The Gods of Poker Taipei Main Event is down to its final 11 players after a long and decisive Day 2 at the CTP Asia Poker Arena . From a starting field of 77 players returning from five opening flights, the action played deep into the money as the race toward the Black-and-Gold Gauntlet gathered pace.

Leading the survivors is Lin Wei Kai , who closed the day with a commanding 12,360,000-chip stack, putting himself in prime position heading into the final stretch. Close behind is Son Juhyung, who continued his steady climb throughout the afternoon and finished with just under ten million after several well-timed doubles late in the day.

Among the most recognisable names still in contention is Taiwanese high-stakes regular Chihwei Fan , who remains firmly in the mix with 9,115,000. Fan has been a constant presence near the top of the counts throughout the series and once again showed his ability to apply pressure in key spots as the field thinned.

Also advancing is popular Taiwanese vlogger Andy Tsai, whose deep run has attracted plenty of attention both on the floor and online. Tsai navigated a volatile Day 2 to bag 1,980,000, staying patient through several big confrontations at the feature table and keeping his title hopes alive heading into the final day.

Other notable stacks include Hou Chun Yao and Long Hin Shiao, both of whom capitalized on late-day opportunities to remain competitive, while Lavonne Alexander Lavar Watkins and Seung Hyuk Jung round out a final group that blends local favorites with international experience.

Final 11 Chip Counts

Rank	Player	Country	Chip Count
1	Wei Kai Lin	Taiwan	12,360,000
2	Juhyung Son	South Korea	9,980,000
3	Chih Wei Fan	Taiwan	9,115,000
4	Chun Yao Hou	Taiwan	7,105,000
5	Long Hin Shiao	Hong Kong	6,945,000
6	Lavonne Watkins	United States of America	6,585,000
7	Chun Yu Yeh	Taiwan	5,210,000
8	Seunghyuk Jung	South Korea	3,570,000
9	Soohyeok Lee	South Korea	2,445,000
10	Andy Tsai	United States of America	1,980,000
11	Kevin Choi	Hong Kong	1,423,000

All remaining players are now guaranteed a payout of at least TWD 77,200, with the eventual champion set to pocket TWD 4,323,180 and claim the festival’s most prestigious Gauntlet.

Side Events Continue as Trophies Add Up

While the Main Event dominated attention, side-event action continued throughout the day as more trophies found new homes.

In the PL Omaha Head Hunter, Terry Gonzaga emerged on top after outlasting a 23-entry field with multiple re-entries. Gonzaga combined bounties and prize money for a strong overall haul, adding another international win to the series ledger. Jarryd Godena finished runner-up, while Martijn Gerrits continued his consistent series run with another final-table appearance.

Later in the day, the Turbo High Roller wrapped up quickly, with John Niko Costiniano claiming the title after defeating Sho Miura heads-up. The small but tough field ensured no easy paths, and Costiniano’s victory added another high-buy-in success to the Philippines contingent at GOP Taipei.

Today’s Schedule at GOP Taipei

Action continues today with the Main Event reaching its decisive stage as the final 11 players return to play down to a champion. The day also features multiple key side events, led by the Kraken Stack with additional flights running, alongside the GOP High Roller continuing with both regular and turbo formats.

The Mini Main Event also resumes, keeping the floor busy from early afternoon through the evening as trophies remain up for grabs across buy-ins and structures. Keep an eye on the Gods of Poker website for live updates and news.