WPT Korea Ends on a High Note as Chenxiang Miao Claims the Championship Event Title and KRW 300M!

Today marks the final day of the WPT Korea Championship, as the last 6 players take their seats at the final table. Japanese player Takeo Kimura was the first to be eliminated today, taking home KRW 55,000,000. Despite his elimination, Kimura showed exceptional sportsmanship, perfectly embodying the true spirit and camaraderie of poker.

Deep-stacked player Yong Li was eliminated in a dramatic showdown with Dong Li, securing 5th place and a prize of KRW 80,000,000. Meanwhile, Lin Baojie, despite being one of the shortest stacks at the table, displayed remarkable resilience and skill, fighting his way to a 4th place finish and taking home KRW 110,000,000.

Despite holding the largest stack, Dong Li’s fortunes took a turn as he lost chips in intense deep-stack battles with Miao. In a dramatic final hand, Li Dong limped with pocket Aces from the button, attempting to trap, while Miao defended his big blind with 4-6 suited. The two players engaged in a strategic post-flop battle, eventually leading to an all-in confrontation. In a thrilling twist, Miao hit a straight on the river, overtaking Li Dong, who ultimately finished in 3rd place, taking home KRW 150,000,000.

The battle for the championship was nothing short of dramatic. Miao emerged as the player of the day, making a key move in the decisive hand. With pocket fours, Miao went all-in against Guan Dingding’s pocket Jacks. The flop brought a 4, giving Miao a set and securing the pot. Guan Dingding finished as the runner-up, taking home KRW 200,000,000, while Miao Chenxiang claimed the title and an impressive KRW 300,000,000 to wrap up and roll down the curtain of WPT Korea Championship.

The WPT Korea Championship has concluded with a spectacular showcase of poker excellence. Over the course of 8 action-packed days, 28 events were held, drawing more than 2,100 entries from players around the world. With a massive prize pool of KRW 4 billion, the tournament featured 28 champions from 10 different countries, each showcasing their unique skills and determination. As the grand finale, Chenxiang Miao from Shanghai, China, emerged as the WPT Korea Main Event Champion, taking home KRW 300,000,000 in prize money. This thrilling series has come to a close, marking a successful and unforgettable event, and we thank everyone for being a part of WPT Korea 2024.

But the excitement is far from over! With Jeju Poker Festival 2024 running until December 1, players still have plenty of action to look forward to, including thrilling events co-hosted by two other top poker brands, Korea Poker Cup and Red Dragon Poker Tour. The tables remain vibrant, the stakes are high, and the journey continues. Stay tuned as the festival enters its next phase, promising even more unforgettable moments!