#4: ‘Trip of Poker’ High Roller Cup (8-Handed) – No-Limit Hold’em – Day 1 – NT$1,500,000 GTD
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Status
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Buy-in
NT$105,000
~USD 3,493 -
Date
21 Aug 2025
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Start Time
1:00 pm
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Registration Ends
Start of Level 13 (Day 2 @ 12:00 pm)
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Starting Stack
250,000
| Total Buy-in | NT$105,000 |
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| Prize Pool | NT$94,500 |
| Entry Fee | NT$10,500 |
PROMO: 50% CASH BACK
- The first 16 players to collect their starting stack and put their chips into play before the first hand is dealt will receive 50% cash back on the tournament fee.
- Note: Event must start on time for the promo to apply.
LEVELS:
- Levels will be 40 minutes for the duration of the tournament.
- Day 1 will play down until the end of level 12.
- Day 2 will play down until a winner is determined.
RE-ENTRY:
- Unlimited re-entry is allowed before the close of registration.
PAYOUTS:
- Approximately one in seven entries (15%) will be in the money.
SHOT CLOCKS & TIME BANKS:
- Shot Clocks will be implemented throughout the tournament.
- Each player has 15 seconds to act on their first decision and 30 seconds on any subsequent decision.
- Players receive 4 time-extension chips worth 30 seconds each at the time of taking their seat, then 1 additional time-extension chip at the start of every odd level (3, 5, 7, 9, etc).
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 will be 8-handed for the duration of the tournament with a Final Table of 9 players.
- Seating re-draws will be conducted prior to the start of Day 2, and at 16 and 9 players remaining.
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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| 1 | 40 Min | 500 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| 2 | 40 Min | 500 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| 3 | 40 Min | 1,000 | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| 4 | 40 Min | 1,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| 15-Minute Break | ||||
| 5 | 40 Min | 1,000 | 2,500 | 2,500 |
| 6 | 40 Min | 1,500 | 3,000 | 3,000 |
| 7 | 40 Min | 2,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 |
| 8 | 40 Min | 2,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| 15-Minute Break | ||||
| 9 | 40 Min | 3,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 |
| 10 | 40 Min | 4,000 | 8,000 | 8,000 |
| 11 | 40 Min | 5,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| 12 | 40 Min | 5,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| End of Day 1 | ||||
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Status
Completed
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Entries
16/34
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Winner
TWD
| Place | Name | Prize |
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Status
Completed
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Entries
16/34
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Winner
TWD
Jung Seungmook Headlines Day 1 in ‘Trip of Poker’ High Roller Cup
Day 1 of the ‘Trip of Poker’ High Roller Cup comes to a close with 34 total entries recorded. After 12 levels of play, the field narrows to 16 survivors, all returning for Day 2 with chips in the bag and momentum on the line.
Out in front is 🇰🇷 Jung Seungmook, who builds a commanding stack of 1,036,000 to finish as the clear chip leader. Applying steady pressure throughout the latter stages, Jung sets the benchmark heading into the next phase.
Not far behind is 🇺🇸 Peter Kiem with 1,012,000, keeping within touching distance of the lead. 🇭🇰 Dicky Tsang Siu Hang (903,000) and 🇰🇷 Young Kim Ki (889,000) remain well positioned, while 🇪🇸 Pau Sanroma rounds out the top five with 715,000, ensuring the race remains tightly packed at the top.
With exactly half the field eliminated and registration still open prior to the start of Day 2, the total entry count could push beyond 40. The stage is set for a decisive continuation as the remaining contenders return to battle.
