Poker Dream Jeju 12: Zhou Quan captures maiden win at Mystery Big Bounty; Xu Yiguang, and Wu Liang top side events

Nonstop action has taken over Landing Casino, Jeju Shinhwa World, South Korea, with Poker Dream Jeju 12 headlining the thrilling activities day and night. Day four of its eleven day lineup crowned three more champions across the side events, with China’s Zhou Quan basking in the glory for his victory at the Mystery Big Bounty – Sponsored by Korea Poker Cup. Xu Yiguang, and Wu Liang likewise joined the celebration, having secured top payouts at the NLH/ PLO and Mystery Bounty – Hyper Turbo, respectively. 

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Zhou Quan captures Mystery Big Bounty victory

“I’ve been playing for 15 years. This is my first time winning in Poker Dream. I like the tournament. I like Jeju, Korea. I like the mystery bounty. No luck getting the red bounties (highest).“, commented Zhou following his victory.

The fifth highlight on the Poker Dream Jeju 12 lineup, Mystery Big Bounty – Sponsored by Korea Poker Cup, drew in a total of 642 entries across four flights, easily exceeding the expected turnout. Day 2 welcomed 91 runners back on the felt, each one vying the lion’s share of the KRW 430,039,800 (~USD 328,200) prize pool. Aside from the top prize, the largest listed bounty at KRW 33,000,000 (~USD 25,185) remained the center of everyone’s attention, which was eventually claimed by Gao Qingbo.

“When the final table started, it’s very hard. This player on my right (Chen Wenwen) and the seat 9 (Lin Wei) are bigstack and behind me. They play so well, so first is very hard. It’s very hard for me. But I keep going, keep going, and keep going until six people. Small blind jam and I’m big blind with AK and I win. After that, it’s a little bit easy. “

Zhou entered the final rounds amongst the shortest stacks and maneuvered his way to six handed play where he finally gained some momentum. Having doubled through Chen Wenwen in a blind vs blind clash, Zhou went on to secure another crucial boost, with his rockets leaving Lin Wei entirely crippled. On to heads up play, Zhou stood just nine big blinds behind and saw the lead shift back and forth. Zhou went on to finish off his opponent in under half an hour, securing him the final victory and his first Poker Dream title.

An incredible performance, Zhou earns the KRW 44,700,000 (~USD 34,110) top prize in addition to his six bounty tickets valued at KRW 8,000,000 (~USD 6,105), while runner up Chen Wenwen on the other hand, bagged a bigger payday with her seven bounty draws adding another KRW 26,340,000 (~USD 20,100) in prizes, to bring her total winnings to KRW 54,073,400 (~USD 41,260).

• Date: September 28-29, 2024
• Buy-in: KRW 900,000 (~USD 660)/ KRW 600,000 (~USD 440)
• Guarantee: KRW 200,000,000 (~USD 150,000)
• Entries: 642
• Prize Pool: KRW 430,039,800 (~USD 328,200)
• ITM: 91

Mystery Big Bounty Final Table Results

*Bounties included in the payouts

Backtrack on the day’s action via SMP Daily Updates

Xu Yiguang closes out NLH/ PLO win

Day four of the Poker Dream Jeju 12 festivities saw Xu Yiguang hail as the first winner across the side events, having outlasted the 48 entry field. Eighteen levels of play ensued before Xu closed out the win, taking with him KRW 5,160,000 (~USD 3,930) in winnings. His latest feat stands to be his third victory at the picturesque island of Jeju, with his WPT National Korea Main Event win back in 2016 remaining to be his biggest career cash.

• Date: September 29, 2024
• Buy-in: KRW 400,000 (~USD 293)
• Entries: 48
• Prize pool: KRW 16,389,120 (~USD 12,500)
• ITM: 7 places

NLH/ PLO Full Payouts

Wu Liang wins Mystery Bounty – Hyper Turbo

Taking up the last time slot of the day, the Mystery Bounty – Hyper Turbo drew in a total of 109 entries, with only fifteen players cutting a share of the KRW 27,912,720 (~USD 21,150) prize pool. China’s Wu Liang emerged victorious across the final rounds and successfully bagged a career first win, having defeated fellow countryman Song Li in heads up play. For his crushing finish, Wu takes with him KRW 11,435,000 (~USD 8,720) in winnings along with the coveted Poker Dream trophy.

• Date: September 29, 2024
• Buy-in: KRW 300,000 (~USD 220)
• Entries: 109
• Prize pool: KRW 27,912,720 (~USD 21,150)
• ITM: 15 places

Mystery Bounty – Hyper Turbo Final Table Results

*Bounties included in the payouts