Hyundong Lee Wins WPT Prime Taiwan Championship for $212,005

Poker in Taiwan just crowned a new champion. Hyundong Lee battled his way through a massive field at the WPT Prime Taiwan Championship to earn the trophy and a career-best score of $212,005. The win came after six days of play inside the Asia Poker Arena in Taipei City, where 1,470 entries generated a prize pool of more than $1.5 million.

Good to know

• The buy-in was TWD 35,000 (about $1,200 USD).
• A total of 183 players finished in the money.
• Nine players reached the official final table.

The WPT Prime Taiwan Championship ran from August 14–19 and attracted one of the largest fields ever seen in the region. With 1,470 entries, the prize pool soared well past $1.5 million when converted to USD.

By the time the field narrowed to six, Lee held the chip lead and kept his momentum until the final hand was dealt. The last stages featured strong play from Justin Chan, Man Woo Park, and Ting Wei Li, but none could stop Lee’s steady climb. Runner-up Ci Hong Ho earned $143,499 after a spirited heads-up match that saw the chip lead swing before Lee sealed the victory with a flush draw that hit on the turn.

Final Table Results

1. Hyundong Lee — $212,005
2. Ci Hong Ho — $143,499
3. Ting Wei Li — $106,418
4. Man Woo Park — $79,814
5. Justin Chan — $60,525
6. Youngjong Lee — $45,893
7. Wangkei Lau — $35,417
8. Seungmin Yu — $27,436
9. Robert Nemeskeri-Kiss — $21,616

A Career Milestone

The Taiwan title represents Lee’s first recorded tournament victory. While others at the table had experience on big stages, Lee’s composure under pressure and ability to adjust in key moments defined his run. For him, the WPT Prime Taiwan Championship was more than just a win—it was a breakthrough that puts his name firmly on the poker map.

FAQ

How much was the buy-in for WPT Prime Taiwan?

The buy-in was TWD 35,000, roughly $1,200 USD.

How many players entered the tournament?

A total of 1,470 entries competed at the Asia Poker Arena in Taipei City.

How much did the winner take home?

Hyundong Lee earned $212,005 for first place.

Who finished second?

Ci Hong Ho placed runner-up, winning $143,499.

How many players cashed?

183 players reached the money.

Summary

Hyundong Lee’s win at the WPT Prime Taiwan Championship highlights the growing strength of the poker scene in Asia. With over 1,400 players and a prize pool topping $1.5 million, the event showed how far the game has come in the region. For Lee, it was a defining victory, one that cements him as the newest WPT Prime champion and adds his name to Taiwan’s poker history.

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