On a fully revealed board of , Xiaohua Fu from China faced a pivotal decision after placing a bet of 40,000 chips. Confronted by this move, Thailand’s Tanawat Burapapanuwong, with 83,000 chips remaining, went all-in.

The pot, already at around 160,000 chips before the river action, presented Fu with an exceptionally favorable call price. Despite apparent reluctance, the low cost of 43,000 chips was too compelling for Fu to fold. Reluctantly, he committed the chips to the pot.

As other tables completed their hands, anticipation built. Finally, the moment arrived for the showdown.

Fu revealed , securing rivered trips. However, confidence eluded him, as any hand Burapapanuwong might shove with at the river likely outdid trip jacks.

But the unexpected occurred.

Burapapanuwong, with a hint of sheepishness, showed – a daring bluff on the verge of the APT Main Event’s bubble, arguably the most significant and lucrative in its history.

Despite bubbling the Main Event, Tanawat Burapapanuwong had an opportunity to recoup his buy-in through a mystery envelope draw, each containing varied prizes. Burapapanuwong selected an envelope that revealed a Micro Main Event ticket valued at VN₫ 8 Million, redeemable on Sunday. This consolation offered a modest but welcome rebate for the Thai player’s efforts.