David Ng falls in 3rd Place

African Ace Poker Desk · 2026-07-27

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Max Deveson has eliminated David Ng in third place after a preflop confrontation, securing the chip lead as heads-up play begins.

Action folded to Max Deveson in the small blind, who opted to limp. David Ng was in the big blind and moved all in for his remaining 720,000. Max quickly made the call to put his opponent at risk.

Max Deveson: Ace-Queen David Ng: King-Jack

Max was in a dominant position preflop and found further security on the Three-Ace-Nine flop. With top pair locked up, David was left searching for runner-runner help. An Eight on the turn officially sealed the knockout and a Three on the river completed the board.

David headed to the payout desk after a superb run to third place, while Max drags in the pot to secure the chip lead as heads-up play begins.