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1/12/2026, 2:41:25 AM
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Hao TianThe high-stakes transition of the festival continues as Day 1C, the third and final starting flight of the King's Debut/Crown Opener, gets underway at LES A Casino. This is the last opportunity for players to secure a bag before the field merges for the Day 2 finale tomorrow. Leading the charge from the opening flight is China’s Shaoliang Luo, who bagged a massive 4,980,000 from the initial 149 entries. Luo is a seasoned professional with over USD 813,000 in live earnings, including a notable victory in the 2021 Tiger Poker Cup Elite Cup for over USD 92,000.
The premium atmosphere of the King Poker Cup was further solidified in the Day 1B Turbo flight, which added another 65 entries to the tally. Hao Tian claimed the top spot in that session, finishing with an impressive 5,215,000 to take the overall chip lead into the final day. Tian is a heavyweight in the Asian poker scene with more than USD 1.5 million in career winnings, highlighted by a 2025 RDPT Single Day High Roller title right here in Jeju.
With 23 players already through from Day 1A and 8 more from Day 1B, the competition for a Day 2 seat is fiercer than ever. The shift to USD 5,000 buy-ins for this "King's" branded series has successfully attracted an elite international crowd, pushing the prize pool well into seven-figure territory as the final entries pour in. For those still on the sidelines, this afternoon represents the final chance to join the hunt for one of the festival’s most prestigious crowns before the tournament reaches its conclusion tomorrow.
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