South Korea, LES A CasinoEVENT #22

2026.04.13 - 2026.04.15Add to Calendar

Red Dragon Poker Tour

Blind level

Level 12: 4,000 / 8,000 ante: 8,000

Entries

60/115

Total Chips

34,500,000

Average

575,000

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4/13/2026, 3:34:06 PM

Ke Hu Leads Star-Studded Red Dragon Prestige High Roller Field After Day 1

Level 12: 4,000 / 8,000 ante: 8,000

Ke Hu

The Red Dragon Prestige High Roller has gotten off to a flying start at RDPT Plus Jeju 2026, with 114 entries generating a prize pool of KRW 805,240,800 (~USD 542,227) on Day 1 alone; well above the half-million dollar mark, and with registration still open until Level 14 tomorrow. It has been a day of big names, big pots, and plenty of action at LES A Casino, with China's Ke Hu emerging as chip leader heading into Day 2 with 1,388,000.

Hot on his heels is Great Britain's Yiqian Song with 1,331,000, whilst China's Li Yu rounds out the top three with 1,213,000.

Top 10 Counts

Player	Chips
KH Ke HuChina	1,388,000(174 BB)
YS Yiqian SongUnited Kingdom	1,331,000(166 BB)
LY Li Yu (2)China	1,213,000(152 BB)
HM Haohui MaChina	1,085,000(136 BB)
AL Aaron LimAustralia	1,078,000(135 BB)
GW Guoliang WeiChina	1,044,000(131 BB)
WJ William JiaAustralia	1,020,000(128 BB)
XL Xixiang LuoChina	928,000(116 BB)
DC Defeng ChenChina	920,000(115 BB)
LD Liang DongChina	918,000(115 BB)

Day 1 Action

Patrik Antonius, Joseph Cheong, and Wenchao Liu tangled in a three-way pot early in the day, with Cheong picking up the pot at showdown after tabling trip aces with ace-jack, sending Liu to the muck.

Antonius was active throughout, picking up several pots, though he also found himself on the wrong end of one. He fired a 175,000 overbet on the river only to be snapped off by Xixiang Luo, who called down with two pair to pick off the bluff. Antonius did not survive the day.

Elsewhere, William Jia made a virtual all-in overbet on the river into a pot of around 84,000. Sean Ooi agonised for over a minute in the cutoff before making the call, looking sick to see Jia table a turned top pair, leaving him with just 36,000. In the very next hand, Ooi jammed ace-king and held against Shouda Zhang's ace-queen on a low runout to double back and stay alive.

Patrik Antonius

Other Notable Baggers

Cheong bags up with 880,000, the American pro and 2010 WSOP Main Event finalist with over $9 million in career earnings firmly in contention heading into Day 2. Renji Mao (711,000) and Dylan Foster (712,000) also survived the day well-stacked, as did Patrik Demus (569,000), the Hungarian pro who shipped the EPT Paris Main Event just weeks ago for €551,090 and looks to be carrying that momentum into Jeju.

Yesterday's Dragon's Gate High Roller Champion Jianting Cai is also back at the felt with 292,000, along with runner-up Ivan Karatayeu, who bags up short with 168,000 but has already shown this week in Jeju that a small stack is far from a death sentence.

Renji Mao

Play resumes tomorrow with late registration open until Level 14. Stay tuned to Somuchpoker for continued coverage of the Prestige High Roller at RDPT Plus Jeju 2026.

Callum JuryCallum Jury

4/13/2026, 2:53:33 PM

KRW 800,000,000 Prize Pool Breached

Level 12: 4,000 / 8,000 ante: 8,000

Day 1 of the Prestige High Roller is drawing to a close and a late flurry of entries has pushed the total to 115, taking the prize pool to KRW 812,084,000 (~USD 546,571) — well above the half-million dollar mark. Registration remains open until Level 14 tomorrow on Day 2.

Level 12: 4,000 / 8,000 ante: 8,000

40 minutes

Remaining Players: 67/104

Callum JuryCallum Jury

4/13/2026, 2:45:54 PM

Two Barrels is Enough for Karatayeu

Level 11: 3,000 / 6,000 ante: 6,000

Ivan Karatayeu

Ivan Karatayeu opened to 12,000 from the cutoff and big blind John Perry defended.

The dealer fanned the 8♣ T♥ 4♥ flop and Perry check-called Karatayeu's 25,000 continuation-bet.

On the Q♦ turn, Perry checked once more, before folding when Karatayeu upped the wager to 35,000.

