Taipei Hosts ZSOP The Final Snake 2025: Record-Breaking Main Event and Global Champions

The Zodiac Series of Poker (ZSOP) concluded its second-ever festival with a grand finale in Taipei, taking place from September 11 to 22, 2025, at the Asia Poker Arena, CTP Club. Branded The Final Snake, the series proved that ZSOP’s mix of competitive poker and festival-style flair has struck a chord with players across Asia and beyond.

With a guaranteed prize pool of NT$27 million (~US$820,000) spread across 63 tournaments and 23 satellites, the festival offered something for every bankroll, from NT$3,000 turbos (~US$97) to the NT$120,000 (~US$3,910) Super High Roller.

Main Event Shines with Over 1,500 Entries

The Zodiac Snake Main Event (#Z10) stole the spotlight, drawing a massive 1,506 entries. Taiwan’s Ori Kossonogi emerged as the champion, banking NT$4,510,600 (~US$149,920) and etching his name into the young but growing legacy of the ZSOP.

Festival Highlights

Beyond the Main Event, several marquee tournaments delivered big moments:

• Zodiac Monkey King Mystery Bounty (#Z9)
  • One of the most anticipated events on the schedule, it drew 853 entries.
  • Guojin Zeng (TWN) claimed victory and NT$941,700 (~US$31,300).
• Zodiac Dragon Super High Roller (#Z8H5)
  • Buy-in: NT$120,000 (~US$3,910)
  • Fabian Schmidt (GER) outlasted 44 elite entrants to secure NT$1,723,700 (~US$57,290).
• Zodiac Rabbit Mini Main (#Z11)
  • Taiwan’s Hao Hsuan Chueh bested 701 entries for NT$956,100 (~US$31,780).
• High Roller Last Chance (#Z13H10)
  • Attracted 78 players.
  • Andrew Han (AUS) earned NT$1,736,600 (~US$57,720).

Spotlight on Women

ZSOP continued to encourage female participation with three dedicated Ladies Events.

Titles went to:

• Supanan Bunriang (THA) – Ladies NLH
• Yuk Ping Sze (HKG) – Ladies NLH Bounty
• Chienyu Lin (TWN) – Ladies Last Chance

These victories reinforced the festival’s commitment to creating inclusive spaces for women in poker.

International Flavor

The festival showcased a truly global player pool. Champions hailed from Taiwan, Thailand, Korea, Japan, Australia, Germany, the UK, Hong Kong, Singapore, USA, Belgium, France, and Russia.

While Taiwan’s local contingent dominated the trophy count, strong performances from Korea, Thailand, and Australia highlighted the depth of talent in the region.

Despite being only in its second edition, ZSOP has already proven itself as one of Asia’s most creative and entertaining poker series. By mixing traditional formats, festival-style fun, and fresh branding, the series has built rapid momentum in just two stops.

With the success of The Final Snake, all eyes will be on what the Zodiac Series of Poker announces next.

Key Results at a Glance

• Main Event (#Z10): Ori Kossonogi (TWN) – NT$4,510,600 (~US$149,920)
• National Cup (#Z1): Liang Su (TWN) – NT$715,200
• Mystery Bounty (#Z9): Guojin Zeng (TWN) – NT$941,700 (~US$31,300)
• Super High Roller (#Z8H5): Fabian Schmidt (GER) – NT$1,723,700 (~US$57,290)
• Mini Main (#Z11): Hao Hsuan Chueh (TWN) – NT$956,100 (~US$31,780)
• High Roller Last Chance (#Z13H10): Andrew Han (AUS) – NT$1,736,600 (~US$57,720)

What’s Next for ZSOP

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