Make Way for Wei; US Pro Takes Down Freezeout Event in Debut APT Series

Make Way for Wei; US Pro Takes Down Freezeout Event in Debut APT Series

Make Way for Wei; US Pro Takes Down Freezeout Event in Debut APT Series

posted by Matthew Ooi

Results for Side Events: #32-#34, #36-38, #40-#43

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

JEJU, SOUTH KOREA, September 29, 2025– American pro Kaiwen Wei continued to make waves in his debut APT series, capturing his first APT title in Event #32: NL Hold’em – Freezeout. After finishing runner-up in the Event #23: Single Day High Roller earlier in the festival, Wei went one better here, outlasting a 237-entry field to secure the trophy and KRW 56,318,400 (~USD 40,228). The result marked his first major win on the APT stage.

Japan’s Yukinari Mera came close to his second APT title, ultimately finishing runner-up for KRW 37,910,000 (~USD 27,079). Already a champion from APT Incheon 2025, Mera delivered his largest career cash to date — nearly tripling his previous best result — and moved closer to crossing the USD 100,000 live earnings milestone.

China’s Siyu Ji, an amateur player, also celebrated a personal milestone by earning his best-ever live cash with a third-place finish, worth KRW 26,730,000 (~USD 19,093).

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

NL - HOLD'EM - FREEZEOUT FINAL TABLE RESULTS

PlaceNameCountryPrize (KRW/USD)
1stKaiwen WeiUnited StatesKRW 56,318,400 (USD 40,228)
2ndYukinari MeraJapanKRW 37,910,000 (USD 27,079)
3rdSiyu JiChinaKRW 26,730,000 (USD 19,093)
4thRexitil ZulifukaChinaKRW 21,670,000 (USD 15,479)
5thGregoire Pierre Hubert Main De BoissiereFranceKRW 17,140,000 (USD 12,243)
6thYongxin LiChinaKRW 13,020,000 (USD 9,300)
7thChang LiuChinaKRW 9,500,000 (USD 6,786)
8thKai Fu OrChinaKRW 6,950,000 (USD 4,964)
9thJun Jie LimSingaporeKRW 5,750,000 (USD 4,107)

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


Lin Earns First APT Title in Event #33: PL Omaha High

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Lin came up with the goods for his first APT title

China’s Zhaoyi Lin celebrated a first victory on the APT circuit in Event #33: PL Omaha High, overcoming a 54-entry field to secure his first APT title. Having already picked up one cash earlier in the series, Lin pushed deeper this time and came away with the trophy and KRW 9,335,907 (~USD 6,668).

Yipeng Yi finished runner-up, claiming KRW 6,770,000 (~USD 4,836), while fellow Chinese player Zehao Li secured the third spot on the podium with a payout of KRW 4,370,000 (~USD 3,121).

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

PL OMAHA HIGH FINAL TABLE RESULTS

PlaceNameCountryPrize (KRW/USD)
1stZhaoyi LinChinaKRW 9,335,907 (USD 6,668)
2ndYipeng YiChinaKRW 6,770,000 (USD 4,836)
3rdZehao LiChinaKRW 4,370,000 (USD 3,121)
4thXueying ZhaoChinaKRW 3,310,000 (USD 2,364)
5thDaniel Adam HaywoodNew ZealandKRW 2,560,000 (USD 1,829)
6thShingo HoshiaiJapanKRW 2,000,000 (USD 1,429)
7thDong LiChinaKRW 1,590,000 (USD 1,136)
8thYing LiChinaKRW 1,250,000 (USD 893)

For Event #33: PL Omaha High Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #33: PL Omaha High Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #33: PL Omaha High tournament page


Tran Goes Back-to-Back in Event #34: 9-Game – High Roller

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Tran on the double as he wins his second APT trophy in as many days

Austria’s Hanh Tran is on a roll at APT Jeju 2025, winning Event #34: 9-Game – High Roller, securing his second trophy in as many days. Coming off his triumph in Event #24: Limit – Triple Draw Mix, Tran added another mixed game title to his poker resume.

