WPG Taiwan 2026 Series Recap: Guo Jin Zeng Wins Main Event
The inaugural
World Poker Games
(WPG) festival came to a close in Taipei on May 31, 2026, with
Taiwan
‘s
Guo Jin Zeng
crowned Main Event champion after topping a 489-entry field to claim TWD 1,437,000 (~$45,655) at the
CTP Asia Poker Arena
. The nine-day, 58-event series marked WPG’s debut on the Asian poker scene, drawing 1,728 total entries across a diverse schedule that ranged from low-buy-in daily events to six-figure high rollers - and by the time the final hand was dealt, the tour had made a statement as a serious new addition to the regional calendar.
WPG Kicks Off with Ting Chieh Chi
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The series got underway on May 23 with the WPG Kick Off, a TWD 10,000 buy-in event carrying a TWD 2,000,000 guarantee. Three starting flights ran across the opening day, and when Day 2 concluded, it was Taiwan’s Ting Chieh Chi who emerged victorious, banking TWD 510,000 from a field of 154 entries. It was an emphatic statement of local strength to open proceedings - and a sign of things to come throughout the week.
The early schedule also packed in a variety of formats, with PLO, Short Deck, Hyper Turbos, and a Night Rush Hold’em all wrapping up on Day 1. Vietnam’s Le Vu took down the NLH event on Day 2, while Singapore’s Tim Wong topped the Headhunter field to claim TWD 73,500.
High Rollers and Featured Events
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The high roller schedule drew a competitive international mix throughout the series. The All Star High Roller (TWD 800,000 guarantee) concluded on Day 4 with Taiwan’s Sing Wen Chen taking TWD 400,000 from a 20-entry field. The Super Star Challenge, carrying a TWD 1,500,000 guarantee and a TWD 77,000 buy-in, played out across Days 1 and 2 and drew strong interest from the region’s high-stakes regulars.
The High Roller Special (TWD 55,000 buy-in, TWD 1,000,000 guarantee) ran across Days 5 and 6, and the Super High Roller on the final day - a TWD 66,000 event with a TWD 1,500,000 guarantee - attracted 30 entries, generating a total prize pool of TWD 1,700,000. Japan’s Yoshihito claimed that title, banking TWD 705,000 in one of the week’s biggest single paydays.
South Korea’s Jaejoong Kim had a standout series overall, shipping the TWD 30,000 High Roller Single Day event on Day 7 for TWD 250,000 after previously reaching Day 2 of the Mystery Bounty as chip leader.
Mystery Bounty and Mini Main
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The WPG Mystery Bounty was one of the most hotly contested events of the series, running with a TWD 2,500,000 guarantee and a TWD 15,000 buy-in across multiple starting flights between Days 3 and 5. South Korea’s Jaejoong Kim bagged the chip lead heading into Day 2 with 341,500, ultimately leading a field of 166 entries into the money stage.
The Mini Main Event (TWD 12,000 buy-in, TWD 2,000,000 guarantee) attracted 136 entries across its three starting flights, with Taiwan’s Kuo Kai Ma topping the field for TWD 507,800 - a strong result that Kuo Kai Ma backed up later in the series by finishing 12th in the Monster Stack.
Final Day Action
The final day of the series on May 31 was the busiest single session of the festival, with six events running simultaneously alongside Main Event Day 2. The Monster Stack (TWD 15,000 buy-in, TWD 800,000 guarantee) drew 76 entries and generated a total prize pool of TWD 985,000, with Taiwan’s Kuo Kai Ma - by now a familiar name at the top of the leaderboard - finishing 12th.
The Super High Roller wrapped up with Japan’s Yoshihito taking the title, while the NL Hold’em side event went to Taiwan’s Po Jung Lin for TWD 57,300. Thailand’s Wutikrai Phraikhieo took down the 10.10.10 event for TWD 39,400, and Taiwan’s Wei Huang topped the Hyper Turbo for TWD 38,400.
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Guo Jin Zeng Wins the WPG Main Event
The centrepiece of the series was the WPG Main Event, a TWD 22,000 buy-in event carrying a TWD 10,000,000 guarantee. Five starting flights ran between Days 6 and 8, drawing a total of 489 entries and generating a prize pool that met its guarantee in full. When Day 2 concluded on May 31, it was Guo Jin Zeng of Taiwan who stood alone at the top, bagging TWD 1,437,000 (~$45,655) to claim the inaugural WPG Taiwan Main Event title.
Zeng had entered Day 2 as chip leader with 1,400,000 in chips from 75 survivors - an early advantage he converted into the series’ most prestigious title. The result marks a defining moment for the local poker scene and a fitting conclusion to WPG’s debut festival.
WPG Taiwan 2026 Main Event – Final Table Results
| Place | Player | Country | Prize (TWD) | Prize (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guo Jin Zeng | Taiwan | TWD 1,437,000 | ~$45,655 |
| 2 | David Cheng | Taiwan | TWD 1,273,000 | ~$40,445 |
| 3 | Yuan Yang Shen | Taiwan | TWD 720,000 | ~$22,875 |
| 4 | Kuan Lun Chen | Taiwan | TWD 520,000 | ~$16,520 |
| 5 | Chia Hsiang Ko | Taiwan | TWD 400,000 | ~$12,710 |
| 6 | Tsui Han Hsiao | Taiwan | TWD 320,000 | ~$10,165 |
| 7 | Jonghyeon Park | South Korea | TWD 250,000 | ~$7,940 |
| 8 | Cheng Shuo Mai | Taiwan | TWD 190,000 | ~$6,035 |
| 9 | Kao Kuo Wei | Taiwan | TWD 160,000 | ~$5,085 |
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WPG Taiwan 2026 – Series Summary
Across nine days of action at the CTP Asia Poker Arena in Taipei, the World Poker Games drew players from across Asia and beyond, with winners representing Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Vietnam, and Thailand. The series generated a total prize pool of approximately $730,405 across 1,728 entries, surpassing its TWD 24,000,000 guarantee
.
For a tour making its debut, WPG Taiwan 2026 delivered a compelling first impression - a dense, well-attended schedule, a genuinely international field, and a hometown champion to close it out in style.
WPG’s Raymond Wong and David Tai reflected on the series after the final hand was dealt:
We are very pleased with the inaugural WPG Taiwan. As a new series, our goal was to deliver a professional, player-focused experience and establish a strong foundation for future growth. The feedback from players has been very encouraging, and we’re already looking at ways to make the next edition even bigger and better. We would like to thank all players, partners, and staff for their support, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back for the next WPG Taiwan.”
WPG Taiwan 2026 – Series Summary
Across nine days of action at the CTP Asia Poker Arena in Taipei, the World Poker Games drew players from across Asia and beyond, with winners representing Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Vietnam, and Thailand. The series generated a total prize pool of approximately $730,405 across 1,728 entries, surpassing its TWD 24,000,000 guarantee.
For a tour making its debut, WPG Taiwan 2026 delivered a compelling first impression - a dense, well-attended schedule, a genuinely international field, and a hometown champion to close it out in style.
All results and figures courtesy of World Poker Games.
Originally from the Lake District, UK, I’ve spent the last few years living and breathing the Southeast Asian poker circuit. Since 2025, I’ve been a fixture on the floor at the APT, PokerStars, and WSOP events, serving as a lead reporter and media specialist for Somuchpoker. My work is about more than just recording action; I manage the social media and digital content that brings action rail to the fans. By combining a business education and creative background, I aim to look past the technical hand histories to capture the actual human grit and drama that happens during a deep run.
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