Poker Dream 26 Malaysia Main Event Down to 16 Players as Yang Siang Ang Leads; Lang See Tan Wins Ladies Main Event

The final day of Poker Dream 26 Malaysia is underway in Genting Highlands, with the Main Event title still up for grabs and several trophies left to be awarded. Before the festival wraps up, let’s look back at the key results from Day 11, led by the Main Event’s progress toward its champion.

The Poker Dream 26 Malaysia Main Event drew 1,266 entries across ten starting flights, generating a prize pool of MYR 4,640,116 (~USD 1,135,000) to surpass its MYR 4 million guarantee.

Yang Siang Ang Leads the Main Event Final 16

A total of 174 players returned for Day 2, but after 12 hours of play, only 16 remained. Malaysia’s Yang Siang Ang emerged as the chip leader with 6,710,000, putting himself in the best position heading into the final day.

Ang quietly built his stack throughout the day, picking his spots and steadily climbing the counts. By the end of play, he had moved to the top of the leaderboard with a sizeable lead over the remaining field.

Malaysia’s Dick Son Looi sits in second place with 4,510,000, followed by Kok Hoe Chai with 3,370,000 and Kok Cheng Chai with 2,390,000. Singapore’s Pei Yao Steve Ng rounds out the top five with 2,230,000.

Bracelet winner Guoliang Wei, who also won the Mystery Bounty High Roller earlier in the festival, remains in contention with 2,210,000. Poker Dream newcomer and NLH Heads Up champion Romans Lihacovs is also through to the final day with 1,840,000.

Poker Dream 26 Malaysia Main Event Day 2 Chip Counts

The last elimination of Day 2 belonged to Coco Zeng. Short-stacked, Zeng moved all-in holding pocket eights, but Kok Hoe Chai hit a queen on the turn to secure the pot and send Zeng to the rail in 17th place.

All 16 remaining players have locked up at least MYR 26,500 (~USD 6,600), but the focus will be on the top prize of MYR 685,000 (~USD 171,000) and the coveted Poker Dream 26 Gold Dragon Main Event Trophy.

Lang See Tan Wins Ladies Main Event

Lang See Tan added another title to her Poker Dream collection, winning the Ladies Main Event after outlasting a field of 62 entries.

The Malaysian took home MYR 22,600 (~USD 5,500) from a total prize pool of MYR 74,710 (~USD 18,300). She eliminated Warm Up champion Wan Ning Hazel Tan in third place before defeating Chiaw Yee Chan in a quick heads-up match to secure the title.

The victory marked Lang’s third Poker Dream trophy, all won in Ladies events.

Ladies Main Event Results

Monster Stack More Than Doubles Its Guarantee

The Monster Stack also delivered a strong turnout, with two starting flights and a Flipout flight combining for 431 entries. The field generated a total prize pool of MYR 658,897 (~USD 161,300), more than doubling the MYR 300,000 guarantee.

A total of 62 players advanced to Day 2, each already assured of at least MYR 3,800. The remaining players will return at 11:00 to compete for the top prize of MYR 137,500 (~USD 33,600) and the tournament trophy.

Poker Dream Players Take a Break from the Tables

After more than ten days of tournament action at Poker Dream 26 Malaysia, players had a chance to step away from the felt and enjoy a different kind of gathering at the festival’s Player Party.

With long hours at the tables, multiple starting flights, and trophies being handed out throughout the series, the party offered players a chance to relax, catch up with familiar faces, and spend time together away from the competition. Players gathered to eat, drink, and enjoy the evening, taking a break from the grind before the festival reached its closing stages.

For many, Poker Dream 26 Malaysia has been about more than chasing a title. The series has brought together players from across the region, with familiar names returning to the tables and newcomers making their mark across the schedule. The Player Party provided a chance to enjoy that side of the festival before attention returned to the final day of play.

Poker Dream 26 Malaysia Set for Final Day

The festival now enters its final day in Genting Highlands, with the Main Event still to crown its champion and the remaining tournaments set to complete the Poker Dream 26 Malaysia schedule.

After nearly two weeks of poker in Genting Highlands, the remaining contenders will be looking to make the most of their last chance at the tables. The Main Event champion will bring the festival’s headline tournament to a close, marking the end of Poker Dream 26 Malaysia.

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

All images courtesy of Poker Dream.