#12: Taenaatak High Roller Masters (8-Handed) – No-Limit Hold’em – Day 1 – NT$2,500,000 GTD
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Status
Completed -
Buy-in
NT$100,000
~USD 3,258 -
Date
27 Feb 2026 -
Start Time
2:00 pm -
Registration Ends
Start of Level 13 (Day 2 @ ~1:30 pm) -
Starting Stack
250,000
| Total Buy-in | NT$100,000 |
|---|---|
| Prize Pool | NT$90,000 |
| Entry Fee | NT$10,000 |
50% CASH BACK PROMO:
- 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 (at the Final Table, the initial decision time is increased to 30 seconds).
- 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 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.
| Lvl | Duration | Small Blind | Big Blind | Ante |
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| 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 | ||||
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Status
Completed -
Entries
14/21
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Winner
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TWD-
| Place | Name | Prize |
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Status
Completed -
Entries
14/21
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Winner
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TWD-
Napat Chokejindachai Leads Taenaatak High Roller Masters Day 1
The opening day of the Taenaatak High Roller Masters at the Players Series Championship III Taipei 2026 concludes with 14 players successfully advancing from a starting field of 21 entries. Leading the pack is πΉπ Napat Chokejindachai, who bags a massive stack of 1,116,000 chips.
The survivors return to the Asia Poker Arena tomorrow, Saturday, February 28, to resume their quest for the title. Trailing Napat Chokejindachai are π°π· Dong Ju Han with 849,000 chips and πΉπ Methavee Taveekitvatee with 606,000.
Day 2 action starts at 12:00 PM at Level 11, with blinds set at 5,000 / 10,000 and a 10,000 Big Blind Ante. For those looking to join the action, late registration remains open until the end of Level 12 at 1:30 PM.
Day 1 – Survivor List
| # | Name | Chip Count |
| 1 | πΉπ Napat Chokejindachai | 1,116,000 |
| 2 | π°π· Dong Ju Han | 849,000 |
| 3 | πΉπ Methavee Taveekitvatee | 606,000 |
| 4 | π°π· Seungmook Jung | 464,000 |
| 5 | π¦πΉ Manuel Fritz | 364,000 |
| 6 | πΉπ Teeraphat Rangkatekarn | 307,000 |
| 7 | πΉπΌ Chingyu Tsai | 297,000 |
| 8 | π°π· Sung Jin Yun | 231,000 |
| 9 | πΉπ Wutikrai Phraikhieo | 205,000 |
| 10 | π΅π John Niko Costiniano | 200,000 |
| 11 | πΉπ Pussacha Nonsing | 192,000 |
| 12 | πΉπΌ Kitty Kuo | 176,000 |
| 13 | π¦πΊ Han Andrew | 172,000 |
| 14 | π¨π Fabian Rolli | 58,000 |