CSOP Chaoshan Poker Series III | Main Event Round 1 Concludes Successfully! 340 Players Advance to Round 2, Qiu Chang and Wu Jin Lead Groups C and D Respectively.

2026 CSOP Chaoshan Poker Series III The fourth day of competition will be on July 5th, which will also be the final qualifying battle for the last two starting groups in the first round of the main event – Group C and Group D (Fast Group).

With both groups successfully completing their matches, the first round of this year's main event has officially concluded. A total of [number missing] participants...340 contestantsThey successfully advanced to the second round and will continue their pursuit of the final championship trophy.

Qiu Chang becomes the chip leader in Group C

At 1 p.m., the first round of the main tournament, Group C, officially began.

As this was one of the last two qualifying groups, many players chose to go all out, hoping to catch the last train to the second round. The overall pace of the game noticeably accelerated, and the scoreboards on the table changed hands frequently.

After a day of intense competitionQiu Chang以319,000 ScoreboardHe topped the leaderboard, becoming the chip leader in Group C of the Main Event, and successfully advanced to the second round with a huge advantage.

Wu Jin dominates Group D's fast-paced matches

At 6 p.m., the first round of the main event, Group D (Fast Group), began.

Many players who had not yet participated chose to go all out in the last group, making the competition intense from the very beginning.

finally，Wu JinAccumulated through consistent performance283,000 ScoreboardThey successfully climbed to the top of the chip leaderboard in Group D, becoming the leader in the fast group.

With the conclusion of Group D, the first round of the main event has been completed for all starting groups, and the 340 players who have advanced have been officially confirmed.

The second round of the main event is about to begin.

After completing the first round, all advancing players will...12:00 noon on July 6Returning to the arena for the second round of the main event.

After rounds of selection in the four starting groups, the remaining players will continue their journey towards the final table and the glory of the championship.

The organizers also released the second round seating chart, where contestants will be reassigned according to the scoreboard to prepare for an even more intense elimination round.

The championship trophy awaits the birth of a new king.

The CSOP championship trophy was also officially unveiled at the competition venue.

The solid metallic texture combined with exquisite craftsmanship symbolizes glory and strength, and also represents the ultimate goal that every player strives for.

With the main event entering its second round, the final championship is within reach, and the trophy awaits its new owner.

The "Chaoshan King" special competition officially kicks off.

Besides the main event, another highlight of this series is the first-ever **"Chaoshan King"** special event.

The organizers stated that this competition was specially designed for the Chaoshan region. No matter where the players come from, as long as they step onto the CSOP stage, they have the opportunity to compete for the title of "Chaoshan King," which symbolizes the highest honor.

The addition of special events has made the entire series more distinctive in terms of local culture and competitive appeal.

The competition in the team standings continues to heat up.

The team points competition has also entered a fierce stage.

Currently, the top teams on the leaderboard are very close in points, with the lead changing hands multiple times, and each team is showing a distinct tactical style.

Teams in the middle and lower ranks still have a chance to catch up, and every game and every point could change the final rankings.

The combination of team synergy and individual skill has made the team points competition another highly anticipated highlight of this year's CSOP.

Multiple supplementary competition champions have been crowned.

In addition to the main event, several other supplementary events were also successfully completed:

• Chengdu FULLHOUSE Mini-Fast ChampionshipZhou Hao wins the championship

• "Royal Pavilion Cigar Bar" Single-Day Elite TournamentChen Baiyang wins the championship

• "Major Poker" Nine-Event Mixed ChallengeZheng Wei wins the championship

• "Qingyu Bar" Mini Easter Egg ChallengeLi Xudong wins the championship

• "Chao Ye Culture Media" Best Choice Quick Challenge (Three Cards)Xu Lida wins the championship

The numerous supplementary matches were exciting and added even more highlights to the series.

The second round promises to be exciting.

With 340 players successfully advancing, the 2026 CSOP Chaoshan Poker Series III Main Event has officially entered its second round.

The upcoming matches will be even more intense, with every all-in and every decision potentially determining the champion.

Who will emerge victorious and ultimately lift the CSOP championship trophy, symbolizing the highest honor, is a question that all poker enthusiasts will continue to follow.

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