Player	Chips
IK Ivan KaratayeuBelarus	278,000(46 BB)
JP John PerryAustralia	233,000(39 BB)

Level 11: 3,000 / 6,000 ante: 6,000

40 minutes

Remaining Players: 63/90

Callum JuryCallum Jury

4/13/2026, 2:29:06 PM

Jia Puts Ooi in the Blender

Level 10: 3,000 / 6,000 ante: 6,000

On a board reading 2♥ 6♥ 7♣ T♠ 4♦, big blind William Jia made a virtual all-in bet of 169,000 into a pot of around 84,000, leaving a single chip behind. Sean Ooi agonised in the cutoff for over a minute before tossing in the call, looking sick to his stomach as Jia tabled A♠ T♦ for turned top pair. Ooi was left with just 36,000.

In the very next hand, he jammed his remaining stack with A♣ K♥ and received a call from Shouda Zhang's A♣ Q♦.

The low runout held for Ooi, and he doubled back to stay alive.

Player	Chips
SZ Shouda ZhangChina	530,000(88 BB)
WJ William JiaAustralia	422,000(70 BB)
SO Sean OoiMalaysia	80,000(13 BB)

Callum JuryCallum Jury

4/13/2026, 1:53:00 PM

Antonius' Bluff Doesn't Pay Off

Level 10: 3,000 / 6,000 ante: 6,000

Xixang Luo

Patrik Antonius raised to 13,000 from the hijack and Xixiang Luo defended his big blind.

The J♠ 2♣ A♦ flop saw Luo check-call Antonius' 10,000 continuation-bet, with the action repeating on the T♠ turn for 40,000.

The 9♥ completed the board and Luo checked once more. Antonius fired a hefty 175,000 overbet into the pot, and after a quick glance at his cards, Luo stuck in the call.

Antonius tabled Q♠ 6♠ for a bluff, and Luo took down the pot with two pair, holding J♣ T♥.

Player	Chips
XL Xixiang LuoChina	1,000,000(167 BB)
PA Patrik AntoniusFinland	200,000(33 BB)

Callum JuryCallum Jury

4/13/2026, 1:35:22 PM

Table 7 Counts

Level 10: 3,000 / 6,000 ante: 6,000

Player	Chips
WC Weidong CaiChina	820,000(137 BB)
KN Khoi NguyenViet Nam	640,000(107 BB)
ZL Zhaoyi LinChina	460,000(77 BB)
YY Yunchao YuChina	430,000(72 BB)
TT Tien Thanh NguyenViet Nam	325,000(54 BB)
TO Takumi OdaniJapan	290,000(48 BB)
AL Aaron LimAustralia	90,000(15 BB)

Callum JuryCallum Jury

4/13/2026, 1:31:10 PM

Lee's Ten Takes from Tuan

Level 10: 3,000 / 6,000 ante: 6,000

Hijack Trinh Anh Tuan raised to 12,000 and big blind Siyoung Lee made the call.

The 8♦ T♣ 3♥ flop saw Lee check-call Tuan's 12,000 continuation-bet before both players checked through the 5♠ turn.

On the 2♠ river, Tuan led for 35,000 and after a brief moment, Lee made the call, tabling top pair with ten-seven to take down the pot.

Player	Chips
TA Trinh Anh TuanViet Nam	450,000(75 BB)
SL Siyoung LeeSouth Korea	380,000(63 BB)

Level 10: 3,000 / 6,000 ante: 6,000

40 minutes

Remaining Players: 62/87

Break

15 minutes

Remaining Players: 62/87

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

4/13/2026, 12:53:33 PM

More Chinese Pros Join: Lei Yu Shows Up at the Red Dragon Prestige High Roller

Level 9: 3,000 / 5,000 ante: 5,000

Lei Yu

The field for the Red Dragon Prestige High Roller Day 1 just got a major injection of talent as Lei Yu officially takes his seat.

A central figure of the Red Dragon Poker Team, Yu is a world-class professional from Tianjin who has become one of China's most dangerous exports to the global high-stakes circuit.

With over $4.6 million in live earnings, he is currently in the midst of a spectacular career run.

RDPT Title Winner Lei Yu

Yu captured his first gold bracelet at the 2024 WSOP Paradise in the Bahamas, outlasting 363 players in the $5,000 Deepstack for $293,050. He also proved his elite status among the world's best by finishing 8th in the Triton Jeju $100,000 Main Event for a massive $575,000.

His largest single score came in 2025 at the Wynn Summer Championship, where he took 1st place for over $702,000. Yu is on fire in 2026, already securing a huge victory in the King Poker Cup "Final Coronation" in Jeju for $485,500.

KPC Title Winner Lei Yu

Known for a high-pressure, aggressive style, Yu is a master of the high-stakes environment. A veteran of the Red Dragon tour, Lei will be looking to leverage his home-court advantage here in Jeju to add another prestigious trophy to his mantle.

