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Chase Cup Cebu 2024: Main Event – Day 2 (Live Updates)

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Chase Cokaliong holds commanding lead over final nine

Chase Cokaliong
Chase Cokaliong

After a lengthy Day 2, the returning 64 player field played down to its final nine players with Chase Cup’s own Chase Cokaliong leading the charge. Cokaliong started the day with a hefty stack and relentlessly continued piling up chips from start to finish. Midday saw the series’ founder put a PHP 200,000 (~USD 3,490) on his head which turned out to be unclaimed through the end of the night. Cokaliong stacks a massive 4,165,000 (104 BB) chip count to start tomorrow’s Final Table games, followed by Junnie Pamplona with 2,255,000 (56 BB).

Chase Cup Main Event Final Table Chip Counts

Rank Player Stack BB
1 Chase Cokaliong 4,165,000 104
2 Junnie Pamplona 2,255,000 56
3 Chris Boys 2,080,000 52
4 Conrad Lumaban 1,905,000 48
5 Kenrick Lim 1,525,000 38
6 Martin B 770,000 19
7 Mike Takayama 710,000 18
8 Joel Diaz 705,000 18
9 Alex Lai 430,000 11

Remaining Payouts

Rank Prize (PHP)
1st ₱1,600,350
2nd ₱1,110,100
3rd ₱710,100
4th ₱522,400
5th ₱391,800
6th ₱319,300
7th ₱261,200
8th ₱204,100
9th ₱130,600

00:03: Alex Cruz bubbles final table in 10th place – PHP 130,600
Level 22: 20,000-40,000 ante 40,000

Alex Cruz
Alex Cruz

Facing a cutoff open from Chris Boys, big blind Alex Cruz moved all-in for 560,000 total with 10c10h, called by the raiser with AcJs. At risk, Cruz managed to fade Boys’s outs up until the river 5skd}9h5dAd landed an ace to eliminate him as the day’s bubble.

Chris Boys – 1,400,000
Alex Cruz – Eliminated


23:40: Ronn Ryan Mesina falls short in 11th place – PHP 116,700
Level 22: 20,000-40,000 ante 40,000

Folded to Ronn Ryan Mesina in the small blind, he shoved all-in for 260,000 with 10h7h and was called by Chris Boys behind with QdJd. In for a race, the board 4c9cAd4d3h missed to pair either player, leaving Boys’s queen high good for the taking.

Chris Boys – 1,400,000
Ronn Ryan Mesina – Eliminated


23:19: Blinds up!
Level 22: 20,000-40,000 ante 40,000

The 495 entry field is down to 11 players with two more eliminations to go before the Day closes.


23:15: Joshua Figuerres follows suit in 12th place – PHP 116,700
Level 21: 15,000-30,000 ante 30,000

Joel Diaz
Joel Diaz

Utg Joel Diaz opened the action and called off Joshua Figuerres‘ 10 BB jam to put the latter at risk. Figuerres is ahead with Ac9h against Diaz’ KhQh, yet quickly bid his Main Event dreams goodbye after the flop rolled 9sQsQc8s2h.

Joel Diaz – 825,000
Joshua Figuerres – Eliminated


23:13: Clyde Ravina heads for the rails in 13th place – PHP 94,700
Level 21: 15,000-30,000 ante 30,000

Down to a micro stack, Clyde Ravina went with Kh9h for his last 85,000 and faced raiser Chris Boys’s Ac4c. The board 6d2c7sAd4s offered no help for Ravina, sending him out of the Main Event games.

Chris Boys – 850,000
Clyde Ravina – Eliminated


23:10: Mike Takayama spikes lucky turn
Level 21: 15,000-30,000 ante 30,000

Mike Takayama
Mike Takayama

Small blind Mike Takayama opened to 60,000, called behind by big blind Clyde Ravina. On flop JhKc4c, Takayama continued for 30,000, Ravina with a call. Turn 7d saw Takayama bet all-in for 280,000, called once more by his opponent. Takayama shows Ks7c for two pair, crushing Ravina’s Kd10h. The river Qc sealed the win for Takayama, shipping him a double up to 24 BB.

