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JapanAi Poker Profile: Net Worth, Earnings & Stats (2026)
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Wei Kai Lin Shatters Million-Chip Mark to Lead TMT 19 Main Event Day 1D
Wei Kai Lin bags a massive 1,091,000 stack to lead Day 1D of the TMT 19 Main Event. Total entries reach 2,930 as the race for the TWD 30M GTD.
TMT 19 Spotlight: Yu Jie Ni Wins Master for TWD 1.7M; Bo Yi Xiao Leads Main Event Day 1C
Yu Jie Ni wins the TMT 19 Master for TWD 1.7M. Bo Yi Xiao leads Main Event Day 1C as total entries hit 2,200 at Red Space.
Spider-Man vs. The Billionaire: The Truth Behind Tobey Maguire’s $15 Million Poker Win
Tobey won in a high-stakes poker match against billionaire Andy Beal, but after that it began the saga of the Tobey Maguire poker debt.
PS Championship III Taipei 2026: TWD 60M GTD & Early Bird Specials
Continue the fortune at PS Championship III Taipei 2026, featuring a TWD 60M total prize pool, a TWD 20M GTD Main Event. Check High Roller Early Bird Special.
APT Jeju Classic 2026 Preview: KRW 2.2B GTD Main Event & Anniversary Season Kickoff
Join the APT Jeju Classic 2026 at LES A Casino. Featuring a KRW 2.2B GTD Main Event, High Rollers, and exclusive APTC Taipei seats.
Taiwan Millions Tournament (TMT) 19 Kicks Off with Record Numbers and Star Power
The latest from Taiwan Millions Tournament 19. Record-breaking entries for Warm-Up GiantStack, star power, and the NT$30M GTD Main Event.
Eleven Days, Dozens of Trophies: GOP Taipei 2026 in Review
A full recap of GOP Taipei 2026, from the Main Event win by Chih Wei Fan to the gauntlet battles, Player of the Series race, and what comes next.
Day 11 Recap | GOP Taipei 2026 Final Day
Day 11 at GOP Taipei closed the series with Rangka Teeraphat winning the High Roller Gold Gauntlet and Heng Hu dominating the Kraken Stack.
King Poker Cup: Ren Lin Strikes Again in the King’s Main Event for $600K
Tony Ren Lin captures the inaugural King Poker Cup Main Event for $600,700. Read the full final table recap and see the complete payouts here.
GOP Taipei Day 10 Recap – Fan Claims Main Event Glory as Final Day Dawns
GOP Taipei Day 10 saw Chih Wei Fan crowned Main Event champion as the Kraken Stack and GOP High Roller headline the final day of the series.
Ren Lin Leads Final 8 in the King Poker Cup Main Event
The King Poker Cup Main Event is down to its final eight after Day 2, with China’s Tony Lin leading the field as the chase for the title intensifies.
Main Event Narrows to Final 11 at GOP Taipei
The GOP Taipei Main Event is down to its final 11 players after a long Day 2 at CTP Asia Poker Arena, with Lin Wei Kai leading and Andy Tsai and Chihwei Fan still in contention.
Zengxiang Chen Leads Final 50 After Day 1B of King’s Main Event
Day 1B of the King Poker Cup Main Event added 97 entries, pushing the field to 191 total. Zengxiang Chen leads the final 50 players into Day 2.
GOP Taipei 2026 Day 8 Recap: Main Event Field Set for Day 2
GOP Taipei Day 8 recap as the Main Event breaches its guarantee with 556 entries. Hogyun Kang leads 77 survivors into Day 2.
Ranno Sootla Bags Day 1A Chip Lead at King’s Main Event
King Poker Cup action continues as Ranno Sootla tops the chip counts on Day 1a of the King’s Main Event and the Crown Hunt wraps up.
GOP Taipei 2026 Day 7 Recap: Andrew Han Claims Titan Stack High Roller as Main Event Flight D Builds
Day 7 at GOP Taipei saw Andrew Han win the Titan Stack High Roller, Main Event Flight D build, and more side-event winners crowned in Taipei.