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

4/13/2026, 12:44:48 PM

Tran Turns Up the Heat on the River

Level 9: 3,000 / 5,000 ante: 5,000

Minh Thang Tran

Renji Mao made it 11,000 to go from under the gun. Minh Thang Tran called on the button, as did Junqiang Lyu from the big blind.

It checked to Mao, who continued with a 12,000 bet on the K♣ 4♣ 5♦ flop. Tran stuck around, and Lyu folded.

Mao then check-called on the T♣ turn after Tran fired 19,000.

When the 9♦ river appeared, Mao checked to Tran, who fired another barrel of 30,000, forcing Mao to fold.

Player	Chips
RM Renji MaoChina	370,000(74 BB)
MT Minh Thang TranViet Nam	200,000(40 BB)

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

4/13/2026, 12:38:25 PM

Tran Pulls the Trigger on the River

Level 9: 3,000 / 5,000 ante: 5,000

Zhili Zhou

Zhili Zhou opened the button to 10,000, and Minh Than Tran defended his big blind.

Tran checked on the 2♥ 3♦ T♠ flop to Zhou, who continued for 9,000. Tran cranked it up to 26,000, and Zhou stuck around.

The two then checked through the K♣ turn to the 4♥ river, where Tran shoved all in for 99,000, sending Zhou into the tank. After long consideration, Zhou eventually let go of his cards.

Player	Chips
ZZ Zhili ZhouChina	258,000(52 BB)
MT Minh Thang TranViet Nam	174,000(35 BB)

Level 9: 3,000 / 5,000 ante: 5,000

40 minutes

Remaining Players: 63/83

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

4/13/2026, 12:10:04 PM

A Legend Makes His Presence: Patrik Antonius Takes His Seat in the Prestige High Roller

Level 8: 3,000 / 5,000 ante: 5,000

Patrik Antonius

The star power at the Red Dragon Prestige High Roller just reached a fever pitch as the "Finnish Phenom" himself, Patrik Antonius, has officially joined the field.

A 2024 Poker Hall of Fame inductee and widely considered the greatest high-stakes cash game player of all time, Antonius is a true apex predator of the poker world. His presence in Jeju brings a legendary aura to an already elite lineup.

With over $32.4 million in live earnings, Patrik sits comfortably at the top of his country's money list and continues to crush the highest stakes on earth.

Patrik Antonius

His career-best live score of $5.13 million came from a massive victory in the $200,000 Triton Invitational at the 2024 Triton Monte Carlo series.

Renowned for his "stone-cold" table presence and elite physical reads, Patrik is a master of all formats, from NLH to Pot-Limit Omaha. In 2023, he made history by winning the largest live-streamed pot in US history, a staggering $1,978,000.

Patrik Antonius

From the "nosebleed" online games of the 2000s to the Super High Roller arenas of today, Antonius is a living icon. Having "The Finn" in the room elevates the Red Dragon to a whole new level.

The battle for the dragon has officially ascended to the elite tier.

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

4/13/2026, 11:58:51 AM

Cheong's River Fire for Trip Aces

Level 8: 3,000 / 5,000 ante: 5,000

Joseph Cheong

Patrik Antonius made it 11,000 to go from the hijack, and Joseph Cheong called from the cutoff. Wenchao Liu three-bet the button to 33,000, which both Antonius and Cheong called.

Action checked to Liu, who continued for 58,000 on the 6♦ A♥ K♠ flop. Antonius folded, and Cheong stuck around.

Both players checked the A♦ turn to see an 8♥ fall on the river, where Cheong fired out 50,000. Liu thought for a while before making the call.

Cheong flipped over trip aces with A♣ J♥ for the pot as Liu mucked.

Player	Chips
WL Wenchao LiuChina	676,000(135 BB)
JC Joseph CheongUnited States of America	610,000(122 BB)
PA Patrik AntoniusFinland	265,000(53 BB)

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

4/13/2026, 11:45:18 AM

Australia’s John “Bert” Perry Grinding in Red Dragon Prestige High Roller for His Maiden RDPT Trophy

Level 8: 3,000 / 5,000 ante: 5,000

John Perry

The field at Day 1 of the Red Dragon Prestige High Roller continues to gain the arrival of heavy names from Australia: John “Bert” Perry.

A name synonymous with consistency and high-stakes aggression, Perry is one of the most respected figures on the Asia-Pacific circuit. With over $2 million in live career earnings, "Bert" has built a reputation as a fierce competitor in elite fields

John Perry

Recognized as the 2023 Australian GPI Player of the Year, Perry has been a dominant force for years, recently putting up huge results across the globe.