The event drew 16 entries, and when play reached the final three, the competitors agreed to an ICM chop. Tran, with the chip lead, secured the first-place finish and the trophy, along with a payout of KRW 15,372,000 (~USD 10,980). The victory also marked his third career APT title, all of which have come in mixed game formats.

China’s Zhihao Zhang took second place under the deal, banking KRW 13,830,000 (~USD 9,879), while Japan’s Akihide Shimizu finished in third, earning KRW 12,270,000 (~USD 8,764).

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

9-GAME - HIGH ROLLER FINAL TABLE RESULTS

PlaceNameCountryPrize (KRW/USD)
1stHanh TranAustriaKRW 15,372,000 (USD 10,980)
2ndZhihao ZhangChinaKRW 13,830,000 (USD 9,879)
3rdAkihide ShimizuJapanKRW 12,270,000 (USD 8,764)

For Event #34: 9-Game - High Roller Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #34: 9-Game - High Roller Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #34: 9-Game - High Roller tournament page


Ohta Claims First APT Title in Event #36: Women’s Event

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Ohta takes down her first APT Women's Event title

Japan’s Ohta Ami scored a first in her poker career in Event #36: Women’s Event, defeating a 34-entry field to earn her first APT title. The Japanese amateur held her nerve to capture the trophy and a winner’s payout of KRW 6,230,489 (~USD 4,451).

China’s Fang Zhang took second place for KRW 4,290,000 (~USD 3,064), while compatriot Wenjie Wang rounded out the podium in third, collecting KRW 2,730,000 (~USD 1,950).

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

WOMEN'S EVENT FINAL TABLE RESULTS

PlaceNameCountryPrize (KRW/USD)
1stOhta AmiJapanKRW 6,230,489 (USD 4,451)
2ndFang ZhangChinaKRW 4,290,000 (USD 3,064)
3rdWenjie WangChinaKRW 2,730,000 (USD 1,950)
4thHoi Man LeungHong KongKRW 1,980,000 (USD 1,414)
5thYiwen YuanChinaKRW 1,600,000 (USD 1,143)

For Event #36: Women's Event Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #36: Women's Event Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #36: Women's Event tournament page


Mamiya Captures First APT Title in Event #37: Limit – Dealer’s Choice – 7 Stud

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Mamiya secures her very first APT Lion trophy

Japan’s Ruiko Mamiya secured a long-awaited victory on the APT by winning Event #37: Limit – Dealer’s Choice – 7 Stud, claiming her first APT title. A seasoned pro closing in on USD 400,000 in career live earnings, Mamiya overcame a 16-entry field to earn KRW 4,430,268 (~USD 3,165).

China’s Qiang Xu, who recently secured his own maiden APT title earlier in the festival, finished runner-up here for KRW 2,960,000 (~USD 2,114). Fellow countryman Yanchao Li, fresh off his Turbo High Roller victory, took third place for KRW 1,850,000 (~USD 1,321), marking yet another strong mixed-game performance.

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

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

PlaceNameCountryPrize (KRW/USD)
1stRuiko MamiyaJapanKRW 4,430,268 (USD 3,165)
2ndQiang XuChinaKRW 2,960,000 (USD 2,114)
3rdYanchao LiChinaKRW 1,850,000 (USD 1,321)

For Event #37: Limit - Dealer's Choice - 7 Stud Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #37: Limit - Dealer's Choice - 7 Stud Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #37: Limit - Dealer's Choice - 7 Stud tournament page


Thai Duo Triumphs in Event #38: NL Hold’em – Teams Event

Event #38 NL - Hold'em - Teams Event Pornraksamanee Runch and Wattana Nontapat 5.jpg

The Thai Supreme team took down the Teams Event at APT Jeju 2025

Thailand’s Pornraksamanee Runch and Wattana Nontapat joined forces to claim victory in Event #38: NL Hold’em – Teams Event, topping a 90-entry field to both secure a trophy and a payout of KRW 6,338,000 (~USD 4,527) each. The duo’s teamwork carried them to capture Pornraksamanee’s second APT title and Wattana’s first.

