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Status
Completed -
Buy-in
NT$5,000
~USD 154 -
Date
19 Feb 2025 -
Start Time
9:00 pm -
Registration Ends
Start of Level 9 (~11:15 pm) -
Starting Stack
20,000
| Total Buy-in | NT$5,000 |
|---|---|
| Prize Pool | NT$4,350 |
| Entry Fee | NT$650 |
GAMEPLAY OVERVIEW:
- Win The Button is played just like NLH, except that the winner of each hand gets the dealer button in the next round.
- In the case of a split pot, the button moves to the winning player closest to the left of the existing button.
LEVELS:
- Levels will be 15 minutes for the duration of the tournament until a winner is declared.
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 20 seconds on any subsequent decision.
- Players receive 3 time-extension chips worth 20 seconds each at the time of taking their seat, and another 3 more at the start of the Final Table.
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 move to 9-handed when play permits.
- Seating re-draws will be conducted prior to the start of the Final Table.
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 | 15 Min | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| 2 | 15 Min | 100 | 200 | 200 |
| 3 | 15 Min | 100 | 300 | 300 |
| 4 | 15 Min | 200 | 400 | 400 |
| 5 | 15 Min | 200 | 500 | 500 |
| 6 | 15 Min | 300 | 600 | 600 |
| 7 | 15 Min | 400 | 800 | 800 |
| 8 | 15 Min | 400 | 800 | 800 |
| 15-Minute Break | ||||
| 9 | 15 Min | 500 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| 10 | 15 Min | 600 | 1,200 | 1,200 |
| 11 | 15 Min | 1,000 | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| 12 | 15 Min | 1,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| 13 | 15 Min | 1,000 | 2,500 | 2,500 |
| 14 | 15 Min | 1,500 | 3,000 | 3,000 |
| 15 | 15 Min | 2,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 |
| 16 | 15 Min | 2,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| 17 | 15 Min | 3,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 |
| 18 | 15 Min | 4,000 | 8,000 | 8,000 |
| 19 | 15 Min | 5,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| 20 | 15 Min | 6,000 | 12,000 | 12,000 |
| 21 | 15 Min | 8,000 | 16,000 | 16,000 |
| 22 | 15 Min | 10,000 | 20,000 | 20,000 |
| 23 | 15 Min | 10,000 | 25,000 | 25,000 |
| 24 | 15 Min | 15,000 | 30,000 | 30,000 |
| 25 | 15 Min | 20,000 | 40,000 | 40,000 |
| 26 | 15 Min | 25,000 | 50,000 | 50,000 |
| 27 | 15 Min | 30,000 | 60,000 | 60,000 |
| 28 | 15 Min | 40,000 | 80,000 | 80,000 |
| 29 | 15 Min | 50,000 | 100,000 | 100,000 |
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Status
Completed
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Entries
44
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South Korea
Lim Yo-hwan
TWD66,300
| Place | Name | Country | Prize (TWD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lim Yo-hwan | South Korea | 66,300 |
| 2 | Chi Ting-Chieh | Taiwan | 39,800 |
| 3 | Wu Zung Tung | Taiwan | 24,900 |
| 4 | Lee Seok Young | South Korea | 17,800 |
| 5 | Cai Zheng Xuan | Taiwan | 14,500 |
| 6 | Chen Kuan Han | Taiwan | 11,500 |
| 7 | Chen Chih Wei | Taiwan | 9,000 |
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Status
Completed
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Entries
44
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South Korea
Lim Yo-hwan
TWD66,300
#6: Win The Button
Yohwan “BoxeR” Lim Triumphs in “Win the Button” and Claims a Trophy on the Players Series Opening Day
The Players Series Taiwan Championship has only just begun, and we already have our first champion! South Korean player Yohwan Lim, also known by his legendary pseudonym “BoxeR”, has emerged victorious in the Win the Button tournament, outlasting a field of 44 players. With this win, he secures one of the very first trophies of the festival, making an immediate impact as the event kicks off.
In addition to the prestige, Lim takes home NT$66,300 in prize money—a solid reward for a strong opening performance. A former e-sports superstar turned poker player, BoxeR once again proves that his competitive dominance extends far beyond the computer screen.
The Win the Button format, where the winner of each hand takes control of the button for the next, requires both aggression and strategic finesse. Lim masterfully leveraged this dynamic, maintaining control of the table, dictating the pace, and seizing every opportunity with precision.
This victory sets the perfect tone for his festival, and we can’t wait to see what he does next.