He is coming off a stellar 2025, which included a career-best score of $124,500 for a 3rd-place finish at the WPT Cyprus High Roller and a deep run (5th place) in the APT Taipei 7-Max Championship.

Perry is also a champion in Vietnam and Cambodia. He is a high-volume player who excels in both Main Events and High Roller formats, often seen bagging massive stacks in the early phases.

John Perry

Whether he’s grinding in Asia or the US, Perry’s technical No-Limit Hold’em strategy makes him a dangerous name for any lineup. Watch for him to make a serious charge at his first Red Dragon trophy.

Level 8: 3,000 / 5,000 ante: 5,000

40 minutes

Remaining Players: 64/76

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

4/13/2026, 11:17:15 AM

Zhou’s Better Kicker Wins the Showdown

Level 7: 2,000 / 4,000 ante: 4,000

Jason Lau

Zhili Zhou made it 8,000 to go from under the gun, and Jason Lau called from the small blind.

Lau check-called on the 2♠ 3♦ 2♣ flop after Zhou continued with another 8,000 bet.

Both players checked through the 7♥ K♠ runout.

Lau then flipped over A♣ J♦ for ace-high, but it was edged out by Zhou’s ace-high with A♦ Q♠.

Player	Chips
ZZ Zhili ZhouChina	320,000(80 BB)
JL Jason LauMalaysia	153,000(38 BB)

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

4/13/2026, 11:06:03 AM

Three WSOP Bracelets Owner Xixiang Luo Joins the Prestige High Roller

Level 7: 2,000 / 4,000 ante: 4,000

Multiple RDPT Title Winner Xixiang Luo

The field for the Red Dragon Prestige High Roller Day 1 has just welcomed a true "End Boss" of the modern era, Xixiang Luo.

A specialist in both No-Limit Hold'em and high-stakes mixed games, Luo is widely considered one of the most feared players on the global circuit. His record over the last couple of years is nothing short of legendary, boasting over $5.7 million in live earnings.

Multiple RDPT Title Winner Xixiang Luo

Luo achieved the rare feat of winning three WSOP bracelets in just 12 months (2024-2025), including a massive victory in the $25,000 H.O.R.S.E. High Roller for $725,796.

He is also no stranger to glory in Jeju; he famously won the record-breaking APT Jeju Main Event in 2024 and is a long-time top performer in the Red Dragon series.

Luo currently holds a top-15 spot on China’s All-Time Money List and continues to crush in 2026, recently taking 5th in the APT Jeju Classic High Roller.

Three WSOP Bracelets Owner Xixiang Luo

Renowned for his adaptive and aggressive style, Xixiang Luo is the ultimate competitor in high-pressure situations. Having him in the field instantly raises the stakes for everyone else at the table.

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

4/13/2026, 11:02:10 AM

Ace-High Good for Yayun Liu at Showdown

Level 7: 2,000 / 4,000 ante: 4,000

Yayun Liu

Yuhang Liu opened the button to 9,000, and Yayun Liu defended his big blind.

On the 6♦ K♥ Q♠ flop, Yayun Liu check-called after Yuhang Liu continued for 10,000.

The two then checked through the 6♠ 7♥ runout, taking it to a free showdown.

Yayun Liu revealed ace-high with A♥ 3♥, and it was enough for the pot as Yuhang Liu folded.

Player	Chips
YL Yuhang LiuAustralia	508,000(127 BB)
YL Yayun LiuChina	385,000(96 BB)

Callum JuryCallum Jury

4/13/2026, 10:50:07 AM

Fresh Off the Title, Cai Is Back for More

Level 7: 2,000 / 4,000 ante: 4,000

Jianting Cai

Just over 12 hours after being crowned Dragon's Gate High Roller champion, Jianting Cai is back in his seat for the KRW 8,000,000 Red Dragon Prestige High Roller, showing no signs of slowing down.

Cai was the standout performer of yesterday's event, topping a 117-entry field with composure and consistency before closing out heads-up play against Ivan Karatayeu in the very first hand. The title, trophy and KRW 131,615,000 (~USD 88,610) are already banked, but it's clear the Chinese pro has his sights set on more this week in Jeju.

Player	Chips
JC Jianting CaiChina	300,000(75 BB)

Level 7: 2,000 / 4,000 ante: 4,000

40 minutes

Remaining Players: 55/64

Break

15 minutes

Remaining Players: 53/62

Callum JuryCallum Jury

4/13/2026, 10:15:45 AM

Dragon's Gate High Roller Runner Up Takes His Seat

Level 6: 2,000 / 4,000 ante: 4,000

Ivan Karatayeu

Fresh off a remarkable runner-up finish in yesterday's Dragon's Gate High Roller, Ivan Karatayeu is back at the felt today, entering the KRW 8,000,000 Red Dragon Prestige High Roller looking to go one better.

