Ryan Tan became the most active player of the day when the Manila Megastack 22 Main Event was in full action and the second of four flights came to an end. His outstanding achievement ranks him highest on the chip leaderboard, ahead of other strong contenders. Here is a closer view of the crucial events from Flight B, together with some future tournament expectations.
Ryan Tan Takes the Lead
- Flight B Results: The second flight of the Manila Megastack 22 Main Event wrapped up with 20 players from a field of 132 entries making it through to Day 2. Among the top contenders, Ryan Tan grabbed the spotlight with a remarkable chip stack of 518,000 (173 Big Blinds).
- Dominant Finish: Tan’s surge to the top came in the final level of play, where he eliminated James Lee. Tan made a set of aces against Lee’s top two pair, securing a significant pot and further increasing his chip stack.
- Surpassing the Leader: Tan’s strong finish left him comfortably ahead of the previous chip leader, Fumiyoshi Makino, who bagged 320,000 chips.
Top Local Players in Strong Contention
- William Ysmael: The past season champion showed why he’s a force to be reckoned with. Ysmael finished Flight B with a solid stack of 474,000 (158 BB). With this strong performance, Ysmael is well-positioned to claim a second victory at the Manila Megastack.
- Jerico Padilla: Another player making waves was Jerico Padilla, who bagged 454,000 (151 BB). Padilla is still in search of his maiden victory and will be looking to capitalize on his healthy stack as the tournament progresses.
Tan’s Advice for Handling Pressure
As one of the frontrunners heading into Day 2, Ryan Tan shared some sage advice for other players still in the hunt:
“Just stay calm and focused so you can decide how you’re going to play your hand and how much you bet or raise, and also wait for your luck.”
Tan’s calm approach in a pressure-filled environment has clearly paid off, and it will be interesting to see how he handles the remaining challenges.
Still Time to Qualify
- Upcoming Flights: With two more flights left in the Manila Megastack 22, players still have one final shot to qualify for the tournament. The competition is fierce, and with the PHP 20,000,000 (~USD 345,280) guaranteed prize pool, there’s a lot at stake.
- Flight C & D: Players can still enter Flight C and Flight D, both taking place on Saturday, March 22, giving hopefuls one last chance to secure a spot in the final battle.
What’s Next for the Final Battle?
- All surviving players from Flights A, B, C, and D will return on Sunday, March 23, for the Day 2 Final Battle. The intensity will surely rise as the players fight for a slice of the massive prize pool.
Event Details at a Glance
- Event: Manila Megastack 22 Main Event
- Date: March 20-23, 2024
- Buy-in: PHP 45,000 (~USD 775)
- Guarantee: PHP 20,000,000 (~USD 345,280)
Flight Results:
- Flight A: 115 entries, 18 qualified
- Flight B: 132 entries, 20 qualified
- Flight C: Saturday, March 22
- Flight D: Saturday, March 22
- Day 2/Final: Sunday, March 23
With the stakes higher than ever, the next few days will be filled with intense poker action. Will Ryan Tan maintain his lead, or will one of the other top players make a late surge? Only time will tell!
Source: SomuchPoker