GOP Taipei 2026 Day 6 Recap: Main Event Flights B and C Complete as High Roller Action Builds
Day 6 at GOP Taipei 2026 saw Main Event Flights B and C conclude, the Titan Stack High Roller begin, and more side events completed.
GOP Taipei 2026: Main Event Day 1a Wraps as Big Titles Fall on a Busy Monday
Day 5 at GOP Taipei 2026 saw Main Event Day 1a complete, the Titan Stack and Super High Roller crowned, and Martijn Gerrits win again.
Lante Zhang Wins Record-Breaking KPC x LPT 2026 Main Event
Lante Zhang wins the KPC x LPT Series 2026 Main Event as a record 2,030 entries generate a KRW 2.28 billion prize pool at LES A Casino.
GOP Taipei 2026 Day 4 Recap: Pandora’s Mystery Bounty Concludes as Super High Roller and Titan Stack Take Shape
Day 4 of GOP Taipei 2026 saw Pandora’s Mystery Bounty conclude, the Super High Roller reach its final stage, and more trophies awarded.
Royal Flush Heartbreak in KPC x LPT Main Event Day 8 Action; Champion Crowned Today
KPC Main Event field thins as King Poker Cup begins. Yifan Cao and Pussacha Nonsing claim titles while King's Debut Opener kicks off.
GOP Taipei Day 3 Recap: Chih Feng Li Wins Olympians as Marc Rivera Claims Black Gauntlet
GOP Taipei Day 3: Chih Feng Li wins Olympians, Marc Rivera claims first Gauntlet, Gerrits takes three side events, Pandora Bounty Day 2.
Maine Legalizes Online Poker: 9th US State to Join
Maine officially legalizes online poker! Learn about LD 1164, the Wabanaki Nations partnership, and the state's path to multi-state poker.
Main Event Smashes Records at KPC x LPT Series, Closes at 2,030 Entries
The KPC x LPT Series 2026 Main closes with a record 2,030 entries, the largest field ever at a KPC event, generating a KRW 2.3 billion prize pool.
GOP Taipei Day 2 Recap: Olympians Finalists Set as Multiple Winners Emerge
Day 2 at GOP Taipei 2026 saw Olympians flights completed, repeat winners emerge, and attention shift toward the Demigods Challenge.
GOP Taipei Kicks Off With Opening Day Champions and Early Olympians Flights
GOP Taipei 2026 is underway at Asia Poker Arena, with opening-day champions crowned across High Rollers, Aphrodite’s Event, and mixed games.
KPC x LPT Main Event Hits Full Stride After Day 1d
Day 6 of the KPC x LPT Series 2026 saw Main Event Day 1d push the field to 1,248 entries, with Eng Loong Choi leading and multiple titles decided.
PokerStars Okada Manila: Asia’s Best Poker Room Again
PokerStars LIVE at Okada Manila has won the "Best Poker Room in an Integrated Resort" title back-to-back at the Inside Asian Gaming (IAG) Academy IR Awards.
Taiwan Becomes First Country in Asia Where Poker Is Recognized as a Sport
Poker recognized as a sport in Taiwan after its inclusion in national collegiate competition, marking a first for Asia.
GOP Trophy Showcase Sets the Stage for Taipei 2026
A breakdown of the trophies awarded at GOP Taipei 2026, including Gauntlets, Spartan trophies, Aphrodite mirrors, the Kraken Trophy, and Shields.
GOP Taipei 2026 Sets the Pace for a Powerful Start to the Poker Year
GOP Taipei 2026 runs January 8–18 at CTP Asia Poker Arena with 95 events, NTD 42M guaranteed, and a deep Main Event.
Thornton Rules the WPT World Championship Final Table as Johnson Claims WPT Prime Glory at Wynn Las Vegas
The WPT World Championship final table at Wynn Las Vegas crowned Schuyler Thornton, while Aaron Johnson captured the WPT Prime title.
Bernhard Binder Wins WSOP Paradise Super Main Event for $10 Million
Bernhard Binder wins the WSOP Paradise Super Main Event, defeating Jean-Noel Thorel heads-up to claim $10 million and a WSOP Bracelet.
