Jeremy Chan Breaks the Curse at APT Incheon Super High Roller
Jeremy Chan achieves his first major victory by defeating Michel Molenaar at the APT Incheon, winning $169,650 and a seat in the APT Championship.
Jeremy Je Min Chan finally overcame his streak of second places by winning the APT Incheon Super High Roller 2026. This triumph awarded him the prestigious APT Lion trophy, $169,650, and a $10,000 seat for the APT Championship in Taipei.
The Decisive Battle Between Chan and Molenaar
After several instances finishing second, Chan faced Michel Molenaar, three-time APT champion, in a duel that lasted more than two hours. Both started the heads-up almost even in chips. Chan ultimately won with a flush on the river while Molenaar had a pair of jacks.
The decisive clash occurred with blinds at 100K/200K. Chan defended his big blind, and after a series of bets, he called Molenaar's all-in on the river, thus lifting the so-called "curse" that had plagued him.
The Road to the Title
The game on Monday started with 14 players, quickly narrowing down to a final table of nine. Sutthi Denvitaya, with only $22,000 in reported earnings, was the unfortunate bust on the bubble, failing to improve with A-Q against Molenaar's A-J.
With Dieci Arito eliminated in eighth place, Chan took charge, and Molenaar and Chan proceeded to eliminate the rest: Reoma Ogawa, Nevan Chang, and Martin Sedlak fell before reaching the final showdown.
Chan and Molenaar were responsible for all eliminations after the bubble burst, making this a tournament filled with action and surprises.
The Tournament's Turning Point
When the game reached four players, Molenaar found a dream hand eliminating two opponents in one shot. Chin Wei Fan and Peng Chen fell to Molenaar's trip kings on the flop, leading the game directly to the heads-up between Chan and Molenaar.
This dramatic twist ensured one of the most memorable finals of the event, culminating in the long-awaited victory for Chan.
Impact of the Victory
This victory not only breaks Chan's streak of second places but also positions him for the next stage of the APT: the guaranteed championship in Taipei. His win is a testament to perseverance in the highly competitive world of poker.
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