USOP Vietnam HaLong Bay II 2026 Results: Winners, Payouts & Series Recap

The USOP Vietnam HaLong Bay II 2026 festival concluded its historic two-week run from August 27 to September 9, 2026 at the InterContinental Halong Bay Resort in Ha Long, Vietnam. Over 14 action-packed days, the series generated $4,973,675 (VND 129,415,023,500) in total prize money across 125 completed events, drawing 6,659 entries from 27 countries.

Tournament Results & Festival Highlights

The flagship VND 30,000,000 buy-in Main Event  anchored the festival, drawing a massive field of 1,185 entries across six starting flights. The tournament surpassed its VND 30 billion guarantee to generate a final prize pool of VND 30,200,000,000 ($1,167,355) with 150 players reaching the money. Vietnam’s Manh Tuan Nguyen conquered the field to capture the trophy and the top payout of VND 4,400,000,000 ($169,885). India’s Archit Khandelwal finished as runner-up for VND 3,900,000,000 ($150,580), while South Korea’s Soonjo Kwon secured third place for VND 2,400,000,000 ($92,665), and China’s Wengang Wang placed fourth for VND 1,750,000,000 ($67,570).

Action across the schedule ran exclusively in No Limit Hold’em across all 125 tournaments. In the Madness Kick Off , Vietnam’s Anh Dung Tran outlasted an 858-entry field to claim VND 1,400,000,000 ($53,620). Vietnam’s Ngoc Cuong Huynh won the Championship Event for VND 3,000,000,000 ($114,900) from an 875-entry field after defeating Van Trung Nguyen heads-up. Other major titles went to Minh Duc Phan in the Ha Long Bay Open Cup for VND 2,150,000,000 ($82,345) and Quang Tung Bui in the High Roller 8 Max Event for VND 855,000,000 ($32,745).

Key Event Results & Payouts

Official final table payouts and tier finishes are confirmed for marquee trophy events across the festival calendar. Review complete payouts and standings for the Main Event, Championship Event, and high-roller tournaments below.

Event	Buy-In	Winner	Country	1st Prize	Entries
#8 MADNESS KICK OFF 2026.08.28 - 2026.08.30	11M VND	ADAnh Dung Tran	VNM	$53,620 1,400,000,000 VND	858 ITM: 109	Finished
#29 HA LONG BAY OPEN CUP 2026.08.31 - 2026.09.02	20M VND	MDMinh Duc Phan	VNM	$82,345 2,150,000,000 VND	784 ITM: 97	Finished
#30 HIGH ROLLER 8 MAX EVENT 2026.08.31 - 2026.09.01	66M VND	QTQuang Tung Bui	VNM	$32,745 855,000,000 VND	44 ITM: 7	Finished
#51 CHAMPIONSHIP EVENT 2026.09.03 - 2026.09.05	25M VND	NCNgoc Cuong Huynh	VNM	$114,900 3,000,000,000 VND	875 ITM: 111	Finished
#66 MAIN EVENT 2026.09.05 - 2026.09.09	30M VND	MTManh Tuan Nguyen A♣8♥	VNM	$169,885 4,400,000,000 VND	1185 ITM: 150	Finished

Festival Trophy Winners

Host nation players dominated the standings, with Vietnamese competitors collecting 212 total in-the-money finishes producing $2,571,670 in combined prize money. Key trophy winners included Main Event champion Manh Tuan Nguyen, Championship Event winner Ngoc Cuong Huynh, and Open Cup winner Minh Duc Phan.

#29 HA LONG BAY OPEN CUP Winner

Minh Duc Phan

Viet Nam

$82,345(₫2,150,000,000)

#51 CHAMPIONSHIP EVENT Winner

Ngoc Cuong Huynh

Viet Nam

$114,900(₫3,000,000,000)

#66 MAIN EVENT Winner

Manh Tuan Nguyen

Viet Nam

$169,885(₫4,400,000,000)

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Poker & Travel Guide: Vietnam

Vietnam stands out as one of Southeast Asia’s major live poker destinations, hosting international tournament series operating under official card room frameworks. All buy-ins and cash table play run in Vietnamese Dong (VND). Players visiting Ha Long can arrive through Van Don International Airport or Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport before taking expressway connections to the coast. For complete regulatory, visa, and local travel logistics, read our detailed Vietnam poker guide .

The Venue: InterContinental Halong Bay Resort

The luxury InterContinental Halong Bay Resort served as the host venue for the festival, providing world-class facilities and coastal accommodations. The venue housed expansive tournament ballrooms and hospitality amenities along the UNESCO World Heritage coastline. Explore complete venue specifications in our dedicated InterContinental Halong Bay Resort venue guide .

InterContinental Halong Bay: New Poker Destination

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InterContinental Halong Bay Resort

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InterContinental Halong Bay Resort represents the next level of luxury for northern Vietnam . While Hanoi has long been the primary hub for the region’s poker action, this new coastal flagship offers a massive tournament footprint and five-star infrastructure designed to host major international festivals. With a Grand Ballroom capable of holding over 1,000 guests, the property provides the kind of scale needed for the growing Asian poker circuit.

Venue Features & Environment

• Massive Event Scale: The Grand Ballroom is a cavernous, high-ceiling space that can be configured for massive 100+ table tournament fields, making it one of the largest event spaces in the region.
• Five-Star Accommodations: With 275 rooms and private villas, the resort offers a high-end “stay and play” experience. It’s ideal for players who want a luxury retreat away from the noise of the city.
• Destination Appeal: Set along the limestone peaks of a UNESCO World Heritage site, the venue is built for “poker vacations,” offering private yacht excursions and world-class spa facilities between sessions.

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New Flagship

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Halong Bay

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CAPACITY
1,000+ Guests

The Player Experience

The InterContinental Halong Bay resort is located in the new Ha Long Marina area, offering a more secluded experience than urban venues. Outside of tournament hours, players have access to multiple swimming pools and several high-end dining options. For international festivals, the property’s infrastructure includes professional breakout rooms that are perfect for media centers and VIP lounges.

The resort’s status as a major tournament hub is already being cemented, with the U Series of Poker (USOP)  hosting an event at the property from May 19 to June 1. This marks one of the first major international series to utilize the resort’s massive ballroom facilities.

Logistics & Access

📍 Address: Halong Bay, Quang Ninh Province, Vietnam. Situated within the Ha Long Marina development.

🚗 Getting There: Roughly a 2-hour drive from Hanoi via the modern expressway. The closest international hub is Noi Bai (HAN) in Hanoi, though Van Don (VDO) is significantly closer for regional flights.

🎒 Reporter’s Tip: Keep an eye on the 2026 and 2027 tour calendars. This resort is a prime candidate for a “destination” stop for major tours like the WPT or APT looking to expand their footprint in Vietnam.

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