WSOP Paradise Super Main Event Down to Final Eight After Action-Packed Day 4
The WSOP Paradise Super Main Event has reached a record $72 million prize pool, with the final eight set and $10 million awaiting the winner.
Tian Zhi Kong Wins Inaugural Gods Of Poker Main Event
Tian Zhi Kong makes history in Jeju, winning the inaugural Gods of Poker Main Event as the first King of GOP is crowned.
Vegas, Meet Paradise: The $72,275,000 Prize Pool That Smashed the Non-Main Event Record
WSOP Paradise 2025 shattered its guarantee to hit $72.2M, claiming the record for the largest non-WSOP Main Event prize pool ever.
Final Showdown: Sweden’s Long-Running Krukan Club Raided
Armed police raided Krukan poker club, leading to arrests. Poker in Sweden is strictly regulated, however, player testimonies allege force and intimidation.
Taiwan Millions Tournament 19 Promises an Unmissable Poker Festival
The Taiwan Millions Tournament 19 returns with a USD 1M Main Event, new Mixed Games Ranking, and expanded dual-venue setup in Taipei.
Nishant Sharma Wins Record-Breaking APT Championship Main Event
Nishant Sharma wins the record-breaking APT Championship Main Event for a seven-figure score after dominating the final table.
Main Event Down to Nine as Mini Main Crowns Nevan Chang
The APT Championship Main Event reaches its final table, while Nevan Chang captures the Mini Main title.
APT Championship Main Event Day 3 and Mini Main: Highlights and Bubble Drama
Taiwan’s Hao Shan Huang tops the counts as Day 3 of the APT Championship Main Event concludes the bubble, with 34 players moving closer to TWD 37M prize.
APT Championship Main Event Gets Underway; Calvin Lee and Roman Hrabec Take Down Huge Wins
Day 1 of APT Championship Main Event sets records as Chia Wei Kuo leads 343 survivors into Day 2.
RPT Championship I Main Event Begins With 30 Royal Tiger Trophies Awarded
The RPT Championship I Main Event in Hanoi showcases rising stars and a record prize pool, featuring an exclusive partnership with Gods of Poker.
From Nail Tech to Poker Millionaire: Qui Nguyen’s WSOP Stats, Net Worth, and Influence
From Nail Tech to Poker Millionaire: learn about Qui Nguyen’s WSOP Stats, Net Worth, and Influence. The road from Vietnam to Las Vegas fame.
NCPC Poker Championship Danang 2025 Delivers Excitement and VND 20B Main
NCPC Poker Championship Danang 2025 brings VND 20B Main Event, High Rollers, and early bird packages at Wyndham Golden Bay Hotel.
2 Debut in 1 Month: Online Poker Millionaires and No Limit
November is the month of poker series lovers, as not one, but two poker series debuted in the last two weeks. Watch No Limit and Online Poker Millionaires now!
Elon Musk’s Grok came 3rd in AI poker battle of five
AI Poker showdon in cash game resulted in Elon Musk's Grok in high stakes heads-up match with $1M sidebet.
Finale Highlights Of Poker Dream 19 Malaysia: Carter Chan Wins Main Event; Eugene Zhou Clinches POY
Poker Dream wrapped up its 2025 season at its home base in Malaysia, hosting twelve days of nonstop action from October 23 to November 3 at Resorts World
Zengxiang Chen Captures WPT Prime Korea Main Event After Just Six Months Playing Tournaments
Zengxiang Chen wins the WPT Prime Korea Main Event at Jeju Poker Festival 2025, topping 515 entries for ₩129M and his first WPT title.
Chih Kai Chang Seals TMTC Main Event Victory as Taiwan Shines
Chih Kai Chang captures the TMTC Main Event title as the record-breaking Taiwan series features the WPF Nations Cup and Ladies Championship.
Sin Lan Chen Finds Redemption With WPF Ladies Victory in Taipei; New TMT Festival Dates Announced
The WPF Ladies Championship sees Sin Lan Chen as champion during a global weekend celebrating women in poker across more than 20 cities.
Thailand Reverts Back to Ban on Poker Under New Administration
On October 22, 2025, the government of Thailand reversed its previous decision, stating that poker in Thailand is considered gambling.
