High Rollers Come Out to Play; Mao Leads Final Day Pack

High Rollers Come Out to Play; Mao Leads Final Day Pack

High Rollers Come Out to Play; Mao Leads Final Day Pack

posted by Matthew Ooi

Results for Side Events: #52-#56, #58-#60

APT JEJU CLASSIC 2026 SCHEDULE| OFFICIAL RESULTS | PLAYER LISTS | IMAGES | WINNERS

JEJU, SOUTH KOREA, February 4, 2026– We are now over the halfway point of the APT season-opener, APT Jeju Classic 2026!

The Tour has a habit of breaking records at every stop we go, and even the chilly weather can't keep players away. The Main Event of APT Jeju Classic 2026 became the largest event ever organised on South Korean soil. Plenty of big names are still in the mix for Day 3 tomorrow. To catch all the action head on over to our live reporting page and live stream.

That’s not all. After the record-breaking Ultra Stack - High Roller event a couple of days ago, the tour's dedicated high rollers have their sights set on the two-day High Roller event. Check out who came out on top of Day 1 as we enter the Final Day tomorrow.

Read on to find out more about all the side-event action from Day 6:


Star-Studded Field Emerges as Event #52 High Roller Reaches Final Day

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Mao enters the Final Day of the High Roller event as the chipleader

Event #52: High Roller got underway with a strong showing, as 174 entries turned out for the opening day of the two-day tournament, building a sizeable KRW 751 million (~USD 527,000) prize pool. With KRW 174,770,000 (~USD 122,600) awaiting the eventual champion, Day 1 concluded with 23 players advancing, setting up a compelling Final Day.

Renji Mao leads the way after bagging 1,058,000 chips to claim the overall chip lead. The Chinese pro and WSOP bracelet winner, who boasts over USD 4.3 million in live tournament earnings, is chasing his fifth APT title and has positioned himself strongly at the top of the pack.

Close behind is Peng Yang of China with 947,000 chips. Approaching USD 1 million in live earnings, Yang will be aiming to convert his stack into a second APT title when play resumes. Rounding out the top three is Xintao Tian, also from China, who ended Day 1 with 783,000 chips to remain firmly in contention.

Some notable survivors moving forward are Calvin Sungwon Lee of the United States, sitting fourth in chips with 765,000. The two-time APT Superstar Challenge winner has already cashed in the APT Super High Roller this series and is chasing a fourth APT title. Also safely through is Rene von Reden of Germany, the APT Taipei Poker Classic 2024 Main Event champion, who carries a healthy 741,000-chip stack into the Final Day as he looks to add a second APT title to his résumé.

HIGH ROLLER TOP TEN CHIP STACKS

RankNameCountryChip Stack
1Renji MaoChina1,058,000
2Peng YangChina947,000
3Xintao TianChina783,000
4Calvin Sungwon LeeUnited States765,000
5Tetsuma IshizuJapan748,000
6Rene Alexander Von RedenGermany741,000
7Guodong JiangChina676,000
8Hao ZhuChina669,000
9Yi QinChina580,000
10Xiao ZhangChina577,000

For Event #52: High Roller Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #52: High Roller Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #52: High Roller tournament page


Wang Adds First APT Title to Decorated Résumé in Event #53: Masters Fixed Limit Draw Poker

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Wang can add an APT trophy to his large cabinet of poker trophies

Yilong Wang marked a first by capturing his first APT title in Event #53: Masters Fixed Limit Draw Poker. The Chinese pro and WSOP bracelet winner, who boasts over USD 1.7 million in live tournament earnings, topped a 31-entry Masters field to secure the KRW 14,866,000 (~USD 10,432) first-place prize, adding an APT trophy to an already accomplished career.

Second place went to Punnat Punsri of Thailand, who once again came close to adding another APT title but had to settle for runner-up honours, earning KRW 10,240,000 (~USD 7,187). Fellow Thai pro Sorawit Suriyakarn completed the podium in third place, collecting KRW 6,530,000 (~USD 4,582) to round out the top three.

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

MASTERS FIXED LIMIT DRAW POKER FINAL TABLE RESULTS

PlaceNameCountryPrize (KRW/USD)
1Yilong WangChinaKRW 14,866,000 (USD 10,432)
2Punnat PunsriThailandKRW 10,240,000 (USD 7,187)
3Sorawit SuriyakarnThailandKRW 6,530,000 (USD 4,582)
4Yao LiuChinaKRW 4,720,000 (USD 3,312)
5Jie ChenAustraliaKRW 3,820,000 (USD 2,680)

For Event #53: Masters Fixed Limit Draw Poker Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #53: Masters Fixed Limit Draw Poker Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #53: Masters Fixed Limit Draw Poker tournament page


Chen Claims Fifth Crown in Event #54: NL Hold’em

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Chen beats out a large field of players to win his fifth APT title

Chi Jen Chen continued to expand upon his trophy cabinet by capturing his fifth APT title in Event #54: NL Hold’em. The Taiwanese pro, who has over USD 1.2 million in live tournament earnings, topped a large 255-entry field to secure the KRW 35,803,264 (~USD 25,125) first-place prize.

