South Korea, LES A CasinoEVENT #17

2026.01.06 - 2026.01.11Add to Calendar

K Poker Cup

Blind level

Level 36: 300,000 / 600,000 ante: 600,000

Entries

1/2,030

Total Chips

60,900,000

Average

60,900,000

Watch the Final Table of the KPC x LPT Main Event:

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Zoe ChangZoe Chang

1/11/2026, 2:58:22 PM

China's Lante Zhang Emerges Champion at the History-Making KPC x LPT Main Event

Level 36: 300,000 / 600,000 ante: 600,000

Lante Zhang

The KPC x LPT Main Event at the KPC x LPT Series 2026 has officially walked into the history books of K Poker Cup inside the magnificent venue, Les A Casino, with China's Lante Zhang emerging as the champion.

The turnout of the flagship event climbed past the 2,000 mark with 2,033 entries, ballooning the prize pool to a monumental KRW 2,280,100,000 (~USD 1,564,617). Not only did Zhang break his own career-best cash record by banking the KRW 300,000,000 (~USD 207,490) top prize, but the K Poker Cup also set a new benchmark with this prestigious event, shattering the previous record of 1,432 entries set at the 2025 KPC Main Event.

After nearly 12 hours of action-packed play, Zhang capped off his night as the ultimate winner and sent the perennial chip leader Huanyu Chen to the runner-up spot.

Final Table Results

Place	Player	Prize (KRW)	Prize (USD)
1	LZ Lante ZhangChina	300,000,000	$207,490
2	HC Huanyu ChenTaiwan	220,000,000	$152,160
3	HL Hui LiuChina	166,500,000	$115,160
4	XJ Xiaqing JiChina	130,000,000	$89,915
5	YL Yiming LiChina	100,000,000	$69,165
6	RP Ryan PlantUnited Kingdom	75,000,000	$51,875
7	SL Sin Lan ChenTaiwan	53,000,000	$36,655
8	PD Peng DengChina	39,000,000	$26,975
9	XX Xiaobang XuChina	28,000,000	$19,365

With a record-breaking field, a massive prize pool, and a hard-fought final table, the KPC x LPT Main Event once again underlined its status as one of the premier poker stages in the region.

Zhang’s victory not only marked a personal milestone but also represented the continued growth and rising prestige of the K Poker Cup, setting a high bar for future editions and leaving fans eager to see what the next chapter will bring.

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

1/11/2026, 2:58:08 PM

Huanyu Chen Eliminated in 2nd Place for KRW 220,000,000 (USD $152,160)

Level 36: 300,000 / 600,000 ante: 600,000

Huanyu Chen

Huanyu Chen limped on the button and Lante Zhang called in the big blind.

On the 3♠ 5♥ Q♥ flop, Zhang led out for 800,000 and Chen cranked it up to 2,000,000. After thinking for a long time, Zhang put in a three-bet to 6,000,000. Chen made the call.

The dealer revealed a 6♥ on the turn, and Zhang checked, only to face a shove from Chen for 9,400,000. Zhang snap-called.

Huanyu Chen: 6♣ 5♣

Lante Zhang: 7♥ 3♥

Zhang dominated the hand with a flush, beating Chen's two pair. Chen only had four outs for his survival.

Much to Chen's dismay, the river brought an 8♠, sending him to the rail in runner-up position for a payday of KRW 220,000,000 (USD $152,160).

Huanyu Chen

Player	Chips
LZ Lante ZhangChina	5,900,000(10 BB)
HC Huanyu ChenTaiwan	busted

Place	Player	Prize (KRW)	Prize (USD)
2	HC Huanyu ChenTaiwan	220,000,000	$152,160

Level 36: 300,000 / 600,000 ante: 600,000

60 minutes

Remaining Players: 2/2030

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

1/11/2026, 2:36:26 PM

Chen Bluffs Back with a River Bet

Level 35: 250,000 / 500,000 ante: 500,000

Huanyu Chen

Lante Zhang raised A♥ 7♥ to 1,200,000 on the button, and Huanyu Chen called 9♦ 7♦ in the big blind.

The flop came T♣ T♦ T♠, and Chen checked to Zhang, who continued for 700,000. Chen called.

The 2♣ turn saw both players check to the 8♥ river, where Chen fired out 3,000,000. Zhang laid it down.

Player	Chips
LZ Lante ZhangChina	42,000,000(84 BB)
HC Huanyu ChenTaiwan	16,000,000(32 BB)

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

1/11/2026, 2:16:35 PM

Zhang's Rvier Bet Bluffs Through

Level 35: 250,000 / 500,000 ante: 500,000

Lante Zhang

Lante Zhang called T♠ T♦ on the button and Huanyu Chen checked K♥ 7♣ in the big blind.

On the K♣ 2♥ 4♦ flop, Chen picked up a stronger pair of kings. Action went check-check before a 3♣ hit on the turn, where Chen checked. Zhang bet 800,000 and Chen called.

The A♣ river showed up, and Chen checked. Zhang fired 3,500,000, forcing Chen to fold successfully.

Player	Chips
LZ Lante ZhangChina	36,000,000(72 BB)
HC Huanyu ChenTaiwan	23,000,000(46 BB)

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

1/11/2026, 2:08:47 PM

Chen's River Bet for Two Pair

Level 35: 250,000 / 500,000 ante: 500,000

Huanyu Chen

Huanyu Chen called T♦ 5♦ on the button, Lante Zhang raised J♦ 9♦ in the big blind. Chen called.

On the 7♣ A♦ T♥ flop, Chen piced up a pair of tens. Zhang bet 1,200,000 and Chen called to see the 6♠ turn, where Zhang sent another barrel of 1,500,000. Chen stuck around.

When a 5♥ hit on the river, Chen got two pair. Zhang checked and Chen fired 5,000,000. Zhang folded.

