Red Dragon Championship (2,000,000 KRW)

Jianting Cai limp called a 600,000 raise from Zehao Li, and battled on board J♥ 6♠ 4♣ 6♥ 5♠ . Li bet all three streets - 500,000, 1,300,000, including a final all-in for his remaining 6,200,000 behind, with K♥ K♣ , only to be called down by Cai by trip sixes 9♣ 6♣ .

Li exited in 2nd place following the quick heads up battle and settled for the lesser payout of KRW 162,150,000 (~USD 116,040) for his efforts.

The Red Dragon Championship games is down to heads up play, with China's Jianting Cai holding down nearly a 3:1 advantage against his final opponent, Zehao Li.

Ngoc Ha Nguyen pushed her last 2,300,000 on the button and was looked up by Zehao Li on the big blind.

In for a flip, Li quickly spiked a set on flop T♠ J♥ 5♥ , with the runout 8♣ 2♠ offering no help for Nguyen, cutting her Main Event run entirely.

Jianting Cai opened on the button, joined by both players on the blinds on flop 2♦ Q♠ K♠ . Cai continued for 850,000, check called by Zehao Li. Both checked turn J♦ through to river 2♠ , where Li led 1,800,000. Cai put in the call with trip deuces 7♣ 2♣ , and shipped the pot after Li showed top two pair K♦ Q♦ .

Jianting Cai opened utg+1, called by Zehao Li behind. Ye Li on the small blind, fired a three bet to 875,000, and saw both continue to flop 8♥ Q♦ T♥ . Ye Li open jammed 2,400,000 with top pair and picked up the pot uncontested.

Zehao Li opened utg+1, joined by both Ngoc Ha Nguyen and Joseph Cheong on flop Q♠ 4♠ 9♦ . Li continued for 160,000, and barreled another 400,000 on turn K♣ , with Nguyen calling behind both streets. River 8♥ was checked down by both, revealing Li's top pair K♠ J♥ for the win.

Nguyen A♠ J♠

The inaugural Jeju Poker Festival is down to its final day of play with its last headliner on schedule, Red Dragon Championship, close to crowning its newest champion. The Day 3 games wrapped up with the final eight out of its 642 entry field in place, led by China’s Jianting Cai. Cai stormed up the ranks right at the last deal, and bagged a chart-topping stack of nearly six million to lead the final rounds. An eye-catching KRW 243,800,000 (~USD 174,470) top prize remains at stake, where one will rise to victory over today's battle.

Each of the eight contenders is now guaranteed KRW 23,450,000 (~USD 16,780) in winnings, and a step closer to clinching the Red Dragon title.

Red Dragon Championship

Dates: November 27 – December 1, 2024

Buy-in: KRW 2,000,000 (~USD 1,435)

Guarantee: KRW 1,380,000,000 (~USD 990,995)

Entries: 642 (285 unique)

Prize pool: KRW 1,380,000,000 (~USD 990,995)

ITM: 119 places

Day 1A: 184 entries, 38 qualified

Day 1B: 104 entries, 31 qualified

Day 1C: 214 entries, 47 qualified

Day 1D: 140 entries, 31 qualified

Day 2: 147 players, 24 qualified

Day 3: 24 players, 8 qualified

Day 4 /Final: Sunday, December 1

Final Table Chip Counts

Remaining Payouts

Today's Red Dragon Championship Day 3 action has officially wrapped up following just four hours on the floor with the final eight players advancing onto the last stage. Only 24 runners made their way back to the scene, each looking to secure a spot into the final table. China's Jianting Cai, who started the day bottom of the ranks, was off to a great start, having caught a double up right on the first hand, to eventually stack the lead over the remaining eight. Cai delivered the final blow with his pocket kings crushing Cheng Chen just a few deals into the final round. The crucial boost propelled Cai right up the top, ending the day with 5,905,000 (74 BB), joined by fellow Chinese runner Zehao Li with 5,375,000 (67 BB) at the summit of the leaderboard.

