Day One of Ultra Stack Concludes with 37 Survivors; Wu Leads as Final Day Beckons

Day One of Ultra Stack Concludes with 37 Survivors; Wu Leads as Final Day Beckons

Day One of Ultra Stack Concludes with 37 Survivors; Wu Leads as Final Day Beckons

posted by Matthew Ooi

Results for Side Events: #89, #91-#98

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

JEJU, SOUTH KOREA, October 4, 2025– The two-day Event #89: Ultra Stack at APT Jeju 2025 attracted a strong field of 254 entries across three starting flights. With a deep 100,000-chip starting stack and a total of KRW 179,200,000 (~USD 128,000) prize pool on the line, the day’s play went down to 14% of each field, ensuring all survivors secured an in-the-money finish. A total of 37 survivors will now return for the Final Day to battle for the trophy and a share of the prize pool.


Flight A

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Flight A chipleader Yanlin Wu

Flight A produced the largest overall stack of the day, with China’s Yanlin Wu bagging an impressive 2,530,000 chips. He enters the Final Day as the man to beat and will carry significant momentum. Hong Kong’s Chingnam Chan also impressed, securing a healthy 1,590,000 chips to position himself among the top contenders. Meanwhile, China’s Gaoyuan Xu is close with 915,000 chips, ensuring he too will be a force when play resumes.

ULTRA STACK FLIGHT A TOP CHIP STACKS

PlaceNameCountryChips
1stYanlin WuChina2,530,000
2ndChingnam ChanHong Kong1,590,000
3rdGaoyuan XuChina915,000
4thXiaoying MaoChina735,000
5thYun Long JinChina685,000

Flight B

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Flight B chipleader Yifeng Qian

Flight B saw another standout performance from the Chinese contingent, as Yifeng Qian topped the session with 1,845,000 chips. Trailing behind was fellow countryman Jiabao Cai, who kept pace with 1,390,000 chips after a steady climb throughout the day. Rounding out the top three was Juncai Han, also from China, who advanced with a solid 1,080,000 in chips, giving the nation a clean sweep of the podium in this flight.

ULTRA STACK FLIGHT B TOP CHIP STACKS

PlaceNameCountryChip Stack
1stYifeng QianChina1,845,000
2ndJiabao CaiChina1,390,000
3rdJuncai HanChina1,080,000
4thNan ChenUnited States935,000
5thTae Hoon HanAustralia500,000

Flight C

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Flight C chipleader Kota Inooka

Flight C featured more international diversity at the top of the leaderboard. Japan’s Kota Inooka emerged as the biggest stack of the group with 1,470,000 chips, marking him as one of the top stacks overall. Taiwan’s Hua Wei Lin bagged 1,295,000, further building on his strong series showing so far. Thailand’s Tharit Nanthana also made a case for himself after day’s play, closing with 940,000 chips to take his place among the chip leaders coming into the Final Day.

ULTRA STACK FLIGHT C TOP CHIP STACKS

PlaceNameCountryChips
1stKota InookaJapan1,470,000
2ndHua Wei LinTaiwan1,295,000
3rdTharit NanthanaThailand940,000
4thHuifang ZhangUnited States780,000
5thYahui XuChina655,000

Who will emerge on top to close out the series with a huge win? Find out as we close out what has been a hugely successful series in Jeju. Here are the overall top chip stacks going into the Final Day of the Ultra Stack:

ULTRA STACK DAY 1 TOP CHIP STACKS

PlaceNameCountryChips
1stYanlin WuChina2,530,000
2ndYifeng QianChina1,845,000
3rdChingnam ChanHong Kong1,590,000
4thKota InookaJapan1,470,000
5thJiabao CaiChina1,390,000
6thHua Wei LinTaiwan1,295,000
7thJuncai HanChina1,080,000
8thTharit NanthanaThailand940,000
9thNan ChenUnited States935,000
10thGaoyuan XuChina915,000

For Event #89: Ultra Stack Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #89: Ultra Stack Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #89: Ultra Stack tournament page


Zhang Breaks Through in Event #91: Dealer’s Choice Masters

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Zhang gets one over the line for his first APT title to go along with his five cashes this series

The Dealer’s Choice Masters saw a competitive field of 27 entries take their shot in one of the festival’s mixed game highlights. China’s Lante Zhang, who had already recorded an impressive five cashes this series, finally converted consistency into silverware. Zhang captured his first APT title, overcoming a tough final lineup to bank KRW 11,982,000 (~USD 8,559).

