
Welcome back to Les A Casino as the doors open today for Flight D of the 2026 KPC x LPT Main Event, adding to a prize pool that currently stands at KRW 942,364,800 (~USD 651,204). Action kicks off at 12:00 p.m. local time as the next wave of players takes their seats.
Across the first three flights, a total of 839 entries have been recorded (280 in Flight A & 230 in Flight B & 109 in Flight C). With such a strong turnout, the felts are expected to be buzzing throughout the venue as players grind for glory with unwavering resolve.
The chip leader from Flight B, Kuo Chen Hung, has amassed a commanding stack of 935,000, standing firm and well ahead at the top of the leaderboard. He's set to take a strong position heading into Day 2.
Chasing behind is Zengxiang Chen with 788,000, also from Flight B, while Chuntao Zhou rounded out the top three with 685,000 from Flight A.
| Player | Chips |
|---|---|
KC Kuo Chen Hung | 935,000 |
ZC Zengxiang Chen | 788,000 |
CT Chun Tao Zhou | 685,000 |
BF Ben Fan | 592,000 |
ZY Zhifan Ye | 587,000 |
QZ Quan Zhou | 582,000 |
RN Ryuta Nakai | 576,000 |
CS Chuan Shu Chen | 572,000 |
CC Cheng Chen | 544,000 |
QM Quang Minh Nguyen | 510,000 |
Jan 8: Day 1D – 12:00 (40-min levels)
Jan 9: Day 1E – 12:00 (40-min levels)
Jan 9: Day 1F (Turbo) – 19:30 (20-min levels)
Jan 10: Day 2 – 12:00 (60-min levels)
Jan 11: Day 3 – 12:00 (60-min levels)
The tournament spans six days, taking up more than one-third of the series. Much like the previous flights, blinds start at 100/200 with a 200 big blind ante. Players will compete through 40-minute levels, with a 15-minute break after every three levels and a 60-minute dinner break following Level 9.
Stay tuned to Somuchpoker for live coverage throughout the day as the live reporting team will bring you more pivotal moments, thrilling showdowns, and chip updates of the 2026 KPC x LPT Main Event.