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Asian Poker Tour

Blind level

Level 34: 150,000 / 300,000 ante: 300,000

Entries

5/690

Total Chips

20,700,000

Average

4,140,000

LIVE UPDATES BY APT

Paul GroombridgePaul Groombridge

1/31/2026, 12:22:11 PM

Junyu Huang Wins APT National Cup for KRW 93,844,384 (~$65,855)

Level 34: 150,000 / 300,000 ante: 300,000

Junyu Huang

Junyu Huang has overcome a 690-entry field and defeated Zu You Wang heads-up after mounting an epic comeback to win the APT National Cup event.

For his victory, Huang will take home the Silver Lion Silhouette Trophy along with the KRW 93,844,384 (~$65,855) first-place prize money.

Stay tuned for a recap of the final day.

Player	Chips

Paul GroombridgePaul Groombridge

1/31/2026, 11:53:04 AM

Zu You Wang Eliminated in 2nd Place KRW 57,350,000 (~$40,245)

Level 34: 150,000 / 300,000 ante: 300,000

Zu You Wang

Zu You Wang shoved for his last 3,300,000 on the button and Junyu Huang quickly called to put Wang at risk.

Zu You Wang: 7♦ 6♦

Junyu Huang: 7♣ 7♥

It was the worst-case scenario for Wang, who found himself crushed by Huang's pocket sevens.

The 8♥ T♥ J♠ flop gave Wang some chop outs to a straight, but the A♦ turn and 3♥ river bricked out, eliminating Wang in second place to put an end to the tournament.

Player	Chips
JH Junyu HuangChina	20,800,000(69 BB)
ZY Zu You WangChina	busted

Paul GroombridgePaul Groombridge

1/31/2026, 11:45:57 AM

Wang Pays Huang Off

Level 34: 150,000 / 300,000 ante: 300,000

Junyu Huang raised to 700,000 on the button and Zu You Wang defended his big blind.

Wang check-called a 500,000 bet from Huang on the 3♣ K♦ 8♣ flop and then both players checked on the Q♠ turn.

The K♣ completed the board and Wang checked a final time, prompting a 1,575,000 bet from Huang.

Wang pondered a bit before calling and Huang turned over 7♣ 5♣ for a flush. Wang shook his head and sent his hand into the muck, awarding Huang a substantial pot to re-take a commanding lead.

Player	Chips
JH Junyu HuangChina	16,600,000(55 BB)
ZY Zu You WangChina	4,200,000(14 BB)

Paul GroombridgePaul Groombridge

1/31/2026, 11:27:15 AM

Wang Scores a Double

Level 34: 150,000 / 300,000 ante: 300,000

Zu You Wang

Zu You Wang shoved for his last 3,400,000 on the button and Junyu Huang tanked a bit, but eventually decided to call to put Wang at risk.

Zu You Wang: K♦ 2♥

Junyu Huang: Q♥ 8♥

Wang held a slight lead and the T♣ K♥ 6♠ 9♦ Q♦ runout kept him best after pairing his king to award him the double up.

Player	Chips
JH Junyu HuangChina	13,800,000(46 BB)
ZY Zu You Wang	7,000,000(23 BB)

Paul GroombridgePaul Groombridge

1/31/2026, 11:17:04 AM

More For Huang

Level 34: 150,000 / 300,000 ante: 300,000

Junyu Huang

Zu You Wang limped on the button and Junyu Huang checked his option.

Wang then called a 300,000 bet from Huang on the 5♥ 4♣ 4♠ flop and a 900,000 bet from Huang on the 9♠ turn.

However, Wang let his hand go after Huang fired 3,000,000 into the middle on the 6♦ river and Huang collected the pot.

On the very next hand, Huang limped on the button and Wang checked his option.

Wang check-called a 375,000 bet from Huang on the 5♣ 9♥ 8♠ flop and then both players checked after the 8♦ turn paired the board.

Wang took the initiative for a hefty bet of 1,250,000 on the Q♥ river and Huang re-checked his hole cards before sticking a call into the middle.

Wang showed 7♦ 3♥ for a bluff and Huang revealed 9♠ 5♦ for two pair to claim the pot.

Player	Chips
JH Junyu HuangChina	17,300,000(58 BB)
ZY Zu You WangChina	3,500,000(12 BB)

Level 34: 150,000 / 300,000 ante: 300,000

30 minutes

Remaining Players: 5/690

Paul GroombridgePaul Groombridge

1/31/2026, 11:04:34 AM

Huang Chips Away at Wang’s Stack

Level 33: 125,000 / 250,000 ante: 250,000

Junyu Huang

In the small blind, Junyu Huang completed the blinds and Zu You Wang checked to see a relatively friendly flop.

The flop came 9♣ 7♦ K♣.

Huang started the post-flop action with a 300,000 bet which Wang called taking them to the turn.

Huang kept the heat up with a 475,000 bet on the 4♣ turn. Wang called again to see the last card.

The river showed another T♦. Huang cranked up the heat with a 1,700,000 bet. Unperturbed, Wang threw in one chip to signify a call.

Huang turned over T♦ T♥ prompting Wang to muck his hand.

Player	Chips
ZY Zu You WangChina	11,700,000(47 BB)
JH Junyu HuangChina	9,000,000(36 BB)

Paul GroombridgePaul Groombridge

1/31/2026, 10:50:15 AM

Qiang Xu Eliminated in 3rd Place for KRW 40,970,000 (~$28,750)

Level 33: 125,000 / 250,000 ante: 250,000

Qiang Xu

A few hands after losing the majority of his stack, Qiang Xu shoved for his remaining stack from the button and was called by Junyu Huang in the big blind to be put at risk.

Qiang Xu: Q♣ T♥

Junyu Huang: A♠ 2♦

The 7♦ 4♥ A♣ flop left Xu all but drawing dead after pairing Huang's ace and the 7♣ turn made his elimination official.

An irrelevant 4♠ completed the board and Xu exited in third place.

Player	Chips
ZY Zu You WangChina	15,000,000(60 BB)
JH Junyu HuangChina	5,000,000(20 BB)
QX Qiang XuChina	busted

Paul GroombridgePaul Groombridge

1/31/2026, 10:42:03 AM

Wang Susses Out Xu's Ambitious Bluff

Level 33: 125,000 / 250,000 ante: 250,000

Zu You Wang

Qiang Xu called from the small blind and called after Zu You Wang raised to 650,000 from the big blind.

Xu proceeded to check-call a 450,000 bet from Wang on the 7♠ 3♦ 7♦ flop and an 850,000 barrel from Wang on the 2♠ turn.

The 5♠ completed the board and Xu led out for 2,100,000. Wang didn't take long to stick in a single chip to indicate a call and Xu could only show K♦ 9♥ for king-high. Wang flipped over 9♠ 2♦ for a turned deuce and was awarded the massive pot. Xu, on the other hand, was left with just 600,000 following the hand.

Player	Chips
ZY Zu You WangChina	15,500,000(62 BB)
QX Qiang XuChina	600,000(2 BB)

Level 33: 125,000 / 250,000 ante: 250,000

30 minutes

Remaining Players: 5/690

Paul GroombridgePaul Groombridge

1/31/2026, 10:31:34 AM

Huang Builds Through Xu

Level 33: 125,000 / 250,000 ante: 250,000

Junyu Huang

Qiang Xu opened to 400,000 on the button and got a caller in the big blind Junyu Huang to see a flop. The flop came 8♠ K♥ 8♥ and action went check-check.

Huang fired 400,000 on the Q♠ turn and Xu called. On the river 3♣, Huang kept the pressure with an 800,000 bet which was enough to make Xu fold.

Player	Chips
QX Qiang XuChina	6,500,000(26 BB)
JH Junyu HuangChina	5,000,000(20 BB)

Paul GroombridgePaul Groombridge

1/31/2026, 10:26:58 AM

Huang Bites Off Wang

Level 32: 100,000 / 200,000 ante: 200,000

Junyu Huang

Junyu Huang open-shoved all in for 2,050,000 and got called by Zu You Wang in the big blind putting Huang in danger of elimination.

Junyu Huang: A♣ 6♥

Zu You Wang: A♠ Q♣

Wang had Huang dominated when both players hit the 4♦ A♦ 9♦. Huang was pushed ahead when the 6♦ fell on the turn with a two-pair. The river 2♥ was dealt with no consequence sealing Huang's double.

