2026 Red Dragon Cup PLUS | Group B: 278 players battle for 80 spots; Li Aichun crowned champion; Li Dong wins two titles in a single day, becoming the biggest winner.

At the Red Dragon Cup PLUS 2026 Group B tournament, 278 players fiercely competed for a spot in the next round.

The Red Dragon Cup PLUS is in full swing, setting a new record for the scale and popularity of the event.

The 2026 Red Dragon Cup PLUS series has officially begun. As one of the most anticipated main events, this year's tournament has attracted a large number of professional poker players and skilled players from all over the world. Unlike previous years, this year's Red Dragon Cup PLUS has kept registration open until the second round, giving players more flexibility in their participation and further increasing the overall number of participants and the intensity of competition.

On the first day, Group A attracted 243 participants, with 78 ultimately advancing. Group B was even more popular, with 278 participants, demonstrating the event's high popularity and competitive appeal.

Group B Fierce Battle: Only 80 of the 278 Participants Advance

In Group B, several well-known professional players and skilled competitors clashed, resulting in intense matches. The overall pace of the competition was fast and the confrontations were frequent, with many key hands becoming the focus of the day.

For example, player Tony Lin aggressively attacked in multiple hands, successfully winning several pots; while in a large pot where three players went all in, female player Liu Weihong successfully maintained her advantage with pocket fives, doubling up and eliminating her opponent, instantly raising the atmosphere of the scene.

In the final stages of the tournament, as the blinds increased, the competition intensified. Ultimately, Group B concluded with 80 players advancing to the second round, while Australian player Limaaron Matthew Zhihua emerged as the Group B leader (CL) with 837,000 chips.

Highlights of the games: Key confrontations determine the outcome

During the tournament, several key hands reshaped the course of the game. For example, Tony Lin had pocket Kings against his opponent's AQ in a crucial confrontation, but the flop revealed an Ace, resulting in his elimination and demonstrating the cruel reality of luck and skill intertwined in poker tournaments.

In addition, the fact that many players successfully accumulated chips in the mid-to-late stages by using accurate judgment and offensive strategies also demonstrates the tactical depth in high-level competitions.

Red Dragon Queen PLUS: Li Aichun Wins the Championship and is Coronated

Besides the intense main event, the highly anticipated Red Dragon Queen PLUS tournament was equally exciting. This event attracted 61 female players who not only showcased their excellent card skills but also became highlights of the competition with their elegance and confidence.

After several rounds of competition, Li Aichun finally won the championship and was crowned "Red Dragon Queen PLUS", becoming one of the most watched highlights of this event.

Li Dong explodes: Winning two titles in a single day makes him the biggest winner.

In other events, player Li Dong stood out. He first won the #40 Pot-Limit Omaha Bounty event, and then won the #43 Five-Card Pot-Limit Omaha event, achieving the feat of winning two titles in a single day.

His consistent and high-intensity performance made him the biggest winner of the day and further increased his profile in this series.

Tournament Outlook: Competition Intensifies, Road to Championship Becomes More Difficult

With the successful conclusion of Groups A and B and the achievement of the minimum number of participants, the Red Dragon Cup PLUS has officially entered a more intense phase. The advancing players will engage in even fiercer competition in the second round, vying for the ultimate championship.

Overall, this year's Red Dragon Cup PLUS not only broke new ground in terms of the number of participants, but also comprehensively improved the event structure and competitive level. The future schedule is bound to be even more exciting and is worth paying close attention to.