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Red Dragon Poker Tour

Blind level

Level 10: 1,500 / 3,000 ante: 3,000

Entries

80/278

Total Chips

22,240,000

Average

278,000

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

4/16/2026, 2:53:40 PM

Australia's Aaron Lim Bags the Chip Lead in Red Dragon Plus Championship Day 1B

Level 10: 1,500 / 3,000 ante: 3,000

Aaron Lim

After 12 hours of play today, Day 1B of the Red Dragon Plus Championship has officially walked into the history books in the grand LES A Casino.

Out of 278 entries, just 80 players bagged their chips, advancing to Day 2 with their Championship dreams still much alive. Across the first two opening flights, a cumulative turnout of 521 (243 from Day 1A; 278 from Day 1B) is recorded.

Australia's Aaron Lim, sitting atop the leaderboard, bagged 837,000 in chips. Boasting over $2.4 million in lifetime earnings as well as a WSOP bracelet under his belt, the poker elite has put himself in a strong position heading into Day 2.

Hot on his heels is China's Yongbin Wang, who accumulated a stack of 824,000. They are the only two players to surpass the 800,000-chip mark.

Rounding out the top three on the leaderboard is China's Guofeng Wang, who built a stack of 653,000 by the end of the day.

Day 1B Top Ten Chip Counts

Player	Chips
AL Aaron LimAustralia	837,000(279 BB)
YW Yongbin WangChina	824,000(275 BB)
GW Guofeng WangChina	653,000(218 BB)
JC Joseph CheongUnited States of America	639,000(213 BB)
AR Amin RiyazatiAustralia	610,000(203 BB)
LY Lei YuChina	581,000(194 BB)
JX Jiajun XieChina	548,000(183 BB)
AL Anton LuAustralia	514,000(171 BB)
ZW Ziang WangChina	430,000(143 BB)
GW Guancheng WuChina	417,000(139 BB)

Day 1B Action

Andres Vasquez built pressure across all three streets on the board, barreling flop and turn before shoving the river, only to run into Xiaqing Ji’s flopped set of nines. Ji called down through the aggression and snap-called the river shove for his remaining stack, with Vasquez’s rivered two pair falling short as Ji secured a full double-up.

Xiaqing Ji

Unfortunately for Ji, his deep run came to an end in the hands of another poker elite, Aaron Lim. At Table #17, Ji moved all in on the turn with a heart flush draw but was snap-called by Lim, who held the advantage with a flopped pair of queens as well as a heart flush draw, leaving Ji effectively drawing dead at showdown. With the river appearing as a formality, the pot was shipped to the Australian pro, officially ending Ji's run in Day 1B.

Aaron Lim

With players showing aggression early in the day, the action heated up at a turbo pace. One table even witnessed a seven-bet shove unfold during Level 3. Xiao Zhang opened from middle position and faced heavy action behind around the table, as Hongwei Yang and others escalated the pot through multiple raises, including a 5-bet from Yang, a 6-bet from Zhang, before Yang made a 7-bet shove. Zhang made the snap-call with his short stack, holding ace-nine, which ran into Yang’s pocket aces. The pocket aces held firm on the board, sealing Zhang's exit as Yang scooped a massive pot with rockets.

Hongwei Yang

With the WSOP title under his belt, Joseph Cheong (639,000), Lei Yu (581,000), and Martin Nielsen (225,000) are also in the mix. Other notable names with over seven figures in total live earnings include Anton Lu (514,000), William Jia (399,000), and Patrik Demus (281,000).

The marathon event continues tomorrow as Day 1C and Day 1D Turbo open the doors of opportunity for more grinders to join the prestigious Championship event. With each flight, players will battle not only the blinds but also the stamina and skill required to make a deep run in this prime tournament.

Stay tuned as Somuchpoker brings you every moment of the live action, delivering all the drama and tension straight from the felt.

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

4/16/2026, 2:53:16 PM

Red Dragon Plus Championship Day 1B Concludes

Level 10: 1,500 / 3,000 ante: 3,000

Day 1 Flight B of the Red Dragon Plus Championship has entered the history books, and the remaining 81 survivors from 278 entries are bagging up their chips.