Player	Chips
ZY Zu You WangChina	7,000,000(35 BB)
JH Junyu HuangChina	4,100,000(21 BB)

Paul GroombridgePaul Groombridge

1/31/2026, 10:18:15 AM

Jiaqi He Eliminated in 5th Place for KRW 24,690,000 (~$17,325)

Level 32: 100,000 / 200,000 ante: 200,000

Jiaqi He

Zu You Wang shoved on the button and a very short-stacked Jiaqi He called all in from the big blind for his last 500,000.

Jiaqi He: 7♣ 5♣

Zu You Wang: Q♥ 9♠

He's cards were live, but the J♦ 6♥ 2♦ K♣ 8♣ runout paired neither player, leaving Wang best with his queen to eliminate He in fifth place.

Player	Chips
ZY Zu You WangChina	11,000,000(55 BB)
JH Jiaqi HeChina	busted

Paul GroombridgePaul Groombridge

1/31/2026, 10:14:28 AM

Ojha Doubles Through Xu

Level 32: 100,000 / 200,000 ante: 200,000

Qiang Xu opened to 500,000 on the button and Vishal Ojha shoved for 1,200,000 from the big blind. Xu quickly called to put Ojha at risk and hands were turned face up.

Vishal Ojha: A♥ J♠

Qiang Xu: 4♦ 4♠

It was a flip that went Ojha's way after the Q♠ 6♦ 6♠ Q♥ 7♥ runout counterfeited Xu's baby pair to provide Ojha with a double up.

Player	Chips
QX Qiang XuChina	5,000,000(25 BB)
VO Vishal OjhaIndia	2,600,000(13 BB)

Level 32: 100,000 / 200,000 ante: 200,000

30 minutes

Remaining Players: 6/690

Paul GroombridgePaul Groombridge

1/31/2026, 9:57:40 AM

Yi Fei Chen Eliminated in 6th Place for KRW 18,950,000 (USD 13,300)

Level 32: 100,000 / 200,000 ante: 200,000

Yifei Chen

Qiang Xu opened for 320,000 and Yi Fei Chen in the big blind shoved his remaining 820,000 chips in the middle. Xu called putting Chen's tournament life on the line.

Yi Fei Chen: 2♠ 2♥

Qiang Xu: A♠ K♣

Xu beat Chen's deuces when the flop dropped K♥ 9♦ 4♦. Xu was still so focused on the last hand, continuously shaking his head, while Chen looked at the board hoping for things to turn around, somehow. The runout 7♥ T♠ was dealt sending Chen to the rails as Xu scooped the pot still distracted.

Player	Chips
QX Qiang XuChina	5,800,000(29 BB)
YC Yifei ChenChina	busted

Paul GroombridgePaul Groombridge

1/31/2026, 9:41:21 AM

Methavee Taveekitvatee Eliminated in 7th Place for KRW 13,710,000 (~$9,620)

Level 31: 80,000 / 160,000 ante: 160,000

Methavee Taveekitvatee

Methavee Taveekitvatee raised to 1,100,000 leaving herself just a few chips behind from the hijack and it was folded to Zu You Wang in the big blind, who shoved to put Taveekitvatee all in. Taveekitvatee committed her stack into the middle for another showdown.

Methavee Taveekitvatee: A♣ J♦

Zu You Wang: K♠ J♣

Taveekitvatee was the favorite with her dominating ace-jack and remained that way on the 6♥ 8♣ 5♦ flop, but the K♣ turn paired Wang's king to leave Taveekitvatee drawing to three outs.

The T♠ river bricked out and Taveekitvatee was eliminated in seventh place in heart-breaking fashion.

Player	Chips
ZY Zu You WangChina	6,600,000(41 BB)
MT Methavee TaveekitvateeThailand	busted

Paul GroombridgePaul Groombridge

1/31/2026, 9:38:00 AM

Xu Wins Classic Race to Take the Lead

Level 31: 80,000 / 160,000 ante: 160,000

Qiang Xu

Qiang Xu opened to 320,000 from early position and just behind him, Zu You Wang three-bet to approximately 800,000. It was quickly folded back around to Xu, who announced he was all in for 4,300,000 total. Wang called to put Xu at risk and a massive showdown was held.

Qiang Xu: Q♣ Q♥

Zu You Wang: A♥ K♥

It was the biggest flip of the tournament thus far, and the 4♣ 7♣ 5♠ 2♥ 9♦ runout came clean for Xu's queens — awarding him the enormous pot and double up.

Despite the hit, Wang is still in good shape with 5,400,000.

Player	Chips
ZY Zu You WangChina	5,400,000(34 BB)
QX Qiang XuChina	890,000(6 BB)

Level 31: 80,000 / 160,000 ante: 160,000

30 minutes

Remaining Players: 7/690

Paul GroombridgePaul Groombridge

1/31/2026, 9:30:00 AM

Wei Hong Eliminated in 8th Place for KRW 9,350,000 (USD 6,560)

Level 31: 80,000 / 160,000 ante: 160,000

Wei Hong

Wei Hong raised all-in from under the gun for 530,000. Action folded around to the small blind Vishal Ojha. He asked for a count and announced all-in pushing Yi Fei Chen out of the hand and taking Hong, at risk, to showdown.

Wei Hong: Q♣ 7♣

Vishal Ojha: A♦ K♦

The dealer flopped 3♣ 3♠ J♣ keeping Ojha's lead with ace-high but giving Hong out with a flush draw. Ojha hit top pair on the A♦ turn making Hong hope for another club to drop on the last street. Alas, no club came on the river which fell T♠. Hong was sent to the payout counter as Ojha scooped the pot.

Player	Chips
VO Vishal OjhaIndia	1,720,000(11 BB)
WH Wei HongChina	busted

Paul GroombridgePaul Groombridge

1/31/2026, 9:25:28 AM

Third Break

Level 30: 60,000 / 120,000 ante: 120,000

The remaining 8 players are on a 15-minute break.

Paul GroombridgePaul Groombridge

1/31/2026, 9:12:09 AM

Chen Doubles With Cowboys

Level 30: 60,000 / 120,000 ante: 120,000

Yifei Chen

Action folded around to the blinds, where Yifei Chen shoved for his last 400,000 from the small blind. Wei Hong peeked at his cards and tanked a bit before deciding to stick in a call to put Chen at risk.

Yifei Chen: K♣ K♥

Wei Hong: Q♣ 4♦

Chen was an overwhelming favorite against Hong's rags, and the 2♥ A♦ 4♠ J♣ 3♣ held Chen's kings up to award him the double.

Player	Chips
YC Yifei ChenChina	950,000(8 BB)
WH Wei HongChina	500,000(4 BB)

Paul GroombridgePaul Groombridge

1/31/2026, 9:08:27 AM

Weihong Liu Eliminated in 9th Place for KRW 7,420,000 (~USD 5,210)

Level 30: 60,000 / 120,000 ante: 120,000

Weihong Liu

Zu You Wang opened to 240,000 from under the gun and it was folded to Weihong Liu, who shoved for approximately 700,000 total from the small blind. Wang made a quick call to put Liu at risk and hands were tabled.

Weihong Liu: 8♠ 8♣

Zu You Wang: T♥ T♠

It was bad timing from Liu, who found herself crushed by Wang's tens.

The runout came 2♠ 7♦ 5♦ 7♣ T♦, leaving Wang with a full house to send Liu out as the first casualty of the final table.

Player	Chips
ZY Zu You WangChina	9,700,000(81 BB)
WL Weihong LiuChina	busted

Paul GroombridgePaul Groombridge

1/31/2026, 8:51:13 AM

Hong Smooth Sailing with Boats

Level 30: 60,000 / 120,000 ante: 120,000

Wei Hong

Wei Hong open-shoved for 880,000 and got called by Vishal Ojha in the big blind putting Hong's tournament run in danger.

Wei Hong: A♣ A♥

Vishal Ojha: A♦ 7♥

Ojha smiled when he saw Hong's cards and started matching the latter's chips when the flop came A♠ J♣ J♥. The dealer completed the board with a runout of A♦ 7♥. Hong scooped the pot as Ojha looked on amused with how the hand turned out.

Player	Chips
VO Vishal OjhaIndia	1,340,000(11 BB)
WH Wei HongChina	880,000(7 BB)

Level 30: 60,000 / 120,000 ante: 120,000

30 minutes

Remaining Players: 9/690

Paul GroombridgePaul Groombridge

1/31/2026, 8:47:06 AM

Battle of the Wei Hong's

Level 30: 60,000 / 120,000 ante: 120,000

Wei Hong Liu opened with a 255,000 and received an all-in shove from the big blind Wei Hong for 725,000. Liu snap-called putting Hong's deep run in jeopardy.

