RPT Championship IV 2026 Results: Winners, Payouts & Series Recap

The RPT Championship IV 2026 successfully concluded its intensive twelve-day run from September 11 to September 22, 2026 at the Royal Poker Club in Hanoi, Vietnam. The festival delivered massive prize pools and welcomed robust attendance from local and international players to one of the most popular card rooms in the region.

Tournament Results & Festival Highlights

The RPT Championship IV festival achieved impressive milestones, recording a total of 8,719 entries across all scheduled events and generating an overall festival prize pool approaching VND 77.8 billion ($3.4 million). The centerpiece of the action was the Main Event, which registered 950 entries to easily surpass its initial guarantee, building a final prize pool of VND 23,037,500,000.

South Korea’s Yongju Kim captured the flagship Main Event title, securing the championship trophy and the top payout of VND 4,500,000,000 ($172,913) after defeating Vietnam’s Duc Hoang in heads-up play, who collected VND 3,130,000,000 for his runner-up finish. Side event action featured high participation in No Limit Hold’em tournaments, highlighted by Vietnam’s Phi Vu Nguyen winning the 1,582-entry Opener Event and local player Ta Nhat Vu taking down the Mini Main Event title.

Key Event Results & Payouts

Official final table payouts and verified in-the-money finishes are confirmed for the marquee championship ring and trophy events across the festival roster. Review complete payouts and standings for the Main Event and premier events below.

Event	Buy-In	Winner	Country	1st Prize	Entries
#1 RPT OPENER EVENT 2026.09.11 - 2026.09.13	6.6M VND	PVPhi Vu Nguyen K♠7♦	VNM	$57,915 1,500,000,000 VND	1582 ITM: 159	Finished
#2 RPT HIGH ROLLER OPENER 2026.09.11 - 2026.09.12	22M VND	JSJaemoon Seok A♥T♣	KOR	$38,610 1,000,000,000 VND	224 ITM: 34	Finished
#8 RPT HIGH ROLLER DEEPSTACK 2026.09.12	33M VND	AAArjun Agarwal	IND	$21,235 550,000,000 VND	69 ITM: 11	Finished
#15 RPT MINI MAIN EVENT 2026.09.13 - 2026.09.15	11M VND	TNTa Nhat Vu	VNM	$69,500 1,800,000,000 VND	1034 ITM: 107	Finished
#17 RPT SUPER HIGH ROLLER 2026.09.13 - 2026.09.14	66M VND	NSNishant Sharma	IND	$38,610 1,000,000,000 VND	50 ITM: 8	Finished
#30 RPT CHAMPIONSHIP 2026.09.15 - 2026.09.18	22M VND	RCRaorao Chen	CHN	$115,830 3,000,000,000 VND	785 ITM: 81	Finished
#32 RPT SUPER STAR CHALLENGE 2026.09.15 - 2026.09.16	109M VND	QHQuang Hieu Nguyen	VNM	$79,150 2,050,000,000 VND	79 ITM: 12	Finished
#M RPT MAIN EVENT 2026.09.18 - 2026.09.22	27.5M VND	YKYongju Kim A♥J♦	KOR	$173,745 4,500,000,000 VND	950 ITM: 119	Finished
#53 RPT MEGASTACK HIGH ROLLER 2026.09.18 - 2026.09.19	77M VND	WTWantao Tang	GBR	$54,055 1,400,000,000 VND	73 ITM: 11	Finished
#73 RPT HIGH ROLLER SPECIAL 2026.09.21 - 2026.09.22	55M VND	VCVan Chien Nguyen A♦Q♦	VNM	$60,230 1,560,000,000 VND	140 ITM: 21	Finished
#80 RPT LAST CHANCE HIGH ROLLER 2026.09.22	33M VND	DDDuc Duong Le	VNM	$19,305 500,000,000 VND	61 ITM: 10	Finished

Festival Trophy Winners

Champions emerged across multiple disciplines throughout the twelve-day schedule. Headlined by South Korea’s Yongju Kim taking down the Main Event, numerous skilled Vietnamese and international contenders secured first-place finishes and lifted RPT trophies.

#15 RPT MINI MAIN EVENT Winner

Ta Nhat Vu

Viet Nam

$69,500(₫1,800,000,000)

#32 RPT SUPER STAR CHALLENGE Winner

Quang Hieu Nguyen

Viet Nam

$79,150(₫2,050,000,000)

#M RPT MAIN EVENT Winner

Yongju Kim

South Korea

$173,745(₫4,500,000,000)

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Previous Edition: RPT Championship III Highlights

The previous stop, RPT Championship III , was also hosted by the Royal Poker Club in central Hanoi and set benchmark attendance numbers. The festival generated a gross prize pool exceeding VND 25,000,000,000. Vietnam’s Nguyen Anh Minh captured the Main Event title and the top prize of VND 3,500,000,000 after an intense final table contest.

