Ethan Yau

Hand #103: Mike Takayama raised to 900,000 on the button and Ethan Yau three-bet to 2,800,000 from the big blind. Takayama jammed, and Yau called for his stack of 8,500,000.

Ethan Yau: A K

Mike Takayama: 9 9

Yau and Takayama had almost identical stacks so the flip was pivotal for both players' future in the event.

The flop fell 5 2 3 to give Yau a straight draw, while Takayamas' pair was still out in front.

The 2 on the turn meant Yau had to improve on the river to survive.

A T on the river was a blank, and Yau was out in third place for TWD 4,371,700 (~$140,120), while Takayama went into heads-up with the chip lead.