Wei Hong: A♠ 4♥

Wei Hong Liu: T♦ T♣

Liu confidently tabled her hand after Hong flipped over his cards. She gave a shout of frustration and got on his feet, when the flop dropped 4♦ 4♠ 2♦.

She continued speaking loudly with her railbird sounding like she was complaining about her luck when the turn came 7♦. Somewhat accepting her fate, she sat back down as the dealer peeled a K♣.

Liu matched Hong's chips and pushed them graciously towards his direction.

Player	Chips
WH Wei HongChina	1,450,000(12 BB)
WL Weihong LiuChina	1,140,000(10 BB)

Paul GroombridgePaul Groombridge

1/31/2026, 8:32:14 AM

Taveekitvatee Doubles Through Huang

Level 29: 50,000 / 100,000 ante: 100,000

Methaveee Taveekitvatee

Methavee Taveekitvatee shoved for 450,000 from under the gun and was called by Junyu Huang in early position to put her at risk. Everyone else got out of the way to set up a showdown.

Methavee Taveekitvatee: K♣ 4♦

Junyu Huang: A♦ T♦

Taveekitvatee's desperate shove paid off, as the K♥ K♦ 6♥ 2♠ 4♥ runout left her best with a full house to award her a much-needed double up.

Player	Chips
JH Junyu HuangChina	1,200,000(12 BB)
MT Methavee TaveekitvateeThailand	1,150,000(12 BB)

Paul GroombridgePaul Groombridge

1/31/2026, 8:17:30 AM

Final Table Chip Counts

Level 29: 50,000 / 100,000 ante: 100,000

Player	Chips
ZY Zu You WangChina	6,800,000(68 BB)
QX Qiang XuChina	3,520,000(35 BB)
WL Weihong LiuChina	3,345,000(33 BB)
VO Vishal OjhaIndia	2,250,000(23 BB)
JH Jiaqi HeChina	1,520,000(15 BB)
JH Junyu HuangChina	1,435,000(14 BB)
YC Yifei ChenChina	670,000(7 BB)
MT Methavee TaveekitvateeThailand	450,000(5 BB)
WH Wei HongChina	60,000(1 BB)

Level 29: 50,000 / 100,000 ante: 100,000

30 minutes

Remaining Players: 12/690

Paul GroombridgePaul Groombridge

1/31/2026, 8:12:47 AM

Changliang Sun Eliminated in 10th Place for KRW 6,040,000 (~$4,240)

Level 28: 40,000 / 80,000 ante: 80,000

Changliang Sun

Qiang Xu opened to 200,000 from under the gun and just behind him, Changliang Sun shoved for 1,400,000. Action folded back around to Xu, who quickly called to put Sun at risk.

Changliang Sun: Q♦ Q♥

Qiang Xu: Q♠ Q♣

Xu held the goods, leaving Sun in need of some help.

The J♣ 6♥ 8♦ flop improved Sun to a still second-best pair of jacks, but the 6♣ turn and 9♦ river changed nothing to send Sun out just shy of the final table in 10th place.

Player	Chips
QX Qiang XuChina	3,500,000(44 BB)
CS Changliang SunChina	busted

Paul GroombridgePaul Groombridge

1/31/2026, 8:08:33 AM

Yun Fung Lau Eliminated in 11th Place for KRW 6,040,000 (USD 4,240)

Level 28: 40,000 / 80,000 ante: 80,000

Yun Fung Lau

Yun Fung Lau had waited for so long to get good enough cards to double up. Finally after Qiang Xu went all-in for 885,000, after burning a time bank, Lau decided to make a stand and call from the big blind for a chance to double up and eliminate Xu in the process.

Qiang Xu: 5♥ 5♦

Yun Fung Lau: K♥ J♠

The flop came Q♥ T♦ 8♠ giving Lau a possible upset with an open-ended straight draw. But Xu's lead was strengthened with the 5♣ turn. The river 3♣ didn't help Lau doubling Xu up and leaving him crippled with only 60,000 left.

Coming in as the small blind, Lau was forced to go all-in without even completing the big blind when action folded to him. Vishal Ojha, in the big blind, looked apologetic as they headed to showdown.

Yun Fung Lau: K♣ K♦

Vishal Ojha: 9♣ 8♥

Almost everyone on the table was shocked when the cards were tabled. Lau was hopeful but luck was not on his side. The flop came J♣ T♠ 7♥ giving Ojha a straight immediately. The runout J♦ and A♠ didn't help, eliminating Lau so close to the final table

Player	Chips
VO Vishal OjhaIndia	2,180,000(27 BB)
QX Qiang XuChina	1,770,000(22 BB)
YF Yun Fung LauHong Kong	busted

Paul GroombridgePaul Groombridge

1/31/2026, 7:57:41 AM

Sun Continues to Shine

Level 28: 40,000 / 80,000 ante: 80,000

Qiang Xu opened with 160,000 and got an all-in reply from Changliang Sun for 985,000. Xu called taking them to showdown and putting Sun at risk.

Changliang Sun: 2♦ 2♠

Qiang Xu: A♣ K♥

The flop came K♦ 6♦ T♦. Xu hit top but Sun caught himself a flush draw. The A♦ fell on the turn giving Xu a river but completing Sun's flush. The J♥ river didn't change anything awarding Sun with a double up.

Player	Chips
CS Changliang SunChina	1,970,000(25 BB)
QX Qiang XuChina	880,000(11 BB)

Paul GroombridgePaul Groombridge

1/31/2026, 7:52:31 AM

Ohja Eclipses the Sun

Level 28: 40,000 / 80,000 ante: 80,000

Vishal Ojha opened to 320,000 and got an all-in reply from Changliang Sun for 1,500,000. Ojha burned a time bank before making the call for his tournament life.

Vishal Ojha: A♦ J♠

Changliang Sun: K♣ Q♣

The flop dropped 2♦ J♦ 3♣ giving Ojha a pair and a possible double up. The turn 6♣ kept the status quo. And with the river 5♦, Ojha boosted his stack.

Player	Chips
VO Vishal OjhaIndia	1,260,000(16 BB)
CS Changliang SunChina	1,000,000(13 BB)

Paul GroombridgePaul Groombridge

1/31/2026, 7:40:59 AM

Cai Zheng Eliminated in 12th Place for KRW 5,200,000 (~$3,650)

Level 28: 40,000 / 80,000 ante: 80,000

Cai Zheng

Cai Zheng was first to act and shoved for his last 320,000, which got a call from Junyu Huang on the button and folds from everyone else.

Cai Zheng: 8♥ 7♥

Junyu Huang: K♦ K♣

The 6♣ T♥ 8♣ flop gave Zheng some hope with a pair and inside straight draw, but the J♣ turn and 3♥ river bricked out, keeping Huang's Cowboys best and eliminated Zheng in 12th place.

Player	Chips
JH Junyu HuangChina	2,100,000(26 BB)
CZ Cai ZhengChina	busted

Level 28: 40,000 / 80,000 ante: 80,000

30 minutes

Remaining Players: 12/690

Paul GroombridgePaul Groombridge

1/31/2026, 7:34:30 AM

Zheng Makes the Right Laydown

Level 28: 40,000 / 80,000 ante: 80,000

Cai Zheng opened to 180,000 from the hijack before Weihong Liu made a min three-bet to 280,000 in the cutoff. When it got back to Zheng, he called.

On the 5♣ 6♠ 7♣ flop, both checked to the K♦ turn, where Zheng led for 325,000. Liu didn't think for too long before she shoved, which gave Zheng a decision for his remaining stack of around 500,000.

Several time banks later, Zheng folded his cards, flashing the K♦ in the process for top pair.

Liu was kind enough to show A♠ A♦ for a pair of aces, which meant Zheng had made the right laydown.

"Nice fold," said Liu to Zheng.

Player	Chips
WL Weihong LiuChina	3,000,000(38 BB)
CZ Cai ZhengChina	500,000(6 BB)

Paul GroombridgePaul Groombridge

1/31/2026, 7:27:00 AM

Ze Ping Li Eliminated in 13th Place for KRW 5,200,000 (~$3,650)

Level 27: 30,000 / 60,000 ante: 60,000

Ze Ping Li

It was folded around to Zu You Wang, who shoved to put Ze Ping Li all in for his last few hundred thousand. Ping quickly called to put his tournament life at risk and hands were revealed.

