#39: PS Championship Main Event – No-Limit Hold’em – Day 3
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Status
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Buy-in
N/A
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Date
01 Sep 2025
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Start Time
12:00 pm
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Registration Ends
N/A
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Starting Stack
N/A
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LEVELS:
- Day 1A, 1B, 1D, and 1F will feature 40-minute levels, while Day 1C and 1E will have 30-minute levels. Day 1G will be played with 20-minute levels.
- All Day 1 flights will continue until 15% of the field remains.
- Day 2 will be 60-minute levels and will play 10 levels or to Final Table (whichever occurs first). The blinds for Day 2 will reset to the level at which the earliest Day 1 flight concluded.
- Day 3 will be 60-minute levels and will play down to a winner.
RE-ENTRY:
- Maximum one re-entry per flight is allowed before the close of registration.
PAYOUTS:
- Approximately one in seven entries (15%) will be in the money.
BEST STACK FORWARD:
- Players with multiple stacks qualifying for Day 2 will use only their largest stack.
- Any additional stacks will be eliminated from play but still qualify for a minimum prize payout.
SHOT CLOCKS & TIME BANKS:
- Shot Clocks will be implemented one table away from ITM.
- Each player has 15 seconds to act on their first decision and 30 seconds on any subsequent decision.
- Players will receive 5 time-extension chips worth 30 seconds each.
- At 24 players remaining, each player receives 4 additional time-extension chips.
- At 9 players remaining, each player receives 4 more time-extension chips.
PACE OF PLAY:
- Players are required to make decisions within a reasonable timeframe.
- Players who are found to intentionally abuse time, deliberately stall, or purposely slow down the game’s progression will be subjected to a 5-second shot clock for all subsequent decision-making.
- In all tournaments, including shot clock tournaments, we retain the right to limit the time any player has to make a decision.
SEATING & RE-DRAWS:
- Play, where possible, will commence 9-handed and move to 8-handed on Day 2.
- Seating re-draws will be conducted prior to the start of each day, unless the tournament is already at 24 players or fewer. In that case, re-draws will take place at 24, and 9 players remaining.
FINAL TABLE LEVEL ADJUSTMENTS:
- Final Table will start at the level to have a guaranteed average of 30 Big Blind.
- If a deal has been made at any point, or when the tournament is down to 2 players, the clock will be halved to 30 minutes on subsequent levels.
FINAL TABLE LIVE STREAM:
- The Final Table table will be live streamed with a 30-minute delay.
STAFF FEE:
- Four percent (4%) of the prize pool will be withheld to offset tournament staffing costs.
RULES:
- Tournament Director Association (TDA) rules will be used.
EVENT CANCELLATION POLICY:
- A minimum of four (4) players is required for an event to commence.
- If the minimum number of participants is not met by the start of Level 5, Tournament Management reserves the right to cancel the event at its sole discretion. In such cases, any advertised guarantees (GTDs) shall be void.
