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Poker Dream 23 Taiwan 2026 | June 26 - July 6 | Taiwan Poker Festival
The highly anticipated festival was successfully held from June 26 to July 6, 2026, at the world-class CTP Asia Poker Arena in Taipei, Taiwan. Below, we look back at the record-breaking statistics, country breakdowns, and prominent winners who claimed titles during this milestone stop.
Recap of Poker Dream 23 Taiwan
The thrilling live poker festival delivered intense competitive action over its multi-day run, drawing an enthusiastic international crowd to the premium tournament floor of the CTP Asia Poker Arena in Taipei, Taiwan. The action-packed series established massive engagement, recording an incredible total of 8,111 entries across 117 unique trophy events and 41 flights. The festival successfully generated a staggering total prize pool of $3,481,150, completely showcasing the massive growth of the brand and smashing its initial series guarantee of NT$50,000,000. Action was heavily dominated by Texas Hold'em tournaments, which brought in 7,245 entries and $3,317,190 in prize money, followed by competitive turnouts in Omaha, Mixed Games, and Short Deck formats.
The absolute showcase of the entire schedule was the prestigious Main Event, which witnessed top regional experts and international professionals battling for tactical supremacy after drawing a massive field of 1,472 entries to build a $937,200 standalone prize pool. Outlasting the fierce field in a memorable final table performance, Viet Nam's star player Ngoc Anh Cao captured the coveted title to walk away with the magnificent marquee trophy and a monumental top prize payout of $163,100. Other major highlights of the Taiwanese stop included massive player fields and thrilling trophy battles across marquee preliminary groups, highlighted heavily by the tactical action in Taiwan Open which drew 1,328 entries for a $251,200 prize pool, Mystery Bounty with 857 entries with $314,225 prize pool, and Super High Roller with $223,735 prize pool.
For the complete payout structures and full player standings of all events, visit the official Poker Dream 23 Taiwan full schedule and results page.
Champions
The series saw incredible individual performances, led by Hong Kong's Chun Yin Lau, who topped the Poker Index with 3,668 points across 6 cashes and took home $101,320, closely followed by Singapore's Yujian Eugene Zhou with 16 cashes. Home players from Taiwan earned the highest collective winnings, securing a total of $785,685 across 255 cashes, followed by strong performances from traveling players representing Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, and South Korea. Here are the prominent trophy winners from the recently concluded series who outlasted the fields and claimed glory at the CTP Asia Poker Arena:
The Venue: Win Win Poker Club (Taipei)
Opened in March 2026, Win Win Poker Club is a state-of-the-art facility that has redefined the poker experience in Taipei. Located in the Zhongshan District, the club was founded by professional player Alex Lee with a "player-first" philosophy. It is currently the only venue in Taiwan to feature a full automatic shuffler setup at every table, ensuring faster gameplay and more hands per hour. The modern, tech-focused design makes it the perfect host for the Poker Dream 23 Taiwan.
Navigating Poker in Taiwan
Póker in Taiwan operates through a unique legal club system focused on mind sports. The Poker Dream 23 Taiwan will adhere to these regulations, providing a safe and structured environment for all participants. For first-time visitors, we highly recommend reviewing our Taiwan Poker Guide. Note that the local currency for all buy-ins and fees is the New Taiwan Dollar (TWD).
Historical Perspective: Recent Results
The Poker Dream tour arrives in Taiwan following a historic run in South Korea. The record-breaking numbers from the previous stop highlight the tour's massive growth and the high level of competition expected in Taipei.
Poker Dream 22 Jeju Recap
The Poker Dream 22 Jeju, held at LES A Casino from May 1 to May 10, 2026, was a monumental success. The Main Event shattered expectations with 1,718 entries, creating a massive prize pool of over 3.4 Billion KRW (approx. 2.37 Million USD). The champion secured a prestigious title and a top prize of 579,649,600 KRW.
Featured Champions from Jeju
Check out the top performers from the recent Korean leg of the series:
About the Editor
Jessy is Somuchpoker's Technical Editor and Data Specialist, managing the live poker event database and publishing festival schedules for the site. A background in programming and data architecture shapes how he builds and maintains this database, with an emphasis on speed and accuracy.