Ze Ping Li: A♠ Q♦

Zu You Wang: K♦ 5♦

Li woke up with a premium hand in the big blind, but Wang's hole cards were very much live.

Sure enough, the K♠ 4♥ 8♣ flop paired Wang's king to give him a commanding lead in the hand.

Neither the 4♦ turn nor J♦ river provided any help to Li — sending him out in 13th place.

Wang now sits with approximately 6,000,000 for a monster chip lead.

Player	Chips
ZY Zu You WangChina	6,000,000(100 BB)
ZP Ze Ping LiChina	busted

Paul GroombridgePaul Groombridge

1/31/2026, 7:24:07 AM

Junjie He Eliminated in 14th Place for KRW 4,700,000 (~$3,300)

Level 27: 30,000 / 60,000 ante: 60,000

Junjie he

After losing the majority of his stack, Junjie He shoved for a bit over 100,000 from the small blind and was quickly called by Weihong Liu in the big blind to be put at risk.

Junjie He: 9♠ 5♣

Weihong Liu: 8♥ 7♥

He actually held a slight lead with his rags, but the 7♦ 2♣ 2♥ flop left him drawing slim.

The K♥ turn nor Q♠ river provided any help and He was forced to settle for a 14th place finish.

Player	Chips
WL Weihong LiuChina	2,500,000(42 BB)
JH Junjie HeChina	busted

Paul GroombridgePaul Groombridge

1/31/2026, 7:19:05 AM

Double, Double for Chen, Toil and Trouble for He

Level 27: 30,000 / 60,000 ante: 60,000

Yi Fei Chen

In two hands Yi Fei Chen turned his position around at the expense of Junjie He who was left crippled.

In middle position He opened to 120,000. Action folded around to Chen who took his time to consider his options with only 250,000 chips behind. He decided to shove all-in and He snap-called putting the other player at risk.

Yi Fei Chen: K♣ Q♥

Junjie He: K♥ 9♥

He was dominated and when the Q♣ 3♥ K♠ flop came, Chen was pushed further ahead. He wasn't able to turn things around with the runout 5♦ 6♠ giving Chen a much needed double up.

On the very next hand, He opened once again with an all-in shove for 700,000. When action went to him, Chen got on his feet and burned 2 time bank cards before making the call.

Yi Fei Chen: A♦ K♣

Junjie He: 4♥ 4♠

The board ran Q♦ 2♦ A♠ J♣ Q♠ giving Chen a two-pair and leaving He short-stacked.

Player	Chips
YC Yifei ChenChina	1,050,000(18 BB)
JH Junjie HeChina	130,000(2 BB)

Level 27: 30,000 / 60,000 ante: 60,000

30 minutes

Remaining Players: 14/690

Paul GroombridgePaul Groombridge

1/31/2026, 7:00:27 AM

Liu Makes a Stand Against Chip Leader Wang

Level 26: 25,000 / 50,000 ante: 50,000

Action folded around to the blinds, where Weihong Liu called from the small blind. Zu You Wang exercised his option and made it 260,000 total from the big blind, which Liu called.

Liu check-called a 100,000 bet from Wang on the 2♦ A♠ Q♣ flop and checked again after the 8♣ fell on the turn.

Wang continued for 250,000 and was met with a check-raise to 600,000 from Liu. Wang pondered a bit, but eventually decided to let his hand go and Liu collected the pot without showing.

Player	Chips
ZY Zu You WangChina	4,750,000(95 BB)
WL Weihong LiuChina	1,900,000(38 BB)

Paul GroombridgePaul Groombridge

1/31/2026, 6:36:46 AM

Kazumi Fujita Eliminated in 15th Place for KRW 4,700,000 (~$3,300)

Level 26: 25,000 / 50,000 ante: 50,000

Kazumi Fujita

Kazumi Fujita shoved for approximately 500,000 from under the gun and action folded around to Zu You Wang, who called to put Fujita at risk.

Kazumi Fujita: A♦ 5♦

Zu You Wang: Q♥ Q♣

It was unfortunate timing from Fujita, who found himself in rough shape against pocket queens.

The board ran out 9♠ K♠ 2♦ 6♦ 5♣ — keeping Wang's ladies best to eliminate Fujita in 15th place.

Player	Chips
ZY Zu You WangChina	5,300,000(106 BB)
KF Kazumi FujitaJapan	busted

Paul GroombridgePaul Groombridge

1/31/2026, 6:26:00 AM

Second Break

Level 26: 25,000 / 50,000 ante: 50,000

The remaining 14 players have been sent on a 15-minute break.

Player	Chips
CZ Cai ZhengChina	11,000,000(220 BB)
ZY Zu You WangChina	5,200,000(104 BB)
YF Yun Fung LauHong Kong	2,000,000(40 BB)
JH Jiaqi HeChina	1,900,000(38 BB)
QX Qiang XuChina	1,500,000(30 BB)
VO Vishal OjhaIndia	1,400,000(28 BB)
WL Weihong LiuChina	1,375,000(28 BB)
MT Methavee TaveekitvateeThailand	1,300,000(26 BB)
JH Junyu HuangChina	1,000,000(20 BB)
JH Junjie HeChina	900,000(18 BB)
ZP Ze Ping LiChina	900,000(18 BB)
CS Changliang SunChina	800,000(16 BB)
YC Yifei ChenChina	450,000(9 BB)
WH Wei HongChina	330,000(7 BB)

Paul GroombridgePaul Groombridge

1/31/2026, 6:17:05 AM

Xiaohu Liu Eliminated in 16th Place for KRW 4,210,000 (USD 2,955)

Level 26: 25,000 / 50,000 ante: 50,000

Xiaohu Liu

Jiaqi He opened to 100,000 under the gun. Xiaohu Liu, to his left, had only 80,000 in chips behind and after some consideration, decided to go all-in for his tournament life.

Action folded around to the big blind Changliang Sun, who decided to call creating a side pot of 40,000.

The flop came J♥ 8♣ 6♦, after a check, He fired 110,000 which pushed Sun out of the hand immediately. He and Liu headed to showdown.

Xiaohu Liu: Q♥ 2♥

Jiaqi He: A♦ J♣

Liu got on his feet once the hands were tabled. The turn K♣ and the river 7♣ didn't help him eliminating him in sixteenth place.

Player	Chips
JH Jiaqi HeChina	1,780,000(36 BB)
CS Changliang SunChina	1,175,000(24 BB)
XL Xiaohu LiuChina	busted

Level 26: 25,000 / 50,000 ante: 50,000

30 minutes

Remaining Players: 16/690

Paul GroombridgePaul Groombridge

1/31/2026, 6:08:09 AM

Hong Drills a Deuce to Survive

Level 26: 25,000 / 50,000 ante: 50,000

Wei Hong moved all in for 230,000 from under the gun and was called by Junyu Huang on the button.

Wei Hong: A♣ 2♥

Junyu Huang: A♥ 5♥

A chop was a real possibility, but instead Hong looked as if he would scoop the lot as the K♣ 2♠ 8♥ flop paired his deuce. An 8♦ on the board gave Huang some more chop outs, but the Q♣ river meant Hong doubled up.

Player	Chips
JH Junyu HuangChina	1,000,000(20 BB)
WH Wei HongChina	585,000(12 BB)

Paul GroombridgePaul Groombridge

1/31/2026, 6:04:33 AM

Wang's Bottom Pair Takes the Pot

Level 25: 20,000 / 40,000 ante: 40,000

Zu You Wang opened to 80,000 and got one caller in Methavee Taveekitvatee in cutoff. The flop came 8♥ 5♥ K♦.

Wang check-called Taveekitvatee bet of 70,000. Both players checked the 7♦ turn and 2♠ river.

Wang tabled A♥ 2♦ which was enough to win the pot.

Player	Chips
ZY Zu You WangChina	4,250,000(106 BB)
MT Methavee TaveekitvateeThailand	1,250,000(31 BB)

Paul GroombridgePaul Groombridge

1/31/2026, 5:56:03 AM

Lau Drags Monster Pot; Eliminates von Reden

Level 25: 20,000 / 40,000 ante: 40,000

Yung Fung Lau

Three players were already at showdown on a completed board of K♠ 9♥ 6♥ Q♠ 4♠ between Wei Hong, who had the covering stack, Rene von Reden, and Yung Fung Lau.

Lau had the K♥ Q♦ in front of him for two pair, von Reden was all in with the A♣ J♦ in front of him to be eliminated, and Hong held T♣ T♥ for a pair of tens to take a massive hit to his stack.