Stay tuned here as a recap of today’s action will be posted shortly.

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

4/16/2026, 2:24:55 PM

Selective Chip Counts

Level 10: 1,500 / 3,000 ante: 3,000

Player	Chips
AL Aaron LimAustralia	877,000(292 BB)
MD Meng Dian PengChina	541,500(181 BB)
WL Weihong LiuChina	495,000(165 BB)
LY Lei YuChina	430,000(143 BB)
GW Guofeng WangChina	425,000(142 BB)
HG Hugues GirardFrance	380,000(127 BB)

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

4/16/2026, 2:14:01 PM

Huang Rivers Flush to Win Triple-Barrel Pot

Level 10: 1,500 / 3,000 ante: 3,000

Jiawei Huang opened the cutoff to 6,000 and Aaron Lim defended his big blind.

Lim check-called on the 7♦ K♠ A♦ flop after Huang continued for 4,500.

When the board-pairing 7♣ hit on the turn, Lim check-called again, this time for 8,000 from Huang.

The 6♦ completed the board, and Lim checked. Huang fired a triple barrel of 23,000, sending Lim into the tank. After mulling it over, Lim eventually dropped in the call.

Huang quickly flipped over a rivered flush with 5♦ 4♦, leaving Lim no choice but to muck.

Player	Chips
AL Aaron LimAustralia	877,000(292 BB)
JH Jiawei HuangChina	309,500(103 BB)

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

4/16/2026, 1:51:03 PM

Red Dragon Plus Championship Smashes Guarantee

Level 10: 1,500 / 3,000 ante: 3,000

With Day 1B already attracting 273 entries, the cumulative turnout has surged to 526, officially pushing the prize pool past the KRW 1.8 billion guarantee.

The strong turnout highlights the overwhelming response from the field, with players continuing to pour in and the numbers still climbing. With plenty of action ahead, the prize pool is expected to grow even further as the championship builds momentum.

Level 10: 1,500 / 3,000 ante: 3,000

60 minutes

Remaining Players: 96/273

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

4/16/2026, 1:35:13 PM

Lim Calls Off Ji to Score the Knockout

Level 9: 1,500 / 3,000 ante: 3,000

Aaron Lim

Aaron Lim opened the button to 6,000 and Xiaqing Ji defended his big blind.

Ji checked the 7♠ Q♦ 3♥ flop to Lim, who continued for 6,000. Ji then raised to 15,000, and Lim called.

When the J♥ appeared on the turn, Ji shoved all in for 64,500, which Lim thought about for a while before making the call.

Xiaqing Ji: 8♥ 6♥

Aaron Lim: Q♥ 9♥

Lim dominated the hand with a flopped pair of queens, leaving Ji drawing dead. The 5♦ came on the river merely as a formality, officially sending Ji out of the field.

Xiaqing Ji

Player	Chips
AL Aaron LimAustralia	1,092,000(364 BB)
XJ Xiaqing JiChina	busted

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

4/16/2026, 1:03:26 PM

Mao’s Queens Hold Strong for a Double-Up

Level 9: 1,500 / 3,000 ante: 3,000

Renji Mao

Sishu Peng raised to 6,500 from under the gun and Renji Mao three-bet the cutoff to 15,000, only to face a shove from Peng with his covering stack. Mao snap-called off his remaining 99,000, putting himself at risk.

Sishu Peng: A♦ K♦

Renji Mao: Q♣ Q♠

Mao took the lead with pocket queens against Peng's Big Slick. The flop came 2♥ J♦ 3♥, offering little help to Peng.

The board then ran out 5♠ J♥, locking up a pivotal double-up for Mao.

Sishu Peng

Player	Chips
RM Renji MaoChina	364,000(121 BB)
SP Sishu PengChina	205,500(69 BB)

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

4/16/2026, 12:53:27 PM

Ma’s Qeen Holds to Send Lin to the Rail

Level 9: 1,500 / 3,000 ante: 3,000

Zhaoxi Ma

Zhaoxi Ma opened to 6,500 from the cutoff and the button called, only to face a shove from Tony Lin in the small blind for 78,500. Ma snap-called, and the button folded.