| Lvl | Duration | Small Blind | Big Blind | Ante |
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| 25 | 60 Min | 25,000 | 50,000 | 50,000 |
| 26 | 60 Min | 30,000 | 60,000 | 60,000 |
| 27 | 60 Min | 40,000 | 80,000 | 80,000 |
| 28 | 60 Min | 50,000 | 100,000 | 100,000 |
| 29 | 60 Min | 60,000 | 120,000 | 120,000 |
| 30 | 60 Min | 100,000 | 150,000 | 150,000 |
| 31 | 60 Min | 100,000 | 200,000 | 200,000 |
| 32 | 60 Min | 100,000 | 250,000 | 250,000 |
| 33 | 60 Min | 150,000 | 300,000 | 300,000 |
| 34 | 60 Min | 200,000 | 400,000 | 400,000 |
| 35 | 60 Min | 250,000 | 500,000 | 500,000 |
| 36 | 60 Min | 300,000 | 600,000 | 600,000 |
| 37 | 60 Min | 400,000 | 800,000 | 800,000 |
| 38 | 60 Min | 500,000 | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 |
| 39 | 60 Min | 600,000 | 1,200,000 | 1,200,000 |
| 40 | 60 Min | 1,000,000 | 1,500,000 | 1,500,000 |
| 41 | 60 Min | 1,000,000 | 2,000,000 | 2,000,000 |
| 42 | 60 Min | 1,000,000 | 2,500,000 | 2,500,000 |
| 43 | 60 Min | 1,500,000 | 3,000,000 | 3,000,000 |
| 44 | 60 Min | 2,000,000 | 4,000,000 | 4,000,000 |
| 45 | 60 Min | 2,500,000 | 5,000,000 | 5,000,000 |
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Status
Completed
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Entries
897
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Winner
🇹🇼 Wang Shunping
TWD3,350,000
| Place | Name | Prize |
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| 1st | 🇹🇼 Wang Shunping | 3,350,000 |
| 2nd | 🇰🇷 Ji Youngjun | 3,050,000 |
| 3rd | 🇰🇷 Lim Yohwan | 1,820,000 |
| 4th | 🇰🇷 Kang Wongyu | 1,350,000 |
| 5th | 🇰🇷 Jang Hyunsick | 1,020,000 |
| 6th | 🇰🇷 Seo Moonho | 780,000 |
| 7th | 🇲🇾 Liew Kai Sheng | 600,000 |
| 8th | 🇰🇷 Cho Jaegeol | 470,500 |
| 9th | 🇦🇹 Andreas Blaskov | 380,000 |
| 10th | 🇹🇼 Chen Yuting | 305,000 |
| 11th | 🇰🇷 Ahn Uhsang | 305,000 |
| 12th | 🇹🇼 Lu Yucheng | 250,000 |
| 13th | 🇺🇸 Peter Kiem | 250,000 |
| 14th | 🇷🇺 Andrei Cherkashin | 210,000 |
| 15th | 🇰🇷 Yu Seungmin | 210,000 |
| 16th | 🇹🇼 Chen Sing Wen | 210,000 |
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Status
Completed
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Entries
897
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Winner
🇹🇼 Wang Shunping
TWD3,350,000
Home Hero Wang Shun Ping Conquers 897-Entry Field to Win PS Championship Main Event
The PS Championship Main Event — the marquee showdown of PS Championship II — has reached its dramatic conclusion. From a record-breaking field of 897 entries, it is 🇹🇼 Wang Shun Ping who stands alone at the end of three unforgettable days, overcoming the largest Main Event field in PS history.
After seven intense hours on the final day, Wang secures a career-best payout of TWD 3,350,000 following a heads-up deal.
🇰🇷 Ji Young Jun finishes runner-up and locks up TWD 3,050,000 after a deal is agreed, while 🇰🇷 Lim Yohwan collects TWD 1,820,000 for third place following another deep run in 2025.
From second-shortest stack at the start of the day to the last player standing, Wang Shun Ping completes a remarkable run, bringing Players Series Championship Taipei II 2025 to a fitting and unforgettable close.
PS Championship Main Event Crowns a Champion
The PS Championship Main Event draws to a thrilling close after three intense days of action. Out of a massive 897-entry field, it is 🇹🇼 Wang Shun Ping who outlasts the competition to claim the top spot.
Following a seven-hour final day battle, Wang secures a career-best TWD 3,350,000 after a heads-up deal is reached. The three-day flagship event generates an impressive TWD 25,575,300 prize pool, comfortably eclipsing the TWD 20,000,000 guarantee.
🇰🇷 Ji Young Jun finishes runner-up, locking up TWD 3,050,000 as part of the deal, while 🇰🇷 Lim Yohwan earns TWD 1,820,000 for his third-place performance.
