Hun Wei Lee Beats Hachem For Victorian Champs Title
Hun Wei Lee won the 2026 Victorian Poker Championship's $2,500 Victorian Champs Main Event at Crown Melbourne, defeating Joe Hachem heads-up to secure the title and A$350,000.
The event drew 715 entrants and built an A$1,573,000 prize pool. Hachem, the 2005 WSOP Main Event champion, finished second for A$210,000 after a heads-up match that lasted more than two hours and saw the chip lead move back and forth before Lee closed out the win.
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Lee Converts a 715-Entry Field Into A$350,000
The final day began with nine players still in contention for the Victorian Champs Main Event title. Lee emerged from that lineup with the top payout, adding another major Crown Melbourne result to his 2026 tournament record.
Hachem's run ended in second place, while Zac Miravet finished third. Ben Richardson took fourth, followed by Bobby Zhang in fifth, Nektarios Dimitrakis in sixth, Higor Seibel in seventh, Jyrki Hilakari in eighth, and Michael Tomeny in ninth.
A Long Heads-Up Duel Against Joe Hachem
The closing stage was not a quick finish. Lee and Hachem played heads-up for more than two hours, with neither player able to keep permanent control of the chip lead through the early part of the duel.
That made the result more than a routine title finish. Lee had to beat one of Australia's most prominent tournament players directly for the trophy, and he did so after a sustained heads-up contest in which the advantage shifted several times.
Another Crown Melbourne Win in 2026
Lee's Victorian Champs victory follows his win in the A$25,000 Challenge at the 2026 Aussie Millions Poker Championship in May. Together, those results give him two confirmed major live titles in 2026.
The heads-up opponent added another layer to the result. Lee has identified Hachem as an inspiration for beginning his poker career, making the final win significant not only for the payout and title but also for the personal context around the match.
For Hachem, the event ended with a runner-up finish and A$210,000. For Lee, it delivered the Victorian Champs Main Event title, A$350,000, and another major result at Crown Melbourne.
FAQ
Who won the 2026 Victorian Champs Main Event?
Hun Wei Lee won the $2,500 Victorian Champs Main Event at Crown Melbourne.
Who did Hun Wei Lee defeat heads-up?
Lee defeated Joe Hachem heads-up after more than two hours of play.
How much did Hun Wei Lee and Joe Hachem win?
Lee won A$350,000, while Hachem received A$210,000 for second place.
What other 2026 title had Hun Wei Lee won?
Lee won the A$25,000 Challenge at the 2026 Aussie Millions Poker Championship in May.