On Phong Day 6, the U Series of Poker (USOP) carried on its exciting adventure while numerous players once more left as victors. Nang Quang Nguyen, who won the High Roller Sunday Special, turned out to be the highlight of the day. There was intense rivalry for this event, hence Nguyen’s victory stands out among the festival’s events. The comprehensive review of this event highlights the action’s intensity and thrills.
Phong Day 6 : Sunday Special High Roller Nguyen Wins
Apart from Nguyen’s triumph, four more players brought home trophies: William Teoh, Xiaotong Yu, Nguyen Tan Phuong, and Baiyu Ni. Baiyu Ni’s triumph was especially noteworthy since it was his second one in this series, therefore being only the third player to accomplish this amazing accomplishment in the continuing tournament.
For those just tuning in, the USOP Phong Day 6 marks the first-ever poker festival held in Hai Phong, Vietnam. Starting on September 11, 2024, at the Dream Dragon Resort, the competition runs until September 23, 2024.
Phong Day 6 : Dream Dragon Resort Holds Hai Phong First-Ever Poker Festival
Phong Day 6 : Thirty-one of the sixty-six sought-after medals have already been claimed. Clearly the most important of these is the Main Event, which will take place September 19–23, 2024. Players of poker are counting forward the Main Event champion’s crowning.
The Player of the Series Title Race Gets Competitive
Apart from the single event winners, competitors are vying furiously for the Player of the Series (POTS) title. Xinxing Tang is leading the race having accumulated 1500 points over four cashes. Wenjie Ren, hot on his heels with 1125 points from three cashes, Currently ranking third with 1000 points apiece are Baiyu Ni and Tonne Le Thanh Long. The esteemed POTS ring will go to the athlete with the most points at the end of the festival.
For those who keep track, the USOP app allows one to check the revised POTS standings. Let us now examine more closely the outcomes of the Day 6 side events.
Phong Day 6 Highlights: Baiyu Ni Claims Second Trophy
As Baiyu Ni won his second trophy in the 8-Handed Hyper Turbo, his outstanding performance persisted. Ni’s triumph was nonetheless remarkable even though the field only registered nine competitors and the prize pool was somewhat small. Walking away with VN₫ 67,680,000 (~US$ 2,755), he added to his already impressive record at this festival.
William Teoh Triumphs on the Mini High Roller
Phong Day 6 : There was some fierce late-night action at the Mini High Roller, and William Teoh of Malaysia ultimately triumphed. Following a taxing fight, Teoh pocketed VN₫ 451,780,000 (~US$ 18,400) by securing the victory via an ICM payout contract. From Day 2 of the festival, Teoh has been unrelenting in his pursuit of a title; early in the morning, his endurance paid him. Shortly after Teoh took home a WSOP Online bracelet, sealing a great month for the poker player, this triumph follows.
- September 16, 2024: the date
- VN₫ 22,000,000 (~US$ 880) buy-in
- Entries: 82 (66 distinct)
- Prize Pool: 1,541,600,000 (~US$ 62,780) VN₫
- ITM: ten locations.
- First place VN₫ 486,000,000 (~US$ 19,800).
The Festival Results have the whole results.
Xiaotong Yu grabs the freezeout title.
Phong Day 6: Since players in the Freezeout event could only enter once, every choice had special meaning. Claiming his first-ever live victory and a prize of VN 200,000,000 (US$ 8,160), China’s Xiaotong Yu emerged as the champion from the 118-players field. Yu’s fourth payout in the series comes from this win; he ranks 16th in the POTS right now.
- September 16, 2024: Date
- VN₫ 6,600,000 (~US$ 264) buys in.
- Count of players: 118
- Prize Pool: US$ 27,115, VN₫ 665, 520,000
- ITM: 15 locations.
The Festival outcomes have all the complete outcomes.
Nguyen Tan Phuong Triumphs in Run It Twice
Run It Twice, where participants might opt to run the board twice, therefore altering the outcome, was one of the most fascinating side events of Day 6. Rising triumphant, Nguyen Tan Phuong claimed his first victory and returned VN₫ 63,000,000 (~US$ 2,565).
- Date: September 16, 2024
- VN₫ 4,500,000 (~US$ 180) buys in.
- Entries: 44 (32 singular).
- Prize Pool: US$ 6,740, VN₫ 165,440,000
- ITM: Six locations.
- 1st Place: VN₫ 63,000,000 (~US$ 2,656).
The Festival outcomes have all the complete outcomes.
