APT Philippines 2015


Malzanini Leads

Level: 27 Blinds: 20,000-40,000 Ante: 5,000

On a flop of 7 A 10, Tech check-called Malzanini’s bet of 90,000.

On the turn 8, Tech check-called Manzini again for 220,000.

Both checked the river Q.

Tech: 10 6
Malzanini: J J

Malzanini takes it down and grabs the chip lead, 3M to 2.2M.


Dead Even

Tech opened with 60,000 pre-flop and got re-raised by Malzanini for 180,000. Tech called.

Flop: 6 9 2

Malzanini led out for 150,000 and was called by Tech.

Turn: 4

Malzanini checked this time, Tech bet 235,000 and was called.

River: 8

Malzanini checked, Tech fired a bigger 560,000 and Malzanini threw away his hand.

Chip count update: Malzanini at 2.6M, Tech at 2.6M.

We’re dead even at this point.


Taking Turns

On a flop of 9 6 2, Malzanini check-raised Tech’s bet of 75,000 to 220,000. Malzanini took down the pot.

On a board of 6 A 4 6 K, Tech fires 115,000– Malzanini folded allowing Tech to take this one.


Malzanini Now Ahead

Level: 26 Blinds: 15,000-30,000 Ante: 5,000

After the string of wins, Malzanini has now around 2.8M while Tech has dropped to 2.4M. Chip lead has changed hands…


Malzanini Still Gaining Ground on Tech

Level: 26 Blinds: 15,000-30,000 Ante: 5,000

On a raised flop 4 6 9, Tech check-called Malzanini’s 90,000 bet. Both checked the turn J and On the river 5, Tech check-folded to a bet of 215,000 from Malzanini.


Malzanini Rising

Malzanini is now at around 2.2M to Tech’s 3M and the German is gaining serious ground on the Filipino. Most recently, Malzanini has won a 325,000 pot with 7 10 on a board of 7 8 2 3 5.


Malzanini Wins This Time

On a flop of Q 6 K after a standard pre-flop raise, Malzanini check-called Tech’s 80,000 bet. Both checked the turn 7 and on the river 6 Malzanini led out for 170,000 and was called by Tech. Malzanini showed 6 8 for the river trips and tripped Tech this time.


Three in a Row for Tech

Consecutive won hands for Tech.

On a raised pot on the flop 9 J K, Tech check-called Malzanini’s 70,000 bet. Both checked all the way to the turn K and river 8.

Tech showed A 9 and Malzanini mucked.


Tech’s Two Pairs

Level: 26 Blinds: 15,000-30,000 Ante: 5,000

On a flop of 6 5 7 Malzanini check-called Tech’s bet of 80,000.

On the turn 2 Tech led out for 115,000 and was called.

On the river 10 Tech led out for 205,00 and was again called.

Tech showed 6 7 for two pairs and took down the pot.

Malzanini is down to 1.5M.