Player	Chips
LZ Lante ZhangChina	34,000,000(68 BB)
HC Huanyu ChenTaiwan	25,000,000(50 BB)

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

1/11/2026, 2:03:36 PM

Zhang Rivers a Nine for the Pot

Level 35: 250,000 / 500,000 ante: 500,000

Lante Zhang

Huanyu Chen called 3♦ 3♣ on the button and Lante Zhang checked 9♣ 2♦ from the big blind.

On the 8♥ 7♣ A♣ flop, it went check-check. The 5♠ came on the turn, and Zhange bet 700,000. Chen stuck around.

The 9♥ river saw both players check to a free showdown. Zhang dragged in the pot with a rivered pair of nines.

Player	Chips
LZ Lante ZhangChina	39,000,000(78 BB)
HC Huanyu ChenTaiwan	20,000,000(40 BB)

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

1/11/2026, 1:40:07 PM

Short Break for Heads-Up

Level 35: 250,000 / 500,000 ante: 500,000

Heads-Up Chip Counts

Player	Chips
LZ Lante ZhangChina	31,000,000(62 BB)
HC Huanyu ChenTaiwan	27,000,000(54 BB)

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

1/11/2026, 1:34:13 PM

Hui Liu Eliminated in 3rd Place for KRW 166,500,000 (USD $115,160)

Level 35: 250,000 / 500,000 ante: 500,000

Hui Liu

Hui Liu raised to 1,000,000 on the button and Lante Zhang three-bet to 3,500,000 in the big blind. Liu then four-bet shoved for 13,100,000. After going deep in the tank, Zhang eventually made the call to put his opponent at risk.

Hui Liu: A♣ T♦

Lante Zhang: 5♥ 5♦

Liu trailed with ace-high, running headfirst into Zhang's pocket fives. The 4♥ 4♠ 9♠ flop brought little help to Liu, who still needed an ace or a ten for his survival.

The dealer revealed a K♣ on the turn, changing nothing for Liu. Luck did not swing to Liu's side as the river brought a 3♠, sending him to the rail for a payout of KRW 166,500,000 (USD $115,160).

Hui Liu

Player	Chips
LZ Lante ZhangChina	31,000,000(62 BB)
HL Hui LiuChina	busted

Place	Player	Prize (KRW)	Prize (USD)
3	HL Hui LiuChina	166,500,000	$115,160

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

1/11/2026, 1:25:50 PM

Zhang Bluffs Off His Chip Lead

Level 35: 250,000 / 500,000 ante: 500,000

Huanyu Chen

Lante Zhang raised J♠ 8♣ to 1,200,000 on the button and Huanyu Chen defended his T♣ 4♣ in the big blind.

A flop came 4♦ 5♠ 2♥, and Chen picked up a pair of fours. Chen check-called a 600,000 bet from Zhang.

When the Q♦ landed on the turn, Chen checked to Zhang, who sent another barrel of 4,000,000. Chen made the call.

A K♠ hit on the river, where Chen stayed in check-call mode and called Zhang’s third barrel of 9,000,000, successfully picking off Zhang’s bluff.

After this hand, Chen regained the chip lead.

Player	Chips
HC Huanyu ChenTaiwan	28,000,000(56 BB)
LZ Lante ZhangChina	18,000,000(36 BB)

Level 35: 250,000 / 500,000 ante: 500,000

60 minutes

Remaining Players: 3/2030

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

1/11/2026, 1:03:37 PM

Short Break

Break

Player	Chips
LZ Lante ZhangChina	33,000,000
HC Huanyu ChenTaiwan	14,000,000
HL Hui LiuChina	12,000,000

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

1/11/2026, 12:53:27 PM

Liu's Deuce Works Well

Level 34: 200,000 / 400,000 ante: 400,000

Hui Liu

Zhang limped with Q♥ 8♣ from the small blind and Liu checked his 6♦ 2♥ in the big blind.

On the 2♣ 4♥ 7♥ flop, Liu picked up a pair of deuces. Action went check-check before the board-pairing 7♣ fall on the turn, where Zhang checked. Liu bet 500,000. Zhang called.

The 3♣ river saw the two tap the table and took it to a free showdown. Liu took down the pot with his flopped pair of deuces.

Player	Chips
LZ Lante ZhangChina	31,000,000(78 BB)
HL Hui LiuChina	12,000,000(30 BB)

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

1/11/2026, 12:28:39 PM

Zhang Doubles Up, Claims Chip Lead

Level 34: 200,000 / 400,000 ante: 400,000

Lante Zhang

Huanyu Chen made it 1,200,000 in the small blind with J♥ 3♥ and Lante Zhang called in the big blind with 8♣ 7♥.

Zhang got a pair of sevens on the 7♦ Q♣ 4♣ flop, where Chen led out for 1,200,000. Zhang stuck around.

When the 5♠ fell on the turn, Chen sent another barrel of 2,050,000. Zhang made the call.

The 6♠ river completed both players a straight, but Zhang held the lead with an eight-high straight. Chen shoved for 27,325,000. Zhang immediately dropped in a call, raking in a crucial double-up.

Player	Chips
LZ Lante ZhangChina	26,000,000(65 BB)
HC Huanyu ChenTaiwan	19,000,000(48 BB)

Level 34: 200,000 / 400,000 ante: 400,000

60 minutes

Remaining Players: 3/2030

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

1/11/2026, 12:01:40 PM

Zhang Catches Chen's Bluff for a Monster Pot

Level 33: 150,000 / 300,000 ante: 300,000

Lante Zhang

Huanyu Chen raised from the small blind to 1,000,000 and Lante Zhang called in the big blind.

Chen continued for 1,100,000 on the Q♠ 6♥ Q♥ flop and Zhang stuck around to see the 7♠ turn, where Chen sent another chunky bet of 9,000,000. After going deep in the tank, Zhang eventually responded with a call for his remaining 3,650,000.

Huayn Chen: 8♦ 4♦

Lante Zhang: K♦ 9♠

Zhang picked up the lead with king-high while Chen got a gutshot. The river favoured Zhang with a K♥, improving him to top pair of kings and shipping the pot his way.

