#56: Superstar Challenge (8-Handed) – Day 1 – NT$2,000,000 GTD

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 10.
• 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 6 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 level.

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.

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.