The northern Cypriot resort Merit Royal Diamond Hotel Casino & Spa recently hosted the prestigious Onyx High Roller Series, attracting several global poker stars. The final events brought not only dramatic battles for hundreds of thousands of dollars but also unique stories of players who joined the tournament in the last minutes of registration.

The Northern Cyprus resort Merit Royal Diamond Hotel Casino & Spa is gearing up for the thrilling climax of another exclusive tournament. The prestigious $50,500 Onyx High Roller Championship attracted the elite of the high-stakes scene, with 18 entries creating a prize pool of $864,000. Today, we will witness the crowning of a champion, but the path to victory will be particularly challenging as only the top three spots will be paid.

At the forefront of the final nine, leading after Day 1, is Russia's Alexey Borovkov. Breathing down his neck is Rob Yong, who made a phenomenal entrance by registering at the last possible moment and immediately dominating his opponents.

Other global poker stars will be competing for their share of the pie, including Belarusian sensation Mikita Badziakouski, Russian powerhouse Artur Martirosian, and the aggressive Latvian Aleksejs Ponakovs.

Catch every hand live with a two-hour delay on the Onyx Live channel.

Current standings at the final table (after Day 1):

Position	Player	Country	Stack
1.	Alexey Borovkov	Russia	1,289,000
2.	Rob Yong	United Kingdom	1,019,000
3.	Mikalai Vaskaboinikau	Belarus	770,000
4.	Zorlu Er	Turkey	588,000
5.	Artur Martirosian	Russia	518,000
6.	Manuel Fritz	Austria	497,000
7.	Thomas Alfred Mayer	Austria	282,000
8.	Mikita Badziakouski	Belarus	227,000
9.	Aleksejs Ponakovs	Latvia	208,000

Prize distribution (only Top 3 places are paid):

Position	Prize
1.	$450,000
2.	$250,000
3.	$164,000

Source: YouTube

The year 1985 is remembered as a turning point that forever divided the history of the World Series of Poker (WSOP) into two eras. On one side stood the legendary "road gamblers" who played poker long before the series even began. On the other side emerged ambitious young players and an increasing crowd of amateurs.

The APT Incheon 2026 series is rewriting history, following a record-breaking Main Event with the grand finale of the prestigious $3,500 APT High Roller. This tournament has attracted an elite international field of 222 entries, pushing the total prizepool to a massive 959,000,000 KRW.

The final day features a lineup packed with experienced players. Currently drawing the most attention are Malaysian pro Wai Kiat Lee and German Martin Sedlak.

The winner will not only take home the prestigious trophy but also a prize of 199,870,000 KRW (~$142,000). Don't miss a single hand of this thrilling finale and find out who will dominate the high-stakes scene in South Korea!

Final Table Payouts:

Position	Prize (KRW)
1st place	199,870,000
2nd place	134,570,000
3rd place	94,880,000
4th place	76,930,000
5th place	60,860,000
6th place	46,210,000
7th place	33,740,000
8th place	24,670,000
9th place	20,410,000

Sources: APT, YouTube

The Asian Poker Tour (APT) Incheon 2026 at the luxurious Paradise City resort continues to craft remarkable stories. Recent days were dominated by two icons of Asian poker. Legendary Danny Tang made history as the first player to win all three versions of the prestigious 'Silhouette Lion' trophies. Meanwhile, Thai phenom Punnat Punsri once again showcased his extraordinary talent by conquering the most expensive tournament of the festival.

The record-breaking Main Event of the APT Incheon series has found its champion. Hong Kong professional Stephen Pang (San Hon Pang) emerged victorious after a dramatic finale and a final deal among the top three, raising the prestigious golden lion trophy high.

American poker pro Preston McEwen showcased his dominance in the World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) by claiming victory in the $1,100 NLH event in Cherokee. McEwen took home $130,433 for his performance and secured his 12th career ring.

Dutch professional Raoul Kanme delivered a commanding performance from start to finish in the Onyx HRS Main Event, securing a victory worth $1,250,000. He dedicated his triumph, which he described as an immense relief after a challenging year, to his cousin battling cancer.