Player	Chips
HC Huanyu ChenTaiwan	31,000,000(103 BB)
LZ Lante ZhangChina	12,000,000(40 BB)

Break

15 minutes

Remaining Players: 3/2030

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

1/11/2026, 11:53:41 AM

Xiaqing Ji Eliminated in 4th Place for KRW 130,000,000 (USD $89,915)

Level 33: 150,000 / 300,000 ante: 300,000

Xiaqing Ji

Huanyu Chen opened to 650,000 from under the gun, only to face a shove from Xiaqing Ji for 5,700,000 in the small blind. Hui Liu also moved all in. Chen snap-folded.

Xiaqing Ji: K♣ Q♣

Hui Liu: A♥ Q♥

Ji trailed with king-high against Liu's ace-high. The 2♠ 6♦ 8♣ flop offered no help to Ji. The T♣ landed on the turn, leaving Ji still drawing to a king only.

Much to Ji's dismay, the river bricked out a 7♥, sending him to the cash desk for a payday of KRW 130,000,000 (USD $89,915).

Xiaqing Ji

Player	Chips
HL Hui LiuChina	15,000,000(50 BB)
XJ Xiaqing JiChina	busted

Place	Player	Prize (KRW)	Prize (USD)
4	XJ Xiaqing JiChina	130,000,000	$89,915

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

1/11/2026, 11:47:40 AM

Yu Rivers a Straight

Level 33: 150,000 / 300,000 ante: 300,000

Huanyu Chen

Hui Liu called A♣ Q♥ from the small blind and Huanyu Chen checked K♦ 5♥ in the big blind.

On the 6♥ T♣ 4♣ flop, both players tapped the table to see a 7♣ fall on the turn, where Chen picked up a straight draw. It went check-check again.

When a 3♦ landed on the river, Chen completed his straight. Liu checked and Chen bet 1,000,000. Liu snap-folded.

Player	Chips
HC Huanyu ChenTaiwan	38,000,000(127 BB)
HL Hui LiuChina	8,400,000(28 BB)

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

1/11/2026, 11:38:42 AM

Liu’s Timely River Bet Snags the Pot

Level 33: 150,000 / 300,000 ante: 300,000

Hui Liu

Xiaqing Ji raised 5♠ 3♦ from the small blind to 600,000, and Hui Liu defended his 9♦ 5♦ in the big blind.

Ji picked up two pair on the 3♠ J♠ 5♥ flop, while Liu got a pair of fives. Ji led out for 550,000, and Liu stuck around.

On the 8♠ turn, both players checked. The 8♥ river paired the board, making it a potential chop. Ji checked to Liu, who fired 300,000. Ji folded, giving Liu the pot.

Player	Chips
HL Hui LiuChina	8,400,000(28 BB)
XJ Xiaqing JiChina	7,300,000(24 BB)

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

1/11/2026, 11:31:58 AM

Yiming Li Eliminated in 5th Place for KRW 100,000,000 (USD $69,165)

Level 33: 150,000 / 300,000 ante: 300,000

Yiming Li

Yiming Li shoveled the cutoff for 2,150,000, and Hui Liu also moved all in on the button for 4,360,000. After the blinds folded, Li was left at risk against Liu.

Yiming Li: A♦ 9♥

Hui Liu: A♥ Q♥

Liu was ahead with a stronger queen kicker and stayed in control on the 5♦ 2♥ T♦ flop. An 8♣ landed on the turn, leaving Li drawing to a nine only.

Much to Li's dismay, the river bricked out a board-pairing 8♠, ending his run in fifth place for KRW 100,000,000 (USD $69,165).

Yiming Li

Player	Chips
HL Hui LiuChina	7,300,000(24 BB)
YL Yiming LiChina	busted

Place	Player	Prize (KRW)	Prize (USD)
5	YL Yiming LiChina	100,000,000	$69,165

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

1/11/2026, 11:25:02 AM

Ji Flops Full House, Doubles Up

Level 33: 150,000 / 300,000 ante: 300,000

Xiaqing Ji

Huanyu Chen shoved the button for 42,200,000, and Xiaqing Ji called for his 4,375,000 in the big blind.

Huanyu Chen: 8♥ 8♦

Xiaqing Ji: K♥ K♦

Ji started strong with pocket kings and flopped an invincible full house on 5♣ K♠ 5♥, leaving Chen drawing nearly dead.

The 3♥ on the turn dashed Chen’s hope of eliminating Ji, and the A♥ river came merely as a formality, sending a much-needed double-up Ji’s way.

Player	Chips
HC Huanyu ChenTaiwan	38,000,000(127 BB)
XJ Xiaqing JiChina	9,200,000(31 BB)

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

1/11/2026, 11:17:13 AM

Li’s Aggression Meets Chen’s Flush

Level 33: 150,000 / 300,000 ante: 300,000

Huanyu Chen

Yiming Li opened A♣ 7♣ the button to 875,000, and Huanyu Chen called in the big blind with K♦ 7♦.

On the 5♦ 6♦ Q♦ flop, Chen completed his flush and checked to Li, who continued for 1,450,000. Chen stuck around to see the 2♦ turn, where Li fired out another barrel of 2,350,000. Chen made the call.

The J♥ river saw Chen check to Li, who sent his third barrel of 3,750,000. Chen snap-called to take down the pot.

Player	Chips
HC Huanyu ChenTaiwan	42,000,000(140 BB)
YL Yiming LiChina	2,900,000(10 BB)

Level 33: 150,000 / 300,000 ante: 300,000

60 minutes

Remaining Players: 5/2030

Break

15 minutes

Remaining Players: 5/2030

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

1/11/2026, 10:50:52 AM

No Flop Shown

Level 32: 125,000 / 250,000 ante: 250,000

Hand 1: Huanyu Chen raised to 550,000 in the cutoff wih J♣ 9♠ and Lnate Zhang shoved A♥ K♠ on the button for 4,935,000. Chen folded.

