#56: Superstar Challenge (8-Handed) – Day 1 – NT$2,000,000 GTD
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Status
Completed -
Buy-in
NT$120,000
~USD 3,693 -
Date
02 Mar 2025 -
Start Time
4:00 pm -
Registration Ends
Start of Level 13 (Day 2 @ ~1:35 pm) -
Starting Stack
250,000
| Total Buy-in | NT$120,000 |
|---|---|
| Prize Pool | NT$108,000 |
| Entry Fee | NT$12,000 |
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:Β
- 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 gameβs 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.
| Lvl | Duration | Small Blind | Big Blind | Ante |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40 Min | 500 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| 2 | 40 Min | 500 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| 3 | 40 Min | 1,000 | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| 4 | 40 Min | 1,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| 15-Minute Break | ||||
| 5 | 40 Min | 1,000 | 2,500 | 2,500 |
| 6 | 40 Min | 1,500 | 3,000 | 3,000 |
| 7 | 40 Min | 2,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 |
| 15-Minute Break | ||||
| 8 | 40 Min | 2,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| 9 | 40 Min | 3,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 |
| 10 | 40 Min | 4,000 | 8,000 | 8,000 |
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Status
Completed -
Entries
27/48
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Winner
TWD
| Place | Name | Prize |
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Status
Completed -
Entries
27/48
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Winner
TWD
Kim Wooseok Leads Superstar Challenge Into Day 2
Day 1 of the PS Superstar Challenge comes to a close with π°π· Kim Wooseok finishing on top of the counts, bagging an impressive 937,000 chips. A total of 27 players secure seats for Day 2, with the field still expected to grow as registration remains open until the start of Level 13 tomorrow.
So far, 48 entries have been recorded, and with late registration still available, more high-stakes contenders are poised to enter, adding further intensity to an already elite lineup.

Kimβs climb to the summit is driven by calculated aggression and sharp timing, particularly during the latter stages of the session. As average stacks begin to compress, he capitalizes on key moments, applying pressure against both short stacks and fresh entries. A pivotal hand unfolds when he snap-calls an all-in from πΉπΌ Li Wei Te immediately after Te re-enters, holding a dominating hand and securing a critical boost that propels him into the lead.
Just behind him sits πΈπ¬ Ho Jun Yi with 927,000 chips. Ho controls much of the early momentum before settling into second place by dayβs end, blending disciplined patience with well-timed aggression to stay firmly in contention.
Also advancing to Day 2 are notable contenders including π¨π Dinesh Alt, π©πͺ Martin Sedlak, π²πΎ Jason Lau, πΉπΌ Lai Hsuan Yu, π°π· Oh Jun Seok, π©πͺ Konstantin Held, and π«π· Girard Hugues, setting the stage for a stacked and high-pressure continuation when play resumes.
Below is the complete list of Day 1 survivors advancing to Day 2:
| # | Player Name | Chip Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | π°π· Kim Wooseok | 937,000 |
| 2 | πΈπ¬ Jun Yi Ho | 927,000 |
| 3 | π²πΎ Mok Jo Seng | 686,500 |
| 4 | π°π· Seo Moonho | 685,000 |
| 5 | π¨π Dinesh Alt | 661,500 |
| 6 | π²πΎ Jason Lau | 629,000 |
| 7 | πΈπ¬ Sam Jereld | 617,000 |
| 8 | π©πͺ Konstantin Held | 599,500 |
| 9 | π―π΅ Kyosuke Nayami | 591,000 |
| 10 | π°π· Kim Hyunsup | 512,500 |
| 11 | π°π· Lee Jin Hoon | 497,000 |
| 12 | πΉπΌ Wang Kai Fan | 426,000 |
| 13 | ππ° Lee Hon Cheong | 415,500 |
| 14 | π²πΎ Tan Win Meng | 401,000 |
| 15 | π©πͺ Martin Sedlak | 374,000 |
| 16 | ππ° Likith Govindaiah | 360,000 |
| 17 | πΉπΌ Justin Chi Jen Chu | 328,000 |
| 18 | π³π± Thijs Hilberts | 297,500 |
| 19 | πΉπΌ Cheng Hao Che | 295,000 |
| 20 | π¦πΉ Pablo Garcia | 292,500 |
| 21 | πͺπΈ Pau Sanroma | 270,000 |
| 22 | ππΊ Patrick Demus | 269,000 |
| 23 | πΉπΌ Hsu Kei Cheng | 247,500 |
| 24 | π«π· Girard Hugues | 176,500 |
| 25 | πΉπΌ Chen Long Sing | 151,000 |
| 26 | π°π· Lee Seokyoung | 131,000 |
| 27 | π°π· Oh Jun Seok | 106,500 |