Tony Lin: A♥ 4♥

Zhaoxi Ma: A♣ Q♦

Lin trailed with his inferior kicker and received little help from the dealer on the 5♣ J♣ T♦ flop.

The turn brought a 6♦, leaving Lin still looking for a four for survival. Sadly for Lin, luck stayed on Ma's side as the deck delivered a 2♠ on the river, sending Lin out of the field and shipping the pot Ma's way.

Tony Lin

Player	Chips
ZM Zhaoxi MaChina	391,000(130 BB)
TR Tony Ren LinChina	busted

Level 9: 1,500 / 3,000 ante: 3,000

60 minutes

Remaining Players: 110/258

Break

15 minutes

Remaining Players: 110/258

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

4/16/2026, 11:33:56 AM

Field Surges Toward Guarantee as Entries Climbs

Level 8: 1,000 / 2,000 ante: 2,000

The field continues to grow at an impressive pace, with Day 1B already attracting 245 entries at the moment. That brings the cumulative turnout to 487 so far, pushing the prize pool closer to the KRW 1.8 billion guarantee.

With still three levels to go, the event is well on track to smash the guaranteed prize pool and set the stage for a sizable turnout.

Level 8: 1,000 / 2,000 ante: 2,000

60 minutes

Remaining Players: 125/245

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

4/16/2026, 11:08:13 AM

Blind-on-Blind Action

Level 7: 1,000 / 2,000 ante: 2,000

Xugang Zhang limped from the small blind and Baofeng Zhang defended his big blind.

Xugang led out for 2,000 on the 3♣ J♥ 6♥ flop, and Baofeng stuck around.

It went check-check on the A♦ turn before a board-pairing A♠ appeared on the river. Xugang then fired out 12,000, prompting a snap-fold from Baofeng.

Player	Chips
XZ Xugang ZhangChina	290,500(145 BB)
BZ Baofeng ZhangChina	106,000(53 BB)

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

4/16/2026, 10:57:32 AM

Ye Picks off Huang's Bluff

Level 7: 1,000 / 2,000 ante: 2,000

Zhi Ye

Zhi Ye opened the button to 4,000 and was called by the blinds, Sergei Udachin from the small blind and Jiawei Huang in the big blind.

The blinds check-called on the K♠ 8♦ 9♥ flop after Ye continued with a 4,000 bet.

The trio tapped the table on the 2♦ turn before the 3♣ landed on the river, where Udachin checked. Huang then fired a 16,000 bet, sending Ye into the tank.

After thinking for a long time, Ye dropped in the call. Udachin snap-folded.

Huang flipped over a bluff with T♠ 6♠, while Ye revealed a flopped pair of kings with K♦ 5♠ to drag in the pot.

Player	Chips
SU Sergei UdachinRussia	212,500(106 BB)
ZY Zhi Ye (2)China	104,000(52 BB)
JH Jiawei HuangChina	82,000(41 BB)

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

4/16/2026, 10:50:53 AM

Yang's River Fire Gets It Done

Level 7: 1,000 / 2,000 ante: 2,000

Chunyong Gu opened the cutoff to 4,000 and was called by the blinds, Patrik Demus and Guosheng Yang.

The blinds checked the Q♥ 2♦ K♠ flop to Gu, who continued for 3,500. Demus folded, and Yang stuck around.

Action went check-check on the Q♣ turn before the 9♣ hit the river, where Yang fired out 11,000, sending Gu into the tank. After mulling it over, Gu eventually laid it down.

