen, who ultimately folded. With that decisive move, Ma claimed the pot.

Player	Chips
MH Ma Haohui	48,700(162 BB)
TK Trung Kien NguyenViet Nam	24,100(80 BB)

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 5:36:56 AM

Levelling up: Level 3

Level 3: 200 / 300 ante: 300

The blinds re up 200/300 and we have 90 entries with 80 players still at the tables. Wait for more exciting updates

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 5:18:36 AM

Zheng Xiaosheng Claims Victory with Relentless River Bet

Level 2: 100 / 200 ante: 200

Zheng Xiaosheng

The hand began with Kim Juwon (UTG) raising to 400 pre-flop, followed by a call from the hijack. Truong Vu Juan Khan (D) upped the action with a 3-bet to 1,500, only for Zheng Xiaosheng (SB) to escalate with a 4-bet to 4,600. Kim called, the hijack folded, and Truong joined in. The flop, K♣ J♥ 9♥ , saw Zheng and Kim check before Truong fired a bet of 10,500. Zheng called, while Kim folded. The turn brought the J♣ , leading to a round of checks between Truong and Zheng. On the river T♦ , Zheng seized the initiative with a 12,600 bet, forcing Truong to fold and securing the pot without a showdown.

Player	Chips
TV Truong Vu Tuan KhanhViet Nam	85,600(428 BB)
XZ Xiaosheng ZhengChina	62,700(314 BB)
JK Juwon KimUnited States of America	12,900(65 BB)

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 5:09:19 AM

Double Trouble: Hoang and Babayev Split the Pot as Nguyen Busts

Level 2: 100 / 200 ante: 200

Babayev Agharazi

Pre-flop action saw Hoang Khiêm (HJ) raise to 700, Pham Duy Anh (CO) call, and Babayev Agharazi (SB) three-bet to 3,500, with Nguyen (BB), Hoang, and Pham all calling. The flop, J♦ Q♦ 8♥ , was checked around, but the turn, 5♦ , ignited the action as Nguyen shoved all-in 3,400, drawing calls from Hoang and Pham. Babayev check-raised to 15,000, and Hoang and Pham called. On the river A♣ , Babayev bet 25,000, Hoang called, and Pham folded. At showdown, Hoang’s A♦ J♥ and Babayev’s A♥ J♣ tied with two pairs of aces and jacks, splitting the pot, while Nguyen’s 5♦ 8♠ was eliminated with an inferior two-pair of eights and fives.

Player	Chips
AB Agharazi BabayevAzerbaijan	79,600(398 BB)
HK Hoang KhiemViet Nam	69,800(349 BB)
PD Pham Duy AnhViet Nam	25,000(125 BB)
NT Nguyen Tan PhuongViet Nam	busted

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 4:59:29 AM

Lee Changhwan Outlasts Menzel Max in a Showdown Victory

Level 2: 100 / 200 ante: 200

The pot stood at 4,600 as the flop revealed J♠ 2♣ 7♣ . Lee Changhwan led out with a 2,300 bet, and Mezel Max Benjamin (UTG+1) called, while the hijack and cutoff folded. The turn brought the 2♦ , prompting Lee to check. Mezel seized the opportunity with a 4,500 bet, which Lee called after some thought. The river card, 5♥ , saw both players check, leading to a showdown. Lee revealed A♥ J♥ , a strong top pair, while Mezel mucked his hand. With that, Lee claimed the pot and walked away victorious.

Player	Chips
LC Lee Changhwan	51,500(258 BB)
MM Max MezelGermany	31,800(159 BB)

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 4:58:47 AM

Entering Level 2

Level 2: 100 / 200 ante: 200

The blinds are up 100/200 and we have 56 entries with 53 players remaining at the tables. the average stack now is 42,264. So far level one has seen a number of aggressive play and all-in river bets. Let's see what Level 2 has in store for us.

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 4:45:31 AM

Nguyen Thanh Phat Forces a Fold with Bold River All-In

Level 1: 100 / 100 ante: 100

With a pot already at 10,000, the action heated up on a flop of 8♦ 7♠ 9♣ . Nguyen Thanh Phat, in the small blind, checked, prompting Bui Le Anh in the hijack to fire a 9,000 bet. After deliberating and using a time-bank, Nguyen made the call. The turn brought the 9♦ , and both players checked, setting the stage for the river card, the Q♣ . Seizing the moment, Nguyen moved all-in, putting the pressure squarely on Bui Le. After using his time-bank to consider the decision, Bui Le ultimately folded, conceding the pot. Nguyen’s aggressive play secured the win without the need for a showdown.

