Ren Lin recognized as Player of the Series at King Poker Cup in Jeju

King Poker Cup 2026 concluded on Jeju Island: Ren Lin became the Player of the Series, and Yan Zhang claimed victory once again in the King's Debut tournament.

From August 1 to 11, 2026, another stage of the King Poker Cup concluded on Jeju Island (South Korea), held in partnership with the K Poker Cup series at Les A Casino. The festival brought together many well-known players from the global high roller community and became a stage for spectacular victories, big prizes, and new records. Yang Zhang Wins King's Debut Again One of the main events of the series was the King's Debut tournament with a $5,000 buy-in. This event attracted 282 players, creating a prize pool of $1,292,300. The winner was once again Yang Zhang, who had already won this tournament in January 2026, when his prize was $330,500. This time, Zhang once again proved his skill, outlasting all his opponents and adding $238,700 to his bankroll—his third-largest career win. In 2026 alone, Yang Zhang has already collected $898,099 in live tournament winnings, making this his most successful year so far. In addition, Zhang is a WSOP bracelet holder, the champion of the K Poker Cup Main Event, and the winner of King Poker Cup K4: KING'S T.O.R.S.E., which includes 2-7 Triple Draw, Omaha Hi-Lo, Razz, Stud, and Stud Hi-Lo. His victory in King's Debut further cemented his reputation as one of the most consistent players in the series. Ye Wang Claims King's Main Event Title The main event of the series—the King's Main Event with a $15,000 buy-in—attracted 180 entries and a prize pool of $2,527,200. After a tense battle, the championship title and top prize of $587,200 went to Ye Wang, one of the most successful Chinese high rollers. In heads-up play, Wang defeated well-known poker blogger Eric Tsai, who took home $360,000 for second place. Thanks to this victory, Ye Wang moved up to fifth place on the list of China's all-time money winners according to The Hendon Mob, increasing his total live tournament earnings to approximately $13.6 million. Ren Lin — Player of the Series: Seven Cashes and a New Milestone One of the main stars of the King Poker Cup was Ren Lin. During the festival, he managed to cash seven times, which allowed him to surpass $20 million in career winnings and earn the title of Player of the Series. As a reward, Lin received an exclusive gold ring and a $10,000 deposit to his playing account. The series began for Lin with an 11th place finish in the $100,000 King's Charity Super High Roller, earning him $200,000. The winner of that tournament was Bryn Kenney, who increased his career winnings to over $90 million and strengthened his lead in the global rankings. In the first week of August, Lin also finished 33rd in King's Debut, 10th in the $8,000 Royal Ascent, and won $26,100 for third place in the $5,000 Throne Clash. In the main event of the series, Lin finished 14th out of 180 participants and received $44,000. The key moment was Lin's victory in the $10,000 NLH/PLO Mix tournament, where he outlasted 44 opponents and defeated David Coleman heads-up to earn $134,540. The final table also featured Toby Joyce (5th place), Danny Tang (7th place), and Tom Dwan (8th place, $15,000). For Dwan, this was his first cash since 2024, when he finished 6th in the Charity Super High Roller. Immediately after, Lin reached heads-up in the $30,000 Final Coronation tournament, where he finished runner-up to Bao Qiang Ho and received $394,500 for second place. The winner took home $608,600, and there were 75 entries in total. Thus, Ren Lin continues his successful run at the King Poker Cup. In January, he already won the King's Main Event ($600,700), and now, seven months later, he returned to become the best player of the series. Ren Lin's Results at King Poker Cup Jeju 11th place — $100,000 King's Charity Super High Roller — $200,000 33rd place — $5,000 King's Debut 10th place — $8,000 Royal Ascent 3rd place — $5,000 Throne Clash — $26,100 14th place — $15,000 King's Main Event — $44,000 1st place — $10,000 NLH/PLO Mix — $134,540 2nd place — $30,000 Final Coronation — $394,500 Other Winners: Lonis, Punsri, Loon, and Plant The King Poker Cup Jeju festival was memorable not only for the big wins by the favorites but also for the successes of other well-known high roller players. Jesse Lonis won the $5,000 Throne Clash, defeating 38 opponents and earning $46,200. Ryan Plant became the champion of the $10,000 Crown Hunt, taking home $160,000 and an additional $80,000 bonus. Punnat Punsri, a well-known Thai high roller, won the $30,000 Single Day High Roller, earning $262,640 among 23 participants. Lun Loon was one of the biggest winners outside the main events, taking down the $8,000 Royal Ascent for $273,380. Full Results of King Poker Cup Jeju $100,000 King's Charity Super High Roller Winner: Bryn Kenney 11th place: Ren Lin — $200,000 6th place: Tom Dwan $5,000 King's Debut Winner: Yang Zhang — $238,700 33rd place: Ren Lin $8,000 Royal Ascent Winner: Lun Loon — $273,380 10th place: Ren Lin $5,000 Throne Clash Winner: Jesse Lonis — $46,200 3rd place: Ren Lin — $26,100 $15,000 King's Main Event Winner: Ye Wang — $587,200 2nd place: Eric Tsai — $360,000 14th place: Ren Lin — $44,000 $10,000 NLH/PLO Mix Winner: Ren Lin — $134,540 2nd place: David Coleman 5th place: Toby Joyce 7th place: Danny Tang 8th place: Tom Dwan — $15,000 $30,000 Final Coronation Winner: Bao Qiang Ho — $608,600 2nd place: Ren Lin — $394,500 $10,000 Crown Hunt Winner: Ryan Plant — $160,000 + $80,000 bonus $30,000 Single Day High Roller Winner: Punnat Punsri — $262,640 Other Notable Performers at the Series Many stars of world poker gathered at King Poker Cup Jeju. In addition to those already mentioned, the list of prize winners and finalists included players such as: Bin Duan Daniel Tang David Coleman Defeng Chen Haohui Ma Lei Yu Renji Mao Rodrigo Selouan Ryuta Nakai Yang Li Ye Wan All these names appeared in various tournaments of the series, confirming the high level of the event and its appeal to top professionals. What This Means for PPPoker Club Players For PPPoker club members, news from King Poker Cup Jeju is not only a source of inspiration but also a practical guide. First, the series clearly shows how important versatility is: the successes of Ren Lin and Yang Zhang are linked to their ability to play different formats and disciplines, including NLH/PLO mixes and tournaments with various structures. This is a reason to consider expanding your arsenal and trying new types of poker in club games. Second, attention to consistency and discipline: many prize winners in the series achieved success thanks to steady play and frequent cashes, not just big wins. For PPPoker players, this means that a long-term strategy and proper bankroll management can be just as important as one-off scores. Finally, the results of the King Poker Cup highlight that even in a highly competitive environment with large buy-ins, success is possible if you work on your game and learn from the best. Follow the news, analyze hands played by top players, and apply best practices in your club tournaments on PPPoker—this will help you reach a new level and, perhaps, one day become one of the heroes of such reports.