Player	Chips
GY Guosheng YangChina	355,000(178 BB)
CG Chunyong GuChina	171,000(86 BB)
PD Patrik DemusHungary	75,000(38 BB)

Level 7: 1,000 / 2,000 ante: 2,000

60 minutes

Remaining Players: 132/225

Dinner Break

60 minutes

Remaining Players: 128/214

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

4/16/2026, 9:09:16 AM

Udachin’s Cowboys Set Up, Send Duan Packing

Level 6: 1,000 / 1,500 ante: 1,500

Sergei Udachin

Sergei Udachin made it 3,500 to go from middle position, and Yanliu Duan three-bet the button to 11,000. Udachin then made a four-bet to 35,500. Duan went deep into the tank before moving all in for 110,500, sending Udachin into a tough spot. After mulling it over, Udachin eventually dropped in the call for 105,500.

Yanliu Duan: A♠ K♠

Sergei Udachin: K♦ K♣

Duan's Big Slick was in trouble as it ran headfirst into Udachin's Cowboys, which improved to a set on the K♥ T♥ 6♥ flop, leaving Duan drawing nearly dead.

The dealer then sent the 2♥ on the turn, effectively sealing Duan's fate before the 5♠ came on the river.

Player	Chips
SU Sergei UdachinRussia	225,000(150 BB)
YD Yanliu DuanChina	busted

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

4/16/2026, 9:00:45 AM

Yi's Ace Works Well, Seals Xiong’s Fate

Level 6: 1,000 / 1,500 ante: 1,500

Xiaoning Chi limped on the button, and Bowen Yi then raised the small blind to 3,000, only to face a shove from Yougang Xiong in the big blind for 27,500. Chi stepped aside, and Yi dropped in the call to put his tablemate on the line.

Yougang Xiong: 8♥ 7♥

Bowen Yi: A♣ 3♥

Yi was ahead with ace-high against Xiong's eight-high and maintained his dominance on the 3♦ A♦ 8♦ flop, giving both players a pair while the lead was still in Yi's hands.

The dealer then revealed a T♣ T♦ runout, offering no help to Xiong and shipping the pot Yi's way.

Player	Chips
BY Bowen YiChina	278,000(185 BB)
YX Yougang XiongChina	busted

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

4/16/2026, 8:53:57 AM

Duan’s River Raise Forces Gu Out of the Pot

Level 6: 1,000 / 1,500 ante: 1,500

Chunyong Gu

Chunyong Gu limped from the small blind and Yanliu Duan raised the big blind to 5,500. Gu called.

Both players checked through the 5♣ 6♠ 7♥ flop to the J♥ turn, where Gu fired 5,500 and Duan made the call.

When the board-pairing 5♥ river came, Gu sent another barrel of 3,500. Duan then raised it to 16,500, sending his tablemate into the tank. After mulling it over, Gu eventually laid it down.

Player	Chips
YD Yanliu DuanChina	142,500(95 BB)
CG Chunyong GuChina	85,000(57 BB)

Level 6: 1,000 / 1,500 ante: 1,500

60 minutes

Remaining Players: 141/194

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

4/16/2026, 8:13:53 AM

Zhou Fires Triple Barrel for the Pot

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

Joseph Cheong

Joseph Cheong opened the hijack to 2,500 and Yibo Zhou three-bet to 8,000 from the cutoff. Cheong called.

The flop came trip fives with 5♦ 5♣ 5♠, where Cheong check-called after Zhou continued for 7,000.

When the turn showed a 6♦, Cheong check-called again, this time facing 20,000 from Zhou.

The river then brought a 3♥. Cheong kept his pace and checked to Zhou, who fired a triple barrel of 60,000, prompting a fold from Cheong.

Player	Chips
JC Joseph CheongUnited States of America	127,000(127 BB)
YZ Yibo ZhouChina	89,000(89 BB)

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

4/16/2026, 8:07:55 AM

Wang’s Flopped Full House Gets Maximum Value on the River

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

Aaron Lim

Kanwen Du opened the cutoff to 2,500 and was called by Bin Wang on the button and Aaron Lim from the small blind.

The trio tapped the table on the J♣ J♦ K♦ flop to the 7♠ turn, where Lim bet 3,000. Du folded, and Wang stuck around.

