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  On August 25th, the 2026 CPG Sanya Grand Finals entered its seventh day of competition, with the core focus shifting entirely to the second round of the Main Event. After the first rounds of elimination in Groups A, B, and C, 1,374 players out of 3,972 entries successfully advanced to the second round, vying for 468 prize pool spots. As the competition progressed, the pressure to survive intensified. Ultimately, the prize bubble burst, confirming 468 players in the money; by the end of the day, the number of players had further decreased to 289. Liu Xin became the chip leader in the second round with 1,195,000 chips, leading the advancing players to the third round of the Main Event. The second round of the Main Event, with 1,374 players competing for 468 prize pool spots, began at 12:00 noon on August 25th. The first round of this year's Main Event saw 3,972 entries, with 1,374 players advancing to the second round, a success rate of approximately one-third. The first real hurdle of the second round was the prize bubble, with only 468 players remaining. When the tournament reached level 17, with blinds at 4,000/8,000/8,000, 471 players were left, and the tournament entered the synchronized hand phase, officially starting the prize bubble. The synchronized hand phase saw continuous eliminations, and 468 players officially entered the prize bubble. In the first hand of the synchronized phase, a short-stacked player held J♠J♥ against a long-stacked opponent with Q♥A♦. The community cards were: 5♦ A♠ 2♣ 9♠ T♣ A♦Q♥. The short-stacked player hit a pair of Aces on the flop, taking the lead and maintaining it, eliminating the short-stacked player and reducing the number of players to 470. In the second synchronized hand, Lin Huafeng held A♣K♠ against a long-stacked player's T♠T♣. The community cards revealed: T♦ 9♥ 9♦ Q♣ 7♥. Pocket Ts hit a set on the flop, forming a T full house. Lin Huafeng failed to complete the comeback and was eliminated. Almost simultaneously, at another table, Yu Jianxin held A♦J♣ against Wei Chao's 3♦3♣. The community cards were: 5♣ 3♥ T♠ 7♣ J♦. Wei Chao hit a set on the flop, ultimately holding onto his lead. Yu Jianxin and Lin Huafeng were both eliminated, becoming the bubble players in this year's Main Event. After the two tables concluded, the number of players officially dropped to 468, and all remaining players were confirmed to be in the money. Liu Xin led with 1.195 million chips, advancing to Day 3 with 289 players. After the money was secured, the competition didn't stop; players continued to compete for deeper rankings and Round 3 seats. Round 2 continued until Level 19, with 289 players ultimately advancing to the Main Event's Round 3. Liu Xinsui achieved a strong chip lead, topping the leaderboard with 1,195,000 chips and becoming the chip leader in the second round. Cai Jianting, who advanced from Group C in the first round with a deep chip count, continued his good form, again ranking second with 1,120,000 chips, joining Liu Xinsui in breaking the million-chip mark. Main Event Round 2: Top Two Chip Ranks Players' Chips 1 Liu Xinsui 1,195,000 2 Cai Jianting 1,120,000 Multiple CPG Champions