#8: PS Main Event – Flight D – NT$15,000,000 GTD
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Status
Completed -
Buy-in
NT$16,500
~USD 525 -
Date
20 Dec 2024 -
Start Time
12:00 pm -
Registration Ends
Start of Day 2 -
Starting Stack
30,000
| Total Buy-in | NT$16,500 |
|---|---|
| Prize Pool | NT$14,850 |
| Entry Fee | NT$1,650 |
LEVELS
- Day 1A: 50-minute levels (play 12 levels)
- Day 1B: 50-minute levels (play 12 levels)
- Day 1C: 30-minute levels (play 12 levels)
- Day 1D: 40-minute levels (play 12 levels)
- Day 1E: 20-minute levels (play 12 levels)
- Day 2: 60-minute levels (play 10 levels or to last 48, whichever comes first)
- Day 3: 60-minute levels (play to Final Table)
- Day 4: 75-minute levels (play down to a winner)
RE-ENTRY
- Maximum one re-entry per flight is allowed before the close of registration.
ANTE FORMAT
- There will be one single ante posted for the whole table by the player in the Big Blind in the amount equivalent to the Big Blind.
- In an all-in situation, the Big Blind will be posted prior to the Ante.
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.
SHOT CLOCKS & TIME BANKS
- Shot clocks will be introduced one table away from ITM, with each player receiving ten 30-second time banks.
- Reset occurs at final 3 tables, with five 30-second time banks. At the Final Table, players will receive additional five 30-second time banks.
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.
SEATING & RE-DRAWS
- Play, where possible, will commence 9-handed and move to 8-handed after ITM.
- 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, 16 and 9 players remaining.
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.
| Lvl | Duration | Small Blind | Big Blind | Ante |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40 Min | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| 2 | 40 Min | 100 | 200 | 200 |
| 3 | 40 Min | 100 | 300 | 300 |
| 15-Minute Break | ||||
| 4 | 40 Min | 200 | 400 | 400 |
| 5 | 40 Min | 200 | 500 | 500 |
| 6 | 40 Min | 300 | 600 | 600 |
| 15-Minute Break | ||||
| 7 | 40 Min | 400 | 800 | 800 |
| 8 | 40 Min | 500 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| 9 | 40 Min | 500 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| 15-Minute Break | ||||
| 10 | 40 Min | 600 | 1,200 | 1,200 |
| 11 | 40 Min | 600 | 1,200 | 1,200 |
| 12 | 40 Min | 1,000 | 1,500 | 1,500 |
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Status
Completed -
Entries
77/214
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Winner
TWD
| Place | Name | Prize |
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Status
Completed -
Entries
77/214
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Winner
TWD
Day 1D Concludes: Edward Pan Ming Lee Tops Record-Breaking Field
Day 1D of the PS Main Event has officially wrapped up after 12 levels of competitive action, delivering one of the most electric starting flights of the series. The session attracts a massive 214 entries — the largest field across all opening flights so far — underscoring the growing momentum and excitement surrounding this festival’s Main Event.
From this record-breaking turnout, 77 players successfully bag up and advance to Day 2, keeping their championship hopes alive.
At the top of the counts is 🇭🇰 Edward Lee Pan-Ming, who closes the day with a commanding 204,500 chips. Lee navigates the large field with consistency and control, positioning himself strongly as the tournament moves into its next stage.
With the biggest starting flight now complete, the Day 2 battlefield is set for an intense continuation of the PS Main Event.




