#20: Natural8 Open Super High Roller (8-Handed) – No-Limit Hold’em – Day 1 – NT$2,500,000 GTD
-
Status
Completed -
Buy-in
NT$50,000
~USD 1,663 -
Date
24 Aug 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$50,000 |
|---|---|
| Prize Pool | NT$45,000 |
| Entry Fee | NT$5,000 |
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:
- Levels will be 40 minutes for the duration of the tournament.
- Day 1 will play 10 levels.
- 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 4 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 odd level (3, 5, 7, 9, etc).
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.
FINAL TABLE LIVE STREAM:
- The Final Table table will be live streamed with a 30-minute delay.
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.
EVENT CANCELLATION POLICY:
- A minimum of four (4) players is required for an event to commence.
- If the minimum number of participants is not met by the start of Level 5, Tournament Management reserves the right to cancel the event at its sole discretion. In such cases, any advertised guarantees (GTDs) shall be void.
| 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 |
| End of Day 1 | ||||
-
Status
Completed -
Entries
43/78
-
Winner
TWD
| Place | Name | Prize |
|---|
-
Status
Completed -
Entries
43/78
-
Winner
TWD
Natural8 Open Super High Roller β Day 1: Kang Won Gyu Bags Massive Lead as 43 Advance
Day 1 of the Natural8 Open Super High Roller attracts 78 entries, with 43 players advancing to Day 2 after an action-packed session.
Leading the field is π°π· Kang Won Gyu, who bags a commanding 1,221,000 chips to close out the night on top.
Chasing closely behind is πΉπΌ Lee Kun Han with 1,058,000, followed by π°π· Kim Ki Young on 962,000. Also finishing strong are ππ° Dicky Tsang Siu Hang with 839,000 and π°π· Lim Dong on 800,000.
Registration remains open for the first two levels on Day 2, leaving room for additional challengers to enter the fray as the high-stakes battle continues.


