The World Poker Tour (WPT) concluded a fun-filled series in Jeju, Korea with games hosted at the world-class Jeju Shinhwa World Landing Casino. The festival ran from July 15 to 24, 2023, attracting players from all over including a large contingent from China. Over the ten-day event, 18 tournaments generated a combined prize pool of […]
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WPT Korea: Steve O’Dwyer wins Alpha8 for One Drop; Song Li banks big at Mystery Bounty; Second win for Liu Yin; Xiaosheng Zheng tops HR Day 1
Action-packed penultimate day of World Poker Tour (WPT) Korea with multiple games running and a few finding its champion. The festival has been ongoing since July 15 at the Jeju Shinhwa World Landing Casino and will conclude on July 24, 2023. Among the newly minted were Steve O’Dwyer, Song Li, and Liu Yin who became […]
[Interview] WPT commentator Tony Dunst shares insights on poker commentary
In this exclusive interview, Somuchpoker sat down with renowned figure in the world of poker, Tony Dunst, who shared his insights on livestream commentary. He is a WPT commentator, co-host for WPT TV shows, and an ambassador for WPT Global. SMP: What do you think the general audience goes for, coaching experience or entertainment with […]
WPT Korea: Tao Yin wins the Main Event; Jin Xu Dong and Zhao Wei win trophies; Mystery Bounty draws 173 entries; WPT High Roller up next
The World Poker Tour (WPT) crowned its first WPT Korea Main Event champion after China’s Tao Yin emerged victorious for his first WPT title and largest career score. Over at the side events, Jin Xu Dong and Zhao Wei walked away with trophies. More events up ahead including the WPT High Roller which runs from […]
WPT Korea: Tao Yin catapults to bag Main Event final 8 chip lead; Liu Yin, Lin Wei win side events; WPT High Roller up next
The World Poker Tour (WPT) Korea Main Event has reached its climax with the Final 8 players determined. The event initially attracted an impressive 758 entries over the course of three starting days. This was followed by an intense Day 2 as the 283 advancing players battled for a spot in both the money round […]
WPT Korea: Festival Results
WPT KOREA Dates: July 15 to 24, 2023 Location: Jeju Shinhwa World, Landing Casino, Jeju Island, Korea Festival prize pool: KR₩ 7,611,741,050 (~USD 5,918,330) Events: 18 Main Event Dates: July 17 to 22, 2023 Buy in: KR₩ 3,400,000 (~USD 2,680) Guarantee: KR₩ 2,000,000,000 (~USD 1,575,600) Entries: 758 Prize pool: KR₩ 2,246,947,400 (~USD 1,770,200) ITM: 95 places […]
WPT Korea Main Event: Yuwen Pan leads; Chao-Ting Cheng, Aaron Lim, David Yan, Jun Mondalo among 44 survivors; Ji Yu Shun wins NLH Single Day
Excitement from the get-go at World Poker Tour (WPT) Korea with 283 players returning to Jeju Shinhwa World Landing Casino for Day 2 of the Main Event. The guarantee-crushing tournament drew 758 entries for a prize pool of KR₩ 2,246,947,400 (~USD 1,770,200). Ten hours later, the money flowed at the fall of Jun Shi on […]
WPT Korea Main Event draws 758 for ₩2.2 Billion prize pool; Ma Yanjun tops Day 1C; 283 return for Day 2
It was an ambitious goal and in the aftermath, the World Poker Tour (WPT) exceeded its KR₩ 2 billion WPT Korea Main Event guarantee. With Day 1C seeing another 274 pony up the KR₩ 3,400,000 (~USD 2,680) buy in, the prize pool grew to a richer KR₩ 2,246,947,400 (~USD 1,770,200). In total, 758 filled up […]
WPT Korea: Yong Zhao bags big at Main Event Day 1B; Tony Dunst, Xixiang Luo among 282 entries; Yamazaki Ryosuke wins NLH Turbo
Day 4 at the World Poker Tour (WPT) Korea festival drew another 232 entrants to the Main Event to bring the combined turnout to 484 after two starting days. Among the attendees were pros flying in from Las Vegas, WPT commentator Tony Dunst, Chinese pro Xixiang Luo, and Taiwan’s Kitty Kuo. By the end […]
Cards for a Cause: WPT Alpha8 for One Drop in Jeju Island, Korea from July 21 to 22
In the gorgeous setting of Jeju Island, the World Poker Tour (WPT) brings together poker players and philanthropists, uniting them in a shared mission to make a difference. Taking place on July 21 to 22 is the WPT Alpha8 for One Drop event at Jeju Shinhwa World Landing Casino. The special tournament aims to raise […]