Player	Chips
YF Yun Fung LauHong Kong	2,000,000(50 BB)
WH Wei HongChina	100,000(3 BB)
RA Rene Alexander Von RedenGermany	busted

Paul GroombridgePaul Groombridge

1/31/2026, 5:51:24 AM

Zheng Survives a Three-way Pot

Level 25: 20,000 / 40,000 ante: 40,000

Jie Zheng

Rene von Reden opened to 80,000 from hijack. Jie Zheng on the button with only 65,000 behind took his time to consider his option but made the call for his tournament life.

Xiaohu Liu in the big blind decided to tag along and call creating a 30,000 side pot.

The flop came Q♣ 9♣ 5♦ and both remaining players checked. After a check, von Reden fired 40,000 on the Q♠ turn which was enough to make Liu fold, leaving Zheng and von Reden to head to showdown with the latter winning the side pot.

Jie Zheng: J♣ T♣

Rene von Reden: A♠ 7♦

After the hands were tabled, von Reden repeatedly commented, "So many outs, so many outs..." Sure enough Zheng caught one of his outs when the 6♣ fell on the river completing his flush draw. Zheng happily scooped the pot for a double up.

Player	Chips
RA Rene Alexander Von RedenGermany	545,000(14 BB)
XL Xiaohu LiuChina	350,000(9 BB)
JZ Jie ZhengChina	270,000(7 BB)

Paul GroombridgePaul Groombridge

1/31/2026, 5:49:47 AM

Xu Bricks Out as Ojha Doubles

Level 25: 20,000 / 40,000 ante: 40,000

Qiang Xu opened from the cutoff to 80,000 and Vishal Ojha made it 260,000 from the big blind, leaving 5,000 behind. Xu just called.

On the 6♦ K♠ 4♠ flop, Ojha checked and then called off his last 5,000 after Xu bet.

Vishal Ojha: 9♠ 9♦

Qiang Xu: A♠ 3♠

Ojha was ahead with his nines, but needed to fade aces and spades as Xu had a flush draw to go along with his overcard.

Fortunately for Ojha, the Q♠ K♣ runout changed nothing, which earned him a double-up.

Player	Chips
QX Qiang XuChina	1,400,000(35 BB)
VO Vishal OjhaIndia	590,000(15 BB)

Paul GroombridgePaul Groombridge

1/31/2026, 5:43:45 AM

If the Xu Hits, Ship It

Level 25: 20,000 / 40,000 ante: 40,000

Qiang Xu

Action was picked up with Xiongfeng Chen all-in and at risk against Qiang Xu.

Xiongfeng Chen: J♥ J♦

Qiang Xu: K♦ 9♦

Chen's hopes for a double up were smashed when the flop dropped 2♦ A♣ K♠. The runout of 7♠ Q♥ didn't turn things around and eliminated him from the tournament.

Player	Chips
QX Qiang XuChina	1,550,000(39 BB)
XC Xiongfeng ChenChina	busted

Paul GroombridgePaul Groombridge

1/31/2026, 5:38:42 AM

Taveekitvatee Takes the Rest of Liu's Chips

Level 25: 20,000 / 40,000 ante: 40,000

Methavee Taveekitvatee

Chang Liu shoved for 415,000 from the cutoff and directly behind him, Methavee Taveekitvatee asked for a count before announcing she was also all in for more on the button. Everyone else got out of the way and a showdown was held.

Chang Liu: A♠ 7♠

Methavee Taveekitvatee: A♥ K♥

Liu found himself dominated, but the 8♠ T♦ 9♦ flop gave him a lot of outs with an open-ended straight draw to go along with his seven.

It wasn't meant to be, however, as the 9♥ turn and 5♣ river bricked out — forcing Liu to surrender his stack over to Taveekitvatee.

Player	Chips
MT Methavee TaveekitvateeThailand	1,250,000(31 BB)
CL Chang LiuChina	busted

Level 25: 20,000 / 40,000 ante: 40,000

30 minutes

Remaining Players: 19/690

Paul GroombridgePaul Groombridge

1/31/2026, 5:25:42 AM

He Continues to Build His Stack

Level 24: 15,000 / 30,000 ante: 30,000

Jiaqi He

Under the gun, Yi Qin open-shoved to 250,000. Jiaqi He on the button with a huge stack in front of him, asked for a count and called taking them to showdown and putting Qin's tournament life at risk.

Yi Qin: K♦ 2♠

Jiaqi He: A♠ Q♠

He was ahead with ace-high, leaving Qin with little hope of turning things around. The situation looked bleak for Qin when the dealer flopped 5♦ 8♣ 7♣. With no help from the 6♥ turn and the river 3♠, Qin was sent to hit the rails as He added more chips to his stack.

Player	Chips
JH Jiaqi HeChina	1,900,000(63 BB)
YQ Yi QinChina	busted

Paul GroombridgePaul Groombridge

1/31/2026, 5:22:44 AM

Wang Keeps Winning; Li Out

Level 24: 15,000 / 30,000 ante: 30,000

Zu You Wang

Zhi Hao Wang shoved for a bit over 100,000 from middle position and was called by Zu You Wang in the small blind to put Wang at risk.

Zhi Hao Wang: T♦ 7♦

Zu You Wang: 9♠ 9♥

Zhi Hao Wang desperate shove wasn't completely hopeless against Zu You Wang's pocket nines, but the A♦ Q♦ 3♣ 3♠ 4♦ runout provided no help and Zhi Hao Wang was eliminated.

Zu You Wang, on the other hand, added to his ever-growing stack, which now sits at approximately 3,100,000.

At another table, Anan Li, who entered the final day with a single big blind, was eliminated in 23rd place -- ending their impressive run for a KRW 2,720,000 payout.

Player	Chips
ZY Zu You WangChina	3,100,000(103 BB)
ZH Zhi Hao WangChina	busted
AL Anan LiChina	busted

Level 24: 15,000 / 30,000 ante: 30,000

30 minutes

Remaining Players: 28/690

Paul GroombridgePaul Groombridge

1/31/2026, 5:15:04 AM

Zheng Succumbs to Fujita's Aggression

Level 23: 10,000 / 25,000 ante: 25,000

Jie Zheng

From under the gun, Kazumi Fujita raised to 50,000 and got called by Jie Zheng from cutoff. With the rest of the players folding, Fujita and Zheng headed to the flop which fell K♣ 9♥ 9♣.

Fujita continued with a 50,000 bet which Zheng called. On the turn A♥, action slowed down with a check-check.

Fujita resumed action on the river 4♠ by adding 75,000 to the pot sending Zheng to the tank. Leaning back and having a sip of his drink, Zheng considered his option but ultimately folded his hand.

Player	Chips
KF Kazumi FujitaJapan	950,000(38 BB)
JZ Jie ZhengChina	250,000(10 BB)

Paul GroombridgePaul Groombridge

1/31/2026, 4:52:42 AM

Xu Hooks a Double with Jacks

Level 23: 10,000 / 25,000 ante: 25,000

Vishal Ojha opened with 50,000 in middle position and received an all-in shove for 295,000 from Qiang Xu in the small blind. After asking for a count, Ojha called putting Xu at risk.

Qiang Xu: J♠ J♥

Vishal Ojha: A♠ J♣

Ojha waited for the deal, hoping his ace would hit the flop but it fell 2♦ T♠ Q♠. The turn 9♦ gave both players an open-ended straight draw which could end with a possible split pot. The 7♥ dropped keeping Xu's lead for a much needed double up.

Player	Chips
QX Qiang XuChina	720,000(29 BB)
VO Vishal OjhaIndia	575,000(23 BB)

Paul GroombridgePaul Groombridge

1/31/2026, 4:50:46 AM

Li's Chip and a Chair Story

Level 23: 10,000 / 25,000 ante: 25,000

Anan Li

Anan Li started the day with just 11,000 in his stack, the equivalent of one big blind, after battling his way through Flight C.

Li wasn't just the shortest stack from Flight C, but also the overall short stack, with his closest rivals having at least three times as many chips as he did.

None of that slowed him down. Li spun it up with double after double and has now climbed to around 250,000, turning a one blind start into a real stack.

Just how far can Li go after starting the day in last place? Stay tuned to the live updates to find out!

