Hao Tian Wins Super High Roller at Poker Dream 26 Malaysia for MYR 477,000 (~USD 116,800)

Day 9 of Poker Dream 26 Malaysia in Genting Highlands saw Hao Tian claim the biggest buy-in tournament of the festival, winning the MYR20,000 (~USD 5,000) Super High Roller for MYR477,000 (~USD 116,800). The victory earned Tian his first Poker Dream trophy and the biggest cash of his Poker Dream career, pushing his total live tournament earnings to nearly USD 2 million.

Away from the high roller tables, the MYR4 million (~USD 1 million) guaranteed Main Event completed three more starting flights, bringing the total to six of ten flights played and 643 entries. With four flights remaining, the race to qualify for Day 2 continues on Day 10, alongside the festival's MYR 290,000 (~USD 71,000) Mystery Jackpot.

Hao Tian Takes Down the MYR20K Super High Roller

The MYR 20,000 (~USD 5,000) Super High Roller attracted 47 entries on Day 1, with registration remaining open during the early levels of Day 2. The field eventually grew to 101 entries, with only 16 players making the money.

Eng Chong Tan was the unfortunate bubble . He moved all-in from the button with pocket kings, only to run into Wai Keong Yong's ace-king in the big blind. An ace on the flop gave Yong the lead, and he held on to eliminate Tan just short of the payouts.

Once the field reached the money, eliminations came quickly across the two remaining tables. Hang Xu and Kok Wai Sim were among the early casualties, followed by Chon Kok Yong, Nishant Sharma, and Choon Tong Siow. Defending champion Isaac Phua finished in 11th place, while Ritesh Khatwani became the final-table bubble after losing a coin flip against Julian Warhurst.

Super High Roller Final Table Results

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Final Table Action

Yong carried the chip lead into the final table, and the first elimination came quickly when Muk Pin Lai finished ninth after running pocket queens into Murly's hand.

Peng Joon Chan followed in eighth place after a river bluff ran into Yong's trips. Huafeng Lin then exited in seventh after Warhurst hit a set on the flop in a flip.

Tian needed a crucial double-up against Yong to stay in contention. In a classic flip, Tian's ace-king came through against Yong's pocket jacks when he made quads. The momentum shift proved important as Tian continued his climb toward the title.

Wenyan Liao, the last woman remaining at the final table, finished sixth, followed by Yang Siang Ang in fifth. Murly then departed in fourth place, leaving Tian, Yong, and Warhurst to battle for the trophy.

Warhurst's run ended in third place after a preflop confrontation in which his ace-king was ahead of Tian's ace-nine. A nine on the flop turned the hand in Tian's favor, and Warhurst could not recover.

Tian Turns Heads-Up Around

Yong began heads-up play with a slight chip advantage, but Tian wasted little time taking control. On the opening hand, he won a substantial pot with a full house, swinging the counts to roughly a 4-to-1 advantage.

Tian continued to grind down Yong before the final hand brought the tournament to a close. Tian held king-ten against Yong's queen-eight, and a king on the turn sealed the victory.

Tian collected MYR 477,000 (~USD 116,800) for the win, while Yong settled for MYR 309,063 (~USD 75,600) as runner-up.

Poker Dream 26 Malaysia Main Event Reaches 643 Entries

The MYR4 million (~USD 1 million) guaranteed Main Event completed Day 1D, 1E, and 1F on Day 9, adding 345 entries across the three flights and bringing the total to 643 entries through six of ten starting flights.

Flight 1D accounted for most of the day's entries, attracting 252 players. Only 38 advanced, led by Guoliang Wei with 533,000. Haiyang Yang finished second with 405,000, while Harsh Dev Rajendra Kumar Jhirmiria rounded out the top three with 397,000.

Despite Wei's strong performance, Coco Zeng remains the overall chip leader with 714,000, ahead of the remaining starting flights.

Main Event Flight 1D Top Ten Chip Counts

Day 1E drew another 67 entries, with Xiaowen Zhao leading the survivors with 570,000. Day 1F, the latest turbo flight, attracted 23 entries, and Jinlong Hu topped the counts with 279,000.

Haiyang Yang and Zhan Leong Joel Chan also secured double qualifications, advancing from both Day 1A and 1D.

Eugene Zhou Adds to His Dream Bonus 3.0 Run

One of the notable stories from the Main Event qualifiers is Eugene Zhou's continued pursuit of the Dream Bonus 3.0 leaderboard.

The 2025 Dream Player of the Year (DPOY) and current 2026 DPOY points leader managed to bag three times, earning a substantial bonus under the promotion. With four more starting flights available, Zhou has further opportunities to add to his total.

Day 10: Final Main Event Flights and MYR290K Mystery Jackpot

Day 10 brings the final opportunity to qualify for Day 2 of the MYR4 million (~USD 1 million) guaranteed Main Event, with the last four starting flights still to come.

The day's other major attraction is the Mystery Jackpot, which features a total prize pool of MYR290,000 (~USD 71,000) and a top bounty worth MYR150,000 (~USD 36,700). The event is scheduled to begin at 11:30 a.m.

With the Main Event approaching its final qualifying stage and the Mystery Jackpot offering a substantial top prize, Day 10 promises plenty of action as Poker Dream 26 Malaysia moves closer to its conclusion.

Stay tuned to Somuchpoker for the latest results and updates as Poker Dream 26 Malaysia continues at Genting Highlands.

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