Fellow countryman Zehao Li, himself a proven mixed game contender, secured the runner-up spot for KRW 7,980,000 (~USD 5,700). Hong Kong’s Horace Leung, who earlier added a second APT title in Event #87: Hyper Turbo – High Roller, added another deep run to his series, taking third place for KRW 5,130,000 (~USD 3,664).

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

DEALER'S CHOICE MASTERS FINAL TABLE RESULTS

PlaceNameCountryPrize (KRW/USD)
1stLante ZhangChinaKRW 11,982,000 (USD 8,559)
2ndZehao LiChinaKRW 7,980,000 (USD 5,700)
3rdKing Chun Horace LeungHong KongKRW 5,130,000 (USD 3,664)
4thDaiki AokiJapanKRW 3,420,000 (USD 2,443)

For Event #91: Dealer's Choice Masters Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #91: Dealer's Choice Masters Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #91: Dealer's Choice Masters tournament page


Shoji Claims First Title in Event #92: NL Hold’em – Freezeout

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Shoji makes good on his first deep run this series for his first APT title

Japan’s Seiya Shoji secured a career milestone at APT Jeju 2025 by winning Event #92: NL Hold’em – Freezeout. The event drew 85 entries, with 11 players reaching the money, and Shoji outlasted the competition to capture his first-ever APT title along with a top prize of KRW 24,340,000 (~USD 17,386).

The tournament concluded with an ICM deal at heads-up play, which left KRW 876,000 and the trophy to play for. Shoji prevailed in the final showdown, while fellow countryman Kohei Suzuki secured the larger payout of KRW 27,500,000 (~USD 19,643) for second place due to the deal.

China’s Difei Wu completed the podium, earning KRW 14,100,000 (~USD 10,071) for his third-place finish.

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

NL - HOLD'EM - FREEZEOUT FINAL TABLE RESULTS

PlaceNameCountryPrize (KRW/USD)
1stSeiya ShojiJapanKRW 24,340,000 (USD 17,386)
2ndKohei SuzukiJapanKRW 27,500,000 (USD 19,643)
3rdDifei WuChinaKRW 14,100,000 (USD 10,071)
4thXiang Yu YuChinaKRW 10,850,000 (USD 7,750)
5thShangjing LuChinaKRW 8,590,000 (USD 6,136)
6thKazuto SuzukiJapanKRW 6,720,000 (USD 4,800)
7thChien Chih WengTaiwanKRW 5,290,000 (USD 3,778)
8thZidulis AidasVietnamKRW 4,130,000 (USD 2,950)
9thYushi NoriokaJapanKRW 3,140,000 (USD 2,243)

For Event #92: NL - Hold'em - Freezeout Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #92: NL - Hold'em - Freezeout Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #92: NL - Hold'em - Freezeout tournament page


Zhou Shines in Event #93: Women’s Event

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Zhou wins the final women's event of APT Jeju 2025

The final Women’s Event of APT Jeju 2025 brought together a field of 27 entries, capping off the series’ ladies’ tournaments. China’s Yuhua Zhou emerged victorious, securing her first APT title. Zhou’s composed run through the final stages culminated in a triumph worth KRW 2,720,518 (~USD 1,943).

Fellow compatriot Anqi Luo made a strong push but was ultimately forced to settle for second place and a payday of KRW 1,810,000 (~USD 1,293). Japan’s Mao Yamamura rounded out the podium with a third-place finish for KRW 1,170,000 (~USD 836).