Final Table Results
| Place | Player | Prize (TWD) |
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| 1st | 🇹🇼 Wang Shun Ping | 3,350,000 |
| 2nd | 🇰🇷 Ji Young Jun | 3,050,000 |
| 3rd | 🇰🇷 Lim Yohwan | 1,820,000 |
| 4th | 🇰🇷 Kang Wongyu | 1,350,000 |
| 5th | 🇰🇷 Jang Hyunsick | 1,020,000 |
| 6th | 🇰🇷 Seo Moon Ho | 780,000 |
| 7th | 🇲🇾 Liew Kai Sheing | 600,000 |
| 8th | 🇰🇷 Cho Jae Geol | 470,500 |
| 9th | 🇦🇹 Andreas Blaskov | 380,000 |
Winner’s Reaction
“I’m really happy with this victory because it’s the first Main Event trophy I’ve ever won in any series,” Wang says.
“It was really tough with so many contenders joining this event. I think the Main Event structure was great. Everyone had around 35 to 40 big blinds. Only at the final table, it was a bit shorter. The player I was most concerned about was the third-place finisher, Yohwan ‘BoxeR’ Lim, because I’ve seen how he plays before.”
Reflecting on his turning point, Wang highlights the clash where his pocket jacks hold against Kang Wongyu’s pocket eights — the moment he feels the championship is truly within reach.
With this standout victory, 🇹🇼 Wang Shun Ping caps off an exceptional run and brings Players Series Championship Taipei II 2025 to a memorable and fitting conclusion.
Final Two Strike a Deal
A deal has been agreed between the final two contenders of the PS Championship Main Event.
With heads-up play set to begin, 🇹🇼 Wang Shun Ping and 🇰🇷 Ji Young Jun negotiate terms to conclude the marathon battle. Following the agreement, Wang secures the trophy and locks up TWD 3,350,000.
Ji closes out a stellar run with a substantial TWD 3,050,000 payday, while Wang stands as the last player remaining from the 897-entry field, bringing the PS Championship Main Event to a dramatic finish.
It’s Down to Two
The PS Championship Main Event has reached its final stage, and the last two contenders are now confirmed.
After three days of intense competition and a field that began with hundreds of hopefuls, 🇹🇼 Wang Shun Ping and 🇰🇷 Ji Young Jun remain standing as the final two players in the marquee event of the series.
Lim Yohwan Departs in 3rd Place for TWD 1,820,000
Three-handed action heats up as 🇹🇼 Wang Shun Ping raises to 850,000 on the button and 🇰🇷 Lim Yohwan responds with a shove for 4,000,000 from the small blind. Wang wastes little time making the call, putting Lim’s tournament life at risk.
Wang Shun Ping: 
Lim Yohwan: 
Lim initially holds the advantage with the stronger jack kicker, but the momentum shifts dramatically on the flop 
as Wang pairs his five to take control. The 
on the turn brings no help for Lim, who is left drawing to a jack to stay alive. The river 
pairs the board, sealing Lim’s fate and ending his impressive run in 3rd place for TWD 1,820,000, while Wang advances to heads-up play with a commanding position.
Kang Wongyu's Journey Concludes in 4th, Good for TWD 1,350,000
The tension spikes four-handed as 🇰🇷 Kang Wongyu moves all in for 2,600,000 from under the gun. On the button, 🇹🇼 Wang Shun Ping makes the call, only for Ji Young Jun to reshove from the big blind for 4,950,000. Wang commits the rest, and a massive three-way pot is in play.
Kang Wongyu: 
Wang Shun Ping: 
Ji Young Jun:
At showdown, Ji tables pocket aces and firmly dominates the confrontation. The 
flop keeps him in command, though it pairs Kang’s five to create some sweat. The 
on the turn brings additional outs for both Kang and Wang.
The river reveals 
, sealing the outcome. Ji Young Jun scoops the monster pot, while Kang Wongyu’s run comes to an end in 4th place, dramatically reshaping the final table dynamic.
Jang Hyunsick takes 5th Place for TWD 1,020,000
🇰🇷 Kang Wongyu opens to 600,000 from the cutoff and finds a caller in 🇰🇷 Jang Hyunsick in the big blind.
Kang Wongyu: 
Jang Hyunsick: 
The flop comes 
and Jang wastes no time, moving all in for 525,000. Kang snap-calls to put his opponent at risk.
