WPT Main Event

China's Chenxiang Miao delivered a landslide victory across the WPT Main Event Final Day festivities and banked the largest KRW 300,000,000 (~USD 215,400) payout on the list, along with the WPT Trophy, and the highly coveted WPT Main Event Ring, for his dominating display.

Miao entered the final rounds amongst the top ranks, and proceeded to handle his stack with care, treading carefully against day chip leader Dong Li. It wasn't until the second level of the day did Miao overtake Li, having scooped a massive double up with pocket kings. From then on, Miao never looked back and continued to chip away at Li, eventually finishing him off in 3rd place. With nearly all the chips weighing on Miao's end, heads up play lasted quickly with a pocket pair battle seeing Miao deliver the final bust to Dingding Guan for the title.

WPT Korea Main Event

Dates: November 16-22, 2024

Buy-in: KRW 2,500,000 (~USD 1,795)

Guarantee: KRW 1,680,000,000 (~USD 1,206,430)

Entries: 667 (378 unique)

Prize pool: KRW 1,680,000,000 (~USD 1,206,430)

ITM: 96 places

Final Table Results

Chenxiang Miao raised all-in, and Dingding Guan called off for his 4,000,000 stack. Dominated, Miao quickly turned the tables, having flopped a set on board 8♠ 4♣ K♥ T♥ 6♠ to take the final victory.

Dong Li limped on the button and Chenxiang Miao checked his option, dealing flop T♠ 5♦ 7♦ . Li bet 250,000, check raised by Miao to 1,000,000. Li continued to turn Q♣ , and went on to shove 3,700,000 in against Miao's 1,800,000 bet. Miao called with 6♦ 4♦ , and shipped the win against Li's A♥ A♣ as the river 8♠ completed his straight.

Dong Li opened with half his stack for 1,100,000, called by Baojie Lin on the big blind. On flop 2♣ 8♥ 5♠ , Lin led all-in for 950,000, and was snap called by Li behind with A♣ 8♠ . Lin is in rough shape with A♥ T♣ , and headed out shortly after turn 2♥ and river J♥ completed the board.

Dong Li raised all-in on the small blind and saw Dingding Guan behind, make the call for his tournament life (2,600,000). Dominated, Li continued his descent as board 6♦ A♣ 9♣ 5♥ Q♣ secured the double up for his opponent with top pair.

Dong Li completed on the big blind vs Chenxiang Miao's button open, and went on to check call three streets - 500,000, 1,0000,000, and 2,000,000, on board 9♥ 5♠ T♠ 3♥ K♠ . Miao revealed the rockets, and shipped another sizable pot off Li.

Yong Li open shoved 1,900,000 in on the button and was called by Dong Li behind. At risk, Yong Li headed out shortly after failing to improve on board 3♥ J♦ 4♦ 8♦ T♦ .

Dong Li opened on the cutoff, joined by Chenxiang Miao from the small blind. Li continued on flop K♠ Q♦ A♣ , and barreled another 500,000 on turn T♣ . Miao check raised the following bet to 2,000,000, and Li put in the call to river 7♠ . Miao led all-in with his straight, and Li let go of his two pair.

Dong Li opened utg, and was met with two all-ins - Dingding Guan (1,400,000) and Yong Li (3,400,000). Li opted out and the two ran board 5♣ 2♦ 4♣ 4♠ Q♦ . Guan shipped the double up with his better pocket pair, and left Li shooting down to the bottom of the ranks.

Dong Li opened utg, followed by a 1,300,000 three bet behind from Chenxiang Miao on the button. Li raised all-in, and Miao snap called for his entire 7,200,000. Crushed against a monster, Li shipped the lead to Miao after missing board Q♣ 4♠ 3♦ 9♥ 2♠ .

Dong Li opened 400,000 on the cutoff, joined by Chenxiang Miao on the small blind. On board K♥ 3♠ 6♥ A♥ , Li double barreled - 350,000 and 1,400,000. Miao check called one street but opted to fold his midpair after being faced with a hefty bet.

Chenxiang Miao defended his big blind against Dong Li's 300,000 open and headed to flop 9♠ 2♥ 8♣ . Li continued for 225,000, and fired another 800,000 on turn K♠ , with Miao check calling both streets. On river 5♠ , Li sent out a final 2,000,000, leaving Miao unable to continue with top pair.

Kimura jammed 1,200,000 in against Chenxiang Miao's cutoff open and saw the raiser make the call for a race. Slightly behind, Kimura failed to catch up on board 7♥ 3♥ 2♦ 2♠ 9♠ , ending his Main Event run for good.

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Thrilling games have captivated the scene throughout the past week, with the WPT Korea Main Event festivities set under the lights at Landing Casino, Jeju Shinhwa World. All but one of the 28 WPT trophies have been claimed across the series, the last of which will be awarded at today’s WPT Main Event Final Day. Only six players of its 667-entry field remain in the running, with China’s Dong Li holding a commanding lead over the final rounds, having ended Day 4 with nearly 40% of the chips in play.

WPT Main Event

Dates: November 16-22, 2024

Buy-in: KRW 2,500,000 (~USD 1,795)

Guarantee: KRW 1,680,000,000 (~USD 1,206,430)

Entries: 667 (378 unique)

Prize pool: KRW 1,680,000,000 (~USD 1,206,430)

ITM: 96 places

Day 1A: 120 entries, 42 qualified

Day 1B: 207 entries, 70 qualified

Day 1C: 340 entries, 117 qualified

Day 2: 229 players, 79 qualified

Day 3: 79 players; 24 qualified

Day 4: 24 players; 6 qualified

Day 5 /Final: Friday, November 22

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