#37: Superstar Challenge (8-Handed) – No-Limit Hold’em – Day 1 – NT$3,000,000 GTD
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Status
Completed -
Buy-in
NT$120,000
~USD 3,910 -
Date
02 Mar 2026 -
Start Time
4:00 pm -
Registration Ends
Start of Level 13 (Day 2 @ ~1:30 pm) -
Starting Stack
250,000
| Total Buy-in | NT$120,000 |
|---|---|
| Prize Pool | NT$108,000 |
| Entry Fee | NT$12,000 |
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 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 (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
20/38
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Winner
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TWD-
| Place | Name | Prize |
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Status
Completed -
Entries
20/38
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Winner
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TWD-
Thai Duo Leads the Way in Superstar Challenge Day 1
The Superstar Challenge reaches the end of its opening day with πΉπ Teeraphat Ranghatekarn and πΉπ Nirunrut Rachburom sitting at the top of the counts.
By the end of the session, 20 players out of 38 entries successfully advance to the next stage. However, the action is far from over, as registration remains open until 1:30 PM tomorrow, Tuesday, March 3, allowing latecomers a final chance to join this prestigious competition.
Currently, the average stack sits at 475,000. The leading duo from Thailand is followed closely by a strong group of international contenders, including π°π· Seung Hyuk Jung and π°π·Β Kiseok Kang, ensuring an intense battle when play resumes.
Congratulations to all the qualifiers who navigate a tough field to secure their spot for Day 2.
Superstar Challenge – Day 1 – Survivor List
| # | Name | Chips |
| 1 | πΉπ Rangka Tekarn TeeraphatΒ | 1,095,000 |
| 2 | πΉπ Nirunrut Rachburom | 915,000 |
| 3 | π°π· Seung Hyuk Jung | 897,000 |
| 4 | π°π· Kiseok Kang | 874,000 |
| 5 | πΉπΌ Yu Chung Chang | 824,000 |
| 6 | π°π· Dae Gyu Hwang | 741,000 |
| 7 | π°π· Ho Gyun KANG | 550,000 |
| 8 | π°π· Seungmook Jung | 392,000 |
| 9 | π°π· Sung Jin Yun | 365,000 |
| 10 | πΉπΌ Yu Che Liu | 352,000 |
| 11 | πΈπ¬ Darren Wee | 349,000 |
| 12 | πΉπ Pussacha Nonsing | 333,000 |
| 13 | π°π· Gi Boum Kim | 320,000 |
| 14 | ππ° Hon Cheong Lee | 318,000 |
| 15 | πΉπΌ Chi Jen Chu | 301,000 |
| 16 | πΉπ Parit Ovadhana | 294,000 |
| 17 | π¦πΊ Andrew Han | 249,000 |
| 18 | π°π· Yo Hwan Lim | 165,000 |
| 19 | π¨π Fabian Rolli | 125,000 |
| 20 | πΉπΌ Poseidon Ho | 98,000 |