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Status
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Buy-in
NT$5,000
~USD 154 -
Date
02 Mar 2025
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Start Time
8:00 pm
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Registration Ends
Start of Level 9 (~10:15 pm)
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Starting Stack
20,000
| Total Buy-in | NT$5,000 |
|---|---|
| Prize Pool | NT$4,350 |
| Entry Fee | NT$650 |
GAMEPLAY OVERVIEW:
- Crazy Pineapple is played just like NLH except each player receives three hole cards.
- After the flop, players are required to discard one card face down from their hand.
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 | 200 | 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 | 2,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 |
| 15 | 15 Min | 2,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 |
| 16 | 15 Min | 3,000 | 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 | 10,000 | 15,000 | 15,000 |
| 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 |
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Status
Completed
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Entries
79
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Winner
ðŸ‡ðŸ‡° Yip Tsz Chung
TWD102,000
| Place | Name | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | ðŸ‡ðŸ‡° Yip Tsz Chung | 102,000 |
| 2nd | 🇰🇷 Kang Heegwan | 61,500 |
| 3rd | 🇹🇼 Chen Peng | 39,000 |
| 4th | 🇹🇼 Chi Ting-Chieh | 25,500 |
| 5th | 🇫🇷 Kevin Dordain | 20,000 |
| 6th | 🇬🇧 Richard Robinson | 16,000 |
| 7th | 🇬🇧 Adam Owen | 14,000 |
| 8th | 🇹🇼 Chen Yung-Yu | 12,500 |
| 9th | 🇹🇼 Yu Sheng-Fu | 11,000 |
| 10th | 🇰🇷 Joo Haram | 10,000 |
| 11th | 🇸🇬 Vincent Wong | 9,500 |
| 12th | ðŸ‡ðŸ‡° Lee Shun Hei | 9,000 |
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Status
Completed
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Entries
79
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Winner
ðŸ‡ðŸ‡° Yip Tsz Chung
TWD102,000
Yip Tsz Chung Rips Through Crazy Pineapple Field
The action-packed Crazy Pineapple has wrapped up after drawing 58 entries, building a lively TWD 330,000 prize pool and delivering one of the most entertaining formats of the series.
For those unfamiliar, Crazy Pineapple adds a twist to traditional Texas Hold’em. Players are dealt three hole cards instead of two, but must discard one after the flop. This dynamic creates bigger pots, wider ranges, and constant post-flop pressure. Early streets are filled with creative possibilities, while the forced discard adds another layer of strategy—timing, board texture reading, and hand selection become even more critical. The result is a format known for action, unpredictability, and dramatic swings.
When the final cards are dealt, it is ðŸ‡ðŸ‡° Yip Tsz Chung who stands alone at the end. Yip expertly navigates the volatile structure, making disciplined decisions in high-pressure spots and maintaining control as the field narrows. His ability to balance aggression with patience proves decisive in the late stages, earning him TWD 102,000 for the victory.
Finishing second is 🇰🇷 Kang Heegwan, who also demonstrates strong adaptability in the fast-paced format. Kang collects TWD 61,500 after a commendable run through a field where momentum can shift in a single hand.
Another thrilling installment of Crazy Pineapple is in the books—once again proving why this high-variance, strategy-heavy variant remains a fan favorite at Players Series.