All the Ways to Qualify for the Asian Poker Tour’s – APT Championship 2025 Main Event USD 5M GTD
The most anticipated poker event of the year is fast approaching, with only a month to go before the APT Championship 2025 sponsored by Natural8 makes
Action Heating Up At TMT Championship With WPF Asian Nation Cup & Main Event
Get ready for the TMTC 2025 Mid-Series Update where excitement builds as the main event kicks off, showcasing the thrill of TMT.
APPT Manila Championship Highlights: Repeat Victory for Leo Kamiya At APPT Open; Christian Cloutier, Dean Caing Among Winners
The second annual APPT Manila Championship is in full swing at the newly renovated Coral Lounge inside world-class Okada Manila, Philippines running Oct 16-27.
Cards in the Air! APPT Manila Championship 2025 Opens At Okada Manila feat. US$2.7M In Guarantees
PokerStars LIVE drops curtain on flagship Asia Pacific Poker Tour - APPT Manila Championship today, October 16 at the Coral Lounge in world-class Okada Manila.
One Chance, One Champion: The APT Championship Main Event Set to Redefine Competition
This November, the Asian Poker Tour's grandest event arrives, US$10K buy-in freezeout tournament APT Championship Main Event $5M GTD at Red Space in Taiwan.
In Deep With Punnat Punsri And His Fairy Tale Career; In Contention For GPI POY
Since his first tournament win, Thailand’s Punnat Punsri has been carving out one of the most consistent résumés in tournament poker with titles across Asia
Korea’s Minsoo Hwang Lifts the Trophy in Mini Main Event & Frontrunners in the Penultimate Day of USOP Osaka 2025
Korea's Minsoo Hwang made a triumphant debut at the USOP Osaka 2025 Mini Main Event, held inside the grand Dojima River Forum, by outlasting a 634-entry field
Grandest Festival in Asian Poker Tour History Makes Landfall This November in Taipei
From November 14 - 30, 2025, the Asian Poker Tour returns to Red Space in Taipei, Taiwan, for the first-ever APT Championship featuring USD 5M Main Event gtd.
“Redemption!” Ceesvin Abdulla Clinches 2025 APT Jeju Main Event Title For ₩649.8M (~$460K)
Ceesvin Abdulla was unstoppable, eliminated five players to win the APT Jeju Main Event, KRW 649M, and the award-winning 24K APT Gold Lion Trophy.
Horace Wei Takes Home USOP Main Event Title After Gruelling Heads-Up Battle
Day 3 began with just 24 players still in contention for the Main Event title, and all eyes were on Wei to see if he could turn his overnight chip lead into a
From Main Event Drama to High Roller Action in USOP Osaka Day 4
One of the most anticipated events of the series, Main Event Day 2, has officially entered the USOP history books, with Hong Kong's Horace Wei grabbing the
Junnosuke Taguchi Victorious at GACKT’s Party; Main Event Day 2 Underway
All Day 1 flights are now complete for the 2025 USOP Osaka Main Event, with the final turbo flight E taking place into the small hours of this morning.
First Two Flights of USOP Main Event Completed; All Eyes on GACKTs Party Tomorrow
Day two of seven is now firmly under the belt for USOP Osaka, with over a third of the events already in the history books for the tour’s Japanese debut. A
Germany’s Federico Faranda Claims Maiden USOP Victory in Welcome to USOP to Start Series Strong
USOP Osaka 2025 Day 1: Federico Faranda wins Event #1 “Welcome to USOP” out of 761 entries, claiming ¥450K, the trophy, and a golden ticket to GACKT’s Party.
2025 APT Jeju Smashes Records In Korea With ₩3.76 Billion Main Event Prize Pool
Another record breaker for Asian Poker Tour with the ongoing 2025 APT Jeju drawing a thunderous 1,693 Main Event entries (905 unique) for ~US$2.66M prize pool.
Excitement In The Air As 2025 WPT Australia Championship Begins Today In Sydney
The World Poker Tour has returned to Australia, bringing its premier WPT Australia Championship aka Main Tour, to Sydney for the first time at The Star Sydney.