Hand 2: Hui Liu got a walk with 7♥ 5♣.

Hand 3: Chen got a walk with A♦ 3♠.

Hand 4: Chen shoved for 31,990,000 in the small blind with 7♣ 6♠ and won the pot.

Hand 5: Chen raised Q♠ 4♠ on the button to 500,000 and won the pot.

Hand 6: Lante Zhang raised K♠ 5♠ to 500,000 on the button and won the pot.

Hand 7: Yiming Li raised A♠ Q♦ to 6,000,000 from the small blind and took down the pot.

Player	Chips
HC Huanyu ChenTaiwan	33,000,000(132 BB)
YL Yiming LiChina	11,000,000(44 BB)
LZ Lante ZhangChina	6,100,000(24 BB)
XJ Xiaqing JiChina	4,800,000(19 BB)
HL Hui LiuChina	3,600,000(14 BB)

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

1/11/2026, 10:35:33 AM

Play Slows Down

Level 32: 125,000 / 250,000 ante: 250,000

After a few orbits of chip exchanges among the final five warriors, here are the current chip counts.

Player	Chips
HC Huanyu ChenTaiwan	32,000,000(128 BB)
YL Yiming LiChina	11,000,000(44 BB)
XJ Xiaqing JiChina	5,400,000(22 BB)
LZ Lante ZhangChina	4,900,000(20 BB)
HL Hui LiuChina	4,100,000(16 BB)

Level 32: 125,000 / 250,000 ante: 250,000

60 minutes

Remaining Players: 5/2030

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

1/11/2026, 10:11:52 AM

Ji’s Queens Cracked by Li’s Flush

Level 31: 100,000 / 200,000 ante: 200,000

Yiming Li

Huanyu Chen raised to 425,000, and Xiaqing Ji called on the button, only to face a shove for 5,565,000 from Yiming Li in the small blind. Chen folded, and Ji called, putting himself at risk.

Yiming Li: J♣ T♣

Xiaqing Ji: Q♥ Q♣

Ji started strong with pocket queens against Li's jack-high. Li received a pair of tens from the dealer on the 2♣ T♦ 3♦ flop, but Ji maintained the lead.

The turn brought a 4♣, giving Ji a sweat as Li picked up a flush draw. Unfortunately for Ji, the river completed Li's flush with an A♣, locking up a crucial double-up for Li.

Player	Chips
YL Yiming LiChina	12,000,000(60 BB)
XJ Xiaqing JiChina	7,800,000(39 BB)

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

1/11/2026, 10:11:14 AM

Ji's Bluff Gets CaughtThis Time

Level 31: 100,000 / 200,000 ante: 200,000

Huanyu Chen

Huanyu Chen opened K♣ Q♠ in the cutoff to 450,000 and Xiaqing Ji called with T♣ 6♣ in the big blind.

On the 4♥ 5♥ J♣ flop, both players checked through to see a 2♦ fall on the turn, where Ji fired 625,000. Chen stuck around.

The board-pairing 2♣ filled out the board, Ji sent another barrel of 1,125,00. Chen responded with a call and picked off Ji’s bluff, dragging in the pot.

Player	Chips
HC Huanyu ChenTaiwan	27,000,000(135 BB)
XJ Xiaqing JiChina	13,000,000(65 BB)

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

1/11/2026, 9:56:03 AM

Ryan Plant Eliminated in 6th Place for KRW 75,000,000 (USD $51,875)

Level 31: 100,000 / 200,000 ante: 200,000

Ryan Plant

Xiaqing raised to 400,000 from under the gun and Huanyu Chen called on the button. Ryan Plant then shoved all in for 5,525,000 in the big blind. Ji stepped aside and Chen dropped in a call.

Ryan Plant: A♠ K♥

Huanyu Chen: 9♠ 9♥

Chen dominated the hand with pocket nines against Plant's big slick and stayed in control on the 7♦ 6♠ 2♠ flop. The dealer revealed a 6♥ on the turn, leaving Plant drawing very thin.

Luck remained on Chen's side as the river bricked out an 8♠, showing Plant the way to the cash desk for his payday of KRW 75,000,000 (USD $51,875).

Ryan Plant

Player	Chips
HC Huanyu ChenTaiwan	25,000,000(125 BB)
XJ Xiaqing JiChina	16,000,000(80 BB)
RP Ryan PlantUnited Kingdom	busted

Place	Player	Prize (KRW)	Prize (USD)
6	RP Ryan PlantUnited Kingdom	75,000,000	$51,875

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

1/11/2026, 9:48:58 AM

Sin Lan Chen Eliminated in 7th Place for KRW 53,000,000 (USD $36,655)

Level 31: 100,000 / 200,000 ante: 200,000

Sin Lan Chen

Sin Lan Chen opened to 400,000 from early position, only to face a shove from Huanyu Chen for 12,000,000 in the small blind. Chen called for her 4,180,000, putting herself on the line.

Huanyu Chen: K♥ T♦

Sin Lan Chen: A♣ Q♣

Sin Lan Chen started ahead with ace-high against Huanyu Chen, but the dealer sent bad news to her as the flop came 6♦ 5♣ K♦, pairing Huanyu Chen's king.

The 7♥ came on the turn, leaving Sin Lan Chen still needing an ace for her survival. Much to her dismay, a 2♠ flipped over on the river, sending her out of the final table in seventh place for a payday of KRW 53,000,000 (USD $36,655).

With that pot, Huanyu Chen surged past Xiaqing Ji to reclaim the chip lead.

Sin Lan Chen

Player	Chips
HC Huanyu ChenTaiwan	17,000,000(85 BB)
SL Sin Lan ChenTaiwan	busted

Place	Player	Prize (KRW)	Prize (USD)
7	SL Sin Lan ChenTaiwan	53,000,000	$36,655

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

1/11/2026, 9:40:36 AM

Chen Versus Ji; Ji Holds Chip Lead

Level 31: 100,000 / 200,000 ante: 200,000

Xiaqing Ji

Huanyu Chen opened Q♣ T♠ to 425,000 in the hijack and Xiaqing Ji called 8♠ 7♣ from the big blind.

