Zhao Leads the Pack in High Roller - Ultra Stack; Strong Field of Contenders Following Behind

Zhao Leads the Pack in High Roller - Ultra Stack; Strong Field of Contenders Following Behind

Zhao Leads the Pack in High Roller - Ultra Stack; Strong Field of Contenders Following Behind

posted by Matthew Ooi

Results for Side Events: #30-#34, #37-#40

APT INCHEON 2025 SCHEDULE| OFFICIAL RESULTS | PLAYER LISTS | IMAGES | WINNERS

INCHEON, SOUTH KOREA, AUGUST 4, 2025Event #31: High Roller – Ultra Stack made its debut on South Korean soil in scintillating fashion, drawing a 197-entry field packed with elite stars and high rollers. After a full day of intense play, 27 runners remain, each having locked up a min-cash of KRW 7,660,000 (~USD 5,500) heading into the Final Day. A first-place prize of KRW 169,636,000 (~USD 121,800) is up for grabs.

Hongjun Zhao of China leads the charge with 1,750,000 chips. With more than USD 1 million in live tournament earnings, Zhao is no stranger to high-stakes pressure and will return as the one to watch when cards go back in the air.

Not far behind is Ryosuke Ikari of Japan, who bagged 1,456,000 chips. A consistent presence on the Asian poker circuit, Ikari now has his sights set on a career-best result.

Australia’s Dylan Wayne Foster, another player with over USD 1 million in live earnings, continues his quest for a long-awaited APT title. After coming painfully close at APT Manila 2025, where he finished third in the Main Event, Foster is back in the hunt with 1,427,000 chips and a shot at redemption.

Chih Wei Fan of Taiwan, on a hot streak this year on the tour, also returns tomorrow with 1,208,000 chips. A three-time APT champion, including two wins this year alone, Fan will be gunning for his fourth title as he looks to extend his run.

Here are the top chipstacks going into the Final Day:

HIGH ROLLER - ULTRA STACK TOP CHIPSTACKS

NameCountryChips
Hongjun ZhaoChina1,750,000
Ryosuke IkariJapan1,456,000
Dylan Wayne FosterAustralia1,427,000
Eisuke KatsurenJapan1,289,000
Yoko SasakiJapan1,265,000
Chih Wei FanTaiwan1,208,000
Kenta TakaharaJapan1,199,000
Kaoru KishimotoJapan1,088,000
Yilong WangChina1,017,000

For Event #31: High Roller - Ultra Stack Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #31: High Roller - Ultra Stack Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #31: High Roller - Ultra Stack tournament page


Matsuda Earns Maiden Title in Event #30: Big “O” Masters

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Matsuda takes home his first APT title

Japan’s Tomoki Matsuda captured his first APT title in Event #30: Big “O” Masters – PL Omaha Hi-Lo – 5 Card, outlasting a 42-entry field. The win also pushed Matsuda closer to the USD 200,000 mark in total live earnings as he secured KRW 18,512,000 (~USD 13,292) for the victory.

King Chun Horace Leung, who had already recorded a final table finish earlier this series, came excruciatingly close to his second APT title but ultimately had to settle for second place and KRW 12,790,000 (~USD 9,181). Nagino Makoto took third place and KRW 8,160,000 (~USD 5,861) to complete the podium.

Six runners were paid, with the final table results below:

BIG "O" MASTERS - PL OMAHA HI-LO - 5 CARD FINAL TABLE RESULTS

PlaceNameCountryPrize
1stTomoki MatsudaJapanKRW 18,512,000 (~USD 13,292)
2ndKing Chun Horace LeungHong KongKRW 12,790,000 (~USD 9,181)
3rdNagino MakotoJapanKRW 8,160,000 (~USD 5,861)
4thTakanori YamagiwaJapanKRW 6,260,000 (~USD 4,495)
5thRenji MaoChinaKRW 4,900,000 (~USD 3,518)
6thYun Lam Kevin ChoiHong KongKRW 3,810,000 (~USD 2,735)

For Event #30: Big "O" Masters - PL Omaha Hi-Lo - 5 Card Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #30: Big "O" Masters - PL Omaha Hi-Lo - 5 Card Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #30: Big "O" Masters - PL Omaha Hi-Lo - 5 Card tournament page


Xu Rises to the Top in Event #32: NL Hold’em – Freezeout

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Xu makes his mark on the tour with his first APT title

Chinese pro Yuan Xu earned his first APT title in Event #32: NL Hold’em – Freezeout, coming out ahead of a 218-entry field, one of the largest so far this series. Xu began the final table with a middling stack but patiently chipped up to claim the top prize of KRW 38,740,000 (~USD 27,822). This marks his second cash of the series and his most significant APT result to date.

