Royal Flush Heartbreak in KPC x LPT Main Event Day 8 Action; Champion Crowned Today
Day 8 at the KPC x LPT Series 2026 was a historic showcase of elite-level poker as the record-breaking Main Event finally narrowed its field. After six opening flights brought in a staggering 2,030 entries, creating a prize pool of KRW 2,375,100,000 (~USD 1,629,761) , the focus shifted to the Day 2 restart. The session was relentless, whittling down the 224 returning players to a final group of 25 survivors who return today to crown a champion.
Taiwan’s Huanyu Chen will lead the charge into the final day after an incredible run that saw him bag the chip lead. Chen, a seasoned competitor with over $113,800 in live earnings and a WPT Prime Taiwan title to his name, positioned himself at the top of the counts following a massive early-session collision where his ace-queen flopped trips to crack pocket kings.
Hot on Chen’s heels is the high-stakes legend Quan Zhou, who bagged up 4,445,000. Zhou is currently ranked #1 in China with over $14.4 million in career earnings and will be the most formidable obstacle for the remaining field. Rounding out the top three is Hui Liu , who finished the night with 3,450,000 after a disciplined performance highlighted by several sharp river calls against aggressive opponents.
The day was also marked by a rare moment of brilliance from Yiming Li, who managed to turn a Royal Flush with king-ten of hearts. Though the table was left in shock, Li was met with a mix of excitement and frustration as his turn bet forced a quick fold, denying him a massive payout on the ultimate hand.
Yifan Cao Rockets to Victory in NLH Turbo Event
The NLH- Turbo (Event #44) saw a fast-paced field of 110 entries battle for a piece of the KRW 15,620,000 top prize.
China’s Yifan Cao emerged as the champion, outlasting a competitive final table to secure the trophy and a KRW 15,620,000 (USD 10,805) payday. Cao sealed the victory holding king-ten of hearts on the final hand.
NLH Turbo Final Table Result
| Place | Name | Country | Prize (KRW) | Prize (~USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yifan Cao | China | 15,620,000 | $10,805 |
| 2 | Kanwen Du | China | 10,410,000 | $7,200 |
| 3 | Yunchao Yu | China | 7,080,000 | $4,895 |
| 4 | Chuer Ni | China | 4,990,000 | $3,450 |
| 5 | Ning Ding | China | 3,650,000 | $2,525 |
| 6 | Yikai Fang | China | 2,780,000 | $1,925 |
| 7 | Sen Yu | China | 2,200,000 | $1,520 |
| 8 | Xiaoyu Tan | China | 1,820,000 | $1,260 |
| 9 | Zhongyao Li | China | 1,570,000 | $1,085 |
Pussacha Nonsing Claims Win The Button Title
In the fan-favorite Fun Game-Win The Button (Event #46), Thailand’s Pussacha Nonsing proved she was the one to beat. The event drew 161 entries, creating a lively atmosphere where the winner of each pot secured the dealer button for the next hand.
Nonsing eventually navigated to the top spot, defeating China’s Rushen Chen heads-up to take home the trophy and KRW 13,070,000 ($9,040). The winning moment came when Nonsing’s queen-four held up to secure her first title of the series.
Win The Button Final Table Result
| Place | Name | Country | Prize (KRW) | Prize (~USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pussacha Nonsing | Thailand | 13,070,000 | $9,040 |
| 2 | Rushen Chen | China | 8,680,000 | $6,005 |
| 3 | Chih Wei Yang | Taiwan | 6,230,000 | $4,310 |
| 4 | Tin Yan Timothy Yim | Hong Kong | 4,550,000 | $3,145 |
| 5 | Ranno Sootla | Estonia | 3,390,000 | $2,345 |
| 6 | Xiang Li | China | 2,570,000 | $1,780 |
| 7 | Chi Fan Hsu | Taiwan | 1,990,000 | $1,375 |
| 8 | Che An Shih | Taiwan | 1,570,000 | $1,085 |
| 9 | Fen Mai | Hong Kong | 1,260,000 | $870 |
KPC x LPT Hosts Its Closer Event Tomorrow
The collaborative KPC x LPT Series has officially reached its final stretch as the highly anticipated King Poker Cup events got underway today. This marks a major transition in the 16-day festival at LES A Casino , shifting focus toward the premium “King’s” branded schedule.
The “King’s” era kicked off today with the launch of the King’s Debut Opener . These exclusive events introduce a distinct high-stakes atmosphere, notably switching buy-ins to US Dollars (USD) for the remainder of the series. While the joint-festival’s flagship tournaments reach their conclusion, the debut of this all-new series brings several high-end additions designed to attract elite players from across the globe.