The Belarusian was one of the standout performers of the Dragon's Gate, accumulating chips, surviving short-stack situations that would have ended most players' days, and dispatching several notable names on his way to heads-up play. He ultimately fell at the final hurdle — his king-ten outflopped by Cai's king-eight in the first hand of heads-up, but departed with KRW 86,260,000 (~USD 58,120) and plenty of credit for his performance.

With momentum on his side and clearly comfortable in the high roller environment here in Jeju, Karatayeu will be a name to watch as today's Prestige High Roller gets underway.

Player	Chips
IK Ivan KaratayeuBelarus	300,000(75 BB)

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

4/13/2026, 10:09:15 AM

Sootla's Jack Works Well for the Pot

Level 6: 2,000 / 4,000 ante: 4,000

The flop showed Q♣ 3♣ 9♥ with around 20,000 chips in the pot, and Ranno Sootla checked from under the gun. Yunchao Yu then bet 15,000 from middle position. Sootla called.

The two then checked through the J♣ 4♠ runout, bringing it to a free showdown.

Sootla tabled a turned pair of jacks with K♥ J♦ for the pot, and Yu mucked.

Player	Chips
YY Yunchao YuChina	237,000(59 BB)
RS Ranno SootlaEstonia	116,000(29 BB)

Callum JuryCallum Jury

4/13/2026, 10:07:08 AM

Kings, Sixes and Sevens

Level 6: 2,000 / 4,000 ante: 4,000

Yuhang Liu

Joseph Cheong opened to 8,000 from early position and found two callers in button Yuhang Liu and Yayun Liu defending from the big blind.

The flop came 5♠ 3♦ 7♦. Yayun wasted no time in leading out for 11,000, prompting an equally swift fold from Cheong. Yuhang made the call.

Action slowed on the T♠ turn with both players checking it back.

On the 8♥ river, Yayun led for 8,000 and Yuhang called without too much hesitation. Yayun tabled K♣ 6♦, his gutshot had missed and he had nothing to show. Yuhang took down the pot with K♠ 7♠, having flopped a pair of sevens.

Player	Chips
YL Yuhang LiuAustralia	600,000(150 BB)
YL Yayun LiuChina	290,000(73 BB)
JC Joseph CheongUnited States of America	240,000(60 BB)

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

4/13/2026, 10:04:41 AM

Deng Yields the Four-Bet Pot

Level 6: 2,000 / 4,000 ante: 4,000

Hugues Girard

Hugues Girard made it 8,000 to go from early position, and Ziang Wang called in the cutoff. Peng Deng then three-bet the button to 33,000, only to face a four-bet to 95,000 from Girard. Wang folded, and Deng called.

On the 6♣ K♥ 8♦ flop, Girard went deep into the tank before firing 50,000, prompting a snap-fold from Deng.

Player	Chips
HG Hugues GirardFrance	593,000(148 BB)
PD Peng DengChina	297,000(74 BB)
ZW Ziang WangChina	50,000(13 BB)

Level 6: 2,000 / 4,000 ante: 4,000

40 minutes

Remaining Players: 48/52

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

4/13/2026, 9:35:04 AM

Global Titan Presence: China’s Renji Mao Takes His Seat in the Prestige High Roller

Level 5: 1,500 / 3,000 ante: 3,000

Multiple RDPT Title Winner Renji Mao

The atmosphere at the Red Dragon Prestige High Roller just leveled up with the arrival of one of the world's most decorated players, Renji Mao.

A true heavyweight of the game, Mao is a two-time WSOP bracelet winner and currently ranks as one of the most elite forces in the international circuit. With over $4.5 million in live winnings, he brings a level of experience and prestige that few can match.

Multiple RDPT Title Winner Renji Mao

Mao captured his first gold in Las Vegas (2023) and solidified his legacy with a second bracelet at the 2025 WSOP Europe in the €5,000 PLO event.

He recently proved his high-stakes dominance with a massive runner-up finish in the $30,000 NLH at the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series Jeju for a staggering $882,328.

Multiple RDPT Title Winner Renji Mao

Mao is known for his fearless, aggressive strategy and his mastery of multiple formats, from NLH to PLO. Whether he's navigating a massive field or an elite high-roller final table, he is always the man to beat.

Stay tuned to the Red Dragon Prestige High Roller as it just got a whole lot more dangerous.

