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APT Incheon Main Event Final Table Set for 2026

With a $374,085 top prize, the APT Incheon Main Event will feature nine contenders, including a strong representation from Japan.

By Daniel ReyesPublished Aug 15, 20262 min readAsia Pacific

APT Incheon Main Event Final Table Set for 2026

The APT Incheon Main Event has reached its final stage, with nine players vying for the coveted Golden Lion Trophy and a $374,085 top prize. The final table sees a dominant presence of Japanese contenders alongside players from China, Thailand, the United States, and Hong Kong's chip leader, Stephen Pang.

Meet the Final Table: Key Contenders

The spotlight is squarely on Stephen Pang from Hong Kong, who leads with 13,550,000 chips. Pang has been a major beneficiary of key bluffs going his way, including a decisive hand against Nozomi Ota. Pang, aiming to add a second Lion Trophy to his collection, has accumulated nearly $150,000 in career earnings.

Yifu He, representing the United States, is another standout at the table. With a history of success dating back to 2017 and $1,681,142 in Hendon Mob earnings, He aims for his first APT cash and his ninth top-five finish in 18 months.

From Japan, Kazuki Koyama is considered a wild card with limited recorded results. Despite this, he has successfully navigated to the final table, leveraging a key double-up against Pang along the way.

Japanese Strength and International Presence

Japanese players occupy more than half of the final table seats:

Tempei Kotani has found success in mixed games, now trying to secure his best NLH payday.
Shinichiro Kano, the Day 4 leader, is eyeing his second Golden Lion after a notable run in 2025.
Ryo Fujita, making his ninth APT final table appearance, seeks his first trophy.

Phachara Wongwichit from Thailand and Shoumin Zhang from China, both with notable histories within the Asian Poker Tour, are poised to challenge for the title.

The Stakes: Final Payouts and Anticipation

The APT Incheon Main Event offers a lucrative prize structure, including:

$374,085
$214,120
$150,850
$111,180
$87,040
$66,030
$50,530
$35,800
$27,560

Play resumes Saturday at 11:15 am local time at the Paradise City Casino. With blinds at 80K/160K, and 30:32 remaining in Level 32, the action promises to be intense.

Stay with PokerOrg for complete coverage of the final showdown, including which of these talented competitors will claim the prestigious Golden Lion Trophy and cash prize.

Source: Poker.org

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Daniel Reyes

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Daniel Reyes covers live and online poker — tournament series from the WSOP and EPT down to the daily online grind, room news, promotions, and the industry moves behind them. The reports keep every score, prize pool, and player name exactly as the record shows, and follow the story past the final hand: who qualified, what the payout structure rewarded, and how the field is shifting. For roster changes, software updates, and regulatory knocks on the poker economy, Daniel Reyes is the desk's first read.