Benjamin Rolle Wins GGPoker WSOP Online Main Event
The 2025 GGPoker WSOP Online Main Event saw 5,961 entries and $28.3 million prize pool. In the end, high-stakes crusher Benjamin Rolle emerged victorious.
Ola Poker Tour Heads to Taipei On December 2025
The live poker event series Ola Poker Tour and KKPoker is delighted to announce its first-ever event in Asia, bringing the fun and competitive spirit of OLA to Taipei.
World City Poker: New Home For Taiwan’s Small Stakes Community
SMP sat down with WCP X CTGA co-owner of World City Poker Wesley Chen, for an exclusive interview to talk about how the idea began, the vision behind the venue, and the community it aims to serve.
“I Did Not Think I Would Become Champion” – Zhenyi Huang Claims First Major At CPG Championship Finals Main Event In Sanya
With only four years of poker under his belt, Zhenyi Huang emerged victorious in the 13th CPG Championship Finals Main Event, capturing his first known major title and outlasting some of the country's most decorated players.
World Poker Federation Announces Inaugural WPF Asian Nations Cup in Taipei
The World Poker Federation (WPF) proudly announces the launch of the first-ever WPF Asian Nations Cup, host by Asian Poker Sports Association (APSA), to be
Jeju Poker Festival Returns This November Featuring ₩2.88 Billion Across Three Main Events
From November 1 to 12, the Jeju Poker Festival returns to Landing Casino at Jeju Shinhwa World, South Korea, delivering twelve straight days of action with an expanded lineup of 90 trophy events.
World Poker Tour Wraps Up In Taiwan; WPT Australia In Sydney Up Next
The World Poker Tour now sets its sights on Sydney for the upcoming WPT Australia, and yes, for the first time, the Mike Sexton WPT Champions Cup will be making its way as this is a Championship Event aka Main Tour.
“It’s Unbelieveable!” Hyundong Lee Clinches 2025 WPT Prime Taiwan Championship For Second Major This Year
“It’s unbelievable!” That was Hyundong Lee’s first words when asked about winning the 2025 WPT Prime Taiwan Championship.
WPT Prime Taiwan 2025: Championship Event Opens Today; Early Festival Highlights
Currently underway in Taipei City is the World Poker Tour's - WPT Prime Taiwan 2025 festival, with action kicking off on August 6 at the CTP Asia Poker Arena
Junjie He Takes It To The Limit At 2025 APT Incheon Main Event
With the way Junjie He had been running this year, victory seemed to be in the cards, and this week at Paradise City Casino in Incheon, South Korea, it
Sky High Numbers At APT Incheon 2025; Main Event Amasses Record ₩ 1.86B (~$1.4M)
The Asian Poker Tour's - APT Incheon 2025 crushed all of its previous numbers, amassing over KR₩ 1.86 Billion (~US$ 1.4 Million) at the Main Event.
Haorun Sun Makes History in WPT Prime Thailand Exhibition Championship
China's Haoran Sun emerged victorious as the first ever WPT Prime Thailand Exhibition Championship winner, navigating a marathon 2,337-entry field to claim the title, the trophy, and the lion’s share of the THB 75,488,000 (~USD 2.3M) total travel fund prize pool.
Justin Ong Crowned 2025 APPT Manila Main Event Champion
The 16th annual APPT Manila Main Event concluded with Justin Ong clinching his second series title outlasting a field of 1,246 entries for a payout of P14.8M.
CoinPoker Keeps Raising the Stakes
CoinPoker’s leaderboards have undergone a major evolution in 2025. They introduced a new leaderboard system, and now they have already made some changes.
Ultimate Player Guide To WPT Prime Thailand Exhibition
From July 31 to August 5, 2025l Thailand will host its first world‑class poker festival when WPT Prime Thailand Exhibition lands at UOB LIVE @ EMSPHERE. To make every arrival smooth and every chip splash swift, we have gathered the essential details below.
Cards in the Air at WPT Prime Thailand Exhibition
The doors to the inaugural WPT Prime Thailand Exhibition officially opened on July 31st at UOB LIVE, Emsphere Mall, in the heart of Bangkok.