When a Q♣ hit on the river, Lim fired another barrel of 15,000, which Wang raised to 55,000, sending Lim into the tank. After mulling it over, Lim dropped in the call.

Wang quickly revealed a flopped boat with J♠ K♠, dragging in the pot as Lim tossed his cards into the muck.

Player	Chips
BW Bin WangChina	122,000(122 BB)
KD Kanwen DuChina	99,500(100 BB)
AL Aaron LimAustralia	48,000(48 BB)

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

4/16/2026, 7:56:47 AM

Jiang's Three Works Well for the Pot

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

Amin Riyazati

Xinxin Jiang raised the hijack to 2,500 and Amin Riyazati defended his big blind.

The two tapped the table on the A♣ 9♣ 3♠ flop to see an A♠ fall on the turn, where Riyazati check-called after Jiang fired 2,000.

When an 8♦ completed the board, the action went check-check.

Jiang tabled a flopped pair of threes with 6♣ 3♦ to take the pot as Riyazati folded.

Player	Chips
XJ Xinxin JiangChina	61,500(62 BB)
AR Amin RiyazatiAustralia	61,000(61 BB)

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

60 minutes

Remaining Players: 141/170

Break

15 minutes

Remaining Players: 136/165

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

4/16/2026, 6:56:41 AM

Jiang Applies Triple Barrel Forcing Chzhen to Fold

Level 4: 500 / 1,000 ante: 1,000

Xinxin Jiang raised the hijack to 2,500 and Evgenii Chzhen called on the button, as did Yibo Zhou from the big blind.

Zhou checked the A♥ J♦ K♣ flop to Jiang, who continued for 2,000, and Chzhen called. Zhou then folded.

Jiang fired another barrel of 5,500 on the 5♥ turn, and Chzhen stuck around.

When the board-pairing 5♠ completed the board, Jiang shoved all in for 60,900, sending Chzhen into the tank. After mulling it over, Chzhen eventually laid it down.

Player	Chips
YZ Yibo ZhouChina	91,000(91 BB)
XJ Xinxin JiangChina	59,000(59 BB)
EC Evgenii ChzhenRussia	10,000(10 BB)

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

4/16/2026, 6:33:09 AM

Aggressive Powerhouse China’s Xiaqing Ji Enters Championship Day 1B

Level 4: 500 / 1,000 ante: 1,000

Triton Title Owner Xiaqing Ji

The Red Dragon Plus Championship Day 1B field just got a major entry of adrenaline with the arrival of Shanghai’s Xiaqing Ji.

Known for a fearless and ultra-aggressive style, Ji has quickly transitioned from a rising talent to a certified high-stakes crusher. With over $1.1 million in lifetime earnings, he is currently one of the hottest players in the Asian circuit.

Xiaqing Ji

Ji’s career reached a new peak in late 2025 at Triton One Jeju, where he outlasted an elite field to win the Mystery Bounty title for a massive $245,000.

In a legendary performance, he won the TLPT Opening Event in Jeju after qualifying online via a freeroll, turning a zero-dollar entry into a $100,000 first-place prize.

He recently finished 4th in the KPC x LPT Main Event for $89,900, outlasting over 2,000 entries, and holds a top-5 finish in the KPC Main Event.

Xiaqing Ji

No stranger to the Red Dragon, Ji previously deep-ran the Prestige High Roller in Jeju, proving he can handle the most technical lineups on this tour.

He is widely respected and feared for his "triple-barrel" bluffs and his ability to apply relentless pressure at the final table. Being a veteran here in the Jeju poker scene, he will be a primary threat to take home the Championship trophy.

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

4/16/2026, 6:24:39 AM

Cooler Alert: Ni’s Queens Cracked by Chi’s Kings

Level 4: 500 / 1,000 ante: 1,000

Yanfei Chi

The action was picked up with a pile of chips in the pot when Baiyu Ni shoved all in from early position for around 28,000, and Yanfei Chi called in the small blind.

Baiyu Ni: Q♥ Q♠

Yanfei Chi: K♦ K♥

Ni trailed as his ladies ran headfirst into Chi’s cowboys. The flop came 5♣ 3♦ A♠, offering little help to Ni.