Mike Takayama – 740,000
Clyde Ravina – 85,000


22:45: Wang Tuck Heng busts in 14th place – PHP 94,700
Level 21: 15,000-30,000 ante 30,000

Wang Tuck Heng
Wang Tuck Heng

Chase Cokaliong defended his big blind vs utg Wang Tuck Heng’s 80,000 open and saw flop Kd6c7h. Cokaliong led out a 100,000 bet, called by the raiser. On turn 8d, Cokaliong check called Wang’s all-in for 370,000 to get to showdown. Wang reveals AcKc for top pair, drawing dead against Cokaliong’s set 8c8s to send him out of the running.

Chase Cokaliong – 4,500,000
Wang Tuck Heng – Eliminated


22:36: Edilberto Gopez (15th) and John Leonao (16th) eliminated simultaneously – PHP 94,700/ PHP 81,600
Level 21: 15,000-30,000 ante 30,000

Edilberto Gopez
Edilberto Gopez

Utg John Leonao flicked in his 80,000 with KdJd, followed by a reshove from Edilberto Gopez for 235,000 with Ac5c. Small blind Martin B made the final call with AsQd for a three way showdown. The board ran 9h8cJhAd3d, landing B the win to bust both Leonao and Gopez in quick fashion.

Martin B – 950,000
Edilberto Gopez – Eliminated
John Leonao – Eliminated


22:06: Break Time!
Level 21: 15,000-30,000 ante 30,000

16 players remain in battle for the Chase Cup Main Event title, each guaranteed a minimum payout of PHP 81,600. Chase Cokaliong stands in the lead with the Day 2 action set to conclude once the field is down to its final nine.

Chip Count Update

Table 1
Joshua Figuerres – 560,000
Kenrick Lim – 1,315,000
Alex Lai – 1,175,000
Edilberto Gopez – 650,000
Junnie Pamplona – 1,740,000
Martin B – 305,000
Joel Diaz – 640,000
John Leonao – 410,000

Table 4
Wang Tuck Heng – 870,000
Chris Boys – 1,410,000
Conrad Lumaban – 775,000
Mike Takayama – 350,000
Clyde Ravina – 625,000
Alex Cruz – 565,000
Chase Cokaliong – 2,700,000
Ronn Ryan Mesina – 250,000


22:04: Rey Bagyo exits in 17th place – PHP 81,600
Level 20: 15,000-25,000 ante 25,000

Hijack Rey Bagyo pushed all-in for his last 225,000 with Kh5c and was called by Alex Lai behind with AhJc. In for a race, Lai quickly paired up on Jd2cQc7h10c to eventually bag the win and knock his opponent out.

Alex Lai – 1,175,000
Rey Bagyo – Eliminated


22:02: Junnie Pamplona ahead all the way
Level 20: 15,000-25,000 ante 25,000

Junnie Pamplona

Cutoff Rey Bagyo opened to 60,000, joined by big blind Junnie Pamplona on flop 2d9s2h. Pamplona led for 70,000, called by the raiser. On turn 10d, Pamplona check called 200,000, and a final 300,000 on river 4d. Bagyo shows 8h5s for a bluff, leaving Pamplona’s Js9h good for the pot.

Junnie Pamplona – 1,740,000
Rey Bagyo – 225,000


21:48: Chris Boys spikes lucky river
Level 20: 15,000-25,000 ante 25,000

Chris Boys
Chris Boys

Utg Chris Boys open shoved 730,000 in with AdQd and was called by Ronn Ryan Mesina with KhKs. A bold move, Boys’s 29 BB jam paid off, earning him a huge double up after the river 2s7s4c4hAs spiked the ace he needed.

Chris Boys – 1,520,000
Ronn Ryan Mesina – 85,000


21:33: Quick double up for Ronn Ryan Mesina
Level 20: 15,000-25,000 ante 25,000

Ronn Ryan Mesina
Ronn Ryan Mesina

Hijack Ronn Ryan Mesina shoved all-in for 350,000 with AhKc, called by Kenrick Lim right behind with KsJs. A great spot for Mesina, the king high board Kd3d8s2dQh landed both players top pair, Mesina for the win.

