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  On August 14, 2026, the first season of the WDHL 2026 Championship Season officially kicked off at the Seoul Main Arena in South Korea. The founders from both China and South Korea took to the final table to conduct the opening ceremony, and the 7-day series immediately began. The season boasts a fixed prize pool of 2 billion Korean Won, and the first day of competition featured multiple events including the Main Event, Mini Main Event, and Dream Turbo. At noon, the Main Event Day 1A officially began. The 1,300-pyeong (approximately 1,500 square meters) Main Arena featured 120 custom WDHL tables, and players from various regions entered the arena. The first day of the Main Event ultimately saw 172 players participate. With 172 players participating in Day 1A, the series officially began. As the core event of the first season of the Championship Season, Day 1A of the Main Event was the first major event to start on August 14th. This group ultimately saw 172 players participate, setting the stage for the Main Event competition over the following days. Although the original article has not yet released the Day 1A qualifying list, chip standings, and final total number of entries, the scale of the first day has already established a basic level of excitement for the entire series. WDHL Day 1 Key Entry Data: Main Event Day 1A: 172 players; Mini Main Event Day 1A: 496 players; Mini Main Event Limit: 550 players; Dream Turbo: 314 players. The Mini Main Event saw 496 players on Day 1, just 54 seats short of the 550-player limit. One of the most popular events on Day 1 was the Mini Main Event Day 1A. This event has a total limit of 550 players, and the first starting group alone recorded 496 players, just 54 seats away from the limit, making it one of the most prominent entry statistics of the opening day. Compared to the Main Event, which was still in its first starting group stage, the Mini Main Event was close to its limit on the first day, reflecting a large number of players quickly joining the tables after the series began. Dream Turbo: 314 Players Battle Until 5:20 AM. Another highlight of the tournament, extending into the late night, was Dream Turbo, with 314 participants. The competition raged until 5:20 AM the following morning, with the winner ultimately determined by a single "66" hand. Since the original report did not disclose the champion's name or the complete details of the final hand, this article will not provide further details on the unconfirmed hand. From the main event starting at noon to the Turbo event continuing into the early morning, the first day of the WDHL tournament featured almost non-stop competition. A 1,300-pyeong (approximately 430 square meters) arena with 120 custom tables. Besides the participant data, the scale of the Seoul venue was also a major highlight of the event. The WDHL Seoul main arena covers approximately 1,300 pyeong (approximately 430 square meters), divided into six competition zones (A to F), and equipped with 120 custom WDHL tables. From the table body, tablecloth, cup holders to the table logo, everything features a series-exclusive design. The venue also features an information desk, a separate final table, a smoking area, on-site restrooms, a W Shop, and a WDHL café, with separate zones for competition, rest, and supplies. Officials specifically remind attendees that only the on-site restrooms and smoking area are open; other needs must be met at [other facilities/services].