In a pivotal stage of the APT Hanoi Billions Main Event, with 429 players remaining, PokerBaazi Team Pro Abhishek Goindi faced significant challenges that ultimately led to his exit.

The hand that set the stage for his departure began with Goindi, in UTG+1, placing a bet of 8,500. This bet was called by Ching from the middle position and Thanh Le Huy from the big blind. The flop revealed , prompting Goindi to lead out with a 13,000 bet. Ching called, while Huy opted to fold.

The turn brought the , and Goindi upped the stakes with a 30,000 bet. Ching, after deliberation, decided to call. The river card saw both players check. Goindi revealed his hand, , but it was Ching who took the pot of 118,000 chips with .

Chip Counts
Ching – 184,000
Abhishek Goindi – 89,000

This loss left Goindi with 89,000 chips, which he soon pushed all-in from UTG, holding the strong . He got a caller in Oh Junseok from the hijack position, holding . Looking in good shape for a timely double-up, Goindi`s luck ran out as the board opened , leading to his elimination from the tournament short of the money line.

Chip Counts
Oh Junseok – 303,000
Abhishek Goindi – Eliminated