Ronn Ryan Mesina – 760,000
Kenrick Lim – 1,700,000


21:27: Chase Cokaliong collects multiple streets of value
Level 20: 15,000-25,000 ante 25,000

Kenrick Lim defended his big blind vs button Chase Cokaliong’s 60,000 open and saw flop Qs3sJd. Cokaliong continued for 80,000, and another 160,000 on turn As. Lim check called both streets along with a final 350,000 on river 10h, only to muck after Cokaliong revealed 7s2s for a flush.

Chase Cokaliong – 2,845,000
Kenrick Lim – 2,050,000


21:20: Abel Pilayo succumbs in 18th place – PHP 81,600
Level 20: 15,000-25,000 ante 25,000

A blind vs blind battle, Abel Pilayo got his remaining 125,000 in with As2s and was dominated by Alex Cruz’s better AhJs. Drawing slim, Pilayo exited shortly after the board Jd8dQdKs2c faced up on the felt.

Alex Cruz – 625,000
Abel Pilayo – Eliminated


21:11: Martin B saved by the turn
Level 20: 15,000-25,000 ante 25,000

Martin B
Martin B

Facing a cutoff open from Edilberto Gopez, button Martin B moved all-in for his last 125,000 with 8d8s and was called by the raiser with AsJc. Flop AhJs10d instantly leaned towards Gopez up until the turn rolled an 8c to turn the tables.

Martin B – 310,000
Edilberto Gopez – 510,000


21:05: Blinds up!
Level 20: 15,000-25,000 ante 25,000

18 players remain in battle for the PHP 1.6 Million Main Event top prize. Current minimum payout is listed at PHP 81,600.


20:58: Alex Cruz survives race
Level 19: 10,000-20,000 ante 20,000

Clyde Ravina
Clyde Ravina

Small blind Clyde Ravina bumped it up to 50,000 and called the 105,000 more after big blind Alex Cruz moved all-in. Cruz with As4d is slightly ahead of Ravina’s Qd8h and remained with the advantage all through the river 2c6c3s9hJh.

Alex Cruz – 260,000
Clyde Ravina – 725,000


20:47: Clyde Ravina outflops Abel Pilayo
Level 19: 10,000-20,000 ante 20,000

Utg+1 Clyde Ravina open shoved 410,000 in with AsJc and faced Abel Pilayo’s better AcKc. At risk, Ravina was in luck after the flop Qs8sJh5s8h paired up his jack to eventually secure the double up.

Clyde Ravina – 880,000
Abel Pilayo – 35,000


20:28: Chase Cokaliong continues to run hot
Level 19: 10,000-20,000 ante 20,000

Harold Ruaya
Harold Ruaya

Cutoff Harold Ruaya went with Qh9h for his last 440,000 and was called behind by button Chase Cokaliong with KcKd. Crushed against a monster pair, a dry ten high board quickly sent Ruaya out of the Main Event arena.

Chase Cokaliong – 2,350,000
Harold Ruaya – Eliminated


20:26: Alex Cruz loses crucial flip
Level 19: 10,000-20,000 ante 20,000

Alex Cruz
Alex Cruz

Utg Alex Cruz open jammed his 595,000 stack in with 9d9s and saw button Wang Tuck Heng call off for a lesser 275,000 with KsAc. Flipping for his tournament life, Wang was spared from elimination after the board 10c10h5cKd3s peeled one of his overcards.

Wang Tuck Heng – 610,000
Alex Cruz – 270,000


20:25: Martin B gets crushed
Level 19: 10,000-20,000 ante 20,000

An all-in preflop situation saw Martin B call off with AcQs up against Joshua FiguerresAdKd. In rough shape, B flopped top pair on 10h4dQhJc5d but was left drawing slim after the turn locked in the nut straight for Figuerres.

Joshua Figuerres – 560,000
Martin B – 90,000


20:11: Chris Boys slams it through
Level 19: 10,000-20,000 ante 20,000

Hijack Rey Bagyo opened to 50,000, called by small blind Chris Boys. Action on flop KcJh5d was checked through, leading to turn 7h. Bagyo this time, bet 80,000, check called by Boys. River came 9h which saw Boys move all-in and Bagyo folds.

Chris Boys – 1,000,000
Rey Bagyo – 460,000


19:45: Break Time!
Level 18: 10,000-15,000 ante 15,000

20 players remain in contention for the first ever Chase Cup Main Event title. Day 2 action will conclude once the final nine is set.

