Main Event ($1,220)

Huynh Ngoc Thai makes a pre-flop raise to 17,000, and Martin Gonzales responds with a powerful three-bet to 51,000. Huynh, not backing down, retaliates with a four-bet of 141,000, and Martin calls. The flop comes T♦ 5♣ 6♣ , and Huynh bets 200,000. Martin goes all-in, and Huynh follows suit with an all-in of 285,000. The showdown reveals Huynh holding K♠ K♦ and Martin holding A♦ A♣ . The turn and river bring 4♣ and 6♥ , giving Martin two pairs with Aces and Sixes, while Huynh is knocked out in 27th position. What an unbelievable display of poker!

With only 30 players left, we're entering Level 17 where the blinds are 4000/8000. Here is the chip count as Level 17 begins:

Ngọc Huynh Thai (CO) made a bold 15,000 raise pre-flop, but Lin Yu (SB) responded with a massive 53,000 three-bet. Ngọc called, and the flop came down T♦ K♠ 7♦ . Lin, undeterred, pushed all-in, and Ngọc quickly followed suit, calling all-in for 103,000. The hands were revealed: Ngọc held A♦ J♦ while Lin showed A♣ T♣ . The turn card brought in the 6♠ , and the river came down with the Q♠ , completing Ngọc's straight and securing him the pot. What a thrilling hand!