On the 4♦ K♣ 7♠ flop, Ji picked up a pair of sevens and checked to Chen, who continued for 450,000. Ji called.

When the turn brought a 6♦, Ji checked. Chen fired 800,000 and Ji cranked it up to 1,800,000, prompting a snap-fold from Chen.

A few hands after, Ji opened K♥ 5♦ to 400,000 in the cutoff and Chen three-bet J♣ 2♣ to 1,600,000 from the big blind. Ji then four-bet to 2,800,000. Chen tossed his cards into the muck.

Player	Chips
XJ Xiaqing JiChina	16,000,000(80 BB)
HC Huanyu ChenTaiwan	12,000,000(60 BB)

Level 31: 100,000 / 200,000 ante: 200,000

60 minutes

Remaining Players: 7/2030

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

1/11/2026, 8:54:03 AM

Peng Deng Eliminated in 8th Place for KRW 39,000,000 (USD $26,975)

Level 30: 80,000 / 160,000 ante: 160,000

Peng Deng

Peng Deng raised to 320,000 from early position, and Huanyu Chen three-bet the button to 900,000. Deng called.

On the 6♣ 9♥ 8♠ flop, Deng checked to Chen, who shoved for 9,970,000. Deng snap-called for 1,665,000.

Huanyu Chen: A♦ 7♠

Peng Deng: A♠ A♥

Deng held the lead with pocket aces, but the tension wasn't over yet as Chen picked up an open-ended straight draw. The turn brought a board-pairing 9♠, leaving Chen still needing a five or a ten to eliminate Deng.

Luck swung Chen’s way when the river brought a T♦, completing his straight and ending Deng’s run in ninth place for a payout of KRW 39,000,000 (USD $26,975).

With Deng’s stack, Chen chipped up to 88BB, tying him with chip leader Xiaqing Ji.

Peng Deng

Player	Chips
HC Huanyu ChenTaiwan	14,000,000(88 BB)
PD Peng DengChina	busted

Place	Player	Prize (KRW)	Prize (USD)
8	PD Peng DengChina	39,000,000	$26,975

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

1/11/2026, 8:53:03 AM

Xiaobang Xu Eliminated in 9th Place for KRW 28,000,000 (USD $19,365)

Level 30: 80,000 / 160,000 ante: 160,000

Xiaobang Xu

Xiaobang Xu open-shoved for 2,145,000 from early position, and Xiaqing Ji called in the hijack. Peng Deng also moved all in for 8,125,000 in the cutoff. Action went back to Ji, who went deep into the tank before joining in the madness with a call for 5,560,000.

Xiaobang Xu: A♥ Q♣

Xiaqing Ji: 9♦ 9♣

Peng Deng: J♠ J♦

Deng dominated the hand with pocket jacks, beating Ji's nines and Xu's ace-high. However, the dealer sent dreadful news to him with a 9♠ 8♦ 8♠ flop, improving Ji to a set.

The turn came 6♥, leaving Deng drawing thin and sending Xu to the rail already. Much to Deng’s dismay, the river bricked out with a 2♥, shipping the massive pot Ji’s way and leaving Deng short-stacked.

Ji catapulted into the chip lead after this hand.

Xiaobang Xu

Player	Chips
XJ Xiaqing JiChina	14,000,000(88 BB)
PD Peng DengChina	2,600,000(16 BB)
XX Xiaobang XuChina	busted

Place	Player	Prize (KRW)	Prize (USD)
9	XX Xiaobang XuChina	28,000,000	$19,365

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

1/11/2026, 8:44:19 AM

Ji's River Shove Bluffs Through

Level 30: 80,000 / 160,000 ante: 160,000

Xiaqing Ji

Xiaqing Ji raised 9♦ 8♣ to 330,000 from under the gun and Xiaobang Xu defended his big blind with A♦ 6♣.

On the J♣ A♣ J♥ flop, Xu picked up a pair of aces and checked to Ji, who continued for 165,000. Xu stuck around.

The 7♥ came on the turn, where Xu check-called again, this time for 675,000 from Ji.

When the 2♠ filled out the board, Xu checked over, only to face a shove from Ji for 3,380,000, putting Xu in a tough situation. Xu eventually mucked.

Player	Chips
XJ Xiaqing JiChina	5,600,000(35 BB)
XX Xiaobang XuChina	2,200,000(14 BB)

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

1/11/2026, 8:29:16 AM

Final Table Payouts

Place	Payout (KRW)	Payout (USD)
1	300,000,000	$207,490
2	220,000,000	$152,160
3	166,500,000	$115,160
4	130,000,000	$89,915
5	100,000,000	$69,165
6	75,000,000	$51,875
7	53,000,000	$36,655
8	39,000,000	$26,975
9	28,000,000	$19,365

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

1/11/2026, 6:38:11 AM

Final Table Chip Counts

Dinner Break

Final Table Chip Counts

Player	Chips
HC Huanyu ChenTaiwan	11,280,000
PD Peng DengChina	8,445,000
HL Hui LiuChina	7,665,000
LZ Lante ZhangChina	7,485,000
YL Yiming LiChina	5,790,000
SL Sin Lan ChenTaiwan	5,080,000
RP Ryan PlantUnited Kingdom	4,705,000
XJ Xiaqing JiChina	4,550,000
XX Xiaobang XuChina	3,885,000

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

1/11/2026, 6:36:09 AM

A 40-Minute Dinner Break Before the Final Table

Dinner Break

The floor announced that the remaining nine warriors will take a 40-minute dinner break for photos and a chip race.

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

1/11/2026, 6:29:18 AM

Peng Chen Eliminated in 10th Place for KRW 28,000,000 (USD $19,365)

Level 30: 80,000 / 160,000 ante: 160,000

Peng Chen

Peng Chen shoved all in from the small blind for 945,000. After thinking for a while, Peng Deng dropped in a call in the big blind.