Second place went to Jiani Yang of China, who earned KRW 24,110,000 (~USD 16,919) after a strong run through a packed field. Min Liang Tsao of Taiwan completed the podium in third place, collecting KRW 17,000,000 (~USD 11,929).

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

NL - HOLD'EM FINAL TABLE RESULTS

PlaceNameCountryPrize (KRW/USD)
1Chi Jen ChenTaiwanKRW 35,803,264 (USD 25,125)
2Jiani YangChinaKRW 24,110,000 (USD 16,919)
3Min Liang TsaoTaiwanKRW 17,000,000 (USD 11,929)
4Yingjie ChenChinaKRW 13,780,000 (USD 9,670)
5Chang LiuChinaKRW 10,900,000 (USD 7,649)
6Ka Ho IpHong KongKRW 8,280,000 (USD 5,810)
7Alexander LyanRussiaKRW 6,040,000 (USD 4,238)
8Chung Heng ChanHong KongKRW 4,420,000 (USD 3,101)
9Jiang WangChinaKRW 3,660,000 (USD 2,568)

For Event #54: NL - Hold'em Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #54: NL - Hold'em Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #54: NL - Hold'em tournament page


Tang Makes Victorious Return to Jeju in Event #55: Women’s High Roller

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Tang's Jeju form continues this series with her second APT title

Lili Tang marked a triumphant return to the spotlight by capturing her second APT title in Event #55: Women’s High Roller. The Chinese pro, who made history with a runner-up finish at the APT Jeju 2025 Main Event, topped a 39-entry field to secure the KRW 18,704,000 (~USD 13,126) first-place prize

Second place went to Vanna Tea of the United States, who earned KRW 12,890,000 (~USD 9,045) after a strong showing in the women's field. Chu Ling Hsu of Taiwan completed the podium in third place, collecting KRW 8,210,000 (~USD 5,761).

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

WOMEN'S HIGH ROLLER FINAL TABLE RESULTS

PlaceNameCountryPrize (KRW/USD)
1Lili TangChinaKRW 18,704,000 (USD 13,126)
2Vanna TeaUnited StatesKRW 12,890,000 (USD 9,045)
3Chu Ling HsuTaiwanKRW 8,210,000 (USD 5,761)
4Zi Yun LuoChinaKRW 5,940,000 (USD 4,168)
5Jiaofang DuanChinaKRW 4,800,000 (USD 3,368)

For Event #55: Women's High Roller Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #55: Women's High Roller Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #55: Women's High Roller tournament page


Chen Secures Second Title in Event #56: Turbo – PL Omaha Ultimate Hi-Lo – Cry Me A River

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Chen brings home his second APT title

Hao Chen added another accolade to his APT résumé by capturing his second APT title in Event #56: Turbo – PL Omaha Ultimate Hi-Lo – Cry Me A River. The Chinese pro, who has over USD 1.5 million in live tournament earnings, topped a 52-entry field to secure the KRW 6,710,832 (~USD 4,708) first-place prize.

Second place went to Xuanyu Jin of China, who earned KRW 4,850,000 (~USD 3,403), while Hen Rosilio of Portugal completed the podium in third place, collecting KRW 3,090,000 (~USD 2,168) to round out the top three.

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

TURBO - PL OMAHA ULTIMATE HI-LO - CRY ME A RIVER FINAL TABLE RESULTS

PlaceNameCountryPrize (KRW/USD)
1Hao ChenChinaKRW 6,710,832 (USD 4,708)
2Xuanyu JinChinaKRW 4,850,000 (USD 3,403)
3Hen RosilioPortugalKRW 3,090,000 (USD 2,168)
4Lan Te ZhangChinaKRW 2,350,000 (USD 1,649)
5Sparrow CheungHong KongKRW 1,810,000 (USD 1,269)
6Johnny JohansenNorwayKRW 1,390,000 (USD 975)
7Dimitrios GkatzasGreeceKRW 1,120,000 (USD 785)

For Event #56 Turbo - PL Omaha Ultimate Hi-Lo - Cry Me A River Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #56 Turbo - PL Omaha Ultimate Hi-Lo - Cry Me A River Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #56 Turbo - PL Omaha Ultimate Hi-Lo - Cry Me A River tournament page


Lu Continues Mixed-Game Mastery with Eighth Title in Event #58

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Lu has eight APT titles in mixed games

Yang Lu further pushed his standing as one of the APT’s premier mixed-game specialists by capturing his eighth APT title in Event #58: Hyper Turbo – NL Triple Draw Mix. The Chinese pro topped a 37-entry field to secure the KRW 4,390,947 (~USD 3,081) first-place prize.

