The U Series of Poker (USOP) Hai Phong at Dream Dragon Resort in Vietnam is nearing its conclusion, with the Main Event set to crown its champion today. After an intense 11 hours on Day 2, Australia’s Julian Warhurst (8,080,000) emerged as the chip leader among the 18 remaining players. Day 2 ended after the elimination of Vietnam’s Cao Ngoc Anh, who fell after his 8-5 failed to beat Warhurst’s K-J. A jack on the board sealed Anh’s exit, solidifying Warhurst’s chip lead into the final day.
Warhurst is closely followed by Vietnam’s Tran Van Phuc, who sits second in chips with 6,345,000 (63 BB). Among the other notable players advancing to the final day are 2018 WSOP Main Event runner-up Tony Miles (5,740,000), multi-series winner Jianfeng Sun (3,405,000), and the lone female pro still in the field, Nguyen Thi My Phuong (3,905,000).
All players who made it this far are guaranteed a minimum payout of VN₫ 294,000,000 ($11,950), while the first-place prize of VN₫ 6.3 Billion ($257,000) awaits the champion. The action resumes today at noon with blinds set at 50,000/100,000.
Day 2 of the Main Event began with 188 runners each battling for a spot into the Final Day. Set to play down to the last two tables. The day saw several seasoned contenders, of which previous USOP Main Event champions The Naing (36th) and Ian Lee (106th), bracelet winners William Teoh (60th) and Jinlong Hu (170th) and Vietnam’s best Dao Minh Phu (80th) exited the event on Day 2 itself.
Day 2 began with 188 players competing for a coveted spot on the final day. The field included several accomplished pros, including former USOP Main Event champions The Naing (36th) and Ian Lee (106th), recent bracelet winners William Teoh (60th) and Jinlong Hu (170th), and one of Vietnam’s top players, Dao Minh Phu (80th), all of whom were eliminated on Day 2.
Team India
Representing India on Day 2 were seven players, led by WSOP bracelet winner Abhinav Iyer with a commanding 847,000 chip stack. Other Indian contenders included Bhavik Khatsuria (213,000), Ashwin Vijayvergiya (366,000), Karan Sitlani 174,000), Anmol Mehta (158,000), PokerStars India ambassador Siddharth Karia (142,000), and Deepankur Gupta (120,000). Unfortunately, none of the Indians could progress to the final day. Mehta and Karia went the deepest, finishing 49th and 53rd, respectively, each pocketing VN₫ 103,000,000 ($4,200).
Other Indians who cashed on Day 2 included WSOP bracelet winner Abhinav Iyer (75th for VN₫84,000,000 – $3,420), Ashwin Vijayvergiya (139th for VN₫ 55,500,000 – $2,260), Bhavik Khatsuria (149th for VN₫ 52,500,000 – $2,140), and Karan Sitlani (187th for VN₫ 45,000,000 – $1,830). Unfortunately, Deepankur Gupta was the sole Indian who exited without making it into the money.
Final Day (Day 3) Chip Counts
| 1 | WARHURST JULIAN ANDREW | 8,080,000 | 81 |
| 2 | TRAN VAN PHUC | 6,345,000 | 63 |
| 3 | MILES TONY LEE | 5,740,000 | 57 |
| 4 | LE MANH CUONG | 5,050,000 | 51 |
| 5 | KAMIYA LEO | 4,265,000 | 43 |
| 6 | LEE JUYEOL | 3,935,000 | 39 |
| 7 | NGUYEN THI MY PHUONG | 3,905,000 | 39 |
| 8 | SUN JIANFENG | 3,405,000 | 34 |
| 9 | LI SHANKUI | 2,850,000 | 29 |
| 10 | TANG XIN | 2,670,000 | 27 |
| 11 | CAO TRAN NGOC | 2,545,000 | 25 |
| 12 | CHEN SIN REN | 2,120,000 | 21 |
| 13 | DO ANH TAI | 1,970,000 | 20 |
| 14 | JIN JUEUN | 1,750,000 | 18 |
| 15 | LE GIANG NAM | 1,620,000 | 16 |
| 16 | DO VAN HAI | 1,465,000 | 15 |
| 17 | TRAN HUY PHONG | 1,285,000 | 13 |
| 18 | NGUYEN KHOI | 1,265,000 | 13 |
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