The European poker elite once again heads to the Mediterranean coast. From August 16 to 29, Casino Barcelona will host one of the year's largest festivals, merging the PokerStars Open, prestigious EPT tournaments, and an experimental format without the traditional bubble.

The record-breaking APT Incheon 2026 Main Event at the luxurious Paradise City Resort has reached its grand finale. On the final day, the last nine players from the original field of 1,393 entries will return to the table.

Players will compete for a share of the massive prizepool of 3,008,540,000 KRW (approximately 2.15 million USD), with the winner taking home the prestigious APT Gold Lion trophy and a prize of $374,085.

Among the brightest stars at the final table is Thai legend Phachara Wongwichit, boasting over $2.9 million in winnings, who could capture a historic second Mega Lion trophy.

Joining him is experienced American Yifu He, a finalist of the WSOP Millionaire Maker. However, the overwhelming chipleader is Stephen Pang from Hong Kong, who established a commanding lead during Day 4.

Final Table Lineup of the Main Event:

Position	Player	Country	Stack
1.	San Hon “Stephen” Pang	Hong Kong	13,545,000
2.	Shoumin Zhang	China	10,585,000
3.	Tempei Kotani	Japan	6,935,000
4.	Shinichiro Kano	Japan	6,935,000
5.	Phachara Wongwichit	Thailand	5,610,000
6.	Takeru Endo	Japan	4,215,000
7.	Yifu He	USA	3,450,000
8.	Kazuki Koyama	Japan	2,275,000
9.	Ryo Fujita	Japan	2,130,000

Final Table Payouts:

Position	Prize (KRW)	Prize (USD)
1.	523,720,000	374,085$
2.	299,770,000	214,120$
3.	211,190,000	150,850$
4.	155,650,000	111,180$
5.	121,860,000	87,040$
6.	92,440,000	66,030$
7.	70,740,000	50,530$
8.	50,130,000	35,800$
9.	38,580,000	27,560$

Sources: APT, YouTube

After an intense fourth day of play, the record-breaking Main Event at the Asian Poker Tour (APT) in Incheon, South Korea has revealed its nine finalists, all vying for the prestigious Golden Lion trophy. Meanwhile, Wai Kiat Lee has broken a long-standing streak of near misses, capturing his first title in the series.

Watch the final table of the $25K Main Event at the Onyx High Roller Series! This prestigious tournament drew a total of 255 entries, generating a prizepool of $6,120,000. Today, we'll meet the new champion, who will take home $1,250,000 and the coveted Onyx trophy.

Leading the final nine is Dutchman Raoul Kanme, who secured the top spot in a dramatic conclusion to Day 2. However, the spotlight is on Austrian pro Daniel Rezaei, who made a cinematic comeback from a critical two big blinds to claim the current second position.

But other heavyweights are still in the hunt for the title, such as Belarusian sensation Aliaksandr Shylko and Bulgarian champion Fahredin Mustafov.

Don't miss a hand with live broadcasts featuring hole cards and expert commentary on the Onyx Live YouTube channel.

Final table lineup for the $25,500 Main Event:

Position	Player	Country	Stack
1.	Raoul Kanme	Netherlands	10,830,000
2.	Daniel Rezaei	Austria	10,210,000
3.	Manuel Fritz	Austria	6,880,000
4.	Aliaksandr Shylko	Belarus	6,525,000
5.	Anze Smajd	Slovenia	5,445,000
6.	Jordan Woodall	Germany	4,785,000
7.	Matthias Lipp	Austria	3,285,000
8.	Italo Modena	Italy	2,750,000
9.	Fahredin Mustafov	Bulgaria	260,000

Payout structure at the final table:

Position	Prize
1st place	$1,250,000
2nd place	$800,000
3rd place	$600,000
4th place	$420,000
5th place	$320,000
6th place	$250,000
7th place	$200,000
8th place	$171,000
9th place	$143,000

Sources: Onyx Club, YouTube