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In the first round of the third DXPC Main Event, Xiong Ge and Yang Peng led the fast-paced matches in Groups C and D respectively.

The first round of the 3rd DXPC Main Event has concluded, with Xiong Ge leading Group C with 324,000 chips and Yang Peng taking the lead in Group D with 182,500 chips.

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  On September 13, 2026, the final two starting groups of the first round of the third DXPC Main Event concluded, with the Turbo tournaments in Groups C and D completed. Several players with past achievements in DXPC, CSOP, and other major tournaments participated. Xiong Ge ultimately became the chip leader in Group C with 324,000 chips, while Yang Peng, who finished 4th in the second DXPC Main Event, led Group D with 182,500 chips. In addition to the two chip leaders, Wen Zuyi, the runner-up of the first DXPC Main Event, Wang Haohui, Yang Jingda, and Sun Haoran, the champions of the third 2026 CSOP, and David, who has already won multiple side event titles, also qualified for the next round. With the final two groups of the first round completed, the second round will begin on September 14th. The first round of the third DXPC Main Event concluded on September 13th. The following starting groups were played on that day: Group C and Group D (Turbo). With both groups concluded, the first round of the Main Event is complete. All players who successfully advanced will regroup on September 14th at 12:00 PM to compete in the second round. The official complete list of advanceees and the seating chart for the second round are published as images. The original text did not list all names and chip counts, so this article only summarizes the confirmed key players and data. Xiong Ge leads Group C with 324,000 chips. Xiong Ge ultimately took the lead in Group C. His advancing chip count is 324,000. It is worth noting that Xiong Ge just won the DXPC Side Event and now advances to the Main Event Group C as the chip leader. Group C Key Event Data Group Main Event Group C Chip Leader Xiong Ge Chips 324,000 Result Advance to the Second Round From winning the Side Event to leading in the first round of the Main Event, Xiong Ge has maintained a very stable performance in the early stages of this series. Sun Haoran advanced directly from Group C on his first attempt. Another key player from Group C who successfully advanced is Sun Haoran, who advanced directly on the same day. Sun Haoran previously achieved significant championship results at the WPT Thailand event, and in this third DXPC, he also qualified for the second round in the first group of the main event. For a player who has won major Asian series tournaments, avoiding participating in multiple starting groups helps conserve energy for later stages of the tournament. Wang Haohui, after twice running into AA with KK in Group C, successfully advanced to the 2026 CSOP 3rd event championship in Group D: Wang Haohui had a difficult day in Group C. The original text mentions that he twice held KK but twice ran into opponents with AA, encountering top starting hands and ultimately failing to advance from Group C. However, Wang Haohui quickly moved to the fast-paced Group D, stabilized the situation on his second attempt, and successfully qualified. For a player with experience winning major series championships, quickly adjusting from a disadvantageous situation in Group C and advancing allows him to remain in the competition for the DXPC Main Event title. Yang Jingda outpaced AQ by 88 points to qualify at the last minute. Yang Jingda also failed to advance from Group C, but in the Group D fast race...

Bluff failed! Top stack eliminated on the bubble in the $200,000 Triton Invitational.

Bluff failed! Top stack eliminated on the bubble in the $200,000 Triton Invitational.

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Semi Sun had a top-three chip stack on the bubble of the Triton Jeju $200,000 Invitational, but was eliminated by Yang Wang after a failed bluff, missing out on the $305,000 prize. Wang doubled up with pocket aces to become the chip leader. Life is unpredictable. Semi Sun had a top-three chip stack on the bubble of the Triton Jeju Super High Roller Series $200,000 Triton Invitational, but he ultimately left empty-handed, the Filipino player missing out on the $305,000 prize. Yang Wang, who eliminated Sun, was also at risk a few minutes earlier, but he doubled up with pocket aces to become the chip leader. This ultimately turned out to be bad news for Sun. Sun fell when the Triton Invitational began hand-for-hand play. The event attracted 172 players, with a total prize pool of $34,600,000. The bubble burst after several hands, during which there were six double-ups, including one with Wang at his table. Wang doubled up against Jesse Lonis's pocket Jacks with pocket Aces, shortening the American pro's chip stack. Ultimately, it wasn't Lonis who was eliminated from the bubble, but another big-stacked player at the table. This hand, recorded by PokerNews reporter Stewart Morrison, occurred at Level 20 with blinds of 30,000/60,000/60,000. Wang raised to 140,000 from middle position, and Sun called from the button. The flop came 7♣ 7♠ 8♠, and Wang continued betting 225,000, which Sun called. The turn, an A♥, didn't slow Wang down; he continued betting 450,000. However, this time Sun raised to 1,100,000, and Wang called. The river card, Q♠, was dealt, and Wang checked. But Sun wasn't done yet; he went all-in for 2,100,000, heading straight for one of the few opponents in the tournament who could out-push him. Wang called without hesitation, revealing A♦ 7♥ to make a full house. Sun flipped out 8♣ 5♣, his attempt to turn a pair of 8s into a bluff failing. Just like that, Sun went from a seven-figure chip stack to elimination. The remaining 31 players entered the money bubble, while Sun could only reflect on his play from the sidelines. This three-day event, pairing VIPs with top poker pros, will crown a champion on Monday, September 14th, who will receive a $7,250,000 prize. PokerNews is providing live coverage of the event. Want to go from "understanding" Texas Hold'em to "winning"? If you want to learn Texas Hold'em more deeply, you can...

Can a seasoned poker player shine again at this year's Poker Masters?

Can a seasoned poker player shine again at this year's Poker Masters?

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The Poker Masters series will be held in Las Vegas from October 12-23, featuring ten events with buy-ins ranging from $10,500 to $51,000. A look back at the 2025 event, where David Coleman won the purple jacket. One of the most prestigious PokerGO Circuit (PGT) events returns to Las Vegas next month – the Poker Masters series is scheduled to take place from October 12-23. Held at the PokerGO Studios at ARIA Resort & Casino, the series comprises ten events with buy-ins ranging from $10,500 to $51,000, culminating in the $51,000 NLH Series Finals. PokerNews will be on-site throughout the series, providing live coverage of this high-stakes tournament. The Las Vegas Ten-Event Poker Masters, renowned for awarding the coveted purple velvet jacket to the series champion, will kick off on October 12 with Event #1:$10,500 NLH, followed by five more events at the same buy-in level. The buy-in for Event 7 will increase to $15,700, Event 8 will remain at this level, and Event 9 will rise to $26,000. Meanwhile, the buy-in for the series finale will nearly double to $51,000, making it a must-win event for anyone vying for the purple jacket. Last year's Poker Masters witnessed many veteran poker players achieve their glory, such as American pros Andrew Moreno (Event #3: $10,100 No-Limit Hold'em – $252,000), Darren Elias (Event #5: $10,100 No-Limit Hold'em – $280,000), and Chino Rheem (Event #5: $10,100 No-Limit Hold'em – $280,000), as well as PokerGO Director Cary Katz (Event #7: $10,100 No-Limit Hold'em – $223,000). Ultimately, David Coleman, the 2024 GPI Player of the Year, won the purple jacket after winning the Poker Masters 2025 $1,000,000 Showcase Event (prize money $270,000) and finishing as runner-up to American pro Brandon Wilson in the series finals (prize money $355,000). 2025 Poker Masters Champion Number of Entrants Prize Pool Champion National Prize Poker Masters 2025 $1,000,000 Showcase Event 239 $1,195,000 David Coleman