Player	Chips
NT Nguyen Thanh PhatViet Nam	51,800(518 BB)
BL Bui Le AnhViet Nam	33,000(330 BB)

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 4:40:31 AM

Chronis takes the win with all-in river bet

Level 1: 100 / 100 ante: 100

Chronis Christos

The pot is 4,000 deep and the board ran 9♣ 10c 4♥ 5♥ . Song Cheng Hua (SB) checks, and Troncay Edward March checks. However, Bui Le Anh (UTG) bets 3,500 and Chronic Christos (UTG+1) calls, followed by Song and Troncay who both call as well. The river comes in bringing 5♦ . Song checks and Troncay and so does Bui Le. Chronis Christos's sudden all-in bet causes the other three players to fold. Chronis takes the win with a shocking all-in bet.

Player	Chips
BL Bui Le AnhViet Nam	40,400(404 BB)
CC Christos Chronis	39,900(399 BB)
SC Song ChenghuaChina	36,000(360 BB)
TE Troncay Edward	35,300(353 BB)

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 4:36:59 AM

Yun Sung Jin Doubles up early as Ye Zhifan becomes first to bust.

Level 1: 100 / 100 ante: 100

Ye Zhifan (UTG) makes a pre-flop raise of 500 and CO calls followed by Yun Sung Jin (SB) who makes a three-bet of 1,900 anf Ye Zhifan responds with a four-bet of 4,500. The CO folds but Yun five-bets all-in. Ye Zhifan snap calls Yun's all-in and both players reveal their cards. Ye Zifan has A♥ K♥ and Yun has A♠ A♦ the board runs Q♦ 8♣ 5♠ Q♠ 3♠ . Yun hits two-pairs of Aces and Queens while Ye Zhifan busts. Let us wait and see if Zhifan returns in this flight or the next.

Player	Chips
YS Yun Sung JinSouth Korea	82,100(821 BB)
ZY Zhifan Ye (2)China	busted

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/5/2024, 4:30:36 AM

Level 1 Just Begun

Level 1: 100 / 100 ante: 100

The blinds are 100-100 we have 19 players at the tables. The Average stack is 40,000 which is 400 BB. We have some early birds who flocked to the tables. Let's see some thrilling poker action ensue.

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/5/2024, 4:22:47 AM

Notables On The Tables

Level 1: 100 / 100 ante: 100

Some early familiars already at the tables are:

Trung Phong Nguyen has already made 2 cashes in this series including a final table appearance in the Madness Kickoff. Nguyen will be on the hunt for a third cash and possibly a championship.

Turkey's Akgul Huseyin will be looking to add to his total live earnings of USD 300,000 with a cash in the main event.

France's Erwann Troncay has made 2 cashes in this series already and comes fresh from a WPT Championship in Taipei last August, winning the NLH Closer Megastack.

Do Tien Vu is also coming from a win at the APT Phu Quoc last month, bagging the NLH Turbo Double Stack.

Main Event Day 1A

Date: December 5, 2024

Buy-in: VND 35,000,000 (~USD 1,300)

Guarantee: VND 40 Billion (~USD 1.57 Million)

Entries: 19

ITM: TBD

Starting Stack: 40,000

Total Chips In Play: 760,000

Average Stack: 40,000

Players Remaining: 19

Level 1: 100 / 100 ante: 100

40 minutes

Remaining Players: 19/19

JJ DuqueJJ Duque

12/5/2024, 3:55:38 AM

Cards Are In The Air!

Level 1: 100 / 100 ante: 100

This is it! THE MAIN EVENT!

The first flight has just gone underway with a trickle of players taking to the felt. There will be four (4) Day One flights that will play over the next three days, which will be followed by a Day 2 leg and a Day 3 Final.

Keep glued here for all the live updates!

Karlo De SottoKarlo De Sotto

12/4/2024, 6:53:14 PM

Welcome to the U Series of Poker Grand Finale in Hai Phong!

The stakes are high, the tension electric, and the Pullman Grand Hotel is alive with the unmistakable buzz of poker's finest talents. Here, amidst the grandeur of Hai Phong’s vibrant heart, we are about to witness poker history in the making.

This journey has seen legends rise and fortunes won across the region:

Edwin Dela Cruz – Champion of USOP Taiwan 2023, claiming TWD 3,060,000.

Đại Ngọc Nguyễn – Dominating USOP Vietnam 2023, securing an incredible VND 3,550,000,000.

Vishal Ojha – Crowned at USOP Hanoi 2023, taking home a massive VND 4,952,000,000.

The Naing – Victorious at USOP Da Nang 2023, matching the grand prize of VND 4,952,000,000.

Lee Juyeol – Conqueror of USOP Hai Phong 2024, with VND 4,952,000,000 in his corner.

Now, the spotlight turns to Main Event Day 1A, where ambitious challengers from around the globe are already taking their seats. The energy in the room is palpable as chips shuffle, cards fly, and the dream of lifting the iconic trophy ignites fierce competition.

Stay tuned for thrilling updates, unforgettable hands, and moments that will redefine the spirit of poker. Will a new legend emerge, or will the tides favor a returning champion?

Let the games begin.