Top Chip Counts

Chase Cokaliong – 1,528,000
Junnie Pamplona – 1,518,000
Bong Bartulaba – 1,200,000
Conrad Lumaban – 1,100,000
Alex Lai – 970,000


19:30: Easy double for Chris Boys 
Level 18: 10,000-15,000 ante 15,000

Cutoff Chris Boys open shoved his 361,000 stack in with KhJh and was called by big blind Rey Bagyo with QdJc. Dominated, Bagyo failed to catch up on board Js6s9c8d7s, doubling his opponent back up to over 60 BB.

Chris Boys – 792,000
Rey Bagyo – 567,000


19:24: Joshua Figuerres finishes off Florencio Campomanes
Level 18: 10,000-15,000 ante 15,000

Joshua Figuerres
Joshua Figuerres

Small blind Florencio Campomanes jammed his remaining 137,000 in with KhJd vs button Joshua Figuerres‘ open and was called by the latter with As3s. Running a race, Campones flopped top pair to put him ahead but was doomed to bust after a runner runner QhKs4d5d2c rolled a wheel for Figuerres.

Joshua Figuerres – 352,000
Florencio Campomanes – Eliminated


19:13: Jessie Leonarez suffers bad beat
Level 18: 10,000-15,000 ante 15,000

Jessie Leonarez defended his big blind vs utg+1 Kenrick Lim’s 35,000 open and saw flop As2d9c. Lim continued for 40,000, check called by his opponent. On turn 4h, Lim fired a heftier 130,000 and shoved all-in for 410,000 after Leonarez pulled a check raise. Leonarez calls off with 2s4d and is ahead of Lim’s Ah3h. The river 5c however, gave Lim a straight to steal the win away and cripple down the Day 2 chip leader to 4 BB.

Kenrick Lim – 974,000
Jessie Leonarez – 52,000


19:09: Chase Cokaliong piles it high
Level 18: 10,000-15,000 ante 15,000

Chase Cokaliong
Chase Cokaliong

A three way raised pot saw flop 2h8h4c. Action was checked to last to act Joel Diaz who fired a 40,000 bet. Big blind Chase Cokaliong check raised to 160,000 total and picked up the pot after both players made the fold.

Chase Cokaliong – 1,400,000
Joel Diaz – 1,100,000


18:57: Wang Tuck Heng doubles through Edilberto Gopez
Level 18: 10,000-15,000 ante 15,000

Edilberto Gopez
Edilberto Gopez

Stacks continue to swing with another all-in preflop situation seeing Wang Tuck Heng at risk for his remaining 225,000. Wang tables JhJc and is up against raiser Edilberto Gopez’ 7d7h. A dry board faced up on the felt and left Wang’s higher pocket pair good for the pot.

Wang Tuck Heng – 475,000
Edilberto Gopez – 215,000


18:44: Jessie Leonarez takes a beat
Level 17: 6,000-12,000 ante 12,000

Abel Pilayo
Abel Pilayo

Hijack Jessie Leonarez opened and called cutoff Abel Pilayo’s 261,000 all-in with 9c9s. Pilayo reveals AsJh for a flip and landed an ace high board 8d5sAh4d8c to lock up the win.

Abel Pilayo – 552,000
Jessie Leonarez – 366,000


18:42: Florencio Campomanes shoots down
Level 17: 6,000-12,000 ante 12,000

Utg+1 Florencio Campomanes opened to 24,000 and called off Martin B’s button jam for 223,000 total. B shows JdJc, dominating Campomanes’ 4c4s. The board 6c10s6sKd8d offered no help for the underpair, earning B a quick double up.

Martin B – 476,000
Florencio Campomanes – 216,000


18:14: Chris Boys gets paid
Level 17: 6,000-12,000 ante 12,000

Utg Chris Boys opened to 26,000, called behind by Edilberto Gopez. On flop 3s4dQc, Boys continued for 100,000 and proceeded with an all-in for 370,000 total on turn As. Gopez called both streets with KdQd, and was no good against Boys’ AdKs even after the river landed Kh.

