In a significant hand, Nguyen Quang Hieu and Rubin Labroo engaged in a high-stakes confrontation, leading to a significant shift in chips.

The action began on a flop , where Hieu, from the button, made a bet of 35,000. From the small blind, Labroo responded assertively, raising it to 80,000. Hieu decided to call, setting the stage for further play.

As the turn revealed the , Labroo opted for a more cautious approach, betting 50,000, which Hieu smoothly called. The drama intensified with the river card . Labroo, attempting to seize control, bet a substantial 135,000. Hieu, unfazed, confidently called the bet and revealed a full house with , outmatching Labroo’s hand.

Labroo, who had been bluffing, turned over , showing that he had caught an ace on the river. This hand significantly bolstered Hieu’s stack, making him one of the chip leaders in the Main Event, courtesy of Labroo’s contributions.

Chip Counts
Nguyen Quang Hieu – 600,000
Rubin Labroo – 160,000