This year's Main Event with a buy-in of 35,000 NTD made history at the TMT Championship. With a total of 1,418 entries, it was the largest Main Event in TMT history, seeing a nearly 32% increase in participation compared to 2025. A typhoon couldn't deter the players' enthusiasm as the opening flights faced challenges.
The originally guaranteed prizepool of 30 million NTD was significantly surpassed, ultimately amounting to 42,880,320 NTD (~$1,315,000).
At the final table, Edoc set the pace from the start. After eliminating local player Hao Che Cheng in 4th place, the final three remained: Lester Edoc, Aditya Agarwal, and Sunho Yoo. They agreed on an ICM deal, securing six-figure payouts in dollars.
The official title and trophy holder was determined in an unusual showdown where players went automatically all-in preflop every hand. After five hands, the board favored Edoc, sealing his successful tournament journey.
It was a fairy-tale weekend for Edoc and his family, as his wife Ferlyn claimed the TMT Ladies Event title just a day before his victory.
Final Table Results of the TMT Championship 2026 Main Event:
|
Place |
Player |
Country |
Winnings (NTD) |
Winnings (~USD) |
|
1. |
Lester Edoc |
Philippines |
4,757,400 NTD* |
$146,440 |
|
2. |
Aditya Agarwal |
India |
4,162,400 NTD* |
$128,130 |
|
3. |
Sunho Yoo |
South Korea |
3,643,200 NTD* |
$111,710 |
|
4. |
Hao Che Cheng |
Taiwan |
2,178,000 NTD |
$66,840 |
|
5. |
Ronald Haverkamp |
Netherlands |
1,653,000 NTD |
$50,730 |
|
6. |
Injae Jeong |
South Korea |
1,270,000 NTD |
$38,975 |
|
7. |
Sangjun Jung |
South Korea |
985,000 NTD |
$30,230 |
|
8. |
Kuan Ying Chen |
Taiwan |
774,000 NTD |
$23,750 |
|
9. |
Feng Hsien Ching |
Taiwan |
615,000 NTD |
$18,870 |
* 3-way ICM deal.
Sources: TMT, SoMuchPoker
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