Hand #93 Yin Tao Wins WPT Korea Main Event ($232,667); Valeriy Pak Finishes Runner-Up ($197,332)

Photo: WPT Korea Main Event Champion Yin Tao

Hand #93 – With under a big blind left, Valeriy Pak is forced all in with . Yin Tao holds .

The dealer spreads a flop of as Tao stands and pumps his fist in anticipation.

The comes on the turn, leaving Tao one card away from the title. The river is the , giving Tao the title as he’s hugged by friends and looks overwhelmed with emotion.

Tao and Pak shake hands and exchange well wishes as a teary-eyed champion rejoices in the moment with his friends. Valeriy Pak finishes at the runner-up, earning a respectable $197,332.

Photo: Champion Yin Tao and Runner-Up Valeriy Pak exchange well wishes

Congratulations to Yin Tao!
1st: Yin Tao – $232,667*
2nd: Valeriy Pak – $197,332*
3rd: Chao Ting Cheng – $251,595*
4th: Jian Guo Shu – $115,545
5th: Chun Hao Zhang – $86,994
6th: Toshihide Sawada – $64,673
7th: Li Jiang Liu – $51,210
8th: Hong Zhu – $39,672
*Indicates Adjusted Payout

Photo: Yin Tao takes down WPT Korea Main Event

Stay tuned to WPT.com for continued coverage from WPT Korea, as the KRW 17,000,000 High Roller kicks-off tomorrow at 1:30 pm. 

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