Day 4 of the KPC x LPT Series 2026 delivered a full slate of action at LES A Casino , with Day 1a of the Main Event drawing a huge turnout, the Mystery Bounty reaching its conclusion, and the Single Day High Roller crowning a familiar winner.

Main Event Day 1a Sets the Tone

Day 1a of the KPC x LPT Main Event wrapped up after more than 11 hours of play, attracting a massive field of 380 entries as the festival’s flagship tournament moved into full swing. With a KRW 880 million guarantee on offer, the opening flight brought together a deep mix of amateurs and professionals alike.

China’s Chuntao Zhou emerged as the chip leader by the end of the night, bagging 685,000 to sit atop the standings heading into Day 2. Despite having just a single live cash recorded previously, Zhou navigated the long day effectively and put himself in position for a potential breakthrough run in the Main Event.

KPC x LPT Series 2026 Chuntao Zhou — Chuntao Zhou

He was followed closely by several established names, including Quan Zhou , who continues to add to his strong record at KPC events in Jeju, and Japan’s Ryuta Nakai , who rounded out the top stacks after a consistent performance throughout the day.

The flight featured a double-bubble scenario, with players first needing to reach the money and then survive down to 48 bags. Shengyong Wang was the last player to fall before the payouts, exiting in 58th place, while Enzhi Shen was eliminated on the Day 2 bubble to bring the day to a close.

Day 1a Survivors

Day 1b of the Main Event gets underway today as the KPC x LPT Series 2026 continues to pick up steam.

Mystery Bounty Draws Huge Numbers

The Mystery Bounty proved once again to be one of the most popular events on the KPC x LPT schedule, drawing a total of 734 entries across four opening flights. With 93 players advancing to Day 2, the event generated a combined prize pool of over KRW 620 Million, which includes the bounties on offer.

Final Table Results

Place	Player	Country	Payout (KRW)	Bounties (KRW)
1	Xiao Zhang	China	73,810,000	28,800,000
2	Quanyu Zeng	China	49,170,000	8,800,000
3	Liao Cheng	China	36,240,000	8,800,000
4	Yanchao Li	China	27,000,000	15,800,000
5	Tao Jinguo	China	20,340,000	1,000,000
6	Zhifan Ye	China	15,490,000	5,000,000
7	Zhongyan Sui	China	11,920,000	1,800,000
8	Chung Heng Chan	Hong Kong	9,280,000	3,000,000
9	Yilong Wang	China	7,300,000	4,200,000

After three days of action, Xiao Zhang claimed the title, taking home the top payout along with a significant ticket bonus. The final stages saw multiple big bounty pulls, with several players collecting more from mystery envelopes than from ladder payouts alone.

The bubble burst late on Day 2, sending the remaining field into the money and setting up a long closing stretch that rewarded patience and timing.

KPC x LPT Series 2026 Xiao Zhang — Xiao Zhang

Haohui Ma Strikes Back With Single Day High Roller Win in Jeju

The Single Day High Roller wrapped up on Tuesday with 55 total entries, creating a net prize pool of KRW 118,800,000. China’s Haohui Ma emerged victorious, claiming the title after a sharp turnaround from earlier frustration in the festival.

Final Table Results

Place	Player	Country	Payout (KRW)
1	Haohui Ma	China	37,000,000
2	Peng Zhou	China	23,500,000
3	Yunchao Yu	China	15,700,000
4	Dong Chen	Hong Kong	11,100,000
5	Jiayun Yu	China	8,400,000
6	Alexandru Papazian	Romania	6,700,000
7	She Lok Wong	United States	6,000,000
8	Joseph Cheong	United States	5,400,000
9	Yongqi Chen	China	5,000,000

Ma had previously suffered a bitter exit as the bubble boy in another High Roller, where his pocket nines failed to hold against ace-jack. This time, he made sure there was no repeat. Navigating the one-day format with precision, Ma worked his way through a competitive field and closed out the final table to secure the win.

The final stages featured several familiar names, including Peng Zhou , Yunchao Yu, and Joseph Cheong , while Khoa Anh Ngo once again finished just outside the money, falling in 10th place to burst the bubble. For Ma, the victory not only delivered a significant payday but also marked a clear response to his earlier near-miss, turning a tough start into a statement result in Jeju.

KPC x LPT Series 2026 Haohui Ma — Haohui Ma

Live Coverage Continues

Action at the KPC x LPT Series 2026 continues daily at LES A Casino, with live streams available each day on the official KPC YouTube channel. Somuchpoker will keep bringing you daily recaps, chip counts, and results as the festival progresses.

For a snapshot of what’s coming up next on the tournament floor, the full schedule for today, January 7, is outlined below, including all running and upcoming events at LES A Casino.