Under the majestic lights of LES A Casino on the Korean island of Jeju, an historic collaboration between K Poker Cup and Long Poker Tour created one of the strongest winter stops in Korea's calendar. Initial tournaments and high roller events recorded astonishing numbers, setting high expectations for the Main Event of the series.
During its six opening flights, the Main Event logged an incredible 2,033 entries, pushing the tournament’s guarantee far beyond its original level. The prize pool soared to KRW 2,280,100,000 (roughly $1.5 million). This smashed last year's record of 1,432 entries and redefined what the local poker community believed was achievable at a festival in this part of the world.
Chinese Dominance at the Final Table
An exciting and lengthy Day 2 concluded with the formation of the top 25 players, led by Huanyu Chen from Taiwan. He utilized his advantage brilliantly, advancing through the televised table to the final heads-up.
Six of the finalists at the penultimate table waved the Chinese flag, and it was proudly displayed in the winner’s photo. Lante Zhang from China put on the best performance, turning his effort into a championship title. After defeating the aforementioned Huanyu Chen, Zhang claimed the victory with KRW 300,000,000 (~$207,490), setting a personal career high in cash earnings.
Final Table Results:
| Position | Player Name | Country | Winnings |
| 1. | Lante Zhang | China | $207,490 |
| 2. | Huanyu Chen | Taiwan | $152,160 |
| 3. | Hui Liu | China | $115,160 |
| 4. | Xiaqing Ji | China | $89,915 |
| 5. | Yiming Li | China | $69,165 |
| 6. | Ryan Plant | United Kingdom | $51,875 |
| 7. | Sin Lan Chen | Taiwan | $36,655 |
| 8. | Peng Deng | China | $26,975 |
The tournament wrapped up a festival that not only exceeded attendance expectations but also set a new standard for poker events in the region. This achievement ensures that the KPC x LPT Series 2026 Main Event will be remembered as a legend, and it has made clear that 2026 will be filled with amazing poker action in Asia!
You can watch the live stream of the final here:
