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The 2026 WSOP Main Event final table is about to begin, and Chinese-American player Han Feng has advanced to the final table with the eighth chip stack, becoming one of the only Chinese representatives in this year's tournament. Having transitioned from online poker to live competition, he will be challenging for the $10 million first-place prize and a WSOP Main Event gold bracelet.
The 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event has entered a historic phase, with the nine-player Final Table officially taking place.
Chinese-American player Han Feng has successfully broken through the massive field to advance to the final stage of the Main Event, where he will compete with eight other players for the WSOP Main Event gold bracelet and the $10 million champion prize.
Han Feng entered the final table in eighth place with 25,000,000 chips. Although not the chip leader, he has secured at least $1,000,000 in prize money, making him one of the most watched Asian players in this year's Main Event.
From online poker tables to the WSOP Main Event final table
Han Feng's poker career is similar to that of many modern professional poker players, initially focusing primarily on online poker.
After years of honing his skills online, he gradually shifted to live tournaments and has been accumulating experience in major events in recent years.
This 2026 WSOP Main Event will be the most important breakthrough in Han Feng's professional career.
Facing thousands of competitors, he maintained a steady pace, continuously accumulating chips throughout the long tournament, and ultimately stood on the world's highest poker stage.
A key breakthrough on Day 8 secured a nine-player final table.
By Day 8 of the main event, only 21 players remained on the field.
Han Feng was not in the leading group at the time, but he successfully navigated the most stressful phase with his steady playing style.
As eliminations gradually occurred, the remaining players began to fiercely compete for a place at the final table.
Ultimately, Han Feng successfully maintained his competitive position and became a member of the nine-person final table.
His advancement also means that Asian players will once again be present at the WSOP Main Event final table.
2026 WSOP Main Event Final Table Chip Count
| Ranking | player | Country/Region | Scoreboard | big blind number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lucas Jumalon | United States | 194,000,000 | 129 |
| 2 | Rami Hammoud | Canada | 79,000,000 | 53 |
| 3 | Jamie Shaevel | United States | 56,000,000 | 37 |
| 4 | Greg Mueller | Canada | 48,500,000 | 32 |
| 5 | Michael Gagliano | United States | 46,500,000 | 31 |
| 6 | Mario Boos | France | 44,000,000 | 29 |
| 7 | Lauri Saaskilahti | Finland | 37,500,000 | 25 |
| 8 | Han Feng | Chinese athletes | 25,000,000 | 17 |
| 9 | Evagoras Evagorou | Cyprus | 22,500,000 | 15 |
Han Feng entered the final table with the eighth-largest chip stack and currently has 17 big blinds. Although he faces chip pressure, any doubling up in the nine-handed stage could reshape his ranking.
The strength of China on the main stage
In recent years, the presence of Chinese and Chinese-American players in the WSOP Main Event has been steadily increasing.
From advancing through the deep stages to breaking through to the final table, Asian players are gradually proving that they can compete in the world's largest poker tournaments.
Han Feng's advancement is not only a significant milestone in his personal career, but also a further boost to the exposure of Asian players on the WSOP Main Event stage.
Nine players compete at the final table for a $10 million first-place prize.
The 2026 WSOP Main Event final table of nine will return to Las Vegas on August 3.
All contestants have secured at least $1 million in prize money, and the ultimate winner will receive:
WSOP Main Event Champion Gold Bracelet
World Champion Honors
$10,000,000 champion prize
The current favorite is 22-year-old American player Lucas Jumalon, who leads by a large margin with 194 million chips.
However, the Main Event final table has seen numerous short-stack comebacks in its history. Han Feng still has a chance to turn the tide with a crucial all-in and a large pot.
2026 WSOP Main Event Final Table Full Prize Money
| Ranking | bonus |
| 1 | $10,000,000 |
| 2 | $6,000,000 |
| 3 | $3,750,000 |
| 4 | $2,750,000 |
| 5 | $2,250,000 |
| 6 | $1,750,000 |
| 7 | $1,500,000 |
| 8 | $1,250,000 |
| 9 | $1,000,000 |
Can Han Feng create a miracle in the main event?
From online poker player to the WSOP Main Event final table, Han Feng has achieved the most important breakthrough of his career.
Facing strong opponents like Lucas Jumalon, he will need to use his limited chips to find opportunities to double up and wait for the final table situation to change.
For the Chinese and Asian poker community, every step Han Feng takes will be one of the most noteworthy stories of the 2026 WSOP Main Event.
On August 3, the world will once again focus on Las Vegas to witness this battle for the highest honor of the year.
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