Peng Chen: T♥ 3♦

Peng Deng: A♣ 9♥

Deng picked up the lead with ace-high against Chen’s ten-high and extended his dominance on the A♥ 5♦ J♥ flop, pairing his ace.

The 7♣ on the turn left Chen drawing dead already before the T♠ came on the river. Chen hit the rail in tenth place, falling just one spot short of the final table.

Player	Chips
PD Peng DengChina	8,370,000(52 BB)
PC Peng Chen 2China	busted

Place	Player	Prize (KRW)	Prize (USD)
10	PC Peng Chen 2China	28,000,000	$19,365

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

1/11/2026, 6:24:01 AM

Hand-For-Hand Begins

Level 30: 80,000 / 160,000 ante: 160,000

With Quan Zhou’s exit, the field entered Final Table bubble time, and hand-for-hand play began.

Level 30: 80,000 / 160,000 ante: 160,000

60 minutes

Remaining Players: 10/2030

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

1/11/2026, 6:13:23 AM

Quan Zhou Eliminated in 11th Place for KRW 22,000,000 (USD $15,215)

Level 29: 60,000 / 120,000 ante: 120,000

Quan Zhou

With around 600,000 chips in the pot, a flop came 3♣ T♥ 4♣. Lante Zhang checked from the big blind, and Quan Zhou bet 230,000 on the button. Zhang called.

Both players checked through the 6♦ turn to see the 9♣ river, where Zhang fired 1,400,000. Zhou dropped in the call after going deep in the tank.

Zhang tabled two pair with T♠ 9♥, leaving Zhou no choice but to muck. After this hand, Zhou was left with just 600,000 chips to continue his run.

In next hand, Zhou raised to 575,000 from under the gun, leaving only 25,000 behind. Peng Chen raised to 3,725,000 in the big blind. Zhou called off his last 25,000.

Peng Chen: 7♠ 6♠

Quan Zhou: K♣ 9♦

Zhou was ahead with king-high, but Chen took over the lead on the 6♥ J♥ 2♦ flop, pairing his six. The 8♠ turn changed nothing for Zhou.

Much to Zhou's dismay, the river bricked out an A♣, sending him to the rail.

Player	Chips
LZ Lante ZhangChina	8,250,000(69 BB)
PC Peng Chen 2China	6,930,000(58 BB)
QZ Quan ZhouChina	busted

Place	Player	Prize (KRW)	Prize (USD)
11	QZ Quan ZhouChina	22,000,000	$15,215

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

1/11/2026, 5:44:33 AM

Lingke Kong Eliminated in 12th Place for KRW 22,000,000 (USD $15,215)

Level 29: 60,000 / 120,000 ante: 120,000

Lingke Kong

The action was picked up with a pile of chips in the pot, and the flop spread K♦ J♠ 9♥. Lingke Kong shoved from the big blind with his last 5,000, and Hui Liu called from under the gun to put his opponent at risk.

Lingke Kong: A♥ T♣

Hui Liu: A♦ Q♣

Kong trailed with a gutshot, but the 3♠ turn brought no help, leaving him still needing a queen for survival.

Unfortunately for Kong, the J♣ came on the river, sending him to the rail.

Player	Chips
HL Hui LiuChina	7,850,000(65 BB)
LK Lingke KongChina	busted

Place	Player	Prize (KRW)	Prize (USD)
12	LK Lingke KongChina	22,000,000	$15,215

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

1/11/2026, 5:37:36 AM

Lijun Zhang Eliminated in 13th Place for KRW 17,500,000 (USD $12,105)

Level 29: 60,000 / 120,000 ante: 120,000

Lijun Zhang

Ryan Plant opened the cutoff to 250,000, only to face a shove from Yiming Li from the small blind for around 3,800,000. Lijun Zhang called for around 2,600,000. After Plant stepped aside, Zhang was left at risk against Li.

Yiming Li: T♥ T♦

Lijun Zhang: K♦ K♣

Zhang started strong with her pocket kings agaisnt Li's tens; however, the dealer sent dreadful news to her on the T♠ 6♣ 2♦ flop, improving Li to a set.

The 4♠ turn left Zhang drawing very thin. Much to her dismay, the 6♥ bricked out on the river, sending her to the rail in 13th place for KRW 17,500,000 (USD $12,105).

Player	Chips
YL Yiming LiChina	7,900,000(66 BB)
LZ Lijun ZhangChina	busted

Place	Player	Prize (KRW)	Prize (USD)
13	LZ Lijun ZhangChina	17,500,000	$12,105

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

1/11/2026, 5:22:49 AM

Xiaotong Yu Eliminated in 14th Place for KRW 17,500,000 (USD $12,105)

Level 29: 60,000 / 120,000 ante: 120,000

Xiaotong Yu

The action was picked up when Ryan Plan shoved all in with his covering stack and Xiaotong Yu called off his roughly 2,700,000 chips.

Ryan Plant: A♠ 5♠

Xiaotong Yu: A♣ K♥

Yu was in front with a stronger king kicker and held control on the 2♥ 6♠ 7♦ flop. The dealer revealed a 9♦ on the turn, giving Plant an open-ended straight draw.

Unfortunately for Yu, the 8♠ river completed Plant's straight, sending Yu to the rail in 14th place.

Player	Chips
RP Ryan PlantUnited Kingdom	8,780,000(73 BB)
XY Xiaotong YuChina	busted

Place	Player	Prize (KRW)	Prize (USD)
14	XY Xiaotong YuChina	17,500,000	$12,105

Level 29: 60,000 / 120,000 ante: 120,000

60 minutes

Remaining Players: 14/2030

Break

15 minutes

Remaining Players: 14/2030

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

1/11/2026, 5:03:52 AM

Chen Snaps Back the Chip Lead

Level 28: 50,000 / 100,000 ante: 100,000

Huanyu Chen

Sin Lan Chen opened the cutoff to 200,000 and Huanyu Chen defended his big blind.

