Ren “Tony” Lin won the 5M High Roller at the KPC Poker Series in Jeju. The Chinese player collected $100,100 following a heads-up deal.
With 167 entries, the $3,750 High Roller comfortably surpassed its guarantee. In the end, 26 players shared $556,141 in prize money. Zhengqing Zhao and Ren Lin claimed the lion’s share of the prize pool after agreeing to a deal. Lin took the title, while runner-up Zhao collected $97,025.
The $60,000 Super High Roller has also kicked off at the KPC Poker Series. The opening day generated a prize pool of $2.81 million. Manuel Fritz finished the day as chip leader, with play continuing today to determine the finalists.
Meanwhile, 105 players remain in the $970 KPC Main Event and will return for Day 2 following six starting flights. With 1,082 entries in total, the tournament has generated a prize pool of $907,034.
2026 KPC Poker Series October
Date: October 10 to 21
Location: Les A Casino, Jeju
Events: 62 + Satellites
Buy-Ins: KRW 100,000 ($75) to KRW 7,000,000 ($5.200) & $2,000 to $60,000
Website: kpcpoker.com
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King’s Debut
Buy-In: KRW 3,000,000 ($3,750)
Entries: 167
Prize Money: $556,141
ITM: 26
Final Table Payouts
1st: Ren “Tony” Lin, KRW 134,120,000 ($100,100)
2nd: Zhengqing Zhao, KRW 130,000,000 ($97,025)
3rd: Jian Sean Ooi Zhi, KRW 80,000,000 ($59,708)
4th: Hyunyeong Kang, KRW 57,000,000 ($42,542)
5th: Aleksandras Rusinovas, KRW 42,500,000 ($31,720)
6th: Yu Chung Chang, KRW 32,700,000 ($24,405)
7th: Marius Kudzmanas, KRW 26,000,000 ($19,405)
8th: Rokas Asipauskas, KRW 20,500,000 ($15,300)
Yan Wen Yee Wins $247,600 in the King’s Debut at the KPC Poker Series