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Stephen Pang leads the APT Incheon Main Event final table; Xiao Zhang is the runner-up in the Zodiac Classic event.

APT Incheon | Hong Kong banker Stephen Pang leads the Main Event final table, Xiao Zhang finishes second in the Zodiac Classic.

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    On August 14, 2026, the Asian Poker Tour (APT) Incheon event entered its later stages. The APT Main Event, which set a record for Incheon, narrowed down from 1,393 entries to a final nine. Hong Kong's San Hon “Stephen” Pang became the final table chip leader with 13,550,000 chips, while China's Shoumin Zhang finished second with 10,585,000. The nine players competed for the 523,720,000 KRW first prize and the APT Gold Lion Trophy. On the same day, another highlight event, the Zodiac Classic, also concluded. China's Xiao Zhang led into the heads-up stage with three players, but was ultimately defeated by Japan's Masatoshi Minowa, finishing as runner-up and taking home 144,917,000 KRW. Minowa won 155,187,000 KRW and her first APT title. With 1,393 entries, only nine players remain in the final nine of the 2026 APT Incheon Main Event's buy-in. The event, with a buy-in of KRW 2,500,000, attracted 1,393 entries, creating a total prize pool of KRW 3,008,540,000, making it one of the largest international poker tournaments ever held by the APT in South Korea. On Day 4, 47 players returned to Paradise City Casino Resort, and after eight 60-minute levels, the nine-player final table was formed. All final table players are guaranteed at least KRW 38,580,000, while the ultimate champion will receive KRW 523,720,000 and the Gold Lion Trophy, the highest honor in the APT Main Event. The top three finishers will also each receive a $10,000 APT Championship Main Event entry. Tournament Data: 2026 APT Incheon Main Event; Buy-in: KRW 2,500,000; Entries: 1,393; Total Prize Pool: KRW 3,008,540,000; Final Table: 9; Minimum Guaranteed: KRW 38,580,000; Champion Prize: KRW 523,720,000; Bonus Prizes: Top three finishers each receive 1TP; 4T: 10,000; APT Championship Seat: Stephen Pang Leads with 13.55 Million Chips. Hong Kong's Stephen Pang was the biggest winner of Day 4. He finished with 13,550,000 chips, equivalent to 85 big blinds, and was one of only two players in the nine-handed final table to break the 10 million chip mark. Pang is a banker by profession and a regular member of the Hong Kong Poker Players' Association (HKPPA).

The Mystery Bounty champion was crowned on the first day of the 2026 APL Osaka Main Event, which attracted 604 participants.

APL Osaka II | Mystery Bounty Champion Declared, Main Event Day 1 Attendance Reaches 604 Visitors, Igniting a Frenzy

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  On August 13, 2026, the APL X P1 OSAKA 2026 II entered its second day of competition at the Hilton Osaka Sakura Hall in Japan. With the Mystery Bounty Final Day and the 35,000,000 yen guaranteed Main Event officially underway, the Osaka venue saw a further surge in participation. According to official APL data, this series will be held from August 12th to 16th, with a total guaranteed prize pool exceeding 100 million yen. One of the biggest highlights of the day was the Main Event. Day 1 saw 604 entries across the two starting groups, with a large influx of local Japanese players and international players, quickly filling the tables after the Main Event began. The Mystery Bounty finals concluded, and a new champion was crowned. The Mystery Bounty, which had been a focus of attention since its opening day, reached its final showdown on August 13th. Day 1 saw 476 entries across the three starting groups, with 86 players successfully qualifying for the Final Day. Entering the final day, players not only competed for the final rankings but also continued to vie for the mystery bounty, making each elimination potentially a direct change in their individual rewards. After a full day of competition, the champion of the first large-scale multi-day tournament of this year's APL Osaka Station II was officially crowned. The champion not only received the highest honor of the tournament but also lifted both the APL and P1 tournament trophies, bringing the first important result to the second day of the series. Mystery Bounty Data: Starting Group Day 1A, Day 1B, Turbo Day 1C; Day 1 Participants: 476; Final Day: 86; Final Date: August 13th; Status: Champion Determined. Compared to regular Freezeout tournaments, Mystery Bounty, once the bounty phase begins, adds an extra layer of uncertainty to each successful elimination with random rewards, making this tournament one of the most entertaining and exciting events in the opening phase of this year's Osaka Station. The ¥35,000,000 guaranteed Main Event kicked off, attracting 604 entries on the first day. Simultaneously with the Mystery Bounty finals, the most important event of this series, the OSAKA Main Event, also officially began. According to the battle report in the image, the two starting combinations on the first day of the Main Event attracted a total of 604 entries. As seen in the footage, numerous tables were in operation simultaneously, with the Hilton Osaka Sakura Hall almost entirely in Main Event mode. This year's Main Event features a ¥35,000,000 guarantee and is the core event of the five-day series. While APL and P1 have arranged various buy-ins and formats for this Osaka event, the Main Event remains the most popular and highest-profile event. APL has also officially confirmed that this year's Osaka event will be held at the Hilton Osaka. Main Event Details: Event: OSAKA Main Event; Guaranteed Size: ¥35,000,000; First Day Entries: 604; Location: [Not specified]

Shinichiro Kano leads the APT Incheon Main Event last 47, Zhentao Long is ranked second.

APT Incheon Main Event Day 3 | Last 47 Listed: Shinichiro Kano Leads, Zhentao Long Closely Follows in Second Place

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  On August 13, 2026, Day 7 of the Asian Poker Tour (APT) Incheon event concluded with Day 3 of the main event. With a record-breaking 1,393 entries in Incheon, and 207 players returning to Paradise City Casino Resort after nearly six 60-minute levels, only 47 players advanced to Day 4. Japanese player Shinichiro Kano bagged 3,050,000 chips, the only player among the 47 to break the 3 million mark; Chinese player Zhentao Long followed closely in second place with 2,965,000 chips. Yoko Sasaki finished third, while Chinese players Peng Chen and Shoumin Zhang secured fourth and fifth place respectively, demonstrating the continued strength of the Chinese contingent as the main event progressed. Forty-seven players competed for a total prize pool of 523.7 million Korean won (approximately US$2.149 million) at the APT Incheon Main Event. The remaining 47 players were all guaranteed at least 8,630,000 Korean won, while the champion will take home 523,720,000 Korean won, the APT Gold Lion Trophy, and the highest honor of the Incheon Main Event. Furthermore, the champion, runner-up, and third-place finisher will each receive a US$10,000 APT Championship Main Event entry to compete in the APT Championship in November. Tournament Data: 2026 APT Incheon Main Event. Buy-in: 2,500,000 KRW. Entries: 1,393. Day 3 Starting Hand: 207. Day 4 Advancement: 47. Total Prize Pool: 3,008,540,000 KRW. Day 4 Minimum Guaranteed: 8,630,000 KRW. Champion Prize: 523,720,000 KRW. Bonus Prizes: Top three finishers each receive 1 Tbsp. 4Tbsp. 10,000 APT Championship Seat. Shinichiro Kano is the only player to break 3 million chips. Shinichiro Kano became the Day 3 chip leader with 3,050,000 chips. This Japanese player previously finished fourth in the 2025 APT Taipei Main Event, one of his representative achievements in live tournaments. Now, he is back in the final stages of the APT Main Event, aiming for his first major Main Event title. Compared to other leading players, Kano's advantage is not significant. Second-placed Zhentao Long is only 85,000 chips behind, meaning that just one medium-sized pot early in Day 4 could see him take the chip lead. Zhentao Long is close behind second, battling for the first APT Main Event final table. Chinese player Zhentao Long is currently 2,

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