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Status
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Buy-in
NT$66,000
~USD 2,090 -
Date
23 Dec 2024
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Start Time
1:00 pm
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Registration Ends
Start of Level 13 (~2:35 pm)
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Starting Stack
250,000
| Total Buy-in | NT$66,000 |
|---|---|
| Prize Pool | NT$60,060 |
| Entry Fee | NT$5,940 |
LEVELS
- Levels will be 40 minutes for the duration of the tournament.
- Day 1 will play down until the end of level 10.
- Day 2 will play down until a winner is determined.
RE-ENTRY
- Unlimited re-entry 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.
SHOT CLOCKS & TIME BANKS
- Shot Clocks will be implemented throughout the tournament.
- Players will receive five 30-second time banks at the start of Day 1.
- Reset occurs at the start of Day 2 with five 30-second time banks, and at the Final Table with 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 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, final 2 tables and 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 40 Min | 5,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| 12 | 40 Min | 5,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| 15-Minute Break | ||||
| 13 | 40 Min | 6,000 | 12,000 | 12,000 |
| 14 | 40 Min | 8,000 | 16,000 | 16,000 |
| 15 | 40 Min | 10,000 | 20,000 | 20,000 |
| 15-Minute Break | ||||
| 16 | 40 Min | 10,000 | 25,000 | 25,000 |
| 17 | 40 Min | 15,000 | 30,000 | 30,000 |
| 18 | 40 Min | 20,000 | 40,000 | 40,000 |
| 15-Minute Break | ||||
| 19 | 40 Min | 25,000 | 50,000 | 50,000 |
| 20 | 40 Min | 30,000 | 60,000 | 60,000 |
| 21 | 40 Min | 40,000 | 80,000 | 80,000 |
| 15-Minute Break | ||||
| 22 | 40 Min | 50,000 | 10,000 | 100,000 |
| 23 | 40 Min | 60,000 | 120,000 | 120,000 |
| 24 | 40 Min | 80,000 | 160,000 | 160,000 |
| 25 | 40 Min | 100,000 | 200,000 | 200,000 |
| 26 | 40 Min | 125,000 | 250,000 | 250,000 |
| 27 | 40 Min | 150,000 | 300,000 | 300,000 |
| 28 | 40 Min | 200,000 | 400,000 | 400,000 |
| 29 | 40 Min | 250,000 | 500,000 | 500,000 |
| 30 | 40 Min | 300,000 | 600,000 | 600,000 |
| 31 | 40 Min | 400,000 | 800,000 | 800,000 |
| 32 | 40 Min | 500,000 | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 |
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Status
Completed
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Entries
90
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Winner
🇹🇼 Ori Kossonogi
TWD1,558,000
| Place | Name | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 🇹🇼 Ori Kossonogi | 1,558,000 |
| 2nd | 🇵🇭 Rundulf Martin | 960,000 |
| 3rd | 🇧🇪 Kristof Segers | 576,000 |
| 4th | 🇲🇾 Jason Lau | 376,500 |
| 5th | 🇹🇼 Sean Lai | 291,600 |
| 6th | 🇹🇼 Chen Yu Hung | 239,800 |
| 7th | 🇹🇼 Hsu Kai-Cheng | 202,900 |
| 8th | 🇹🇼 Chiu Chi-Hsiang | 175,000 |
| 9th | 🇵🇭 David Erquiaga | 155,000 |
| 10th | 🇹🇼 Hu Kai-Hung | 141,000 |
| 11th | 🇹🇼 Lin Meng-Ling | 131,500 |
| 12th | 🇹🇼 Chen Yuting | 131,500 |
| 13th | 🇫🇷 Adrien Favre | 125,200 |
| 14th | 🇻🇳 Huyen Nguyen | 125,200 |
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Status
Completed
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Entries
90
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Winner
🇹🇼 Ori Kossonogi
TWD1,558,000
Ori Kossonogi Captures PS Superstar Challenge In Dominant Fashion!
The PS Superstar Challenge draws 90 entries, assembling one of the toughest high-stakes lineups of the festival. After two days of relentless pressure and elite-level decision-making, it is 🇹🇼 Ori Kossonogi who rises above the field to secure TWD 1,558,000 for his performance.
Kossonogi enters the final table as chip leader and maintains control throughout the closing stages. Reflecting on the victory, he shares:
“Feels very good, runs very well. Feels good to win a tournament, especially big ones like this.”
Calculated Pressure and Instincts on Display
Throughout the final table, Kossonogi combines aggression with composure.
“I try to apply pressure when I have the chance and follow my instincts,” he explains. “I try to use my brain, my heart, and my gut feeling combined to make it work.”
When asked about the toughest opposition, Kossonogi acknowledges, “I think my last two opponents, Kristof and Martin, were playing very strong.”
Swift Heads-Up Finish
As expected, 🇵🇭 Martin Gonzales advances to the final duel. However, the contest moves quickly. In just five hands, Kossonogi seals the victory with a flush, bringing the high-stakes battle to a decisive close.
With composure, aggression, and precision, 🇹🇼 Ori Kossonogi delivers a commanding performance in one of the festival’s most elite events.