Kaito Hashimoto of Japan followed a similar trajectory, starting from the middle of the pack and grinding his way to a runner-up finish worth KRW 26,080,000 (~USD 18,720). Switzerland’s Christophe Marchon-Pauget delivered one of the more impressive runs of the night, turning the shortest stack at the final table into a third-place finish and KRW 18,390,000 (~USD 13,205).

31 runners were paid, with the final table results as follows:

NL - HOLD'EM - FREEZEOUT FINAL TABLE RESULTS

PlaceNameCountryPrize
1stYuan XuChinaKRW 38,740,000 (~USD 27,822)
2ndKaito HashimotoJapanKRW 26,080,000 (~USD 18,720)
3rdChristophe Marchon-PaugetSwitzerlandKRW 18,390,000 (~USD 13,205)
4thYan ZhangChinaKRW 14,910,000 (~USD 10,708)
5thToshihiko YokoteJapanKRW 11,790,000 (~USD 8,466)
6thJiaqi TengChinaKRW 8,950,000 (~USD 6,426)
7thNatthapol LinThailandKRW 6,540,000 (~USD 4,696)
8thXiang LiuChinaKRW 4,780,000 (~USD 3,432)
9thZhiyi WangChinaKRW 3,960,000 (~USD 2,843)

For Event #32: NL - Hold'em - Freezeout Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #32: NL - Hold'em - Freezeout Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #32: NL - Hold'em - Freezeout tournament page


Fedotov Doubles Up with Second Title in Event #33: Limit – Dealer’s Choice – 7 Stud

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Fedotov is on a heater after winning his second APT title this series

APT newcomer Mikhail Fedotov continues to make waves at APT Incheon 2025, capturing his second title of the series in Event #33: Limit – Dealer’s Choice – 7 Stud. The Russian player, who previously triumphed in Event #2: PL Omaha 5 Card – Hi-Lo, outplayed a 46-entry field to claim KRW 7,740,662 (~USD 5,559) — his biggest live tournament cash to date.

Joan Kathleen Allen from Australia came close to denying Fedotov, finishing second for KRW 5,350,000 (~USD 3,842), while Thailand’s Vorakrit Vorakulsathian rounded out the top three with a payout of KRW 3,420,000 (~USD 2,456).

Six runners were paid, with the final table results as follows:

LIMIT - DEALER'S CHOICE - 7 STUD FINAL TABLE RESULTS

PlaceNameCountryPrize
1stMikhail FedotovRussiaKRW 7,740,662 (~USD 5,559)
2ndJoan Kathleen AllenAustraliaKRW 5,350,000 (~USD 3,842)
3rdVorakrit VorakulsathianThailandKRW 3,420,000 (~USD 2,456)
4thTsz Fung WongHong KongKRW 2,620,000 (~USD 1,881)
5thHideki NakamuraJapanKRW 2,050,000 (~USD 1,472)
6thYuki SasakiJapanKRW 1,590,000 (~USD 1,141)

For Event #33: Limit - Dealer's Choice - 7 Stud Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #33: Limit - Dealer's Choice - 7 Stud Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #33: Limit - Dealer's Choice - 7 Stud tournament page


Sun Captures First APT Title in Event #34: Turbo – Women’s Event

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Sun shines bright with her first APT title

China’s Yue Sun made her mark at Event #34: Turbo – Women’s Event, claiming her first APT title and the biggest live score of her career. The Chinese amateur bested a field of 61 entries to earn KRW 5,691,561 (~USD 4,088) and her maiden APT trophy.