Second place went to Yik Hei Isaac Lo of China, who earned KRW 3,020,000 (~USD 2,119) after a strong run to reach heads up. Daiki Aoki of Japan completed the podium in third place, collecting KRW 1,920,000 (~USD 1,347).

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

HYPER TURBO - NL TRIPLE DRAW MIX FINAL TABLE RESULTS

PlaceNameCountryPrize (KRW/USD)
1Yang LuChinaKRW 4,390,947 (USD 3,081)
2Yik Hei Isaac LoChinaKRW 3,020,000 (USD 2,119)
3Daiki AokiJapanKRW 1,920,000 (USD 1,347)
4Kenji HamamotoJapanKRW 1,390,000 (USD 975)
5Robert Andrew SherwoodUnited KingdomKRW 1,120,000 (USD 785)

For Event #58: Hyper Turbo - NL Triple Draw Mix Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #58: Hyper Turbo - NL Triple Draw Mix Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #58: Hyper Turbo - NL Triple Draw Mix tournament page


Wang Converts Third Title in Event #59: Tick Tock BOOM!

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Wang turned up today to bring home his third APT title

Jin Wang finally captured some silverware this series by winning his third APT title in Event #59: Tick Tock BOOM!. The Chinese pro, who had already logged two final table appearances earlier in the series, topped a 111-entry field to secure the KRW 7,932,486 (~USD 5,567) first-place prize.

Second place went to Man Ho Yuen of Hong Kong, who earned KRW 5,470,000 (~USD 3,838). Jialu Shen of China completed the podium in third place, collecting KRW 3,590,000 (~USD 2,519) to round out the top three.

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

TICK TOCK BOOM! FINAL TABLE RESULTS

PlaceNameCountryPrize (KRW/USD)
1Jin WangChinaKRW 7,932,486 (USD 5,567)
2Man Ho YuenHong KongKRW 5,470,000 (USD 3,838)
3Jialu ShenChinaKRW 3,590,000 (USD 2,519)
4Masanori KannoJapanKRW 2,910,000 (USD 2,042)
5Lei ZhangChinaKRW 2,350,000 (USD 1,649)
6Tomoharu HikinoJapanKRW 1,830,000 (USD 1,284)
7Jiajin HaoChinaKRW 1,450,000 (USD 1,017)
8Zixuan ZhouChinaKRW 1,100,000 (USD 771)
9Zhongyao LiChinaKRW 810,000 (USD 568)

For Event #59: Tick Tock BOOM! Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #59: Tick Tock BOOM! Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #59: Tick Tock BOOM! tournament page


Chen Brings Home Maiden APT Victory in Event #60: Hyper Turbo – High Roller

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Chen can add an APT trophy to his list of poker accolades

Wenwen Chen reached a major career milestone by capturing his first APT title in Event #60: Hyper Turbo – High Roller. The Chinese pro, who has over USD 300,000 in live tournament earnings, topped a 79-entry field to secure the KRW 28,144,000 (~USD 19,751) first-place prize.

Second place went to Chun Ping David Lo of the United States, who earned KRW 20,020,000 (~USD 14,047) after another strong showing to reach heads up and add another final table appearance to his series. Junkai Kui of China completed the podium in third place, collecting KRW 13,110,000 (~USD 9,200) to round out the top three.

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

HYPER TURBO - HIGH ROLLER FINAL TABLE RESULTS

PlaceNameCountryPrize (KRW/USD)
1Wenwen ChenChinaKRW 28,144,000 (USD 19,751)
2Chun Ping David LoUnited StatesKRW 20,020,000 (USD 14,047)
3Junkai KuiChinaKRW 13,110,000 (USD 9,200)
4Ping DongChinaKRW 10,080,000 (USD 7,073)
5Munkhsukh BaatarMongoliaKRW 7,990,000 (USD 5,607)
6Shouda ZhangChinaKRW 6,250,000 (USD 4,385)
7Ronghuang WangMacauKRW 4,910,000 (USD 3,445)
8Tianhao ZhengChinaKRW 3,840,000 (USD 2,694)
9Ryosuke HamamuraJapanKRW 2,920,000 (USD 2,049)

For Event #60: Hyper Turbo - High Roller Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #60: Hyper Turbo - High Roller Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #60: Hyper Turbo - High Roller tournament page


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