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Back Row L-R: Kwang Chung Tan, Toby Joyce, Steve Ng, Jianfeng Sun. Front Row L-R: Erdun Xu, Shuang Qiu, Jiawei Wan, Weimin ChenAfter nearly a week of poker action that saw 1,375 entries (696 unique players) make their way to LES A Casino in pursuit of APT glory, the APT Jeju Main Event has reached its final chapter.
Through all the eliminations, double-ups, bad beats and swings of fortune, just eight players remain to battle for the right to be crowned the newest APT Main Event champion. Before the day is over, only one will be left holding the coveted Gold Lion Trophy, along with the KRW 556,340,000 (~USD 415,180) first-place prize.
Leading the way is Jianfeng Sun, who enters the finale with 12,060,000 in chips, worth 75 big blinds at the start. Sun has already enjoyed a deep run at APT Jeju this festival, finishing runner-up in the Mystery Bounty Hunter event. With just over USD 1 million in recorded live earnings and eight career victories across tournaments in Korea and Vietnam, Sun brings plenty of experience to the final table and will look to turn his latest deep run into a Main Event title.
Singapore’s Steve Ng sits second with 9,050,000 and finds himself in familiar territory, having previously reached the APT Taipei 2024 Main Event final table, where he finished ninth. His largest recorded result came at APT Taipei 2025, when he finished runner-up in the Baby Superstar Challenge for USD 113,455.
Rounding out the top three is Ireland’s Toby Joyce with 8,790,000. Joyce is the most accomplished player at the table by lifetime earnings, having amassed more than USD 3.8 million in live tournament winnings. He is no stranger to final tables, with several tournament titles across various festivals, including a High Roller Championship victory at the APT Championship last year.
| Player | Chips |
|---|---|
JS Jianfeng Sun ![China [CHN]](/assets/images/flags/4x3/cn.svg "China [CHN]"){kind=small} China | 12,060,000 |
SN Steve Ng ![Singapore [SGP]](/assets/images/flags/4x3/sg.svg "Singapore [SGP]"){kind=small} Singapore | 9,050,000 |
TJ Toby Joyce ![Ireland [IRL]](/assets/images/flags/4x3/ie.svg "Ireland [IRL]"){kind=small} Ireland | 8,790,000 |
KC Kwang Chung Tan Singapore | 6,750,000 |
SQ Shuang Qiu China | 5,750,000 |
WC Weimin Chen China | 5,400,000 |
JW Jiawei Wan China | 2,875,000 |
EX Erdun Xu China | 2,590,000 |
The final table brings together a fascinating mix of experience and breakthrough stories. Kwang Chung Tan has already secured the biggest result of his career, while Weimin Chen and Jiawei Wan are relative newcomers looking to turn limited previous tournament records into a life-changing score.
Shuang Qiu brings one of the strongest recent Jeju storylines, having finished third in this event in 2025 for USD 182,415 and now returning to the final table one year later. Meanwhile, Erdun Xu brings more than USD 350,000 in live earnings and a previous Jeju High Roller title, as well as a ninth-place finish in the 2024 APT Jeju Main Event.
Main Event Gold Lion TrophyThe 1,375-entry field generated a massive KRW 3,207,600,000 (~USD 2,393,730) prize pool, comfortably surpassing the original KRW 2.2 billion guarantee. The biggest payouts are now within reach, with KRW 556,340,000 (~USD 415,180)awaiting the eventual champion.
The final eight are also competing for three seats to the APT Championship Main Event in Taipei, each valued at USD 10,000, with the champion, runner-up and third-place finisher each receiving a seat.
| Place | Payout (KRW) | Payout (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 556,340,000 | $415,180 |
| 2 | 320,340,000 | $239,060 |
| 3 | 225,180,000 | $168,045 |
| 4 | 166,770,000 | $124,455 |
| 5 | 130,330,000 | $97,260 |
| 6 | 98,140,000 | $73,240 |
| 7 | 75,030,000 | $55,990 |
| 8 | 53,230,000 | $39,725 |
The final eight return at 11:15 AM local time, and play will resume with 30 minutes remaining in Level 32, featuring blinds of 80,000/160,000 and a 160,000 big blind ante. Levels will run for 60 minutes each, with 15-minute breaks scheduled after every two levels. Play will continue until a champion is crowned.
For all the latest action, check out the SMP Blog. Livestream coverage of the final table can also be found on the official APT YouTube and Twitch channels.
| Player | Chips |
|---|---|
JS Jianfeng Sun China | 12,060,000(75 BB) |
SN Steve Ng Singapore | 9,050,000(57 BB) |
TJ Toby Joyce Ireland | 8,790,000(55 BB) |
KC Kwang Chung Tan Singapore | 6,750,000(42 BB) |
SQ Shuang Qiu China | 5,750,000(36 BB) |
WC Weimin Chen China | 5,400,000(34 BB) |
JW Jiawei Wan China | 2,875,000(18 BB) |
EX Erdun Xu China | 2,590,000(16 BB) |
| Place | Payout (KRW) | Payout (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 556,340,000 | $415,180 |
| 2 | 320,340,000 | $239,060 |
| 3 | 225,180,000 | $168,045 |
| 4 | 166,770,000 | $124,455 |
| 5 | 130,330,000 | $97,260 |
| 6 | 98,140,000 | $73,240 |
| 7 | 75,030,000 | $55,990 |
| 8 | 53,230,000 | $39,725 |