China’s Chen Long and Gu XiaoChun finished as runners-up, collecting KRW 4,385,000 (~USD 3,132) each, while the partnership of Pang San Hon (Hong Kong) and Suen Wai Kin (United Kingdom) completed the podium with a third-place prize of KRW 2,800,000 (~USD 2,000) each.

In addition to the main prizes, the last team standing award was presented to China’s Wang Haozhao and Huang Zhenfang, who both earned KRW 4,665,000 (~USD 3,332) — equal to 20% of the prize pool — after surviving the longest as a team in the tournament.

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

NL - HOLD'EM - TEAMS EVENT FINAL TABLE RESULTS

PlaceTeam MembersCountryPrize (KRW/USD)
1stPornraksamanee Runch / Wattana NontapatThailand / ThailandKRW 6,338,000 (USD 4,527)
2ndChen Long / Gu XiaoChunChina / ChinaKRW 4,385,000 (USD 3,132)
3rdPang San Hon / Suen Wai KinHong Kong / United KingdomKRW 2,800,000 (USD 2,000)
4thWattanchaimongkol T. / Songthamjitti PolpatThailand / ThailandKRW 2,150,000 (USD 1,536)
5thJin Long / Wan ShuangChina / ChinaKRW 1,680,000 (USD 1,200)
6thKozaki Yuki / Saisho KokiJapan / JapanKRW 1,310,000 (USD 936)

*Wang Haozhao and Huang Zhenfang from China were awarded the last team standing award worth KRW 4,665,000 (USD 3,332) each *Prize indicates how much each individual won

For Event #38: NL - Hold'em - Teams Event Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #38: NL - Hold'em - Teams Event Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #38: NL - Hold'em - Teams Event tournament page


Luo Claims Fourth APT Title in Event #40: Turbo – PL Omaha Hi-Lo – 5 Card (Big O)

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Luo goes the distance for his fourth APT title

China’s Xixiang Luo added yet another win to his growing APT live victories by winning Event #40: Turbo – PL Omaha Hi-Lo – 5 Card (Big O). Already boasting more than USD 5.3 million in live earnings, Luo overcame a 56-entry field to capture his fourth APT title and KRW 6,900,896 (~USD 4,929).

Fellow Chinese player Houyu Zheng, who recently won his first APT title earlier in the series, came close to a second victory but ultimately finished runner-up for KRW 4,980,000 (~USD 3,557). Hang Zhou also joined them on the all-Chinese podium, claiming third place and KRW 3,210,000 (~USD 2,293).

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

TURBO - PL OMAHA HI-LO - 5 CARD (BIG O) FINAL TABLE RESULTS

PlaceNameCountryPrize (KRW/USD)
1stXixiang LuoChinaKRW 6,900,896 (USD 4,929)
2ndHouyu ZhengChinaKRW 4,980,000 (USD 3,557)
3rdHang ZhouChinaKRW 3,210,000 (USD 2,293)
4thAlexander FreundAustriaKRW 2,430,000 (USD 1,736)
5thTadashi TakeiJapanKRW 1,880,000 (USD 1,343)
6thHanh TranAustriaKRW 1,470,000 (USD 1,050)
7thPeter ParkUnited StatesKRW 1,170,000 (USD 836)
8thWenbao ZengChinaKRW 920,000 (USD 657)

For Event #40: Turbo - PL Omaha Hi-Lo - 5 Card (Big O) Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #40: Turbo - PL Omaha Hi-Lo - 5 Card (Big O) Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #40: Turbo - PL Omaha Hi-Lo - 5 Card (Big O) tournament page


Chen Breaks Through in Event #41: Turbo – Win the Button

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Chen shows consistency pays with his first APT title

China’s Yingjie Chen finally converted another deep run in this series into a victory by winning Event #41: Turbo – Win the Button. After recording three cashes earlier in the series, Chen went the distance this time, rising above a massive 201-entry field to secure his first APT title along with KRW 29,586,572 (~USD 21,133).

China’s Meng Dian Peng earned the runner-up finish for KRW 19,950,000 (~USD 14,250), while compatriot Qing Bo Gao completed the all-Chinese podium, taking third place and KRW 13,730,000 (~USD 9,807).