Wai Lam Wong of Hong Kong also made a strong run, taking home the runner-up prize of KRW 4,100,000 (~USD 2,944), while Thailand’s Kanokon Vasinsunthon rounded out the top three with KRW 2,660,000 (~USD 1,910) for her third-place finish.

The final table was paid, with the results as follows:

WOMEN'S EVENT FINAL TABLE RESULTS

PlaceNameCountryPrize
1stYue SunChinaKRW 5,691,561 (~USD 4,088)
2ndWai Lam WongHong KongKRW 4,100,000 (~USD 2,944)
3rdMiss Kanokon VasinsunthonThailandKRW 2,660,000 (~USD 1,910)
4thMina MizunokuraJapanKRW 2,010,000 (~USD 1,443)
5thNaranbaatar Oyun ErdeneMongoliaKRW 1,560,000 (~USD 1,120)
6thNao KoizumiJapanKRW 1,210,000 (~USD 869)
7thYing Yi WuTaiwanKRW 960,000 (~USD 689)
8thWisinee TanpichaiThailandKRW 740,000 (~USD 531)
9thMaho SeradaJapanKRW 590,000 (~USD 424)

For Event #34: Women's Event Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #34: Women's Event Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #34: Women's Event tournament page


Yu Blasts His Way to First APT Title in Event #37: Turbo - PL Omaha High - Double Board - Bomb Pot

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Yu makes the largest score of his career and his first APT title

Yu Ruidi of China claimed his first APT title and the largest live cash of his career, taking down Event #37: Turbo – PL Omaha High – Double Board – Bomb Pot after outlasting a large field of 105 entries. The win earned him KRW 6,442,016 (~USD 4,626).

Martijn Johannes Gerrits of the Netherlands, making his fifth cash of the series, came within reach of the title but ultimately finished runner-up, collecting KRW 4,440,000 (~USD 3,188). Olzhas Kinbayev of Kazakhstan completed the podium in third place for KRW 2,910,000 (~USD 2,089).

16 runners were paid, with the final table results as follows:

TURBO - PL OMAHA HIGH - DOUBLE BOARD - BOMB POT FINAL TABLE RESULTS

PlaceNameCountryPrize
1stYu RuidiChinaKRW 6,442,016 (~USD 4,626)
2ndMartijn Johannes GerritsNetherlandsKRW 4,440,000 (~USD 3,188)
3rdOlzhas KinbayevKazakhstanKRW 2,910,000 (~USD 2,089)
4thCamilla SamsingNorwayKRW 2,360,000 (~USD 1,694)
5thKei ShinagawaJapanKRW 1,900,000 (~USD 1,364)
6thDaniel Adam HaywoodAustraliaKRW 1,490,000 (~USD 1,069)
7thQuncheng FangChinaKRW 1,170,000 (~USD 839)
8thGo YanagidaJapanKRW 890,000 (~USD 638)
9thHirotoshi NakaboJapanKRW 660,000 (~USD 474)

For Event #37: Turbo - PL Omaha High - Double Board - Bomb Pot Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #37: Turbo - PL Omaha High - Double Board - Bomb Pot Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #37: Turbo - PL Omaha High - Double Board - Bomb Pot tournament page


Yamamoto Grabs First APT Title in Event #38: Hyper Turbo – Win the Button

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Yamamoto's first live cash is also his first APT title

Japan’s Hajime Yamamoto enjoyed a dream debut on the APT, turning his first-ever live cash into a title win at Event #38: Hyper Turbo – Win the Button. The Japanese amateur outlasted a tough 123-entry field to secure KRW 12,711,968 (~USD 9,126) and his maiden trophy.

Compatriot Yukinari Mera, already an APT champion earlier this festival, came close to clinching his second title but settled for second place and KRW 8,570,000 (~USD 6,154). China’s Chunhao Zhang completed the podium with a strong third-place finish, earning KRW 5,570,000 (~USD 3,999).