Chris Boys – 1,315,000
Edilberto Gopez – 145,000


18:04: Jessie Leonarez plays back
Level 17: 6,000-12,000 ante 12,000

Utg Abel Pilayo opened to 30,000 and saw small blind Jessie Leonarez come along on flop 9h5d2h. Both players checked it through, revealing turn 10s. Leonarez led a 30,000 bet, raised by Pilayo to 60,000. Leonarez answered with a 130,000 click back and shipped the pot after Pilayo gave it up.

Jessie Leonarez – 615,000
Abel Pilayo – 335,000


17:58: Migs Espino cracks kings
Level 17: 6,000-12,000 ante 12,000

Migs Espino
Migs Espino

A three way three bet pot led by button Alvin Vestil headed to flop 3h3c5c. Original raiser Migs Espino open jammed 278,000 in and was called by Vestil with KdKc. Espino is behind with 9s9h but was in luck after the turn rolled a 9c to give him a boat and eventually bag the win.

Migs Espino – 767,000
Alvin Vestil – Eliminated


17:54: Rey Bagyo sends Rusty Co packing
Level 17: 6,000-12,000 ante 12,000

Rusty Co
Rusty Co

Mp Rey Bagyo opened the action and called off big blind Rusty Co’s short stack jam with 3d3c. Co with KsQh needed to spike his overcards which unfortunately didn’t come on board 4c6s8sJhJc to send him out.

Rey Bagyo – 720,000
Rusty Co – Eliminated


17:31: Break Time!
Level 17: 6,000-12,000 ante 12,000

27 players remain in the running for the Main Event title, each guaranteed a minimum payout of PHP 56,300.

Top Chip Counts

Junnie Pamplona – 1,242,000
Conrad Lumaban – 1,204,000
Chase Cokaliong – 1,085,000
Alex Lai – 1,030,000
Edilberto Gopez – 1,030,000

Average stack: 550,000


17:12: Martin B lands a double up
Level 16: 5,000-10,000 ante 10,000

Utg Martin B pushed all-in for 138,000 with 10h10s and was called by Federick Cruz behind with AcQd. At risk, B was awarded the double up the turn 9d5h4h10cKh gave him a set to take it down.

Martin B – 296,000
Federick Cruz – 84,000


17:01: Alex Lai wins blind war
Level 16: 5,000-10,000 ante 10,000

Alex Lai
Alex Lai

A blind vs blind battle saw both stacks pile high in the middle with Alex Lai (537,000) at risk with QsQc against Chase Cokaliong’s 10s10d. The board 4dAhAcAdJc ran safe for Lai, securing him the 107 BB pot.

Alex Lai – 1,074,000
Chase Cokaliong – 1,070,000


16:54: Conrad Lumaban dominates Rene Mar David
Level 16: 5,000-10,000 ante 10,000

Rene Mar David
Rene Mar David

Utg+1 Conrad Lumaban defended his open vs button Rene Mar David’s 60,000 three bet and saw flop 2h3cKc. Lumaban bet all-in, followed by a call from David for his remaining 313,000 behind.

Lumaban AhKs
David KdQd

Outpipped, David shot down to 6 BB after the turn 10d and river 3d sealed his fate.

Conrad Lumaban – 1,030,000
Rene Mar David – 67,000


16:41: Chase Cokaliong remains on the rise
Level 16: 5,000-10,000 ante 10,000

Button Chase Cokaliong opened to 25,000, joined by big blind Rene Mar David. On board Js5h9sKh6c, Cokaliong barreled all three streets with a final bet of 125,000. David called down to the river, only to muck after Cokaliong revealed KsJd.

Chase Cokaliong – 1,400,000
Rene Mar David – 538,000


16:34: Alex Lai ahead all the way
Level 16: 5,000-10,000 ante 10,000

Utg+1 Alex Lai opened to 35,000 and saw big blind Dante Natad move all-in for 127,000 total. Lai made the call with JcJs and is up against Natad’s Qd9s. A great spot for Lai, the board showed 5hKh6sAs3h, leaving Natad headed for the rails after the gutsy move landed him in trouble.

Alex Lai – 605,000
Dante Natad – Eliminated


16:26: Blinds up!
Level 16: 5,000-10,000 ante 10,000

32 players remain in the running for the first Chase Cup Main Event title and PHP 1.6 Million top prize.