Player	Chips
AL Anan LiChina	250,000(10 BB)

Level 23: 10,000 / 25,000 ante: 25,000

30 minutes

Remaining Players: 34/690

Paul GroombridgePaul Groombridge

1/31/2026, 4:47:18 AM

Huang Doesn't Back Down

Level 23: 10,000 / 25,000 ante: 25,000

Junyu Huang

Junyu Huang opened to 50,000 from early position and was three-bet to 180,000 by Erdun Xu on the button. Action folded back to Huang, who thought a bit before committing his entire stack into the middle, which was enough to put Xu all in for his last 300,000 behind.

Xu used up a time extension contemplating his decision, but eventually decided to lay his hand down to award Huang a nice pot.

Huang, is currently among the chip leaders with 1,400,000 in chips.

Player	Chips
JH Junyu HuangChina	1,400,000(56 BB)
EX Erdun XuChina	300,000(12 BB)

Paul GroombridgePaul Groombridge

1/31/2026, 4:14:28 AM

First Break

Level 22: 10,000 / 20,000 ante: 20,000

The remaining 34 players are on a 15-minute break.

Paul GroombridgePaul Groombridge

1/31/2026, 4:08:12 AM

Huang Sevens Eliminates Zhou

Level 22: 10,000 / 20,000 ante: 20,000

Short-stacked Zhiying Zhou open-shoved for 42,000 in middle position and got one caller in Junyu Huang in late position putting her at risk.

Zhiying Zhou: K♦ 4♥

Junyu Huang: 7♦ 7♣

Zhou needed her king to hit the board but it ran 4♦ 3♣ Q♦ T♦ Q♠. With Huang's sevens holding, Zhou left the table to hit the rails.

Player	Chips
JH Junyu HuangChina	1,200,000(60 BB)
ZZ Zhiying ZhouChina	busted

Paul GroombridgePaul Groombridge

1/31/2026, 4:06:43 AM

Sun Surrenders the Pot

Level 22: 10,000 / 20,000 ante: 20,000

With around 100,000 in the middle of the table, Changliang Sun fired 40,000 on a board of 8 A J 9. Kazumi Fujita, the other player in the hand, raised to 95,000 sending Sun to the tank.

Making a final look at his hand, he folded his hand and watched as Fujita added a huge pot to his stack.

Player	Chips
KF Kazumi FujitaJapan	600,000(30 BB)
CS Changliang SunChina	340,000(17 BB)

Level 22: 10,000 / 20,000 ante: 20,000

30 minutes

Remaining Players: 38/690

Paul GroombridgePaul Groombridge

1/31/2026, 4:03:01 AM

Chen's Set Sends Masuda Packing

Level 22: 10,000 / 20,000 ante: 20,000

Yifei Chen

Ren Masuda shoved for approximately 200,000 from early position and it was folded to Yifei Chen in the big blind.

Chen glanced at Masuda's stack and then announced, "Call" to put Masuda at risk.

Ren Masuda: A♣ 9♥

Yifei Chen: 6♠ 6♦

It was a fair fight, but the 6♥ K♣ Q♦ flop vaulted Chen into the lead with a set and got a "Oh my God..." from Masuda.

The 8♠ turn left Masuda drawing dead and an irrelevant 2♥ made Masuda's elimination official.

Player	Chips
YC Yifei ChenChina	760,000(38 BB)
RM Ren MasudaJapan	busted

Paul GroombridgePaul Groombridge

1/31/2026, 3:58:18 AM

Zheng Pushes Ohja Out of Pot

Level 21: 8,000 / 16,000 ante: 16,000

Vishal Ojha

Vishal Ojha opened in middle position to 32,000 and got a 95,000 raise from Cai Zheng to his left. Quickly glancing at Zheng, Ojha called to see a flop.

The flop came 6♦ J♣ J♦. Ojha checked and Zheng continued with 60,000. Ojha called leading them to the turn.

The turn Q♠ fell and Ojha check-called Zheng's bet of 110,000. With trips on the board with the river J♠, Ojha once again checked. Zheng continued with pressure with a 205,000 bet garnering a heavy stare from Ojha. Covering his face for a moment, Zheng sheepishly smiled and chuckled to himself as Ojha continued to stare him down through three time banks.

Finally Ojha surrendered his hand and the huge pot to Zheng.

Player	Chips
CZ Cai ZhengChina	1,000,000(63 BB)
VO Vishal OjhaIndia	460,000(29 BB)

Paul GroombridgePaul Groombridge

1/31/2026, 3:48:54 AM

Zheng's Queens Hold

Level 21: 8,000 / 16,000 ante: 16,000

In lowjack, Cai Zheng opened to 30,000 and was met with an all-in shove for 114,000 by the player immediately to his left, Qi Heng Liu. When action folded back to him, Zheng called putting Liu's tournament life at risk.

Qi Heng Liu: K♠ J♣

Cai Zheng: Q♥ Q♣

Liu looked disappointed as Zheng flipped over his queens but remained quietly in his seat to watch the deal. The flop came 8♦ A♥ 6♦, keeping Zheng ahead.

When the turn brought Q♠, Zheng improved to trips, strengthening his lead but giving Liu hope with a possible Broadway straight. The river 9♣ sealed Liu's elimination, prompting him to gather his belongings and leave the table.

Player	Chips
CZ Cai ZhengChina	560,000(35 BB)
QH Qi Heng LiuChina	busted

Paul GroombridgePaul Groombridge

1/31/2026, 3:42:09 AM

Li Cracks Liu's Ladies for a Double up

Level 21: 8,000 / 16,000 ante: 16,000

Ze Ping Li

Ze Ping Li took a peek at his hole cards and shoved for his last 142,000 from early position. Action then folded around to Chang Liu, who verified the amount before announcing a call from the hijack to put Li at risk. Everyone else got out of the way and hands were revealed.

Ze Ping Li: K♠ J♦

Chang Liu: Q♣ Q♠

Li would need some help against Liu's ladies, and the A♠ 9♣ K♦ flop did just that after pairing Li's king for a commanding lead.

The T♥ turn nor 8♣ river changed anything and Li was awarded the double up.

Player	Chips
ZP Ze Ping LiChina	324,000(20 BB)
CL Chang LiuChina	175,000(11 BB)

Level 21: 8,000 / 16,000 ante: 16,000

30 minutes

Remaining Players: 50/690

Paul GroombridgePaul Groombridge

1/31/2026, 3:22:59 AM

Liu Pushes Back

Level 20: 6,000 / 12,000 ante: 12,000

With a massive stack in front of him, Vishal Ojha opened to 24,000 under the gun. With action folding to the big blind, Ojha intently stared at Chang Liu, who calmly called.

Liu checked the J♦ 5♣ 9♥ flop. Ojha continued with another 30,000 while continuously staring at Liu. Unfazed, Liu raised to 70,000. Still staring but looking uncertain, Ojha considered his options and eventually gave up on his hand.

Player	Chips
VO Vishal OjhaIndia	680,000(57 BB)
CL Chang LiuChina	360,000(30 BB)

Paul GroombridgePaul Groombridge

1/31/2026, 3:20:42 AM

Sun Sets at the National Cup

Level 20: 6,000 / 12,000 ante: 12,000

Under the gun, Tian Hui Sun open-shoved for 140,000 and got a caller in cutoff player Zhi Hao Wang, risking his tournament life.

Zhi Hao Wang: J♥ J♣

Tian Hui Sun: A♦ Q♦

The flop came 6♥ 2♦ 5♠. Wang's jacks held leaving Sun to hope for one of his over cards to hit the next two streets. The runout 9♠ 7♥ didn't help Sun, making him get on his feet thinking he was covered. A♠ Wang scooped his chips, he called Sun informing him he still 7,000 in chips left.

Extremely crippled, Sun was forced all-in as the next big blind. Under the gun, Maruo Tasuku open-shoved for 196,000 pushing the rest of the table out of the hand.

Tian Hui Sun: K♦ 3♦

Maruo Tasuku: A♠ 2♠

The flop ran J♣ Q♣ T♠ giving Sun some hope with an open-ended straight draw. Unfortunately, he didn't catch any of his outs on the runout 7♠ 8♥ ending his tournament run.

Player	Chips
ZH Zhi Hao WangChina	296,000(25 BB)
MT Maruo TasukuJapan	196,000(16 BB)

Level 20: 6,000 / 12,000 ante: 12,000

25 minutes

Remaining Players: 62/690

Paul GroombridgePaul Groombridge

1/31/2026, 3:18:27 AM

Gantumur Holds on With Cowboys

Level 19: 5,000 / 10,000 ante: 10,000

Tuguldur Gantumur opened to 30,000 from early position and was called by Song Li in the small blind and Jiaqi He in the big blind for a three-way pot.