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

4/13/2026, 9:29:33 AM

Mao Fires Triple Barrel to Take It Down

Level 5: 1,500 / 3,000 ante: 3,000

Yunchao Yu

Yunchao Yu opened to 7,000 from under the gun, and Renji Mao called on the button, as did Ranno Sootla.

Action checked to Mao, who led out for 8,500 on the Q♦ 2♦ 9♣ flop. Only Yu came along.

Yu then check-called on the 8♥ turn after Mao bet 30,000.

When the 7♣ came on the river, Yu checked. Mao fired a triple barrel of 100,000, forcing Yu to fold.

Player	Chips
RS Ranno SootlaEstonia	366,000(122 BB)
RM Renji MaoChina	341,000(114 BB)
YY Yunchao YuChina	278,000(93 BB)

Level 5: 1,500 / 3,000 ante: 3,000

40 minutes

Remaining Players: 44/48

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

4/13/2026, 8:57:43 AM

Chen Walks Out

Level 4: 1,500 / 2,500 ante: 2,500

Liang Dong opened to 5,000 from under the gun, and Nevan Chang called on the button. Defeng Chen then moved all in from the small blind for 27,500. Dong then four-bet to 105,000, prompting a fold from Chang, leaving Chen at risk against Dong.

Defeng Chen: T♠ 8♦

Liang Dong: A♠ 8♣

Dong started well with ace-high and stayed in control on the 8♥ 2♠ Q♥ flop. The K♣ landed on the turn, leaving Chen still needing a ten for his survival.

Unfortunately for Chen, the river came an A♦, improving Dong to two pair and sending Chen out of the field.

Player	Chips
NC Nevan ChangTaiwan	540,000(216 BB)
LD Liang DongChina	499,000(200 BB)
DC Defeng ChenChina	busted

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

4/13/2026, 8:41:36 AM

Chang’s Jacks Hold for a Crucial Double-Up

Level 4: 1,500 / 2,500 ante: 2,500

Nevan Chang

The action was picked up when Nevan Chang raised to 25,000 from the small blind, and Defeng Chen re-raised to 80,000 in the big blind. Chang shoved all in for 275,000, and Chen snap-called.

Defeng Chen: A♥ 6♥

Nevan Chang: J♥ J♣

Chang started strong with pocket jacks and stayed in front on the 9♦ 5♥ 6♦ flop. The dealer sent a 4♦ on the turn, leaving Chen drawing thin.

Fortunately for Chang, the poker gods stayed on his side as the river came clean with an 8♠, securing him a double-up.

Player	Chips
NC Nevan ChangTaiwan	545,000(218 BB)
DC Defeng ChenChina	27,500(11 BB)

Level 4: 1,500 / 2,500 ante: 2,500

40 minutes

Remaining Players: 32/33

Break

15 minutes

Remaining Players: 30/31

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

4/13/2026, 8:07:21 AM

China’s Haohui Ma Joins the Prestige High Roller

Level 3: 1,000 / 2,000 ante: 2,000

Haohui Ma

The field for the Red Dragon Prestige High Roller continues to heat up with more arrivals of notable names, including China’s most consistent high-stakes performers, Haohui Ma.

A calculated and aggressive strategist, Ma has been on an incredible tear across the Asian circuit. Currently ranked inside the top 10 on the 2025 SPI for China, he has proven time and again that he belongs in the most elite fields

KPC Title Winner Haohui Ma

With KPC, Poker Dreams, and USOP titles in his pocket, he is now in pursuit of his first RDPT title. Known for his fearless play style and relentless pressure, Ma is definitely a name to watch today.

Keep an eye on this Chinese pro as he looks to add his maiden Red Dragon trophy to his growing collection.

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

4/13/2026, 7:56:46 AM

Time Bank Confusion Saves Choong's Stack

Level 3: 1,000 / 2,000 ante: 2,000

Yita Choong

Yita Choong opened the button to 5,500, and Konstantin Held defended his big blind.

Held checked on the 9♦ 5♥ 9♥ flop to Choong, who continued with a 3,500 bet. Held then check-raised to 16,500, and Choong stuck around.

The K♣ turn saw Held make a chunky bet of 42,000 after using a time bank card, and Choong called.

When the river showed a T♠, Held shoved all in for 264,000, sending Choong into the tank.

Choong tossed in his third time bank card, but Held mistook it for a fold and tabled his full house with T♦ 9♠.

After the floor’s ruling, Choong’s fold was considered effective.

“You sure you don’t want to call?” joked Ranno Sootla, drawing laughter from around the table.

