With a massive field of 598 players still seated at bagging time, one might expect finding the chip leader to be a challenge. However, that wasn’t the case as China’s Dang Wang stood out with piles of stacks amounting to 317,500 (211 bb). This far surpassed Day 1A chip leader Yankai Zhang by a substantial […]
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2024 CPG Championship Finals Draws 1,296 Players For Largest Day 1A Turnout; Yankai Zhang Bags Chip Lead
From the moment the doors opened, the China Poker Games – 2024 CPG Championship Finals aka Main Event witnessed players pour in the Howard Johnson Resort Sanya in Hainan, China to once again amass the largest gathering of players for a poker event in Asia. Three hours in, with two rooms at capacity, the event […]
China Poker Games Showcases USOP, Isabelle Global, Japan Gold Dragon
At the ongoing 2024 CPG Championship, players will notice a variety of booths set up at the Players Lawn. In the spirit of collaboration, China Poker Games has partnered with U Series of Poker (USOP), Isabelle Global, and Japan Gold Dragon to help showcase and promote their offerings. Here’s an inside look at what these brands are […]
Monstrous Start At 2024 CPG Championship Finals; Huo Yu Wins 12th Anniversary Special; Park Younghee Leads FTP Cup
As expected, the 12th Annual CPG Championship Finals stormed open with over 300 players quickly getting on the felt for the first deal then doubled up to 645 by the start of the second level. Two areas are now being used. Needless to say, it is massive! CPG Championship Finals Running from August 24 […]
CPG Championship Finals: The Last Bastion For Freezeout Poker In Asia
One of the ultimate tests of a poker player’s skill is the ability to outlast a large field in a freezeout event. However, aside from the annual World Series of Poker, such events have become increasingly rare. In Asia, the PokerStars Red Dragon was once the most notable, but it has been shelved for several […]
CPG Championship Day 2 Highlights: Han Dilong and Quang Huy Nguyen Among The Big Stacks
The 12th CPG Championship festival gained momentum on its second day, drawing double the entries for its 12th Anniversary Special and seeing a strong turnout at the Free Trade Port Cup High Roller event. The day featured many notable Chinese players, along with an increase in international attendance, several of whom navigated the day’s […]
International Players Getting An Early Start At 2024 CPG Championship
Since the end of the pandemic, poker in Asia has surged, benefiting both new and established poker organizations. Leading the charge is China’s premier brand, China Poker Games (CPG), which has seen its annual Championship Finals numbers soar to unprecedented heights. During the 10th annual celebration in March 2023, CPG set a record 4,406 entries, […]
12th Annual CPG Championship Opening Day Festivities: Team 3K Wins, Pham Tien Dung Among Survivors
The 12th Annual CPG Championship kicked off day 1 of its ten-day festival at the Howard Johnson Resort Sanya in Hainan Island, China with a total of eight events keeping everyone busy. The most popular were the two key events, the “Poker Mate” Team Event, which saw 28 teams register (168 players), and the “XiaoHuTuXia” […]
Guide To The 12th Annual CPG Championship Underway At Sanya, Hainan Island, China
The 12th Annual CPG Championship festival is now underway in Sanya, Hainan Island, China with doors opening on Wednesday, August 21 and running for ten days, concluding on August 30, 2024. Hosted by China’s leading poker brand, China Poker Games, the festival is once again anticipated to draw large crowds with the upcoming Championship Finals […]
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Key Info China Poker Games CPG Championship 2024 Location: Howard Johnson Resort Sanya Bay Dates: August 21 – 30, 2024 Main Event Buy-In: $1,070 Schedule: CPG Championship 2024 Schedule and Player Guide