Action resumes tomorrow, December 1st, 12 noon, where a winner will lay claim to the KRW 243,800,000 (~USD 174,470) top prize at stake.

Red Dragon Championship

Dates: November 27 – December 1, 2024

Buy-in: KRW 2,000,000 (~USD 1,435)

Guarantee: KRW 1,380,000,000 (~USD 990,995)

Entries: 642 (285 unique)

Prize pool: KRW 1,380,000,000 (~USD 990,995)

ITM: 119 places

Day 1A: 184 entries, 38 qualified

Day 1B: 104 entries, 31 qualified

Day 1C: 214 entries, 47 qualified

Day 1D: 140 entries, 31 qualified

Day 2: 147 players, 24 qualified

Day 3: 24 players, 8 qualified

Day 4 /Final: Sunday, December 1

Final Table Chip Counts

Remaining Payouts

The Red Dragon Championship games is down to its final nine players with China's Zehao Li holding down the lead with over five million in chips to start the final rounds. One more elimination is due before the day closes, leaving eight players standing onto the Final Day.

Catch the final table action LIVE via Red Dragon Poker Tour's YouTube channel!

Final Table Chip Counts

Chao Li shoved his last 510,000 on the small blind and saw table captain Zehao Li put in the call behind. At risk, Chao Li remained ahead with his eight-high all the way through 9♣ T♦ 9♥ 2♥ , up until the river landed a 5♦ to ship the win over to Zehao Li.

Xiaqing Ji open shoved 860,000 utg and was snap called by Zehao Li on the big blind. In search of an ace, the board Q♦ 6♣ J♠ 7♣ 2♣ felted none, leaving Ji quickly out of the running.

Zehao Li opened utg and called Lei Yu's 355,000 jam two seats after. Attempting to hang on, Yu failed to do so after board A♣ K♠ 9♦ T♠ 2♥ landed two pair for his opponent to knock him out.

A preflop back and forth saw utg raiser Jianting Cai fourbet 1,000,000 in against Zehao Li on the big blind. Li answered with an all-in for 1,020,000 more, and successfully convinced Cai to lay it down.

Zehao Li open shoved 965,000 utg and was called by Lei Yu behind for a flip. At risk, Li landed a crucial boost as his pocket pair held on board 3♥ 2♦ 4♠ 8♣ 4♣ for the 2 million pot.

Yongbin Wang pushed all-in on the button for 630,000 and was looked up by Zehao Li on the small blind. Dominated, Wang escaped elimination as a jack-high board landed him the fortunate win.

The Red Dragon Championship games is down to its last four tables with only 32 players remaining in contention for the title. Today's action will close once the field is down to 24 runners.

Top Chip Counts

An all-in preflop situation saw Huang Yong risk his last 305,000 with A♣ J♣ and ran smack into Zehao Li's K♦ K♣ . Gunning for an ace, the flop K♠ K♥ 6♣ instantly crushed Yong's hopes, leaving him drawing dead straight away.

Red Dragon Championship Day 2 players have been sent off for a 60-minute dinner break, with action resuming at 7:50 pm local time. 43 runners remain in contention for the title, each already guaranteed KRW 5,950,000 (~USD 4,255) in winnings. Today's action will close once the field is down to 24 players or by the end of Level 24, whichever comes first.

Top Chip Counts

A blind vs blind battle saw Nguyen Thanh Tung commit his last 83,000 with K♠ T♣ against Zehao Li's A♣ 3♠ right on bubble time. Slightly behind, Nguyen failed to catch up on board 5♠ 8♥ 5♦ 9♠ 7♠ , sending him out two spots short of the money.

With a hefty 65,000 pot across board 2♥ 8♥ 3♠ T♠ 2♣ , Li Jiang Lin on the button, made an attempt for 43,000. Zehao Li right behind, found the call with 9♥ 9♦ , and raked in the 125 BB pot after Li tabled bluff A♣ 7♠ .