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

WOMEN'S EVENT FINAL TABLE RESULTS

PlaceNameCountryPrize (KRW/USD)
1stYuhua ZhouChinaKRW 2,720,518 (USD 1,943)
2ndAnqi LuoChinaKRW 1,810,000 (USD 1,293)
3rdMao YamamuraJapanKRW 1,170,000 (USD 836)
4thYanting HuangChinaKRW 780,000 (USD 557)

For Event #93: Women's Event Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #93: Women's Event Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #93: Women's Event tournament page


Tran Shines Again in Event #94: Limit – Triple Draw Mix

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Tran;'s run has been one to watch with four titles in Jeju so far

Austria’s Hanh Tran continued his remarkable form at APT Jeju 2025 by winning Event #94: Limit – Triple Draw Mix. The event attracted 16 entries, with three players making the money, and Tran clinched his fourth career APT title — all coming from mixed games — further cementing his reputation as one of the series’ standout players.

Already boasting three APT titles and two additional cashes earlier in the festival, Tran converted yet another deep run into a championship, earning KRW 4,430,268 (~USD 3,165) for the win.

Hong Kong’s Hoi Man Leung finished runner-up for KRW 2,960,000 (~USD 2,114), while Japan’s Shinya Ueda rounded out the podium, taking home KRW 1,850,000 (~USD 1,321).

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

LIMIT - TRIPLE DRAW MIX FINAL TABLE RESULTS

PlaceNameCountryPrize (KRW/USD)
1stHanh TranAustriaKRW 4,430,268 (USD 3,165)
2ndHoi Man LeungHong KongKRW 2,960,000 (USD 2,114)
3rdShinya UedaJapanKRW 1,850,000 (USD 1,321)

For Event #94: Limit - Triple Draw Mix Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #94: Limit - Triple Draw Mix Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #94: Limit - Triple Draw Mix tournament page


Chen Earns Victory in Event #95: Turbo – PL Omaha High – Stairway to Seven

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Chen gets over the line for his first APT title

China’s Suiyuan Chen captured a memorable win by taking down Event #95: Turbo – PL Omaha High – Stairway to Seven. The tournament drew 25 entries, with four players making the money, and Chen secured his first-ever APT title along with a payday of KRW 3,360,640 (~USD 2,400).

Veteran mixed games specialist Yang Lu added yet another deep run to his résumé, finishing runner-up for KRW 2,240,000 (~USD 1,600). Ming Sun Pau of Hong Kong rounded out the podium in third place, earning KRW 1,440,000 (~USD 1,029).

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

TURBO - PL OMAHA HIGH - STAIRWAY TO SEVEN FINAL TABLE RESULTS

PlaceNameCountryPrize (KRW/USD)
1stSuiyuan ChenChinaKRW 3,360,640 (USD 2,400)
2ndYang LuChinaKRW 2,240,000 (USD 1,600)
3rdMing Sun PauHong KongKRW 1,440,000 (USD 1,029)
4thMatuphoom PangsrivinitThailandKRW 960,000 (USD 686)

For Event #95: Turbo - PL Omaha High - Stairway to Seven Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #95: Turbo - PL Omaha High - Stairway to Seven Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #95: Turbo - PL Omaha High - Stairway to Seven tournament page


Puangchompoo Isara Strikes Gold in Event #96: Turbo – Double Stack

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Puangchompoo's first live cash is a sweet one, as it comes with his first APT title and lion trophy

The newest APT host wasted no time making his mark. Thailand’s Puangchompoo Isara scored his first-ever live cash in style by taking down Event #96: Turbo – Double Stack for his maiden APT title. The event pulled in 50 entries, with Puangchompoo proving that sometimes it only takes one festival to grab a trophy—unlike a certain other host we know who prefers to just go all-in (yes, we’re looking at you, Greg).

Puangchompoo’s victory came with a payday of KRW 9,085,840 (~USD 6,526) and the all-important lion trophy.

Hong Kong’s Sheung Chau Chan pushed hard but ultimately settled for second place, collecting KRW 6,570,000 (~USD 4,718) for his deep run. Fellow Hong Kong contender Ho Fai Ip rounded out the podium in third, adding KRW 4,190,000 (~USD 3,008) to his series tally.