16:11: Rey Bagyo delivers bust
Level 15: 4,000-8,000 ante 8,000

Rey Bagyo
Rey Bagyo

Cutoff Eugene Dy open shoved 128,000 in with KhJd and ran right into big blind Rey Bagyo’s QcQh. In rough shape, Dy headed for the exit after the board 9h8h5h10dAd missed to save him from elimination.

Rey Bagyo – 473,000
Eugene Dy – Eliminated


16:11: Jessie Leonarez puts on the pressure
Level 15: 4,000-8,000 ante 8,000

Jessie Leonarez
Jessie Leonarez

Button Jessie Leonarez opened to 24,000, joined by big blind Kenrick Lim on flop 10h3s8c. Leonarez continued for 30,000 and called Lim’s min check raise. Turn 7d saw Lim lead for 100,000 yet shortly fold after Leonarez put him all-in.

Jessie Leonarez – 865,000
Kenrick Lim – 329,000


16:07: Martin B triples up
Level 15: 4,000-8,000 ante 8,000

Martin B
Martin B

Following an utg open and a call, cutoff Martin B slammed his 75,000 stack in and was called by both players in front. On flop Js2hQd, original raiser AA Tan bet 80,000, called by Alvin Vestil behind. Turn 10d saw both stacks pile in the middle for a three way showdown.

B AdJd
Tan KsQs
Vestil KhQc

Left with some outs, Martin B sealed the victory after hitting a third diamond on the river 3d for the nut flush. Tan and Vestil split the side pot for their top pairs.

Martin B – 245,000
AA Tan – 263,000
Alvin Vestil – 268,000


15:56: Joel Diaz reigns with queens
Level 15: 4,000-8,000 ante 8,000

Joel Diaz
Joel Diaz

Utg+2 Eugene Dy opened to 24,000 and was met with a three bet to 70,000 from hijack Joel Diaz. Dy completed and headed to flop 7d3h5s where both stacks rushed in. Diaz shows QhQc, dominating Dy’s 10d10s. In rough shape, Dy plummeted down to 6 BB after the turn 4c and river 4s completed the board.

Joel Diaz – 634,000
Eugene Dy – 50,000


15:47: Pocket pair holds for Kenrick Lim
Level 15: 4,000-8,000 ante 8,000

Joven Huerto
Joven Huerto

Hijack Joven Huerto moved all-in for 127,000 with AsKs and was called by small blind Kenrick Lim with 6c6s. In for a flip, the board 2hJs4s3d8h spared none of Huerto’s overcards, sending him out of the Main Event running.

Kenrick Lim – 563,000
Joven Huerto – Eliminated


15:33: Jojo Maraon finishes Raivin Enriquez
Level 15: 4,000-8,000 ante 8,000

Utg Jojo Maraon opened the action and called the 1 BB more after big blind Raivin Enriquez flicked in his micro stack. Jojo with AcKd secured the win with top pair on board 3sKs5d10cJd, sending Enriquez’ Jc6c towards the muck.

Jojo Maraon – 221,000
Raivin Enriquez – Eliminated


15:29: Rusty Co doubles off of Jonald Garcia
Level 15: 4,000-8,000 ante 8,000

Jonald Garcia
Jonald Garcia

Hijack Jonald Garcia opened to 17,000 and called small blind Rusty Co’s 98,000 all-in with KcJh. Co is ahead with Ad10d and remained that way all through the river 10c9s2h4c8s.

Rusty Co – 216,000
Jonald Garcia – 84,000


15:13: Break Time!
Level 15: 4,000-8,000 ante 8,000

46 players remain in contention for the Chase Cup Main Event title! Leading the pack is Chase Cokaliong himself who sits with a PHP 200,000 bounty on his head.

Top Chip Counts

Chase Cokaliong – 1,100,000
Junnie Pamplona – 903,000
Jessie Leonarez – 765,000
Clyde Ravina – 757,000
Edilberto Gopez – 605,000


14:55: Junnie Pamplona spikes two outer
Level 14: 3,000-6,000 ante 6,000

Junnie Pamplona
Junnie Pamplona

Utg+2 Junnie Pamplona opened to 15,000 and called hijack Bruce Andrino’s 280,000 all-in with 8c8s. Andrino shows AhAs, leaving Pamplona in a pickle. Lucky for him, the flop 8d5d2d instantly landed a set for his underpair with no aces in following to lock in the 150 BB in the middle.

