Alessandro Taranto Eliminated in 2nd Place (PHP3,460,000/$62,492)

Alessandro Taranto limped in from the button and Edwin Dela Cruz checked his option to a flop of J♥10♠6♠.

Dela Cruz bet 300,000 and Taranto called. On the 3♥ turn, Dela Cruz increased his bet sizing to 750,000 and that now prompted a raise to 2,000,000 by Taranto, who had 3,300,000 behind. Dela Cruz studied his opponent and the board carefully before moving all-in, as Taranto then called within a second.

Alessandro Taranto: Q♦Q♣
Edwin Dela Cruz: 10♥6♦

Once the cards were revealed, Dela Cruz showed a quick fist pump as they awaited the river card. That was the 8♦ to seal the victory for the local player, who instantly grabbed the trophy for a second to then shake hands with Taranto.

The miracle comeback from just three big blinds for the Italian was cut short, as Dela Cruz became the champion. Taranto takes home PHP3,460,000 ($62,492) while the golden dragon trophy and top prize of PHP5,510,000 ($99,518) belongs to Dela Cruz.