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

TURBO - DOUBLE STACK FINAL TABLE RESULTS

PlaceNameCountryPrize (KRW/USD)
1stPuangchompoo IsaraThailandKRW 9,085,840 (USD 6,526)
2ndSheung Chau ChanHong KongKRW 6,570,000 (USD 4,718)
3rdHo Fai IpHong KongKRW 4,190,000 (USD 3,008)
4thJiapeng ZhouChinaKRW 3,180,000 (USD 2,283)
5thYu Chao PanChinaKRW 2,450,000 (USD 1,759)
6thJunqiang LyuChinaKRW 1,880,000 (USD 1,350)
7thHo-Kuen LiHong KongKRW 1,520,000 (USD 1,091)

For Event #96: Turbo - Double Stack Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #96: Turbo - Double Stack Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #96: Turbo - Double Stack tournament page


Tran Doubles Up in Event #97: Hyper Turbo – No Limit – Dealer’s Choice – 5 Card Triple Draw

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You're not seeing double; Tran takes down his second trophy of the day, his fifth APT title overall

Austria’s Hanh Tran delivered an unprecedented performance in this series by winning Event #97: Hyper Turbo – No Limit – Dealer’s Choice – 5 Card Triple Draw. The tournament drew 16 entries, with three players finishing in the money, and Tran secured KRW 2,460,409 (~USD 1,758) for the victory.

The result marked Tran’s second title in a single day, an extraordinary achievement on the APT, and brought his tally to five APT titles this series alone, complemented by two additional cashes. His consistent dominance in mixed games has made him one of the standout performers of the festival.

Hong Kong’s Tsz Yeung Ka placed second for KRW 1,640,000 (~USD 1,171), while China’s Weizheng Zhong took third place, banking KRW 1,020,000 (~USD 729).

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

HYPER TURBO - NO LIMIT - DEALER'S CHOICE - 5 CARD TRIPLE DRAW FINAL TABLE RESULTS

PlaceNameCountryPrize (KRW/USD)
1stHanh TranAustriaKRW 2,460,409 (USD 1,758)
2ndTsz Yeung KaHong KongKRW 1,640,000 (USD 1,171)
3rdWeizheng ZhongChinaKRW 1,020,000 (USD 729)

For Event #97: Hyper Turbo - No Limit - Dealer's Choice - 5 Card Triple Draw Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #97: Hyper Turbo - No Limit - Dealer's Choice - 5 Card Triple Draw Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #97: Hyper Turbo - No Limit - Dealer's Choice - 5 Card Triple Draw tournament page


Yang Victorious in Event #98: Super Hyper Turbo

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Yang pulls out all the stops to win his first APT title

Renjun Yang emerged triumphant in Event #98: Super Hyper Turbo at APT Jeju 2025. The event attracted 56 entries, and Yang powered through the fast-paced structure to secure his first APT title.

With this win, Yang is closing in on USD 400,000 in live earnings and adds to what has been a consistent series, having already recorded three other cashes before finally taking one over the line. The title came with a payout of KRW 4,701,254 (~USD 3,376).

Lei Song claimed second place for KRW 3,400,000 (~USD 2,442), while Singapore’s Bao Qiang Ho rounded out the podium in third, earning KRW 2,200,000 (~USD 1,580).

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

SUPER HYPER TURBO FINAL TABLE RESULTS

PlaceNameCountryPrize (KRW/USD)
1stRenjun YangChinaKRW 4,701,254 (USD 3,376)
2ndLei SongChinaKRW 3,400,000 (USD 2,442)
3rdBao Qiang HoSingaporeKRW 2,200,000 (USD 1,580)
4thGuangmang HuangChinaKRW 1,660,000 (USD 1,192)
5thYuta ImamuraJapanKRW 1,290,000 (USD 926)
6thZhouyi WangChinaKRW 1,000,000 (USD 718)
7thTsz Him NgHong KongKRW 800,000 (USD 574)
8thMingrui CenChinaKRW 630,000 (USD 452)

For Event #98: Super Hyper Turbo Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #98: Super Hyper Turbo Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #98: Super Hyper Turbo tournament page


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