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Yuxuan Deng leads the last 207 of the 2026 APT Incheon Main Event.

APT Incheon Main Event Day 2 | 1,393 entries set a new record; Yuxuan Deng is the only player to surpass one million entries, leading the last 207.

Regional news

  On August 12, 2026, Day 2 of the Asian Poker Tour (APT) Incheon Main Event concluded. With the extended registration deadline, the 2,500,000 KRW Main Event attracted 1,393 entries from 807 different players, bringing the total prize pool to 3,008,540,000 KRW, setting a new record for both the size of the APT Incheon Main Event and the prize pool. The Chinese contingent took the lead after Day 2. Yuxuan Deng bagged 1,052,000 chips, becoming the only player among the 207 players advancing to Day 3 to break the million-kRW mark; Shoumin Zhang and Peng Chen also finished in the top ten of the chip leaderboard. The 1,393 entries set an Incheon record, and the prize pool exceeded 3 billion KRW. The APT Incheon Main Event originally had a guaranteed prize pool of 1.5 billion KRW, but the final prize pool of 3,008,540,000 KRW was almost double the guaranteed amount. According to APT historical data, this tournament has become the largest international poker tournament ever held in Incheon. In comparison with the history of APT Korea, it ranks third in both the number of participants and the prize pool, second only to the 2025 APT Jeju Main Event and the 2026 APT Jeju Classic Main Event. Tournament Data: Tournament 2026 APT Incheon Main Event; Buy-in: KRW 2,500,000; Final Entries: 1,393; Unique Players: 807; Total Prize Pool: KRW 3,008,540,000; 207 Players in the Money; Minimum Prize: KRW 3,790,000; Champion Prize: KRW 523,720,000; Champion Bonus: APT Gold Lion Trophy; APT Championship Seats: Top three players each receive 1 TP 4 T 10,000 Seat; The champion will receive KRW 523,720,000 (approximately USD 374,000); the top three will also each receive a USD 10,000 APT Championship Main Event seat to continue competing for the championship in Taipei in November. 419 Players Returned for Day 2, with 216 Players Entering at the End of Day 2: At the start of Day 2, a total of 419 players who advanced from the four live start groups returned to Paradise City Casino Resort. Due to late registration remaining open in the first level of Day 2, an additional 216 players opted to enter in the final stages, bringing the final size of the Main Event to 1,393 entries. Singaporean player Shawn Lee entered Day 2 as the chip leader from start day, but as the competition unfolded through nearly nine 60-minute levels, his lead was eventually taken over by Chinese player Yuxuan Deng. After a two-and-a-half-hour bubble shootout, Lifu Huang became the last player to go home empty-handed, marking one of the longest stages of Day 2 in this year's Main Event.

Carlos Ribeiro wins GMillion title; six Brazilian players earn a total of $1.3 million.

GGMillion High Roller | Carlos Ribeiro wins his first final table title, six Brazilian players collectively earn $1.3 million

International news

On August 12, 2026, the latest GGPoker $ 10,000 GGMillion $ High Roller concluded with the championship match. The event attracted 197 entries, creating a total prize pool of 2,010,000 for $. Notably, six of the nine finalists were from Brazil, creating a rare "Samba Army" dominance. Ultimately, Carlos Ribeiro defeated his compatriot Alisson Piekazewicz to claim the $ 406,521 first-place prize. Brazilian players not only swept the top three positions but also occupied five of the top six spots. The six Brazilian finalists collectively earned 1,307,391 for $, taking over $1.3 million from the remaining approximately $1.67 million in prize money from the final table, making them the undisputed biggest winners of this GGMillion $. With 197 entries vying for $2.01 million, six Brazilian players made it to the final table. The $ 10,000 GGMillion event continued its tradition of high intensity, with 197 entries creating a 2,010,000 prize pool. By the time the final nine players were down, Brazilian players occupied two-thirds of the table. At the start of the final table, Alisson Piekazewicz led with 5,568,994 chips, followed by Bernardo Soares with 3,264,487, and Carlos Ribeiro in third place with 3,172,871. Ultimately, these three maintained their top-three positions, albeit in reverse order. GGMillion $ Final Table Rankings Player Country/Region Prize Money 1 Carlos Ribeiro Brazil $ 406,521 2 Alisson Piekazewicz Brazil $ 318,747 3 Bernardo Soares Brazil $ 249,924 4 Max Buschmann Austria $ 195,962 5 Brunno Botteon Brazil $ 153,650 6 Fabio Wagner Brazil $ 120,475 7 Alexandros Theologis Austria $ 94,462 8 Biao Ding Japan $ 74,066 9 Dalton Hobold Brazil $ 58,074 Ribeiro had only participated in GGMillion $ 14 times before, and won the title on his first final table. Carlos Ribeiro's previous GGMillion $ appearances were not many. PokerNews pointed out that he had only participated in 14 GGMillion $ events in the past, only making the money twice, and this was even his first GGMillion $ final table. He made it to the final table on his first try and went straight to the end, taking home the championship and over $400,000 in prize money. Hobold finished ninth, with the Brazilian chip leader being the first to be eliminated.

Anonymous player Goofy reversed Mikita Badziakouski to win the Onyx Premiere Championship

Onyx High Stakes Series | Anonymous player Goofy reverses Mikita Badziakouski to win $1 million

International news

    On August 12, 2026, the Onyx High Roller Series $10,400 Premiere concluded in Northern Cyprus. An American player, who entered the tournament under the pseudonym "Goofy" and chose not to reveal his real name, emerged victorious from a field of 507 players, ultimately defeating Belarusian high-stakes specialist Mikita Badziakouski to win the $1,000,000 Premiere prize and his first Onyx title. The event created a total prize pool of $4,765,800, with the nine-player final table featuring international high-stakes regulars such as Sergio Aido, Badziakouski, and Giorgiy Skhulukhiya. Goofy started with the third chip in the final table and trailed nearly 4-1 at the start of heads-up play, ultimately completing the most crucial comeback of the entire tournament. With 507 entries competing for a $4.76 million prize pool ($10,400), the Premiere is one of the key events in the 2026 Onyx High Roller Series. The Premiere attracted 507 entries, resulting in a total prize pool of $$4,765,800. The ultimate winner will take home $1 million, with a prize difference of $$415,000 between the first and second place finishers. Tournament Data: Onyx High Roller Series $ 10,400 Premiere Buy-in $ 10,400 Entries 507 Total Prize Pool $ 4,765,800 Champion Goofy Champion Prize $ 1,000,000 Runner-up Mikita Badziakouski Runner-up Prize $ 585,000 Onyx Premiere Final Table Rankings Player Country/Region Prize 1 Goofy USA $ 1,000,000 2 Mikita Badziakouski Belarus $ 585,000 3 Oshri Lahmani Israel $ 375,000 4 Giorgiy Skhulukhiya Georgia $ 260,000 5 Sergio Aido Spain $ 190,000 6 Damir Gabdullin Russia $140,000 7 Italo Modena Italy $110,000 8 Artsiom Lasouski Belarus $89,800 9 Ravid Garbi Israel $74,000 Goofy's third chip into the final table, eliminating his roommate Goofy first. Goofy started the final table with his third chip, showing his aggressive intentions with a cold 4-bet in the first pot, and then personally eliminated ninth-placed Ravid Garbi. The two were not only friends during the series, but also roommates. Goofy said after the game that Ga