Mitsuru Sano has just been eliminated and the newest APT Main Event champion has emerged…. Aik Chuan from Malaysia!
After Sano doubled up he still had difficulty trying to earn more chips as Chuan successfully grinded him down. Sano also lost a pot on a failed bluff. The final hand saw a raised pot preflop and the community spread of 10♦ 9♦ 4♠ in the middle. Both players checked and the turn fell 8♠. Chuan checked, Sano bet 30k, Chuan raised to 100k, and Sano shoved. Without hesitation, Chuan called.
Sano 8♣ 6♦
Chuan J♣ 10♣
The river Q♦ ended the APT Main Event with Aik Chuan winning the USD 14,790 first prize, the APT Championship title, and the APT Championship Ring!