Player	Chips
KH Konstantin HeldGermany	372,500(186 BB)
YC Yita ChoongAustralia	247,000(124 BB)

Callum JuryCallum Jury

4/13/2026, 7:55:47 AM

Siren Song for Peng

Level 3: 1,000 / 2,000 ante: 2,000

Chuyuan Peng

Chuyuan Peng opened to 4,500 from middle position before facing a 16,000 three-bet from button Xue Song. Peng came back with a four-bet to 45,000 and Song made the call, building a hefty pot before a card was even dealt.

The flop came 6♠ K♥ 4♣. Peng led for 27,000 and Song called. The A♥ turn brought more of the same; Peng fired 47,000 and Song called again.

The A♣ completed the board and there was already close to a starting stack in the middle. Peng used a timebank before betting 67,000. Song tanked with a timebank of his own before raising to 177,000, sending Peng deep into the tank. After multiple timebanks and a long count of his stack, he made the call.

Song tabled 6♥ 6♦ for a flopped set of sixes that improved to a full house on the river. Peng turned over A♦ J♣, having rivered trips but run straight into the boat. He was left with around 30,000 behind.

Player	Chips
CP Chuyuan PengChina	630,000(315 BB)
XS Xue SongChina	32,000(16 BB)

Callum JuryCallum Jury

4/13/2026, 7:50:55 AM

Fresh Faces

Level 3: 1,000 / 2,000 ante: 2,000

Player	Chips
HG Hugues GirardFrance	300,000(150 BB)
XS Xue SongChina	300,000(150 BB)
DW Dylan Wayne FosterAustralia	300,000(150 BB)
JP John PerryAustralia	300,000(150 BB)
DA Dinesh AltSwitzerland	300,000(150 BB)
KH Konstantin HeldGermany	300,000(150 BB)
CP Chuyuan PengChina	300,000(150 BB)
DZ Denis ZhangChina	300,000(150 BB)

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

4/13/2026, 7:43:44 AM

Australia’s "Quiet Achiever" Takes Aim: Yita Choong Joins the Red Dragon Prestige High Roller

Level 3: 1,000 / 2,000 ante: 2,000

ZSOP Title Winner Yita Choong

Day 1 of the Red Dragon Prestige High Roller got a lot more interesting as more elite such as Australian poker standout, Yita Choong, joined the event.

Known for his methodical style and unshakable mental game, Choong isn’t just a participant; he’s a heavyweight contender with a track record that speaks for itself.

With over $3.4 million in live earnings, his largest career score came in 2022 at the WSOP in Las Vegas, where he reached the final table of the $1,500 Millionaire Maker, finishing in 4th place out of nearly 8,000 entries for a massive $395,545.

ZSOP Title Winner Yita Choong

With multiple titles across the Asian circuit under his belt, including APT, USOP, WPT, and ZSOP, he is definitely an opponent you cannot let your guard down against.

Yita’s “quiet achiever” persona hides a lethal strategic mind. While the Red Dragon heat intensifies, expect this Australian pro to be a major threat for the title.

Good luck to Choong as he battles for the prestige at the Red Dragon Prestige High Roller.

Level 3: 1,000 / 1,500 ante: 1,500

40 minutes

Remaining Players: 24/24

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

4/13/2026, 7:21:50 AM

Ma Rivers Full House to Take It Down

Level 2: 1,000 / 1,500 ante: 1,500

Haohui Ma

Liang Dong opened the cutoff to 3,500, and Haohui Ma called from the small blind.

Ma check-called on the T♣ Q♦ T♥ flop after Dong continued for 3,000.

The two then checked through the A♣ 8♣ runout, bringing it to a free showdown.

Ma revealed a rivered full house with 8♥ 8♦ for the pot, and Dong folded.

Player	Chips
HM Haohui MaChina	358,000(239 BB)
LD Liang DongChina	305,000(203 BB)

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

4/13/2026, 7:03:51 AM

Heavy Name Alert: Taiwan's Nevan Chang Takes His Seat in the Prestige High Roller

Level 2: 1,000 / 1,500 ante: 1,500

APT Champion Nevan Chang

The heat is on at Day 1 of the Red Dragon Prestige High Roller, and all eyes are on one of Taiwan’s most formidable poker pro: Nevan Chang (Yu Chung Chang).

Known for his disciplined technical play and composure, he has become a powerhouse in the Asian circuit and beyond. With over $3.5 million in live career earnings, Nevan’s resume is nothing short of elite

One of his biggest highlights came in late 2025 at the APT Championship in Taipei, where he won the Mini Main Event for $225,454, marking his ninth career APT title.

Just earlier this year, he also claimed his maiden ZSOP title in the High Roller Single Day 8-Max Turbo event at ZSOP: The Horse Awakens, adding another achievement to his resume.