The flop came 2♠ J♠ 2♥ and action checked to Gantumur, who continued for a bet of 60,000. Li called, but He got out of the way.

Li checked again on the 4♦ turn and Gantumur kept his foot on the gas for 115,000. Li tossed in a couple of time extensions and then min-raised to 230,000. Gantumur pondered a bit before calling.

Both players decided to check on the 6♥ river and Li could only show Q♠ T♠ for a stone bluff.

Gantumur let out a "Phew!" before tabling K♦ K♠ to claim the pot.

"Go all in, I fold!" Gantumur said as he collected the pot.

Player	Chips
TG Tuguldur GantumurMongolia	820,000(82 BB)
JH Jiaqi HeChina	340,000(34 BB)
SL Song LiChina	200,000(20 BB)

Paul GroombridgePaul Groombridge

1/31/2026, 3:14:43 AM

Von Reden Deep in the National Cup

Level 19: 5,000 / 10,000 ante: 10,000

Rene Von Reden

Rene von Reden, who won the APT Main Event just a few months ago in Taipei, is testing himself in the National Cup.

Von Reden won the TWD 14,413,200 (~USD 453,960) top prize, which at the time was the largest ever awarded in Taiwan. That record didn't stand for long, though, as the insanity of the APT Championship Main Event came along and set new records in multiple categories.

Germany's Von Reden started the day with 367,000 in chips, but has lost a little and currently has around 230,000.

After less than an hour's play, 34 people have hit the rail, and just 63 remain.

Player	Chips
RA Rene Alexander Von RedenGermany	230,000(23 BB)

Level 19: 5,000 / 10,000 ante: 10,000

25 minutes

Remaining Players: 92/690

Paul GroombridgePaul Groombridge

1/31/2026, 2:52:26 AM

Shi Doubles Up with a Boat

Level 1: 100 / 100 ante: 100

Bei Shi

Action was picked up with Bei Shi all-in for his tournament life against Nirunrut Rachburom.

Bei Shi: K♠ K♥

Nirunrut Rachburom: A♣ Q♥

Despite being ahead, Shi leaned forward anxious not to have his cowboys cracked. The flop dropped K♣ 5♥ 4♥. Shi cheered as he flopped a set, putting him in position for a potential double-up.

The turn 3♠ gave Rachburom additional outs, momentarily making Shi nervous, evoking a quick prayer. The river 4♠ sealed the double-up, giving Shi a full house. Rachburom could only smile as Shi happily scooped the pot.

Player	Chips
NR Nirunrut RachburomThailand	101,000(1010 BB)
BS Bei ShiChina	53,000(530 BB)

Paul GroombridgePaul Groombridge

1/31/2026, 2:44:29 AM

Double KO for Pu

Level 1: 100 / 100 ante: 100

Xuezhi Pu

Emad Zarghami opened to 20,000 from under the gun and a short-stacked Jin Zhi Huang shoved for his remaining 36,000 on the button. Xuezhi Pu then confirmed if Zarghami would be able to reopen the action if he called before deciding to make the call in the big blind.

Zarghami did, in fact, reopen the action by shoving all in for approximately 115,000 total. Pu announced a call to put Zarghami at risk and a three-way showdown was held.

Jin Zhi Huang: Q♦ 9♦

Emad Zarghami: A♣ Q♥

Xuezhi Pu: K♥ T♠

Zarghami had the best of it with his ace, but the 4♠ T♦ 8♥ flop paired Pu's ten to pull him into the lead.

The T♣ turn left a less-than-pleased Zarghami drawing dead and the 6♠ river left Pu best with trip tens to claim the massive pot.

Player	Chips
XP Xuezhi PuChina	380,000(3800 BB)
EZ Emad ZarghamiAustralia	busted
JH Jingzhi HuangChina	busted

Paul GroombridgePaul Groombridge

1/31/2026, 2:37:32 AM

First Casualty of the Day

Level 1: 100 / 100 ante: 100

Just two minutes into the day, the action kicked off with Piyatassakorn Nopparut all in for his tournament life against Qin Peng.

Piyatassakorn Nopparut: Q♦ J♥

Qin Peng: A♦ 9♥

Peng was ahead with ace-high and had a chance to improve with a flush draw on the flop of 7♦ 4♥ 5♠. He maintained his lead without improving when the turn 9♠. With the river 9♠, Nopparut's elimination was sealed as Peng paired his nine to take the pot.

Player	Chips
PQ Peng QinTaiwan	170,000(1700 BB)
NP Nopparut PiyatassakornThailand	busted

Paul GroombridgePaul Groombridge

1/31/2026, 2:22:03 AM

Action Underway

Level 1: 100 / 100 ante: 100

The remaining 97 players have taken their seats and cards are in the air!

Level 1: 100 / 100 ante: 100

25 minutes

Paul GroombridgePaul Groombridge

1/31/2026, 1:53:09 AM

APT National Cup Smashes Guarantee as Final Day Begins Today

The 20th anniversary of the Asian Poker Tour has been set in motion by the highly participated APT National Cup, currently underway at Les A Casino inside the luxurious Jeju Shinhwa World.

After the completion of three starting flights, the APT National Cup Final Day is set to begin at 11:15 AM (KST). The event has comfortably surpassed its initial guaranteed prize pool of KRW 200,000,000 (~USD 143,000) and now boasts a hefty total prize pool of KRW 486,804,384 (~USD 341,620).

From a field of 690 entries (384 unique players), 97 players remain for today’s Final Day, each already assured KRW 1,340,000 (~USD 940) while setting their sights on the KRW 93,844,384 (~USD 65,855) top prize.

Overall Chip Leader Vishal Ojha

Flight A featured eighteen levels of play and attracted 200 entries, producing the event’s early frontrunners. India’s Vishal Ojha, the Flight A chip leader, bagged 575,000 chips to sit atop the overall chip counts. He is closely followed by Mongolia’s Tuguldur Gantumur with 559,000, and China’s Xiongfeng Chen with 558,000, completing the current podium positions.

Flight B, played over twenty 20-minute levels, drew the largest field with 283 entries, pushing the event well past its guarantee. China’s Yang Gang Zo topped the flight with 557,000 chips, placing him fourth overall. Compatriots Wei Hong Liu (535,000) and Zu You Wang (494,000) finished second and third in the flight and currently sit fifth and eighth overall, respectively.

The final starting flight, Flight C, was contested across twenty-one 15-minute levels and attracted 207 entries. China’s Yi Qin led the flight with 505,000 chips, good for sixth overall. Fellow countrymen Song Li (500,000) and APT Incheon 2025 Main Event winner Junjie He (466,000) finished second and third in the flight, placing seventh and ninth overall.

APT NATIONAL CUP FINAL DAY TOP TEN STACKS

Player	Chips	Progress
VO Vishal OjhaIndia	575,000	1
TG Tuguldur GantumurMongolia	559,000	2
XC Xiongfeng ChenChina	558,000	3
YZ Yanggang ZouChina	557,000	4
WL Weihong LiuChina	535,000	5
YQ Yi QinChina	505,000	6
SL Song LiChina	500,000	7
ZY Zu You WangChina	494,000	8
JH Junjie HeChina	466,000	9
QX Qiang XuChina	452,000	10

With a juicy take-home prize launching this ten-day festival, the chase for the prestigious APT Lion Trophy promises nonstop poker action, big moments, and plenty of drama. Stay locked in as we deliver live updates straight from the tournament floor.

