EVENT DETAILS
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Status
Completed -
Buy-in
N/A -
Date
23 Dec 2024 -
Start Time
1:00 pm -
Registration Ends
N/A -
Starting Stack
N/A
BUY-IN BREAKDOWN
| Total Buy-in | N/A |
|---|---|
| Prize Pool | N/A |
| Entry Fee | N/A |
MECHANICS
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.
STRUCTURE
| Lvl | Duration | Small Blind | Big Blind | Ante |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | 75 min | 100,000 | 150,000 | 150,000 |
| 34 | 75 min | 100,000 | 200,000 | 200,000 |
| 35 | 75 min | 100,000 | 250,000 | 250,000 |
| 36 | 75 min | 150,000 | 300,000 | 300,000 |
| 37 | 75 min | 200,000 | 400,000 | 400,000 |
| 38 | 75 min | 250,000 | 500,000 | 500,000 |
| 39 | 75 min | 300,000 | 600,000 | 600,000 |
| 40 | 75 min | 400,000 | 800,000 | 800,000 |
| 41 | 75 min | 500,000 | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 |
| 42 | 75 min | 600,000 | 1,200,000 | 1,200,000 |
| 43 | 75 min | 1,000,000 | 1,500,000 | 1,500,000 |
| 44 | 75 min | 1,000,000 | 2,000,000 | 2,000,000 |
| 45 | 75 min | 1,000,000 | 2,500,000 | 2,500,000 |
| 46 | 75 min | 1,500,000 | 3,000,000 | 3,000,000 |
| 47 | 75 min | 2,000,000 | 4,000,000 | 4,000,000 |
EVENT DETAILS
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Status
Completed
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Entries
748
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Taiwan
Lai Hsuan-Yu
TWD1,884,000
| Place | Name | Country | Prize (TWD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lai Hsuan-Yu | Taiwan | 1,884,000 |
| 2 | Chen Sin-Lan | Taiwan | 2,200,000 |
| 3 | Chang Ming-Hon | Taiwan | 1,050,000 |
| 4 | He Zong Chi | Taiwan | 820,000 |
| 5 | Hsu Yu-Cheng | Taiwan | 638,000 |
| 6 | Liang Ruei-Jiun | Taiwan | 498,000 |
| 7 | Erwin Ng | Singapore | 390,000 |
| 8 | Lee Shun-Hei | Hong Kong | 309,000 |
| 9 | Jonathan Looi | Malaysia | 246,000 |
EVENT DETAILS
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Status
Completed
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Entries
748
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Taiwan
Lai Hsuan-Yu
TWD1,884,000
#8: PS Main Event – Day 4 – NT$15,000,000 GTD
Posted 24th December 2024 by
Ace Kingsley
Lai Hsuan-Yu from Taiwan has triumphed in the PS Main Event, capturing the most coveted trophy of the entire festival.
From a massive field of 748 entries, Lai rose above the fiercest competition to claim the trophy and an NT$1,884,000 first prize. His triumph will be remembered as one of those defining victories that echo far beyond the final table — forever etching his name into the story of the Players Series.
Relive the thrill, the bold moves, and the unforgettable moments here:
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