Junnie Pamplona – 903,000
Bruce Andrino – Eliminated


14:51: Wang Tuck Heng wins flip
Level 14: 3,000-6,000 ante 6,000

Wang Tuck Heng
Wang Tuck Heng

Cutoff Wang Tuck Heng open shoved his 132,000 stack in with 10s10h and was called by Federick Cruz behind with AhQs. In for a flip, the board 7h6s7c8h4c ran in favor of the pocket pair, earning Wang a full double up.

Wang Tuck Heng – 319,000
Federick Cruz – 265,000


14:49: Alex Cruz sends Jessie Dy to the rails
Level 14: 3,000-6,000 ante 6,000

Mp Alex Cruz opened to 12,000, called by the button. Action on small blind Jessie Dy, he shoved his 77,000 stack in with AcQh and was called by the raiser with 8c8d for a flip. The board ran 5sKsJc7sJd, dodging Dy’s overcards for his elimination.

Alex Cruz – 462,000
Jessie Dy – Eliminated


14:37: Chris Boys doubles with top pair
Level 14: 3,000-6,000 ante 6,000

Chris Boys
Chris Boys

Utg Migs Espino opened to 15,000, called behind by hijack Chris Boys. On flop 5hJc3c, Espino check called Boys’s 100,000 all-in with 7c7s and was crushed to see Boys’s KsJd top pair. Down to two outs, the turn 8c and river 6s were neither one of them, leaving Espino to fork over a chunk of his stack.

Chris Boys – 245,000
Migs Espino – 135,000


14:55: Bounty alert!
Level 14: 3,000-6,000 ante 6,000

Chase Cokaliong
Chase Cokaliong

Another surprise is in store for all remaining Main Event runners with a PHP 200,000 bounty now on Chase Cokaliong’s head. Players will have to stack more chips to catch up and cover Cokaliong’s currently hefty 850,000 stack of over 140 BBs!


14:37: Bruce Andrino crippled down
Level 14: 3,000-6,000 ante 6,000

Alvin Vestil
Alvin Vestil

Utg Alvin Vestil opened to 15,000, called behind by Bruce Andrino. On flop 7d7s2d, Vestil check raised Andrino’s 30,000 bet to 122,000 total. Andrino completed and headed to turn 10c where Vestil followed the action with an all-in. Andrino gives it up and saves his 5.5 BB behind.

Alvin Vestil – 222,000
Bruce Andrino – 33,700


14:27: Eric Alcantara survives race
Level 14: 3,000-6,000 ante 6,000

Cutoff Chase Cokaliong opened to 15,000 and called the 51,000 more after small blind Eric Alcantara moved all-in. Alcantara shows Ks10s for a race against Cokaliong’s Ah3h. At risk, Alcantara shoved all worries aside as the flop Qs6s2s5s7s left Cokaliong instantly drawing dead.

Eric Alcantara – 144,000
Chase Cokaliong – 890,000


14:19: Edgar Asehan gives it up
Level 14: 3,000-6,000 ante 6,000

Edgar Asehan
Edgar Asehan

Utg+1 Edgar Asehan opened to 15,000 and called a 32,000 three bet from cutoff Joel Diaz. Diaz continued for 25,000 on flop AdAhJs, convincing Asehan to throw in the fold.

Joel Diaz – 470,000
Edgar Asehan – 128,000


14:09: Blinds up!
Level 14: 3,000-6,000 ante 6,000

54 players remain in the running for the inaugural Chase Cup Main Event title. Play will conclude once the final nine is set.


13:57: One bet does it for Chase Cokaliong
Level 13: 3,000-5,000 ante 5,000

Jeorge Lagatuz
Jeorge Lagatuz

Jeorge Lagatuz opened from the button and was called by both players on the blinds. Flop came 6h2s8c and saw big blind Chase Cokaliong lead out for 20,000. Both opponents fold and Cokaliong picks up the boost.

Chase Cokaliong – 829,000
Jeorge Lagatuz – 206,000


13:40: Michel Anchez takes another loss
Level 13: 3,000-5,000 ante 5,000

Mike Basdas
Mike Basdas

Mp Michel Anchez opened to 20,000 and called off small blind Mike Basdas’ 127,000 all-in. Anchez ahead with QhQd against Basdas’ AsQc, bagged another loss after an ace high board 3d7dAd2s8h rolled up on the felt.

