#33: PS Championship High Roller (8-Handed) – No-Limit Hold’em – Day 1 – NT$2,500,000 GTD
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Status
Completed -
Buy-in
NT$66,000
~USD 2,196 -
Date
26 Aug 2025 -
Start Time
4:00 pm -
Registration Ends
Start of Level 13 (Day 2 @ ~1:35 pm) -
Starting Stack
100,000
| Total Buy-in | NT$66,000 |
|---|---|
| Prize Pool | NT$59,400 |
| Entry Fee | NT$6,600 |
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 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 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.
FINAL TABLEÂ 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 | 200 | 400 | 400 |
| 2 | 40 Min | 200 | 500 | 500 |
| 3 | 40 Min | 300 | 600 | 600 |
| 4 | 40 Min | 400 | 800 | 800 |
| 15-Minute Break | ||||
| 5 | 40 Min | 500 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| 6 | 40 Min | 600 | 1,200 | 1,200 |
| 7 | 40 Min | 1,000 | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| 15-Minute Break | ||||
| 8 | 40 Min | 1,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| 9 | 40 Min | 1,000 | 2,500 | 2,500 |
| 10 | 40 Min | 1,500 | 3,000 | 3,000 |
| End of Day 1 | ||||
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Status
Completed -
Entries
23/47
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Winner
TWD
| Place | Name | Prize |
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Status
Completed -
Entries
23/47
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Winner
TWD
Elite Crossfire: Hwang Daegyu Leads PS Championship High Roller Charge
Day 1 of the PS Championship High Roller has played out inside the iconic Asia Poker Arena, delivering ten levels of high-caliber combat. A competitive field of 47 entries took their seats, and after a full day of 40-minute levels, 23 contenders successfully navigated the minefield to secure their bags for Day 2.
With late registration remaining open until the start of Level 13 on Day 2, another surge is expected as hopefuls look to join the battlefield. The presence of seasoned regulars and decorated champions has already turned this event into a high-stakes clash of elites.
Leading the way is 🇰🇷 Hwang Daegyu, who bags a commanding 415,500 — the only player to surpass the 400,000 mark — placing himself in prime position to chase his maiden PS trophy.
Hot on his heels is 🇩🇪 Martin Sedlak with 381,500, followed closely by 🇦🇺 Jayden Zalac on 369,500. 🇰🇷 Jung Seungmook remains well within striking distance after finishing with 368,000, while 🇦🇺 Yita Choong rounds out the top five with 318,500.
With stacks deep and pressure mounting, the stage is set for an explosive Day 2 as the High Roller drama continues to unfold.