The dealer then quickly delivered the runout of J♠ 5♠, sending Ni out of the field and shipping the pot Chi’s way.

Player	Chips
YC Yanfei ChiChina	153,000(153 BB)
BN Baiyu NiChina	busted

Level 4: 500 / 1,000 ante: 1,000

60 minutes

Remaining Players: 115/126

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

4/16/2026, 5:55:05 AM

Seven-Bet Shove Ends in Aces for Yang as Zhang Drawing Dead

Level 3: 400 / 800 ante: 800

Xiao Zhang

Xiao Zhang made it 1,600 to go from middle position and Hongwei Yang called in the hijack, as did Weihong Liu on the button. Ben Loo then three-bet to 9,500 from the small blind, only to face a four-bet to 20,000 from Zhang. After going deep in the tank, Yang made a five-bet to 35,500, prompting folds from Liu and Loo.

However, this didn't deter Zhang from making a six-bet to 83,500. Yang then responded with a shove for around 120,000. Zhang snap-called off his stack for around 89,000, putting himself on the line.

Xiao Zhang: A♣ 9♠

Hongwei Yang: A♠ A♥

Yang dominated the hand with pocket aces and held control on the T♦ 4♦ K♦ flop. The dealer then revealed an 8♠ on the turn, leaving Zhang drawing dead already.

The 9♦ river was a little needle for Zhang, who left the field while Yang raked in the massive pot.

Player	Chips
HY Hongwei YangChina	221,000(276 BB)
WL Weihong LiuChina	80,000(100 BB)
BL Ben LooMalaysia	80,000(100 BB)
XZ Xiao ZhangChina	busted

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

4/16/2026, 5:48:56 AM

Flopped Set Crushes Rivered Two Pair

Level 3: 400 / 800 ante: 800

Xiaqing Ji

With around 23,500 chips in the pot, the flop came 9♦ 5♠ K♦, where Andres Vasquez bet 7,800 from the big blind. Xiaqing Ji called on the button.

The dealer then revealed the A♦ on the turn before Vasquez fired another barrel of 21,800. Ji stuck around after going deep in the tank.

When the Q♣ filled out the board, Vasquez thought for a long time and shoved all in for 88,200, which Ji snap-called off his remaining 39,000 stack.

Vasquez revealed A♥ Q♠ for rivered two pair, but it was beaten by Ji’s flopped set of nines with 9♣ 9♠.

Player	Chips
XJ Xiaqing JiChina	131,000(164 BB)
AV Andres VasquezColombia	48,500(61 BB)

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

4/16/2026, 5:20:15 AM

The Dragon Slayer Returns: China’s Guofeng Wang Enters Championship Day 1B

Level 3: 400 / 800 ante: 800

Two-Time RDPT Titlist Guofeng Wang

The field for Day 1B of the Red Dragon Plus Championship has just grown even more competitive with the arrival of recent titleholder Guofeng Wang.

Wang is entering the flagship event riding a massive wave of momentum after an incredible start to the festival. A seasoned high-stakes veteran from Beijing with over $801,000 in live earnings, Wang has already proven he is the man to beat in Jeju.

Guofeng Wang

Just days ago, Wang dominated Event #13: The Dragon’s Hoard (PKO) at RDPT Plus Jeju 2026. He outlasted 259 entries to take home the top prize of KRW 66,457,000 (~$44,745) plus an extra $11,634 in bounties, showcasing his mastery of the aggressive PKO meta.

His skill is world-class, evidenced by his deep 6th-place finish in the $1,500 Freezeout at the 2024 WSOP for $84,175. From being the WPT Korea Main Event runner-up to crushing the "Jeju Meta" in Triton and APT events, Wang is widely respected as one of China’s most versatile and adaptive pros.

Known for his relentless pressure and precision in high-variance spots, Wang is a true formidable competitor for the Championship field. With one Red Dragon trophy already under his belt this week, can he pull off the legendary double?

