After the second round of the CSOP Chaoshan Poker Series III Main Event, Xiong Wenxin led 54 players to advance to the third round.

Beijing time, July 6thThe 2026 CSOP Chaoshan Poker Series III entered its fifth day of intense competition. With the completion of Main Event Day 2, the competition intensified. After several hours of high-intensity play, 54 players successfully advanced to the Main Event Day 3, including Xiong Wenxin.With2,000,000The scorer becomes the Chip Leader for the day, leading the pack in the qualification list.

As the most anticipated core event of this year's CSOP Chaoshan Poker Series, the main event attracted numerous outstanding players. With the competition entering its second round, every remaining player possesses exceptional competitive skills, making each table a true clash of titans.

Xiong Wenxin tops the second round scoreboard

At 12:00 noon on July 6th, the second round of the main event started on time. After a long and arduous battle, Xiong Wenxin finally accumulated enough points to...2,000,000They successfully climbed to the top of the second-round leaderboard, leading 54 other contestants into the third round with a huge advantage.

According to the event schedule,CSOP Chaoshan Poker Series III Main Event Round 3Will beJuly 7 (Tuesday) 12:00The competition has officially begun. All the advancing players will then continue their assault on the fourth round and the final table, intensifying the battle for the championship.

The event services have been fully upgraded to ensure the safety and well-being of the athletes.

In the sweltering heat of July, temperatures in Shantou remained consistently above 33°C. To ensure all participants could maintain peak performance, the organizing committee offered several thoughtful services, including reminders to take precautions against heatstroke, stay hydrated, and ensure adequate rest. Commonly used heatstroke prevention supplies such as Huoxiang Zhengqi Water and cooling oil were also provided on-site.

In addition, participants can contact staff at any time for timely replenishment if they experience fatigue or need energy supplements. The event organizers stated that they hope all participants can focus on the competition, and all other support work will be handled by the event team.

The King of Poker Cup was launched simultaneously.

In addition to the main event, the events held on the same dayKing of Poker Cup Round 1Equally spectacular.

final,Dong Zhuhao以277,000He became the Chip Leader in the first round of the King of Poker Cup, successfully leading the list of those who advanced and establishing a good chip advantage for the subsequent matches.

With multiple events proceeding simultaneously, this year's CSOP Chaoshan Poker Series has maintained a high-intensity, multi-event pace, making the competitive atmosphere on site even more intense.

The team points competition has entered a fierce stage.

In addition to individual competitions, the highly anticipated team points competition has entered its fifth day.

The top teams on the leaderboard are currently very close, and the outcome of each match could change the overall rankings. Some teams are adopting a steady and methodical strategy to control the pace of the game, while others are aggressively accumulating points, hoping to overtake their opponents in the final stages.

Teamwork and on-the-spot decision-making are crucial factors influencing performance, and the team that perseveres to the end and wins the championship ring will be one of the biggest winners of this tournament.

Multiple side tournament champions were born one after another.

During the competition, several special side events also concluded successfully, producing multiple champions:

• “"35SA" Chaoshan King Challenge Champion: Huang Yuelin
• “"Chinese Poker" King of Poker Champion: Li Zhe
• “"Double Dragon Glasses" changed champions three times due to low color matching: Mao Lan
• “"White Shark Media" Mini Easter Egg Challenge Champion: Wu Jinjun
• “"Shenzhen Liangchun Winery" Ocean Poker (6 community cards) Champion: Shao Kaiye
• “"Star Alliance Go" Winner Positioning and Quick Challenge Champion: Guo Yangyang
• “Yunnan Kunming 31 Club: 2-7 (Three Championship Changes) - Jia Ziyang
• “"Rosemary Lounge" Best Choice Challenge (5 photos) Champion: Li Zhe

The diverse range of tournament options not only meets the competitive needs of different poker players, but also further enriches the tournament system of the CSOP Chaoshan Poker Series.

CSOP Mini-Classroom continues to share poker knowledge

That afternoon, the CSOP mini-class invited a senior lecturer from the industry.Teacher LyonWe will share our insights on this topic.

As a well-known promoter of diverse poker gameplay in China, Mr. Lyon, drawing on over twenty years of practical experience, provides an in-depth analysis starting from fundamental logic.Omaha Poker与International PokerThe course explores common concepts among different poker games and uses numerous real-world examples to help participants understand the core thinking behind various poker variations.

Whether they are seasoned players who have been competing in Omaha tournaments for a long time, or dual players who participate in multiple poker games, they all gained a wealth of practical experience from this course.

With the third round of the main event about to begin, the CSOP Chaoshan Poker Series III will also see an even fiercer battle for the championship. Who will make it all the way to the final table and ultimately lift the championship trophy? This is something all poker enthusiasts should keep an eye on.

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