Huanyu Chen check-called on the K♣ A♥ 6♠ flop after Sin Lan Chen continued for 175,000.

When the turn brought a 4♣, Huanyu Chen check-called again, this time for 500,000 from Sin Lan Chen.

The 8♠ river saw Huanyu Chen fire out a chunky bet by randomly grabbing one pile of white chips, prompting a snap-fold from Sin Lan Chen.

Player	Chips
HC Huanyu ChenTaiwan	6,420,000(64 BB)
SL Sin Lan ChenTaiwan	5,655,000(57 BB)

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

1/11/2026, 4:52:11 AM

Hua Huang Eliminated in 15th Place for KRW 13,500,000 (USD $9,335)

Level 28: 50,000 / 100,000 ante: 100,000

Hua Huang

Hua Huang made it 500,000 to go from early position, only to face a shove for 3,930,000 from Huanyu Chen in the cutoff. After burning all his time bank cards, Huang called off his last 440,000, putting his tournament on the line.

Hua Huang: Q♥ J♥

Huanyu Chen: A♥ K♥

Huang trailed with queen-high against Chen's ace-high and received little help from the dealer on the 4♦ 8♠ 8♥ flop. The turn brought another 8♦, changing nothing for Huang.

Unfortunately for Huang, the 2♥ bricked out on the river, sending him out in 15th place for a payday of KRW 13,500,000 (USD $9,335).

Player	Chips
HC Huanyu ChenTaiwan	5,110,000(51 BB)
HH Hua HuangChina	busted

Place	Player	Prize (KRW)	Prize (USD)
15	HH Hua HuangChina	13,500,000	$9,335

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

1/11/2026, 4:33:50 AM

Chen Turns a Straight for the Pot

Level 28: 50,000 / 100,000 ante: 100,000

With around 450,000 chips in the pot, the dealer spread 9♠ 3♦ A♠ flop. Huanyu Chen checked frm the big blind, as did Hua Huang from the cutoff.

When the 2♦ hit on the turn, Chen check-called a 275,000 bet from Huang to see the 7♦ river, where Chen fired out 700,000. Huang called before tanking for a long time.

Chen tabled a straight with 5♦ 4♠, leaving Huang no choice but to muck and concede the pot.

Player	Chips
HC Huanyu ChenTaiwan	3,185,000(32 BB)
HH Hua HuangChina	1,220,000(12 BB)

Level 28: 50,000 / 100,000 ante: 100,000

60 minutes

Remaining Players: 15/2030

Callum JuryCallum Jury

1/11/2026, 4:11:47 AM

Zengxiang Chen Eliminated in 16th Place for KRW 13,500,000 (USD $9,335)

Level 27: 40,000 / 80,000 ante: 80,000

Zengxiang Chen

Peng Deng raised from middle position and faced a three-bet shove for 1,475,000 from Zengxiang Chen on the button. Deng, fresh off a double through Quan Zhou, made the call to put Chen at risk.

Zengxiang Chen: K♦ 9♦

Peng Deng: A♦ Q♣

The board ran out 8♥ 4♦ J♣ 2♠ J♦, safe for Deng’s ace-high. Chen was unable to find any help from the deck, resulting in his exit and leaving just 15 players in contention.

Player	Chips
PD Peng DengChina	3,500,000(44 BB)
ZC Zengxiang ChenChina	busted

Place	Player	Prize (KRW)	Prize (USD)
16	ZC Zengxiang ChenChina	13,500,000	$9,335

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

1/11/2026, 4:05:08 AM

Ma Walks Out; Chen Grabs Chip Lead

Level 27: 40,000 / 80,000 ante: 80,000

Sin Lan Chen

Sin Lan Chen opened to 160,000 from under the gun, only to face a shove for 900,000 from Chun Kuen Ma. Chen made the call.

Chun Kuen Ma: K♣ Q♦

Sin Lan Chen: A♥ J♠

Chen dominated the hand with ace-high and held control on the 3♣ 9♥ 6♥ flop. The J♣ on the turn gave Ma a gutshot. However, the river bricked out with the 6♦, sending Ma to the rail and catapulting Chen into the chip lead.

Player	Chips
SL Sin Lan ChenTaiwan	7,515,000(94 BB)
CK Chun Kuen MaHong Kong	busted

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

1/11/2026, 3:37:40 AM

Ji Doubles Through Chip Leader of the Day

Level 27: 40,000 / 80,000 ante: 80,000

Xiaqing Ji

Xiaqing Ji made it 180,000 to go from the cutoff, only to face a shove from Huanyu Chen in the big blind. Ji snap-called for 1,135,000.

Huanyu Chen: A♣ 8♠

Xiaqing Ji: A♥ A♦

Ji picked up the lead with pocket aces and extended his dominance on the 5♠ 4♥ A♠ flop, improving him to a set and leaving Chen drawing nearly dead.

The 2♠ turn brought no help to Chen and effectively sealed a monster double-up for Ji before the 4♣ appeared on the river.

Player	Chips
XJ Xiaqing JiChina	3,140,000(39 BB)
HC Huanyu ChenTaiwan	2,950,000(37 BB)

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

1/11/2026, 3:30:21 AM

Chen's Ace-High Send Huang Packing

Level 27: 40,000 / 80,000 ante: 80,000

Zhenfang Huang

Peng Chen limped from the small blind and Zhenfang Huang raised his big blind to 275,000. Chen then shoved all in for 2,025,000. After tanking for a long time, Huang called for around 1,900,000, putting his tournament life on the line.

Zhenfang Huang: K♦ Q♣

Peng Chen: A♠ 8♠

Chen started ahead with ace-high and stayed in control on the 3♦ 9♣ 9♦ flop. The J♣ turn brought a gutshot for Huang. However, Huang was on the wrong side of luck today as the river brought a blank 3♠, sending him to the rail.