Level 3: 400 / 800 ante: 800

60 minutes

Remaining Players: 77/83

Break

15 minutes

Remaining Players: 50/54

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

4/16/2026, 4:36:40 AM

Silent Pot for Alt’s Fives

Level 2: 300 / 600 ante: 600

Dinesh Alt

Dinesh Alt raised the hijack to 1,500, and Zongjin Sui called in the cutoff, as did Hiroyuki Tane from the big blind.

The trio tapped the table on the Q♦ 3♥ 8♦ T♠ 4♥ board, bringing it to a free showdown.

Alt tabled his pocket fives with 5♥ 5♣, which was enough against Sui’s ace-high with A♥ 7♣, while Tane folded his cards.

Player	Chips
ZS Zongjin SuiChina	80,000(133 BB)
HT Hiroyuki TaneJapan	79,000(132 BB)
DA Dinesh AltSwitzerland	62,000(103 BB)

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

4/16/2026, 4:28:53 AM

China’s Dajie Zhuo Joins Championship Day 1B

Level 2: 300 / 600 ante: 600

APT Title Winner Dajie Zhuo

The field for Day 1B of the Red Dragon Plus Championship has just welcomed one of China’s most consistent high-stakes crushers, Dajie Zhuo.

Zhuo is a familiar and formidable presence in Jeju, currently ranking 111th on China’s All-Time Money List with over $855,000 in live earnings. While he is a global threat, his history with the Red Dragon Poker Tour (RDPT) is particularly impressive.

Dajie Zhuo

From 2024 to 2025, Zhuo has officially recorded 5 cashes on the Red Dragon circuits, proving his ability to navigate these specific, elite fields. His RDPT highlight came in November 2024, where he secured a 3rd-place finish in the KRW 12,000,000 Red Dragon Super High Roller for KRW 73,600,000 (~$52,593).

Zhuo recently proved his world-class status by finishing 5th in the $8,000 Triton ONE Main Event in Jeju for a staggering $328,000, outlasting over 1,000 entries. He also holds a runner-up finish in the APT Jeju Super High Roller for over $173,000, cementing his reputation as a "Big Game" player.

Dajie Zhuo

Known for his resilient play style and his ability to apply immense pressure in crucial tournament stages, Zhuo is a major contender for the Championship title. While the field of Day 1B continues growing, keep a close watch on this Chinese rising poker player as he hunts for his first Red Dragon trophy.

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

4/16/2026, 4:23:14 AM

Wu Turned Two Pair Gets Paid Off

Level 2: 300 / 600 ante: 600

Jinghao Wu

Yu Li raised to 1,200 from under the gun and Jinghao Wu called on the button, as did Hongchang Sun from the big blind.

It checked to Li, who continued for 2,200 on the 4♠ 3♣ 9♦ flop, and Wu raised to 5,000. Sun folded, and Li stuck around.

When the Q♥ hit on the turn, action went check-check.

The river brought the 7♥, and Li checked over. Wu fired out 9,000, and Li made the call.

Wu quickly tabled Q♠ 9♠ for turned two pair to win the pot as Li tossed his cards into the muck.

Player	Chips
JW Jinghao WuChina	139,500(233 BB)
YL Yu LiChina	63,000(105 BB)

Level 2: 300 / 600 ante: 600

60 minutes

Remaining Players: 31/32

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

4/16/2026, 3:34:29 AM

Flopped King Earns Orito the Pot

Level 1: 300 / 500 ante: 500

Sergei Udachin

Raimund Hartmann limped from under the gun and Kazuyuki Orito raised the cutoff to 1,700. Sergei Udachin then three-bet from the small blind to 5,800. Hartmann folded, and Orito came along.

It went check-check on the 4♥ 9♥ K♣ flop before the turn brought the Q♣, where Udachin check-called after Orito led out for 2,200.

When the 6♥ filled out the board, both players checked through, bringing it to a free showdown.

Udachin revealed his pocket jacks with J♠ J♥, but it was no match for Kazuyuki Orito’s flopped pair of kings with A♣ K♠.

