Teeraphat Rangkatekarn Dominates APT Jeju Super High Roller for $265,000 Win

Thailand’s Teeraphat Rangkatekarn commanded the 2026 APT Jeju Super High Roller, converting a dominant start into a $265,000 victory. Rangkatekarn held the chip lead from the opening levels, surviving crucial all-ins and overcoming a tense heads-up duel with Calvin Lee to claim the pewter lion trophy and a significant addition to his tournament resume.

Rangkatekarn Leads the Charge in the APT Jeju Super High Roller

The $11,000 buy-in APT Jeju Super High Roller drew 99 entries, driving the prize pool well past the $1 million mark—close to three times the event’s original $365,000 guarantee. Day 1 action cut the field down to 26, with Rangkatekarn holding nearly double the stack of his closest challenger, entering Day 2 at 3.4 million chips to Calvin Lee’s 1.9 million.

The field included established pros from across the globe: Christian Harder, Calvin Lee, James Mendoza, and Dillon Najor represented the USA; Yota Choong played from Australia; China’s Jingyao Yan; Malaysia’s Wen Yee Yan; and Abraham Ceesvin from Singapore, already a previous APT Main Event winner.

Aggressive Play and Key Hands Define the Final Table

Final table play in this APT Super High Roller was consistently pressured by Rangkatekarn’s chip dominance. Yee Wee Wen was first out in 9th for $28,000. Dillon Najor followed in 8th with $37,000 after a critical hand where Rangkatekarn called a shove while dominated; a nine on the river reversed fortunes and pushed Najor to the rail.

Rangkatekarn’s run continued as Yota Choong exited 7th for $48,000. Jingyao Yan took 6th with $60,000, eliminated after losing a preflop all-in to Calvin Lee’s paired jack. Abraham Ceesvin departed in 5th ($77,000), another victim of Rangkatekarn’s hot streak, with a king on the river overturning preflop odds.

Christian Harder, after a pair of significant confrontations—including one where he was forced to lay down a straight to Rangkatekarn’s raised pressure—finished 3rd for $122,000. James Mendoza took 4th, cashing for $96,000. Harder’s elimination came after losing with pocket aces against Rangkatekarn’s flush draw, the decisive third diamond falling on the turn.

Heads-Up: Calvin Lee Challenges, Rangkatekarn Climbs Back

Heads-up play began with Rangkatekarn holding a 5:1 chip advantage over Lee. Despite that, Lee managed to fight back, overtaking the lead at one stage and coming a single card from victory. In a pivotal hand, Lee flopped a set against Rangkatekarn’s open-ended straight draw, but a four on the river flipped the momentum and restored chip parity.

Rangkatekarn regained control as play stretched beyond two hours. On the final hand, he shoved with two black jacks; Lee called with ace-ten, and the board ran out clean, confirming Rangkatekarn’s triumph and the $265,000 first-place payout.

Career Momentum and Future Opportunities for Rangkatekarn

This win nearly doubles Rangkatekarn’s career tournament earnings. His recent run includes a string of top finishes: three wins and two runner-up spots in his five most recent recorded events since July. With his APT Jeju championship, he secures entry to the $5 million guaranteed APT Championship Main Event in Taipei this November, with his $10,000 buy-in covered as part of the prize.

“It’s been waiting for me for a long time, now I bring it home.” — Teeraphat Rangkatekarn, on the pewter lion trophy

The 2026 APT Jeju Super High Roller showcased elite regional and international talent and affirmed Rangkatekarn’s position as a top contender on the Asian Poker Tour circuit.

Payouts for the APT Jeju Super High Roller Final Table

• 1st: Teeraphat Rangkatekarn (Thailand) – $265,000
• 2nd: Calvin Lee (USA) – amount not specified
• 3rd: Christian Harder (USA) – $122,000
• 4th: James Mendoza (USA) – $96,000
• 5th: Abraham Ceesvin (Singapore) – $77,000
• 6th: Jingyao Yan (China) – $60,000
• 7th: Yota Choong (Australia) – $48,000
• 8th: Dillon Najor (USA) – $37,000
• 9th: Wen Yee Yan (Malaysia) – $28,000

What’s Next for the Super High Roller Scene

The Asian Poker Tour’s next headline event, the $5,000,000 guaranteed Main Event in Taipei, will include Rangkatekarn, now a clear storyline for both sponsors and fans observing the regional high-roller circuit. With his string of results and his latest APT Super High Roller win, the focus will be on whether he can maintain this form at the next marquee stop.

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