Player	Chips
PC Peng Chen 2China	4,150,000(52 BB)
ZH Zhenfang HuangChina	busted

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

1/11/2026, 3:20:34 AM

Xu Chips a Chunk Off Lee

Xiaobang Xu

Hon Cheong Lee raised the button to 160,000 and Xiaobang Xu defended his big blind.

Xu checked over the T♠ J♦ 8♠ flop to Lee, who continued for 325,000. Xu check-shoved for 890,000, which Lee snap-called to put his tablemate on the line.

Xiaobang Xu: 9♠ 6♠

Hon Cheong Lee: K♠ 9♣

Lee was ahead with king-high and a straight draw; however, the tension wasn’t over yet as Xu picked up a flush draw. The dealer revealed a J♠ on the turn, completing Xu’s flush and leaving Lee drawing dead.

The 5♣ river filled out the board and officially sent the pot to Xu.

Player	Chips
XX Xiaobang XuChina	2,005,000
HC Hon Cheong LeeHong Kong	1,260,000

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

1/11/2026, 3:06:03 AM

Cards are in the Air

Play started for Day 3 of the KPC x LPT Main Event.

Callum JuryCallum Jury

1/10/2026, 3:04:15 PM

KPC x LPT Main Event Concludes Today!

The stage is set for an epic conclusion in Jeju as the KPC x LPT Main Event enters its final day. From a massive field of 2,030 entries, the competition has been whittled down to just 25 finalists who will return to the felt at 12:00 PM to battle for the trophy and the lion's share of the KRW 2,280,100,000 (~USD $1,570,000) prize pool. With the action being broadcast via live stream, fans around the world can watch as we play down to a champion.

Leading the pack is Taiwan's Huanyu Chen, who established his dominance early on Day 2 by flopping trips with ace-queen to crack pocket kings. He is closely pursued by two formidable Chinese pros: the high-stakes titan Quan Zhou (4,445,000), who holds over $14.4 million in career earnings, and Hui Liu (3,450,000), who displayed incredible discipline throughout yesterday's session.

Top 10 Chip Counts

Player	Chips
HC Huanyu ChenTaiwan	4,595,000
QZ Quan ZhouChina	4,445,000
ML Mengqing LouChina	4,125,000
HL Hui LiuChina	3,450,000
LK Lingke KongChina	3,080,000
YL Yiming LiChina	2,745,000
ZM Zhaoxi MaChina	2,503,000
HC Hon Cheong LeeHong Kong	2,370,000
CK Chun Kuen MaHong Kong	2,305,000
ZL Zhongxian LiChina	2,270,000

Keep an eye on the UK’s Ryan Plant, who starts the day in 12th place with 2,100,000. Plant is currently in the middle of a massive heater, having just finished 2nd in the Single Day High Roller for KRW 46,450,000 (USD $32,125) late the night before.

The cards will be in the air shortly as these 25 players chase their piece of history. The next player to exit will take home a respectable KRW 8,000,000 (USD 5,535), but all eyes are firmly fixed on the six-figure payday awaiting the winner.

SMPSMP

1/10/2026, 3:03:15 PM

Final Day Seat Draw

Seat Draw

Player	Chips	Table	Seat
RP Ryan PlantUnited Kingdom	2,100,000	1	2
HC Huanyu ChenTaiwan	4,595,000	1	4
YL Yiming LiChina	2,745,000	1	5
ZM Zhaoxi MaChina	2,503,000	1	6
YZ Yankai ZhangChina	1,870,000	1	6
XJ Xiaqing JiChina	1,735,000	1	7
FQ Feng QuChina	1,050,000	1	8
ZL Zhongxian LiChina	2,270,000	2	2
HC Hon Cheong LeeHong Kong	2,370,000	2	3
LZ Lante ZhangChina	1,475,000	2	4
XX Xiaobang XuChina	1,130,000	2	5
PC Peng Chen 2China	1,980,000	2	6
ZH Zhenfang HuangChina	2,075,000	2	7
SL Sin Lan ChenTaiwan	1,525,000	3	1
HH Hua HuangChina	2,165,000	3	3
XY Xiaotong YuChina	4,470,000	3	5
ZC Zengxiang ChenChina	1,875,000	3	6
PD Peng DengChina	1,045,000	3	7
ML Mengqing LouChina	4,125,000	3	8
BZ Bin ZhaoChina	1,289,000	4	2
LK Lingke KongChina	3,080,000	4	3
HL Hui LiuChina	3,450,000	4	4
QZ Quan ZhouChina	4,445,000	4	6
CK Chun Kuen MaHong Kong	2,305,000	4	7
LZ Lijun ZhangChina	1,335,000	4	8

Chip Count

Player	Chips
HC Huanyu ChenTaiwan	4,595,000
XY Xiaotong YuChina	4,470,000
QZ Quan ZhouChina	4,445,000
ML Mengqing LouChina	4,125,000
HL Hui LiuChina	3,450,000
LK Lingke KongChina	3,080,000
YL Yiming LiChina	2,745,000
ZM Zhaoxi MaChina	2,503,000
HC Hon Cheong LeeHong Kong	2,370,000
CK Chun Kuen MaHong Kong	2,305,000
ZL Zhongxian LiChina	2,270,000
HH Hua HuangChina	2,165,000
RP Ryan PlantUnited Kingdom	2,100,000
ZH Zhenfang HuangChina	2,075,000
PC Peng Chen 2China	1,980,000
ZC Zengxiang ChenChina	1,875,000
YZ Yankai ZhangChina	1,870,000
XJ Xiaqing JiChina	1,735,000
SL Sin Lan ChenTaiwan	1,525,000
LZ Lante ZhangChina	1,475,000
LZ Lijun ZhangChina	1,335,000
BZ Bin ZhaoChina	1,289,000
XX Xiaobang XuChina	1,130,000
FQ Feng QuChina	1,050,000
PD Peng DengChina	1,045,000