Ngo Khoa Anh Wins the 2026 KPC x LPT Series High Roller After Marathon Final Table; Nguyen Quang Minh Runner-Up
The 2026 KPC × LPT Series High Roller at LES A Casino in Jeju, South Korea concluded in compelling fashion as Ngo Khoa Anh topped a competitive field to take down the prestigious title after more than four and a half hours of final-table poker.
In a final confrontation against Nguyen Quang Minh, Ngo maintained a steady stack through most of the day, avoiding major confrontations until the table went short-handed.
When the heads-up match began, he quickly asserted pressure that left Nguyen Quang Minh on the back foot until the final blow. Ngo put Quang Minh all-in holding K5dd on a 7d10hJd board, against Minh’s J8. Ngo hit a diamond to take the trophy and first-place prize.
The tournament drew a strong field of 178 entrants in the ₩5,000,000 High Roller, one of the marquee non-Main Event tournaments within the KPC x LPT Series.
Ngo’s victory underscores both his endurance and his tactical discipline. Over a long final table, he rarely let his stack get out of control and chose optimal spots to build chips — a masterclass in high-roller tournament poker.
2026 KPC x LPT Series in Context
The KPC × LPT Series 2026 is part of what has quickly become one of Asia’s most talked-about early-season poker festivals. Running from January 3 to 12 at LES A Casino in Jeju Shinhwa World, the festival boasts over ₩2.01 billion in guarantees, headlined by an ₩880 million Main Event.
Unlike some short one-off events, the KPC × LPT Series blends several tournament formats and buy-ins to appeal to a broad range of players. Alongside the High Roller, the schedule has featured mixed games, bounty events, mix-game showcases, and a deep structured Main Event. This diversity gives grinders and specialists alike a chance to leverage their skills across a full festival slate rather than a single marquee tournament.
The festival also sets the stage for the King Poker Cup, a newly launched premium series that overlaps with the final days of the KPC × LPT Series and targets deeper-stack and higher-stakes tournament action, aiming to attract top pros from around Asia and beyond.
Why Jeju Is Becoming a Must-Play Destination
Jeju has steadily risen as a poker destination in recent years, combining destination appeal with serious poker infrastructure. In 2026, the KPC × LPT Series continues that trend, drawing fields that are both large and competitive.
For grinders looking to maximize ROI and experience deep, international competition early in the year, the Jeju festival — with its blend of big guarantees, varied formats, and satellite access — presents something unique outside the usual European and North American circuits.
Ngo’s win here not only adds a High Roller title to his résumé, it also highlights the level of play the series attracts — where patient, thoughtful poker beats volatility and aggression when it counts.
