RDPT Plus Jeju 2026 wrapped up its final day at LES A Casino, where Jieming Xu outlasted a 931-entry field to capture the Red Dragon Plus Championship title and take home the top prize of KRW 508,000,000 (≈ USD 343,475).
In another highlight of the day, Dajie Zhuo claimed victory in the Dragon Egg Mystery Bounty, pushing his career live earnings past the USD 1,000,000 mark. Meanwhile, Xue Song drew the largest mystery bounty of the event, worth KRW 150,000,000 (≈ USD 101,000), becoming one of the standout names of the day.
With the festival officially concluded, RDPT has confirmed its return to Jeju from July 8 to July 19, where the tour will kick off its next series.
Jieming Xu Defeats 931-Entry Field to Win Red Dragon Plus Championship
China’s Jieming Xu emerged victorious in the Red Dragon Plus Championship, outlasting a 931-entry field and navigating a marathon final table to claim the title. The win earned him a career-best KRW 508,000,000 (≈ $343,475), from a total prize pool of KRW 3,217,536,000 (≈ $2,193,111).
The road to the title was far from easy. Xu faced American pro Christian Harder in a five-hour heads-up battle, eventually securing the victory. Harder finished as runner-up, taking home KRW 400,000,000 (≈ $270,467). This result marks the biggest achievement of Xu’s live tournament career to date.
Final Table Highlights
The final nine began with Yunchao Yu holding a commanding chip lead, while Harder entered as the short stack with under 2 million in chips.
Early eliminations came quickly:
- Zuyou Wang (9th) saw his 9-8 fall to Wei Sun’s pocket nines
- Guoliang Wei (8th) was eliminated when his pocket fives ran into Xu’s pocket jacks
Harder managed to stay alive with multiple doubles:
- Ace-king against pocket fives
- Catching a bluff from Yu to rebuild his stack
Key moments included:
- Zehao Li (7th) saw his pocket aces cracked by Yu’s pocket kings, which turned a set
- Ivan Karatayeu (6th) had pocket jacks beaten by Sun’s pocket queens
- Naohiro Matsuda (5th) was eliminated by Xu’s ace-king
Later in the action, a three-way all-in resulted in Sun’s elimination in 4th place, while Harder tripled up and briefly took control. Long-time chip leader Yu eventually exited in 3rd place when his ace-jack was overtaken by Xu’s king-ten, which paired a king on the river.
Heads-Up
The heads-up battle between Xu and Harder lasted five hours, with the chip lead swinging back and forth. Harder started with a slight advantage, but Xu gradually built momentum by winning key pots, including rivering both a straight and a flush.
In one crucial hand, Harder’s ace-king faced Xu’s ace-five, resulting in a chopped pot that allowed Xu to survive. Despite several doubles from Harder, Xu eventually built a 2:1 chip lead in the later stages.
Winning Moment
In the final hand, Harder moved all-in with A♠5♠, and Xu called with A-10. The flop gave Harder a flush draw, but neither the turn nor river improved his hand. Xu held on to secure the championship and seal the victory.
Dajie Zhuo Wins Dragon Egg Mystery Bounty, Surpasses $1 Million in Career Earnings
Dajie Zhuo emerged victorious in the Dragon Egg Mystery Bounty, outlasting a 392-entry field to claim the title and KRW 156,166,000 (≈ $105,140) in winnings. The event generated a total prize pool of KRW 1,524,096,000 (≈ $1,026,115), utilizing a dual structure that combined standard payouts with mystery bounties.
In the final showdown, Zhuo faced Peng Jiang, who finished as runner-up and earned KRW 102,950,000 (≈ $69,310). With this victory, Zhuo’s total live tournament earnings officially surpassed the $1,000,000 mark, reaching a significant milestone in his career.
Xue Song Pulls Largest “Dragon Egg” Bounty
Beyond the champion, the mystery bounty format produced another major winner. Xue Song made headlines by drawing the biggest “Dragon Egg” of the event, securing the top bounty worth KRW 150,000,000 (≈ $101,000).
In addition to his bounty success, Xue also delivered a strong performance in the main event, finishing in 6th place, achieving both a deep run and a massive payout.
Side Event Winners
Event | Champion | Country | Entries | Top Prize (KRW) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
#69 The Dragon’s Ascent Finale | Qizhi Guo | China | 82 | 30,132,000 |
#70 NLH Turbo High Roller | Toni Ravnak | Serbia | 14 | 14,240,000 |
#71 NLH Hyper Turbo | Bo Yang | China | 32 | 6,002,000 |
#72 NLH Super Hyper Turbo | Quan Zhang | China | 40 | 4,676,000 |
A series of fast-paced events crowned multiple champions, with Chinese players delivering a strong performance on the final day—securing several titles in the side events and closing out the festival on a high note. ♠️
RDPT Plus Jeju Returns July 8–19
With all trophies claimed, the series has officially come to a close. However, the action won’t stay quiet for long—RDPT has confirmed its next stop, with RDPT Plus Jeju set to return to LES A Casino from July 8 to July 19.
Building on the record-breaking turnout and strong success of this edition, the summer series is expected to attract an even larger international field. For players planning their schedules, this stop is already shaping up to be one of the key events in Jeju.
The full schedule and further details will be announced soon, so players are encouraged to mark their calendars and get ready for another high-intensity series.
This concludes the coverage of RDPT Plus Jeju 2026. For the latest updates, be sure to follow RDPT’s official social media channels.
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