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Shengfa Huang Ships Red Dragon Championship, Takes Home $1.3 Million

Shengfa Huang, a Chinese poker player, has achieved the incredible feat of winning his first live title at the prestigious Red Dragon Championship in Jeju.  This is a dual achievement for him – not only is this his first live title, but the title is that of a Main Event win. He took home the life-altering amount of KRW 2 Billion ($1.38 Million). 

The Red Dragon Championship at RDPT Jeju 2025 drew an impressive 997 entries over four starting flights, shattering the tournament’s guarantee and generating a prize pool of KRW 2,175,953,000 (approximately $1.58 Million). The substantial prize money was distributed among the top 150 finishers.

Red Dragon Championship Top 5 Winners List

Number	Name	Prize
1	Shengfa Huang	KRW 360,000,000
2	Junjie He	KRW 240,123,000
3	Chenxu Zhang	KRW 168,570,000
4	Sun Yunfeng	KRW 119,910,000
5	Marcus Lok Sheng Law	KRW 86,680,000

Of those who made the money, 37 players advanced to Day 3, all competing for significant pay jumps. After five intense hours of play, the field narrowed to the final nine, who secured their seats at the final table. These nine players returned on Day 4 with their sights set on a podium finish and a six-figure payout.

With this tremendous win, Shengfa Huang becomes one of the biggest names in the current poker scene, and fans are bound to await his next step: his appearance at a poker tournament. At the final table, Huang was third in chip counts. He was successful in railing two players, Sishu Peng and Jiapeng Yu and finally, the chip leader,  Junjie He. 

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The Red Dragon Poker series is one of Asia’s most prestigious and widely recognised poker tournament brands. Founded in 2008 by PokerStars in partnership with the Asian Poker Tour and later continued under various organisers, the Red Dragon series has become synonymous with high-quality events, competitive fields, and substantial prize pools.

Its signature event, the Red Dragon Main Event, is known for attracting large fields, often surpassing 1,000 entries, and drawing top professional and recreational players from across the region. The tour regularly visits popular poker destinations such as Macau, Jeju (South Korea), and Manila, offering players a mix of luxurious venues and world-class poker action.

The Red Dragon series is particularly celebrated for fostering the growth of poker in Asia, helping develop local talent and expanding the game’s reach throughout the continent. With its iconic Red Dragon trophy and coveted champion’s jacket, the series has created memorable moments and launched the careers of several Asian poker stars. Events are structured with multiple starting flights, deep stacks, and professionally run operations, making it a must-play for any serious tournament grinder in the region.

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