APPT Manila 2025 Early Highlights; Main Event ₱58M (~$1M) Guaranteed Begins Today
APPT Manila 2025 is in full swing at Cove Manila inside the luxurious Okada Manila with a growing roster of champions already crowned. However today is the moment everyone has been waiting for as the highly anticipated APPT Manila Main Event takes center stage.
Thailand Breaks Ground, Declares Poker A Sport
In a groundbreaking move that could reshape Thailand’s sports landscape, the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) has officially recognized poker as a sport.
Shih Chen Tai Triumphs in Record Breaking TMT 18 Main Event
Shih Chen Tai triumphs in record-breaking TMT 18 Main Event, lifting the iconic Incense Cedar TMT Main Event trophy and claiming the NT$ 6,400,000 (~US$ 215,860) top prize.
WPT Prime Thailand Exhibition: Nearby Tourist Attractions Guide
From July 30 to August 5, 2025, the WPT Prime Thailand Exhibition will take place on the 5th floor of the EMSPHERE shopping mall at the UOB LIVE venue in
WPT Prime Thailand Exhibition: Registration & Participation Guide
The first-ever international poker event in Thailand, WPT Prime Thailand Exhibition, will be held from July 30 to August 5, 2025, at UOB LIVE in the
Tips For APPT Manila; Win Your ₱58M Main Event Seat Today Via Super Qualifier
Now gearing up for its 16th edition in the country's metropolis, APPT Manila has raised the bar featuring ₱141 Million (~USD 2.6 million) in guaranteed prize
Taiwan Millions Tournament 18 Main Event Off to a Fiery Start; Zeng Chen Wei Sets The Bar
The Taiwan Millions Tournament (TMT) has become one of Asia’s most beloved poker series, drawing massive fields while endlessly spotlighting the region’s rising talent.
WSOP Paradise 2025 – Historic $60M Guaranteed Main Event
The third annual WSOP Paradise Winter Festival has been announced, featuring a record-breaking $60,000,000-guaranteed Super Main Event.
Michael Mizrachi “The Grinder” Crowned 2025 WSOP Main Event Champion
After two decades grinding poker's grandest stage, Michael Mizrachi aka "The Grinder" has done it! In just 79 final table hands, Mizrachi cemented his place among the greats as he clinched the 2025 World Series of Poker Main Event title.
WPT Prime Thailand Exhibition Dealer Training Camp Launched!
The World Poker Tour's - WPT Prime Thailand Exhibition - supported by the Thai Ministry of Tourism and Sports, will take place from July 30 to August 5, 2025,
TMT 18 Opening Week Shatters Expectations; Main Event Set to Break New Ground
TMT 18 is set to take over the region running from July 10th through July 28th at the CTP Asia Poker Arena and Red Space. The homegrown Taiwan Millions Tournament is expected to draw a massive 10,000 Main Event entries.
2025 WSOP Main Event Down To Final 9; Daehyung Lee Holds Torch For Asia
From a turnout of 9,735 players and a grueling Day 8, the 2025 $10,000 World Championship, aka WSOP Main Event, is down to the final 9 players!
Recommended Hotels For WPT Prime Thailand Exhibition
From July 30 to August 5, 2025, the World Poker Tour's - WPT Prime Thailand Exhibition will be held in grand fashion at the UOB LIVE venue on the 5th floor of
2025 WSOP Main Event: Asia-Pacific Players To Watch; Jun Obara Stunned At Wynn
This year's crown jewel $10,000 WSOP Main Event drew 9,735 to the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas for a prize pool of over $90 Million. At the end of Day 2, Japanese contenders were among the top stacks.
2025 WSOP Main Event: Falls Short of All-Time High
The 2025 WSOP Main Event has captivated the poker world, attracting a large field of players from across the globe to compete for millions in prize money.
CoinPoker 4-Hour Cash Game Leaderboards: $10,000 in Daily Prizes
CoinPoker's new amazing promotion: the 4-Hour Cash Game Leaderboards, offering cash game poker players a shot at $10,000 in daily prizes.