17 runners were paid, with the final table results as follows:

HYPER TURBO - WIN THE BUTTON FINAL TABLE RESULTS

PlaceNameCountryPrize
1stHajime YamamotoJapanKRW 12,711,968 (~USD 9,126)
2ndYukinari MeraJapanKRW 8,570,000 (~USD 6,154)
3rdChunhao ZhangChinaKRW 5,570,000 (~USD 3,999)
4thYizhou NieChinaKRW 4,610,000 (~USD 3,310)
5thShohei KurodaJapanKRW 3,720,000 (~USD 2,670)
6thSeong Ha LeeKoreaKRW 2,940,000 (~USD 2,111)
7thMing JiangChinaKRW 2,240,000 (~USD 1,608)
8thAkira TakashimaJapanKRW 1,690,000 (~USD 1,213)
9thTomoharu HikinoJapanKRW 1,260,000 (~USD 905)

For Event #38: Hyper Turbo - Win the Button Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #38: Hyper Turbo - Win the Button Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #38: Hyper Turbo - Win the Button tournament page


Weng Claims Victory in Event #39: Hyper Turbo – NL – Triple Draw Mix

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Weng's victory puts him at three APT titles

Jun Weng has added another title to his growing APT résumé, taking down Event #39: Hyper Turbo – NL – Triple Draw Mix after outlasting a 31-entry field. Already boasting over USD 200,000 in live tournament earnings, the Chinese pro came into the event with one earlier cash this series and now secures his third APT title in Incheon, banking KRW 3,670,793 (~USD 2,636) for the victory.

It was an all-China showdown at the top, with Lante Zhang claiming KRW 2,530,000 (~USD 1,816) for second place, while Yang Lu finished third and took home KRW 1,610,000 (~USD 1,156).

Five runners were paid, with the final table results as follows:

HYPER TURBO - NL - TRIPLE DRAW MIX FINAL TABLE RESULTS

PlaceNameCountryPrize
1stJun WengChinaKRW 3,670,793 (~USD 2,636)
2ndLante ZhangChinaKRW 2,530,000 (~USD 1,816)
3rdYang LuChinaKRW 1,610,000 (~USD 1,156)
4thKazumasa HigumaJapanKRW 1,170,000 (~USD 840)
5thRenji MaoChinaKRW 940,000 (~USD 675)

For Event #39: Hyper Turbo - NL - Triple Draw Mix Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #39: Hyper Turbo - NL - Triple Draw Mix Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #39: Hyper Turbo - NL - Triple Draw Mix tournament page


Cao Claims Long-Awaited First APT Title in Event #40: Super Hyper Turbo

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Cao finally bags his first APT title

China’s Tingjia Cao added a long-awaited title to his poker career, taking down Event #40: Super Hyper Turbo at APT Incheon 2025. With over USD 400,000 in live earnings prior to this series, the experienced grinder outlasted a 113-entry field to earn his first APT title and a payout of KRW 8,092,531 (~USD 5,810).

Thailand’s Mr Watthanakit Pinyorattanakit put up a spirited heads-up fight, finishing runner-up for KRW 5,570,000 (~USD 3,999). Meanwhile, Canada’s Nohad Teliani, who recently secured her maiden APT win in Event #11: PL Omaha High - High Roller, added yet another deep run to her series by placing third and banking KRW 3,650,000 (~USD 2,621).

15 runners were paid, with the final table results as follows:

SUPER HYPER TURBO FINAL TABLE RESULTS

PlaceNameCountryPrize
1stTingjia CaoChinaKRW 8,092,531 (~USD 5,810)
2ndMr Watthanakit PinyorattanakitThailandKRW 5,570,000 (~USD 3,999)
3rdNohad TelianiCanadaKRW 3,650,000 (~USD 2,621)
4thRyo FujitaJapanKRW 2,960,000 (~USD 2,125)
5thNaoki WatanabeJapanKRW 2,390,000 (~USD 1,716)
6thMingzhi MaChinaKRW 1,870,000 (~USD 1,342)
7thYue XuChinaKRW 1,470,000 (~USD 1,055)
8thGuoqiang ZhangChinaKRW 1,120,000 (~USD 804)
9thBao Qiang HoSingaporeKRW 820,000 (~USD 589)

For Event #40: Super Hyper Turbo Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #40: Super Hyper Turbo Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #40: Super Hyper Turbo tournament page


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