Mike Basdas – 264,000
Michel Anchez – 132,000


13:37: Kenrick Lim gets a boost
Level 13: 3,000-5,000 ante 5,000

Kenrick Lim
Kenrick Lim

Hijack Michel Anchez opened to 14,000, joined by small blind Kenrick Lim on flop 7cQc8s. Lim led for 20,000, called by the raiser. Turn Ah went check check, leading to river 4c. Anchez fired a 50,000 bet, check called by his opponent. Lim shows QdJh and Anchez mucks.

Kenrick Lim – 560,000
Michel Anchez – 260,000


13:21: Federick Cruz picks up back to back pots
Level 13: 3,000-5,000 ante 5,000

Federick Cruz
Federick Cruz

Utg+2 Jharome Pena stuffed his remaining 31,000 in with 2c2h, called by Federick Cruz behind with JhJs. Cruz scooped up the pot with no deuces showing on board 4c3d6h9sQc.

Federick Cruz – 109,000
Jharome Pena – Eliminated

The following hand saw Cruz open from the hijack and call big blind Eric Alcantara’s jam for his remaining chips. Alcantara shows 9c10s, crushed against Cruz’s AcAd on board Ks2c4h10d6h.

Federick Cruz – 226,000
Eric Alcantara – 48,000


13:17: Top pair lands June Barte in trouble
Level 13: 3,000-5,000 ante 5,000

Philip Reyes
Philip Reyes

Philip Reyes defended his big blind vs June Barte’s button open and saw flop 7d9d6h. Reyes led out a 15,000 bet and called off Barte’s all-in with Ad9c. Barte is behind with Kd9h and failed to catch up on either turn 8c or river 3d for his elimination.

Philip Reyes – 325,000
June Barte – Eliminated


13:05: Chase Cokaliong starts day right
Level 13: 3,000-5,000 ante 5,000

Chase Cokaliong
Chase Cokaliong

Hijack Chase Cokaliong opened to 15,000 and called cutoff Anthony Bryan’s 135,000 all-in with 9s9d. Bryan with AcQd is in search of overcards his tournament life. The flop 6cQsKdJc9h instantly paired up Bryan but was left out of the running after Cokaliong spiked his two outer on the river.

Chase Cokaliong – 739,000
Anthony Bryan – Eliminated


13:03: Shuffle up & deal!
Level 13: 3,000-5,000 ante 5,000

Main Event Day 2 action begins, good luck to all the players!


Chase Cup Trophy

Welcome to Day 2 of the Chase Cup Main Event! Yesterday’s games saw the guarantee breached by the early levels and eventually record the largest turnout across the five starting flights. Out of the 495-entry field, 64 players are geared to return to the felt, each guaranteed a share of the PH₱ 8,162,000 (~USD 143,000) prize pool along with a fighting chance to claim the Rolex Submariner timepiece at stake.

Jessie Leonarez leads the charge with  a mighty 707,000 (141 BB) chip count, overtaking Day 1A chip leader Joshua Figuerres (611,000, 122 BB) across the overall counts. Trailing closely behind is Chase Cokaliong with an impressive 591,000 (118 BB) stack followed by Rene Mar David with 546,000 (109 BB).

Running alongside the Day 2 festivities is the Mystery Bounty event for a buy-in of PH₱ 8,800 (~USD 150). While not a guaranteed event, the tournament interestingly includes an iPhone 15 as a bonus bounty ticket open to be won by any player in the ITM stage.

Chase Cup – Day 2 chip counts

Date: May 1 to 7, 2024
Buy in: PH₱ 18,800 (~USD 327)
Guarantee: PH₱ 5,000,000 (~USD 86,900)
Prize pool: PH₱ 8,162,000 (~USD 143,000)
Cumulative entries: 495
ITM: 64 players

Day 1A: 41 entries / 6 ITM
Day 1B: 32 entries / 4 ITM
Day 1C: 84 entries / 11 ITM
Day 1D: 134 entries / 17 ITM
Day 1E: 204 entries / 26 ITM


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