Official standings, payouts, and trophy winners from the previous RPT Championship III series are detailed below:

Event	Buy-In	Winner	Country	1st Prize	Entries
#1 RPT OPENER EVENT 2026.06.03 - 2026.06.05	6.6M VND	ATAnh Tai Do K♦J♣	VNM	$60,720 1,600,000,000 VND	1720 ITM: 215	Finished
#13 RPT MINI MAIN EVENT 2026.06.05 - 2026.06.08	13.2M VND	JZJingxuan Zhu 8♥5♦	CHN	$91,840 2,420,000,000 VND	1145 ITM: 144	Finished
#15 RPT SUPER HIGH ROLLER 2026.06.05 - 2026.06.06	77M VND	JOJunseok Oh K♠7♥	KOR	$45,920 1,210,000,000 VND	53 ITM: 8	Finished
#21 RPT SATURDAY KING HIGH ROLLER 2026.06.06 - 2026.06.07	55M VND	EDEgidijus Digrys	LTU	$34,155 900,000,000 VND	55 ITM: 9	Finished
#32 RPT TIGER CUP 2026.06.08 - 2026.06.10	22M VND	HQHuu Quynh Nguyen J♦9♠	VNM	$62,275 1,641,000,000 VND	425 ITM: 55	Finished
#34 RPT SUPER STAR CHALLENGE 2026.06.08 - 2026.06.09	120M VND	MRMarvin Rettenmaier	DEU	$68,530 1,805,830,000 VND	49 ITM: 8	Finished
#M RPT MAIN EVENT 2026.06.10 - 2026.06.14	27.5M VND	HHHuy Hoang Nguyen K♣3♥	VNM	$174,570 4,600,000,000 VND	1047 ITM: 132	Finished
#45 RPT HIGH ROLLER CHAMPIONSHIP 2026.06.10 - 2026.06.11	88M VND	XZXiao Zhang Q♣6♦	CHN	$37,950 1,000,000,000 VND	30 ITM: 5	Finished
#62 RPT CHAMPIONSHIP 2026.06.13 - 2026.06.16	38.5M VND	TATran Anh Tuan Le	VNM	$118,405 3,120,000,000 VND	425 ITM: 54	Finished

Previous Edition Champions

Standout trophy winners from RPT Championship III include champions across key feature events:

#M RPT MAIN EVENT Winner

Huy Hoang Nguyen

Viet Nam

$174,570(₫4,600,000,000)

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#13 RPT MINI MAIN EVENT Winner

Jingxuan Zhu

China

$91,840(₫2,420,000,000)

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#32 RPT TIGER CUP Winner

Huu Quynh Nguyen

Viet Nam

$62,275(₫1,641,000,000)

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Poker & Travel Guide: Vietnam

Vietnam continues to solidify its position as a major hub for live poker in Asia. Play is held within strictly regulated sports poker clubs, with all tournament buy-ins and payouts processed in Vietnamese Dong (VND). For full regulatory details, visa requirements, and travel logistics, read our complete Vietnam poker guide .

The Venue: Royal Poker Club

The Royal Poker Club served as the host venue for the series, located right in the heart of Hanoi. The facility features over 30 professional tables, high-capacity tournament areas, and comprehensive player hospitality. Learn more about room amenities and location details in our dedicated Royal Poker Club venue guide .

Royal Poker Club Hanoi: Home of the RPT and Major International Festivals

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Located in the heart of Hanoi’s Đống Đa district, Royal Poker Club is one of Vietnam ‘s premier destinations for legal tournament poker. Known for its professional management and sophisticated gaming environment, the club attracts a diverse mix of local grinders and international players seeking a high-quality experience. As one of the newest rooms in the capital, it has quickly established itself as a strategic hub for major regional series, providing a spacious and well-lit stage for competitive play.

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Why Royal Poker Club Hanoi?

• Tournament Specialization: Operates under the supervision of the Vietnam Bridge and Poker Association, offering a fully legal framework focused on tournament sports.
• Major Series Host: A frequent venue for prestigious international festivals such as the Vietnam International Poker Tour (VIPT) and the Royal Poker Tour Championship.
• Professional Amenities: Features 34 tables, a dedicated livestream feature table, on-site currency exchange, and professional massage services.

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The Royal Tournament Experience

The poker action at Royal Poker Club is intense and exclusively tournament-driven, catering to Vietnam’s legal sports poker regulations. The club offers a robust daily schedule, typically featuring multiple tournaments from 10:00 AM until late evening, including satellites for main events and specialized high-guarantee structures. Players can expect a professional atmosphere with trained dealers and a rake structure that often includes early registration discounts.

During marquee festivals like the RPT Championship or Asian Poker Festival, the venue expands its footprint to host hundreds of international qualifiers. The club is particularly popular for its balanced mix of “DUKE” tournaments and billionaire-maker leaderboards, which keep the competition level high. While the primary language spoken is Vietnamese, the room is welcoming to international guests, and translation assistance is readily available from the well-groomed staff.

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Venue Logistics

📍 Location: 2nd Floor, Multi-purpose building, 195 Kham Thien Street, Dong Da District, Hanoi City.

🏨 Accommodations: The club is conveniently located near several high-rated hotels, including the Melia Hanoi and Grand Vista Hanoi, providing easy transit for traveling players.

📝 Entry & Requirements: International visitors must present a valid original passport for membership registration. Note that a 10% tax is withheld on foreigner winnings.

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