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

TURBO - WIN THE BUTTON FINAL TABLE RESULTS

PlaceNameCountryPrize (KRW/USD)
1stYingjie ChenChinaKRW 29,586,572 (USD 21,133)
2ndMeng Dian PengChinaKRW 19,950,000 (USD 14,250)
3rdQing Bo GaoChinaKRW 13,730,000 (USD 9,807)
4thMichael Henri Hugues GirardFranceKRW 11,200,000 (USD 8,000)
5thWei ZhuChinaKRW 8,930,000 (USD 6,379)
6thDaisuke MiyazakiJapanKRW 6,860,000 (USD 4,900)
7thShanhe SuChinaKRW 4,990,000 (USD 3,564)
8thKim Wah ChiuSingaporeKRW 3,620,000 (USD 2,586)
9thHongwei YangChinaKRW 2,990,000 (USD 2,136)

For Event #41: Turbo - Win the Button Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #41: Turbo - Win the Button Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #41: Turbo - Win the Button tournament page


Li Secures Second APT Title in Event #42: Hyper Turbo – NL – Triple Draw Mix

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Li's hot streak continues with his second APT title this series

China’s Zehao Li continued his strong run at APT Jeju 2025 by capturing his second APT title in Event #42: Hyper Turbo – NL – Triple Draw Mix. Already with two cashes and a trophy earlier in the series, Li added another mixed-game victory to his record by defeating a 36-entry field for KRW 4,270,921 (~USD 3,051).

Runner-up honours went to compatriot Bin Wu, who earned KRW 2,940,000 (~USD 2,100), while fellow Chinese player Songzhao Gu rounded out the podium with KRW 1,870,000 (~USD 1,336).

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

HYPER TURBO - NL - TRIPLE DRAW MIX FINAL TABLE RESULTS

PlaceNameCountryPrize (KRW/USD)
1stZehao LiChinaKRW 4,270,921 (USD 3,051)
2ndBin WuChinaKRW 2,940,000 (USD 2,100)
3rdSongzhao GuChinaKRW 1,870,000 (USD 1,336)
4thSun YujieChinaKRW 1,350,000 (USD 964)
5thDerek Yan Ho LeungCanadaKRW 1,090,000 (USD 779)

For Event #42: Hyper Turbo - NL - Triple Draw Mix Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #42: Hyper Turbo - NL - Triple Draw Mix Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #42: Hyper Turbo - NL - Triple Draw Mix tournament page


Liu Claims First APT Title in Event #43: Hyper Turbo – Super Hold’em

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Liu ships his first APT title

China’s Yin Liu achieved an APT milestone in Event #43: Hyper Turbo – Super Hold’em, capturing his first APT title after rising above a tough 125-entry field. A seasoned professional with more than USD 600,000 in live earnings, Liu added a new lion trophy to his collection and taking KRW 12,912,000 (~USD 9,223) for the win.

Fellow Chinese player Liao Cheng finished second, banking KRW 8,710,000 (~USD 6,221), while Yanchao Li, fresh off his second APT title earlier in the festival, secured another strong result with a third-place payout of KRW 5,660,000 (~USD 4,043).

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

HYPER TURBO - SUPER HOLDEM FINAL TABLE RESULTS

PlaceNameCountryPrize (KRW/USD)
1stYin LiuChinaKRW 12,912,000 (USD 9,223)
2ndLiao ChengChinaKRW 8,710,000 (USD 6,221)
3rdYanchao LiChinaKRW 5,660,000 (USD 4,043)
4thQiucheng MaChinaKRW 4,690,000 (USD 3,350)
5thWei Hang ChenChinaKRW 3,780,000 (USD 2,700)
6thHyo Joon KoCanadaKRW 2,980,000 (USD 2,129)
7thRenjun YangChinaKRW 2,280,000 (USD 1,629)
8thKaifan WangChinaKRW 1,720,000 (USD 1,229)
9thTingjia CaoChinaKRW 1,280,000 (USD 914)

For Event #43: Hyper Turbo - Super Holdem Player List please CLICK HERE

For Event #43: Hyper Turbo - Super Holdem Results please CLICK HERE

All tournament information can be found on the Event #43: Hyper Turbo - Super Holdem tournament page


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