ZSOP Champion Nevan Chang

From his early days as a poker industry promoter to becoming a top-tier pro and ambassador for Natural8, Chang has truly become the “face” of Taiwanese poker.

While he is in the hunt for his first RDPT title at the event, will his calculated aggression and sharp strategy lead him to another legendary Red Dragon trophy?

Stay tuned as he battles it out with the best in the world.

Level 2: 1,000 / 1,000 ante: 1,000

40 minutes

Remaining Players: 13/13

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

4/13/2026, 6:59:42 AM

Chang’s Triple Barrel Secures the Pot

Level 1: 500 / 1,000 ante: 1,000

Nevan Chang

Yita Choong limped from the small blind, and Nevan Chang checked in the big blind.

On the 3♥ J♣ Q♦ flop, Choong check-called after Chang led out for 1,000.

The 8♣ turn saw Choong check-call again, this time for 5,000 from Chang.

When a board-pairing 8♥ filled out the board, Choong checked. Chang took a while before making a 12,000 bet, forcing Choong out of the pot.

Player	Chips
NC Nevan ChangTaiwan	315,000(315 BB)
YC Yita ChoongAustralia	290,000(290 BB)

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

4/13/2026, 6:47:09 AM

Entrants

Level 1: 500 / 1,000 ante: 1,000

Player	Chips
YC Yita ChoongAustralia	300,000(300 BB)
QL Qiang LiuChina	300,000(300 BB)
RS Ranno SootlaEstonia	300,000(300 BB)
J JOHNNYChina	300,000(300 BB)
LD Liang DongChina	300,000(300 BB)
TC Toan Chan TruongViet Nam	300,000(300 BB)
AR Amin RiyazatiAustralia	300,000(300 BB)
NC Nevan ChangTaiwan	300,000(300 BB)

Level 1: 500 / 1,000 ante: 1,000

40 minutes

Remaining Players: 8/8

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

4/13/2026, 6:44:55 AM

Cards are in the Air

Level 1: 500 / 1,000 ante: 1,000

After players take their seats, play has officially begun, and cards are in the air for Day 1 of the Red Dragon Prestige High Roller.

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

4/13/2026, 6:00:14 AM

Action Delayed as Players Begin to Arrive

The start of play is taking a brief pause as the tournament floor awaits more entrants to take their seats.

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

4/12/2026, 2:37:09 PM

Red Dragon Prestige High Roller Kicks Off in Jeju

Riding the intense momentum from the Dragon's Gate High Roller, another major event, the Red Dragon Prestige High Roller, kicks off today at RDPT PLUS 2026, giving high-stakes players another chance to compete for High Roller glory.

Meng Ling Lin

Last year, Taiwan’s female pro Meng Ling Lin claimed the title after outlasting a 232-entry field. The turnout generated a KRW 1,228,719,000 (~$838,075) prize pool. After a grueling 19-hour play of the day, Lin defeated Christopher Park of the United States in the final heads-up match, taking home the KRW 282,069,000 (~$192,390) top prize and lifting the final trophy at the Jeju Poker Festival.

2025 JPF Red Dragon Prestige High Roller Final Table Results

Place	Player	Prize (KRW)	Prize (USD)
1	ML Meng Ling LinTaiwan	282,069,000	$192,390
2	CY Christopher Young ParkUnited States of America	184,430,000	$125,790
3	YQ Yi QinChina	123,980,000	$84,560
4	HD Huu Dung NguyenViet Nam	85,760,000	$58,490
5	YL Yuhan LiuChina	61,190,000	$41,730
6	KA Khoa Anh NgoViet Nam	44,970,000	$30,670
7	HH Haogen HuangChina	34,160,000	$23,300
8	HL Haiwei LiangChina	26,790,000	$18,270
9	CL Chao LiChina	21,750,000	$14,835

Continuing Lin’s legacy, RDPT will see a new champion crowned in 2026 as Day 1 begins at 15:00 local time. Players will compete in 40-minute levels with a 300,000 starting stack. Late registration remains open until the end of Level 14 on Day 2, giving poker elites plenty of time to join the prestigious event.

Blinds start at 500/1,000 and a 1,000 big blind ante. A 15-minute break is scheduled after every three levels (2 hours) to allow players to rest and reset.

Each player will receive ten Time Bank cards until the end of Level 1. The number of Time Bank cards will be reduced by one at each level until Level 6, where it will be capped at five cards. The shot clock and each Time Bank will allow 30 seconds.

Red Dragon Prestige High Roller Full Schedule

Apr. 13 15:00 - DAY 1 (40 minutes)

Apr. 14 13:00 - DAY 2 (60 minutes)

Apr. 15 13:00 - Day 3 (60 minutes)

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