Jang initially takes the lead with a flopped pair of fives against Kang’s king-high. The 
on the turn improves Jang further to two pair, putting him in strong position to double.
However, the on the river delivers heartbreak. A king pairs Kang’s hand, swinging the pot at the final moment and sending Jang Hyunsick to the rail in 5th place as Kang survives to continue his charge.
Seo Moon Ho's Run Ends in 6th Place, Collecting TWD 780,000
🇰🇷 Kang Wongyu opens to 600,000 from the cutoff and faces an all-in shove of 2,550,000 from 🇰🇷 Seo Moon Ho on the button. Kang makes the call to put Seo at risk.
Seo Moon Ho:
Kang Wongyu:
Seo connects with a pair of sevens on the 
flop, but Kang’s pocket kings remain firmly ahead. The 
on the turn changes little, and the river bricks out 
, officially ending Seo’s run in 6th place for TWD 780,000.
With the elimination, Kang climbs into the chip lead at the final table, overtaking 🇹🇼 Wang Shun Ping as the momentum shifts once again in this final table.
Liew Kai Sheng Bows Out in 7th Place for a Payout of TWD 600,000
🇲🇾 Liew Kai Sheng moves all in for 1,000,000 from the button and is quickly called by 🇰🇷 Seo Moon Ho in the big blind.
Liew Kai Sheng: 
Moon Ho: 
The flop comes 
, giving Liew’s pocket queens the early advantage but providing Seo with a flush draw. The turn brings the , swinging the lead to Seo with top pair and leaving Liew in need of help. The river 
offers no salvation for Liew, ending his run in 7th place for TWD 600,000.
Cho Jae Geol Finishes 8th and Walks Away with TWD 470,500
🇰🇷 Cho Jae Geol moves all in for 1,200,000 from the cutoff and is quickly called by 🇹🇼 Wang Shun Ping on the button.
Cho Jae Geol: 
Wang Shun Ping:
The flop comes 
, keeping Cho ahead but giving Wang additional equity. The turn delivers the , pairing Wang’s ten and flipping the script. Cho is left searching for a jack or queen on the river, but the seals his fate.
With that, 🇰🇷 Cho Jae Geol exits in 8th place for TWD 470,500.
Andreas Blaskov is Eliminated in 9th Place for TWD 380,000
The first casualty at the final table is confirmed as 🇰🇷 Kang Won Gyu moves all in on the button for 3,050,000 and is called by 🇦🇹 Andreas Blaskov, who puts his tournament life on the line.
Kang Wongyu: 
Andreas Blaskov:
The flop comes 
, pairing Kang’s deuce but keeping Blaskov in front. The on the turn changes little, leaving Kang drawing to a ten or another deuce. The river delivers the dramatic , giving Kang two pair and ending Blaskov’s run in 9th place for TWD 380,000.
Final Table is Set
Back (L–R): 🇲🇾 Liew Kai Sheng, 🇰🇷 Jang Hyun Sick, 🇰🇷 Ji Young Jun, 🇰🇷 Lim Yohwan, 🇹🇼 Wang Shun Ping
Front (L–R): 🇰🇷 Kang Won Gyu, 🇦🇹 Andreas Blaskov, 🇰🇷 Seo Moon Ho, 🇰🇷 Cho Jaegeol
Final Table Chip Counts:
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Player
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Chip Count
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1
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🇰🇷 Lim Yohwan
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7,925,000
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2
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🇹🇼 Wang Shun Ping
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7,900,000
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3
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🇰🇷 Ji Young Jun
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6,210,000
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4
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🇰🇷 Cho Jae Geol
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4,580,000
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5
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🇦🇹 Andrea Blaskov
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3,655,000
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6
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🇰🇷 Seo Moon Ho
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2,330,000
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7
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🇰🇷 Kang Wongyu
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1,915,000
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8
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🇲🇾 Liew Kai Sheng
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940,000
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9
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🇰🇷 Jang Hyun Sick
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440,000
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