SMPSMP

1/30/2026, 10:07:45 PM

Day 2 Seat Draw

Seat Draw

Player	Chips	Table	Seat
MD Meng Dian PengChina	132,000	40	1
YZ Yanggang ZouChina	557,000	40	2
HM Haohui MaChina	131,000	40	3
JH Jiaqi HeChina	168,000	40	4
OA Ohta AmiJapan	139,000	40	5
TG Tuguldur GantumurMongolia	559,000	40	6
YS Yue SunChina	241,000	40	7
YQ Yi QinChina	505,000	40	8
TL Tao LiChina	156,000	41	1
YS Yujie SunChina	63,000	41	2
KX Kunlei XieChina	203,000	41	3
KF Kazumi FujitaJapan	208,000	41	4
JH Junjie HeChina	466,000	41	5
ZL Zhentao LongChina	57,000	41	6
HR Hao Ran FengChina	92,000	41	7
BY Bin YuanChina	64,000	41	8
ZS Zongjin SuiChina	111,000	42	1
RC Rushen ChenChina	324,000	42	2
JZ Jinze ZhangChina	153,000	42	3
JH Junyu HuangChina	120,000	42	4
JH Jingzhi HuangChina	61,000	42	5
JC Jun ChenTaiwan	166,000	42	6
XP Xuezhi PuChina	224,000	42	7
EZ Emad ZarghamiAustralia	125,000	42	8
WC Wenwen ChenChina	96,000	43	1
XL Xiaohu LiuChina	403,000	43	2
XH Xin Hong LiChina	55,000	43	3
CL Chiming LuiHong Kong	110,000	43	4
RM Ren MasudaJapan	302,000	43	5
NA Noa AokiJapan	39,000	43	6
PD Peter DaNorway	96,000	43	7
HL Huan LiChina	122,000	43	8
AL Anthony LewisUnited States of America	94,000	44	1
JH Jiajin HaoChina	35,000	44	2
YH Yuta HatanakaJapan	211,000	44	3
KW Kaiwen WeiUnited States of America	276,000	44	4
GZ Gaoqian ZhangChina	210,000	44	5
XY Xiaotian YangChina	79,000	44	6
JZ Jie ZhengChina	293,000	44	7
MK Makoto KoizumiJapan	111,000	44	8
SL Shuo LiChina	150,000	45	1
ZP Ze Ping LiChina	247,000	45	2
ZC Zengxiang ChenChina	252,000	45	3
CL Chang LiuChina	268,000	45	4
VO Vishal OjhaIndia	575,000	45	5
CZ Cai ZhengChina	332,000	45	6
QH Qi Heng LiuChina	217,000	45	7
XC Xiongfeng ChenChina	558,000	45	8
LC Liao ChengChina	84,000	46	1
LP Liangqiang PangChina	110,000	46	2
WH Wei HongChina	345,000	46	3
YL Yi LuChina	51,000	46	4
HF Hoi Fung SuenHong Kong	101,000	46	5
MT Methavee TaveekitvateeThailand	404,000	46	7
JD Jiawei DongChina	217,000	46	8
YC Yu Chao WangChina	124,000	47	1
CS Changliang SunChina	287,000	47	2
ZH Zhi Hao WangChina	111,000	47	3
JW Jiang WangChina	251,000	47	4
YW Yongbin WangChina	192,000	47	5
AL Anan LiChina	11,000	47	6
TH Tian Hui SunChina	146,000	47	7
TC Tak Chai PangHong Kong	216,000	48	1
ZY Zu You WangChina	494,000	48	3
MU Marina UedaJapan	181,000	48	4
PQ Peng QinTaiwan	203,000	48	5
YH Ye HuChina	162,000	48	6
NR Nirunrut RachburomThailand	152,000	48	7
NP Nopparut PiyatassakornThailand	84,000	48	8
HL Hui LiuChina	275,000	49	1
ZW Zhiyi WangChina	294,000	49	2
YC Yifei ChenChina	375,000	49	3
KC Ka Chun KanHong Kong	41,000	49	5
TG Tao GuoChina	210,000	49	6
SC Suiyuan ChenChina	100,000	49	7
YY Yi YeChina	322,000	49	8
XL Xuancheng LiChina	180,000	50	2
QX Qiang XuChina	452,000	50	3
FM Farhad MohajeraniAustralia	242,000	50	4
ZZ Zhiying ZhouChina	157,000	50	5
QL Qin LiChina	102,000	50	6
JJ John Johan KimUnited States of America	204,000	50	7
TW Ting Wei LiTaiwan	193,000	50	8
HZ Hu ZhengChina	136,000	51	2
YQ Yuan QinChina	234,000	51	3
YF Yun Fung LauHong Kong	275,000	51	4
YR Yicheng RenChina	127,000	51	5
ZL Zejun LiuChina	259,000	51	6
SY Shibo YinChina	167,000	51	7
EX Erdun XuChina	310,000	51	8
SL Song LiChina	500,000	52	2
BS Bei ShiChina	51,000	52	3
MT Maruo TasukuJapan	113,000	52	4
WL Weihong LiuChina	535,000	52	5
RA Rene Alexander Von RedenGermany	367,000	52	6
JJ Junwen JiangChina	94,000	52	7
YW Yi WangChina	173,000	52	8

Chip Count

Player	Chips
VO Vishal OjhaIndia	575,000
TG Tuguldur GantumurMongolia	559,000
XC Xiongfeng ChenChina	558,000
YZ Yanggang ZouChina	557,000
WL Weihong LiuChina	535,000
YQ Yi QinChina	505,000
SL Song LiChina	500,000
ZY Zu You WangChina	494,000
JH Junjie HeChina	466,000
QX Qiang XuChina	452,000
MT Methavee TaveekitvateeThailand	404,000
XL Xiaohu LiuChina	403,000
YC Yifei ChenChina	375,000
RA Rene Alexander Von RedenGermany	367,000
WH Wei HongChina	345,000
CZ Cai ZhengChina	332,000
RC Rushen ChenChina	324,000
YY Yi YeChina	322,000
EX Erdun XuChina	310,000
RM Ren MasudaJapan	302,000
ZW Zhiyi WangChina	294,000
JZ Jie ZhengChina	293,000
CS Changliang SunChina	287,000
KW Kaiwen WeiUnited States of America	276,000
HL Hui LiuChina	275,000
YF Yun Fung LauHong Kong	275,000
CL Chang LiuChina	268,000
ZL Zejun LiuChina	259,000
ZC Zengxiang ChenChina	252,000
JW Jiang WangChina	251,000
ZP Ze Ping LiChina	247,000
FM Farhad MohajeraniAustralia	242,000
YS Yue SunChina	241,000
YQ Yuan QinChina	234,000
XP Xuezhi PuChina	224,000
JD Jiawei DongChina	217,000
QH Qi Heng LiuChina	217,000
TC Tak Chai PangHong Kong	216,000
YH Yuta HatanakaJapan	211,000
GZ Gaoqian ZhangChina	210,000
TG Tao GuoChina	210,000
KF Kazumi FujitaJapan	208,000
JJ John Johan KimUnited States of America	204,000
KX Kunlei XieChina	203,000
PQ Peng QinTaiwan	203,000
TW Ting Wei LiTaiwan	193,000
YW Yongbin WangChina	192,000
MU Marina UedaJapan	181,000
XL Xuancheng LiChina	180,000
YW Yi WangChina	173,000
JH Jiaqi HeChina	168,000
SY Shibo YinChina	167,000
JC Jun ChenTaiwan	166,000
YH Ye HuChina	162,000
ZZ Zhiying ZhouChina	157,000
TL Tao LiChina	156,000
JZ Jinze ZhangChina	153,000
NR Nirunrut RachburomThailand	152,000
SL Shuo LiChina	150,000
TH Tian Hui SunChina	146,000
OA Ohta AmiJapan	139,000
HZ Hu ZhengChina	136,000
MD Meng Dian PengChina	132,000
HM Haohui MaChina	131,000
YR Yicheng RenChina	127,000
EZ Emad ZarghamiAustralia	125,000
YC Yu Chao WangChina	124,000
HL Huan LiChina	122,000
JH Junyu HuangChina	120,000
MT Maruo TasukuJapan	113,000
MK Makoto KoizumiJapan	111,000
ZS Zongjin SuiChina	111,000
ZH Zhi Hao WangChina	111,000
LP Liangqiang PangChina	110,000
CL Chiming LuiHong Kong	110,000
QL Qin LiChina	102,000
HF Hoi Fung SuenHong Kong	101,000
SC Suiyuan ChenChina	100,000
PD Peter DaNorway	96,000
WC Wenwen ChenChina	96,000
JJ Junwen JiangChina	94,000
AL Anthony LewisUnited States of America	94,000
HR Hao Ran FengChina	92,000
LC Liao ChengChina	84,000
NP Nopparut PiyatassakornThailand	84,000
XY Xiaotian YangChina	79,000
BY Bin YuanChina	64,000
YS Yujie SunChina	63,000
JH Jingzhi HuangChina	61,000
ZL Zhentao LongChina	57,000
XH Xin Hong LiChina	55,000
YL Yi LuChina	51,000
BS Bei ShiChina	51,000
KC Ka Chun KanHong Kong	41,000
NA Noa AokiJapan	39,000
JH Jiajin HaoChina	35,000
AL Anan LiChina	11,000