Martin Zamani, Christopher Park & John Juanda Among Big Winners of Poker Dream Jeju 16

The 16th edition of Poker Dream Jeju has officially concluded. The series ran from February 14th to 24th and awarded over $6,000,000 in total prize pool. China’s Kong Qingtao won the Main Event. In this report, we will specifically discuss the winnings of Martin Zamani, John Juanda, and Christopher Park, who collected a six-figure top prize for their remarkable victories.

Christopher Park Ships Poker Dream Jeju 16 NLH SuperStar Challenge 

After two days of grueling and intense grind, Christopher Park of USA emerged victorious winning the Event #37: $20k NLH SuperStar Challenge. For the victory, Park collected his maiden Poker trophy and a career-best $431,905, which doubled his total live earnings. Park didn’t achieve the victory in a single bullet as he fired two bullets to triumph in the event.

A star-studded 81 entries paid $20k to enter the event, creating a massive seven-figure prize pool of KRW 2,262,330,000 (~$1,585,263). The impressive prize pool was split among the top 11 players, which saw some of the best poker players from all over the world cashing in. High Stake pro-Stephen Chidwick finished 7th, whereas Ren Lin finished in 9th place for a payday of $75,400 and $44,780 respectively. 

Malaysia’s Sean Oi finished as the runner-up for an impressive $307,025, and China’s Biao Ding rounded out the podium for $201,060. The final hand saw Park’s pocket nines against Ooi’s ace-jack. Park’s hand held up to secure the victory.

Poker Dream Jeju 16 SuperStar Challenge Final Table Payouts 

Martin Zamani Wins the Poker Dream Jeju 16 Super High Roller 

The US Pro, Martin Zamani shipped his career first Poker Dream title winning the Event #24: Super High Roller at the 2025 Poker Dream Jeju 16. Zamani took home a whopping six-figure score of $284,095 and a Golden Dragon trophy.

The KRW 14,500,000 buy-in (~$9,998) Super High Roller drew an entry field of 123 runners, generating a massive prize pool of KRW 1,626,195,300 (~$1,134,545). Out of the impressive 123 entries, only 17 players locked in a payout.

Zamani navigated a heavy Asian field and defeated China’s Mao Renji in the heads-up for victory. Renji picked a six-figure score of $191,965, whereas Aram Oganyan rounded out the podium, pocketing $124,755. 

Poker Dream Jeju 16 Super High Roller Final Table Payouts 

John Juanda Triumphs in $15k Superstar Challenge 

Indonesian poker star, John Juanda, took down a star-studded field of 65 entries to add another trophy to his bookshelf. The Asian poker star collected a hefty $270,000 payout, along with his career second Poker Dream title. 

The $15k buy-in Superstar Challenge had 65 entries, which nearly created a seven-figure prize pool but ended up generating a total prize pool of $924,305. The impressive prize pool was paid out to the top 9 finishers.

Biao Ding, who rounded out the podium in the $20k Superstar Challenge, made it to the top 4 this time for $95,185. Yeu Wei Hsiang of Malaysia earned $126,240 for his 3rd place finish, and his fellow countryman Jun Yap concluded the tournament in 2nd place to collect a six-figure sum of $194,120. 

Poker Dream Jeju 16 $15k SuperStar Challenge Final Table Payouts 

Source – SoMuchPoker

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