Marius Kudzmanas Takes Down KPC King’s Main Event for $533,800
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Last Updated on October 21, 2026 by Bala Kumar
Marius Kudzmanas is the new King’s Main Event champion at the KPC Poker Series in Jeju, earning the top prize of $533,800 at Les A Casino.
The $15,000 buy-in tournament drew 169 entries and built a prize pool of $2,372,760. Only the top 26 finishers made the money. Among them was well-known pro Joe Cheong, who went out in 16th place for $34,000.
The final table was packed with strong players, including Ren “Tony” Lin, who finished seventh for $84,000. In the end, Kudzmanas outlasted everyone to lift the title. Peng Huang settled for second place and $350,000, and Xueying Zhao completed the podium in third for $250,000.
King’s Main Event – Key Details
- Buy-in: $15,000
- Entries: 169
- Prize pool: $2,372,760
- Paid places: 26
Final Table Results
| Place | Player | Prize |
| 1st | Marius Kudzmanas | $533,800 |
| 2nd | Peng Huang | $350,000 |
| 3rd | Xueying Zhao | $250,000 |
| 4th | Zhuoqun Zhang | $190,000 |
| 5th | Martin Sedlak | $145,000 |
| 6th | Jian Zhu | $110,000 |
| 7th | Ren “Tony” Lin | $84,000 |
| 8th | Seunghyun Michael Nam | $66,000 |
| 9th | Xiaoyu Li | $54,000 |
About the 2026 KPC Poker Series (October)
The October edition ran from October 10 to 21 at Les A Casino, Jeju, featuring 62 events plus satellites. Buy-ins ranged from KRW 100,000 (about $75) up to KRW 7,000,000 (about $5,200), along with high-roller events priced between $2,000 and $60,000. Full details are available at kpcpoker.com.
FAQs
1. Who won the KPC King’s Main Event in October 2026?
Marius Kudzmanas won the KPC King’s Main Event at Les A Casino in Jeju, South Korea, taking home the first-place prize of $533,800.
2. How much was the buy-in for the KPC King’s Main Event?
The tournament had a $15,000 buy-in and attracted 169 entries, generating a total prize pool of $2,372,760.
3. Who finished second and third in the KPC King’s Main Event?
Peng Huang finished second for $350,000, while Xueying Zhao took third place and earned $250,000.
4. How did Ren “Tony” Lin perform in the KPC King’s Main Event?
Ren “Tony” Lin finished seventh in the tournament, earning $84,000 for his performance.
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