Final Table Set for TLPT Opening as US$100K Awaits the Champion
The stage is set for the thrilling conclusion of the TLPT Opening event, where nine players return to Landing Casino at the stunning Shinhwa World Hotel Jeju to battle for the lion’s share of the US$600,000 guaranteed prize pool — which includes the $100,000 top prize.
After a turbo-charged Day 1 that saw 446 entrants whittled down to a final table, it was Xiaqing Ji who led the way after bagging up 1,375,000. A well-known force on the Asian poker scene, Ji brings both experience and momentum into the final stretch. Close behind him and the only other player to bag over a million is Jiawei Yuan (1,265,000); however, with an average stack of just 19 big blinds — everyone has a realistic shot to win should the cards fall their way.
Final Table Seat Draw and Chip Counts
| Seat | Player | Country | Chip Count | Big Blinds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jiawei Yuan | China | 1,265,000 | 32 |
| 2 | Xiaqing Ji | China | 1,375,000 | 34 |
| 3 | Yang Chen | China | 785,000 | 20 |
| 4 | Jinsui Fan | China | 500,000 | 13 |
| 5 | Xiaoyan Xu | China | 190,000 | 5 |
| 6 | Jiaman Sun | China | 580,000 | 15 |
| 7 | Jia Wang | China | 895,000 | 22 |
| 8 | Xinyuan Yang | China | 610,000 | 15 |
| 9 | Yawen Ren | China | 460,000 | 12 |
The tournament will resume with 19:20 left on Level 23, which features 20,000/40,000/40,000 blinds. Levels will continue to last 30 minutes each at the final table and players will receive an additional five time-bank cards in case they need more than the allowed 30 seconds to act on each street.
Everyone has already locked up a minimum $8,000 payday, but will surely be gunning for the top prize of $100,000 in this top-heavy prize structure.
Remaining Payouts
| Place | Payout |
|---|---|
| 1 | $100,000 |
| 2 | $78,000 |
| 3 | $54,000 |
| 4 | $37,000 |
| 5 | $27,000 |
| 6 | $19,000 |
| 7 | $14,000 |
| 8 | $11,100 |
| 9 | $8,000 |
PokerNews will be on-site throughout the day with live updates, chip counts, and bust outs, so don’t miss a moment of the action as we crown the first-ever TLPT Opening champion!