EVENT DETAILS
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Status
Completed -
Buy-in
NT$40,000
~USD 1,331 -
Date
30 Aug 2025 -
Start Time
1:00 pm -
Registration Ends
Start of Level 11 (~6:45 pm) -
Starting Stack
100,000
BUY-IN BREAKDOWN
| Total Buy-in | NT$40,000 |
|---|---|
| Prize Pool | NT$24,000 |
| Bounty | NT$12,000 |
| Entry Fee | NT$4,000 |
MECHANICS
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.
BOUNTIES:
- Bounty value is NT$12,000.
- Players who share a pot where a Bounty is won will split the Bounty.
LEVELS:
- Levels will be 30 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 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 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.
STRUCTURE
| Lvl | Duration | Small Blind | Big Blind | Ante |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 Min | 200 | 400 | 400 |
| 2 | 30 Min | 300 | 600 | 600 |
| 3 | 30 Min | 400 | 800 | 800 |
| 4 | 30 Min | 500 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| 15-Minute Break | ||||
| 5 | 30 Min | 600 | 1,200 | 1,200 |
| 6 | 30 Min | 800 | 1,600 | 1,600 |
| 7 | 30 Min | 1,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| 15-Minute Break | ||||
| 8 | 30 Min | 1,000 | 2,500 | 2,500 |
| 9 | 30 Min | 1,500 | 3,000 | 3,000 |
| 10 | 30 Min | 2,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 |
| 15-Minute Break | ||||
| 11 | 30 Min | 2,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| 12 | 30 Min | 3,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 |
| 13 | 30 Min | 4,000 | 8,000 | 8,000 |
| 14 | 30 Min | 5,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| 15 | 30 Min | 6,000 | 12,000 | 12,000 |
| 16 | 30 Min | 10,000 | 15,000 | 15,000 |
| 17 | 30 Min | 10,000 | 20,000 | 20,000 |
| 18 | 30 Min | 10,000 | 25,000 | 25,000 |
| 19 | 30 Min | 15,000 | 30,000 | 30,000 |
| 20 | 30 Min | 20,000 | 40,000 | 40,000 |
| 21 | 30 Min | 25,000 | 50,000 | 50,000 |
| 22 | 30 Min | 30,000 | 60,000 | 60,000 |
| 23 | 30 Min | 40,000 | 80,000 | 80,000 |
| 24 | 30 Min | 50,000 | 100,000 | 100,000 |
| 25 | 30 Min | 60,000 | 120,000 | 120,000 |
| 26 | 30 Min | 80,000 | 160,000 | 160,000 |
| 27 | 30 Min | 100,000 | 200,000 | 200,000 |
| 28 | 30 Min | 125,000 | 250,000 | 250,000 |
| 29 | 30 Min | 150,000 | 300,000 | 300,000 |
| 30 | 30 Min | 200,000 | 400,000 | 400,000 |
| 31 | 30 Min | 250,000 | 500,000 | 500,000 |
| 32 | 30 Min | 300,000 | 600,000 | 600,000 |
EVENT DETAILS
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Status
Completed
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Entries
55
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USA
Nicholas Chong
TWD420,000
| Place | Name | Country | Prize (TWD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nicholas Chong | USA | 420,000 |
| 2 | Man Chun Kit | Hong Kong | 253,000 |
| 3 | Isaac Phua Chern Chze | Malaysia | 162,000 |
| 4 | An Seong Pyo | South Korea | 110,000 |
| 5 | Wu Chiayun | Taiwan | 82,800 |
| 6 | Fabian Schmidt | Germany | 65,000 |
| 7 | Cho Jaegeol | South Korea | 55,000 |
| 8 | Joshua McCully | Australia | 48,000 |
| 9 | Joo Haram | South Korea | 45,000 |
EVENT DETAILS
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Status
Completed
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Entries
55
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USA
Nicholas Chong
TWD420,000
#57: High Roller Knockout
Posted 31st August 2025 by
Ace Kingsley
Nicholas Chong from the United States has claimed the crown in the PS #57 High Roller Knockout (8-Handed)! Out of 55 tough competitors, Chong navigated an elite field with skill, patience, and daring plays to rise above the rest and secure the first-place prize of NT$420,000. Every hand was high-stakes, and the pressure never let up in this thrilling knockout format.
Adding to the excitement, Chong also collected NT$120,000 in bounties along the way, topping off an incredible performance in this high-octane event. With precision, strategy, and composure, Nicholas Chong has firmly cemented his status as a true High Roller Knockout champion!
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