Gyeong Byeong Lee eliminated in 9th place – PHP 478,600 (~USD 9,200)


Gyeong Byeong Lee is another APT decorated champion that will be missing his chance for a second title. He was just eliminated by Je Hun Hong in 9th place. Action set off with Xixiang Luo raising to 90k, called by Hong and bb Lee. At the flop 9 4 10, Lee jammed, Luo folded, Hong tank-called.

Lee J 10
Hong A 10

When the turn K landed, Luo hoped he didn’t fold saying he had A-K. The river 9 completed the board. Hong had more chips than Lee and shipped it. Lee earned PHP 478,600 for his deep run.