Player	Chips
KO Kazuyuki OritoJapan	95,000(190 BB)
RH Raimund HartmannGermany	80,500(161 BB)
SU Sergei UdachinRussia	75,000(150 BB)

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

4/16/2026, 3:27:40 AM

Chen's Turn Check-Shove Pushes Ye Out of the Pot

Level 1: 300 / 500 ante: 500

Zengxiang Chen

Zengxiang Chen raised the hijack to 1,300 and Zhi Ye three-bet the button to 3,900. Chen called.

On the T♦ 9♦ 3♥ flop, Chen check-called a 2,800 bet from Ye.

When the J♣ came on the turn, Chen checked to Ye again, who fired another chunky barrel of 15,100, only to face a shove for 79,500 from Chen, sending Ye into the tank.

After mulling it over, Ye eventually laid it down, relinquishing the pot to Chen.

Player	Chips
ZC Zengxiang ChenChina	115,000(230 BB)
ZY Zhi Ye (2)China	32,000(64 BB)

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

4/16/2026, 3:08:57 AM

Early Enrants

Level 1: 300 / 500 ante: 500

Player	Chips
DA Dinesh AltSwitzerland	80,000(160 BB)
ZC Zengxiang ChenChina	80,000(160 BB)
XC Xiaoning ChiChina	80,000(160 BB)
RH Raimund HartmannGermany	80,000(160 BB)
XJ Xiaqing JiChina	80,000(160 BB)
KO Kazuyuki OritoJapan	80,000(160 BB)
HT Hiroyuki TaneJapan	80,000(160 BB)
SU Sergei UdachinRussia	80,000(160 BB)
HW Hualong WangChina	80,000(160 BB)
JW Jinghao WuChina	80,000(160 BB)
XZ Xiaobo ZhouChina	80,000(160 BB)

Level 1: 300 / 500 ante: 500

60 minutes

Remaining Players: 12/12

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

4/16/2026, 3:01:38 AM

Cards are in the Air

Play has started on Day 1B of the Red Dragon Plus Championship, and players have begun their journey towards Day 2.

Zoe ChangZoe Chang

4/15/2026, 6:14:01 AM

Red Dragon Plus Championship Day 1B Kicks Off with Jieming Xu Setting the Pace and Lili Tang in the Mix

Welcome back to LES A Casino, where chips fly and blinds climb once again for the Red Dragon Plus Championship as Day 1B action kicks off at 12:00 PM today.

After the intensity and excitement of yesterday’s Day 1A, the atmosphere inside the poker room is already electric. Now it’s about to buzz further with anticipation as more hopefuls take their seats in the prime event, which promises to be another grueling session in this seven-day marathon event.

Lili Tang

With China's Jieming Xu leading the charge from Day 1A, all eyes are on who will rise above the rest and even surpass the current chip leader’s stack. Joining yesterday’s survivor lineup is two-time RDPT titlist Lili Tang (275,000).

Championship Remaining Schedule

Apr. 15 12:00- DAY 1A (243 entries; 78 survivors)

Apr. 16 12:00- DAY 1B (60 minutes)

Apr. 17 12:00- DAY 1C (60 minutes)

Apr. 17 17:00- DAY 1D Turbo (30 minutes)

Apr. 18 12:00- DAY 2 (90 minutes)

Apr. 19 12:00- DAY 3 (90 minutes)

Apr. 20 12:00- DAY 4 (90 minutes)

Apr. 21 12:00- Final Day (36 hands)

RDPT Champion’s Bracelet

Following the same structure, players begin with an 80,000 starting stack and will navigate through ten 60-minute levels. A 15-minute break is scheduled every two levels.

Blinds kick off at 300/500 with a 500 big blind ante. Late registration will remain open until the start of Day 2, giving players plenty of time to join the Championship action. With the full set of RDPT signature awards up for grabs, including RDPT Champion’s Bracelets, which are specially designed for each event, the prime event is expected to attract more glory chasers seeking their own crowning moment.

Be sure to stay with Somuchpoker as we bring you all the updates as Day 1B unfolds today.