Blind level
Level 32: 125,000 / 250,000 ante: 250,000
Entries
1/462
Total Chips
11,550,000
Average
11,550,000
Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 5:03:44 PM

Nguyen Van Nam wins Kick Off for NT$ 709,500 (~US$ 22,110)

Level 32: 125,000 / 250,000 ante: 250,000
Nguyen Van Nam - Kick Off Champion

Following a twelve hour Day 2 grind, the 71-survivor Kick Off field has finally found a champion with Nguyen Van Nam shipping the victory for NT$ 709,500 (~US$ 22,110). The Vietnamese runner entered the final games with the lead and found himself in for a roller coaster ride ahead. Nguyen reclaimed the advantage after eliminating Li Wei Wang in 5th place, and arrived at the final duel as a huge favorite. Yumi Ogose however, managed to even out the field, up until the final hand saw her queens get outdrawn by Nguyen for the win.


Nguyen related that he is very happy and that this victory is his first major win to date.


Kick Off Review

Date/s: October 25-26, 2024

Buy in: NT$ 10,000 (~US$ 310)

Guarantee: NT$ 3,000,000 (~US$ 93,500)

Entries: 462

Prize Pool: NT$ 3,943,700 (~US$ 122,980)

ITM: 71 players


Kick Off Final Table Results

PlacePlayerPrize (USD)
1
NV
Nguyen Van NamViet Nam [VNM]Viet Nam
$22,110
2
YO
Yumi OgoseJapan [JPN]Japan
$15,540
3
FC
Fu Chun WeiTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
$10,030
4
MC
Manlok ChanMacao [MAC]Macao
$7,140
5
LW
Li Wei WangTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
$5,505
6
WY
Wu Yi WeiTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
$4,550
7
CC
Che Chun ChuTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
$3,790
8
PC
Po Chun LiuTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
$3,040
9
JX
Jia Xian ZhuTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
$2,310
Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 5:00:15 PM

Nguyen Van Nam finishes off Yumi Ogose

Level 32: 125,000 / 250,000 ante: 250,000
Nguyen Van Nam

Yumi Ogose opened to 600,000 on the button and saw Nguyen Van Nam come along on flop J 9 5 . Ogose continued for 400,000, check raised by Nguyen to 800,000. Ogose answered with an all-in and Nguyen makes the call with J 4 . Ogose is way ahead with Q Q , but settled for a runner up finish as runout 6 4 landed her opponent two pair for the final victory.

PlayerChips
NV
Nguyen Van NamViet Nam [VNM]Viet Nam
11,550,000(46 BB)
YO
Yumi OgoseJapan [JPN]Japan
busted
Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 4:42:04 PM

Chips swing back to Nguyen Van Nam

Level 32: 125,000 / 250,000 ante: 250,000
Nguyen Van Nam

Nguyen Van Nam opened to 600,000 and called off for his remaining 2,900,000 following an all-in from Yumi Ogose. Slightly behind, Nguyen holds on, having spiked top pair on board Q 6 5 3 2 .

PlayerHandChips
NV
Nguyen Van NamViet Nam [VNM]Viet Nam
QT
D
6,100,000(24 BB)
YO
Yumi OgoseJapan [JPN]Japan
K2
BB
5,500,000(22 BB)
Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 4:38:43 PM

Yumi Ogose takes the lead

Level 32: 125,000 / 250,000 ante: 250,000
Yumi Ogose

Nguyen Van Nam raised all-in on the button and saw Yumi Ogose make the call for her entire 4,400,000. A huge favorite, Ogose cruised to victory once more as board Q T 5 Q 2 felted no aces.

PlayerHandChips
YO
Yumi OgoseJapan [JPN]Japan
KK
BB
9,800,000(39 BB)
NV
Nguyen Van NamViet Nam [VNM]Viet Nam
A5
D
2,500,000(10 BB)
Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 4:34:44 PM

Yumi Ogose back in the game

Level 31: 100,000 / 200,000 ante: 200,000
Yumi Ogose

Button Nguyen Van Nam opened to 1,000,000 and called off 1,300,000 more after Yumi Ogose moved all-in. In for a race, the board A 5 7 J 6 left Ogose in no sweat with two pair right on the flop to secure the double up.

PlayerHandChips
YO
Yumi OgoseJapan [JPN]Japan
A5
BB
4,800,000(24 BB)
NV
Nguyen Van NamViet Nam [VNM]Viet Nam
Q9
D
6,800,000(34 BB)
Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 4:18:09 PM

Fu Chun Wei falls short in 3rd place - NT$ 321,800 (~US$ 10,030)

Level 30: 75,000 / 150,000 ante: 150,000
Fu Chun Wei - 3rd Place

Folded to Fu Chun Wei on the button, he shoved for 1,800,000 (12 BB), called by Nguyen Van Nam. Up against a monster pair, Fu found his dreams of the title crushed as board 3 9 9 K 2 ran a boat for his opponent.

PlayerHandChips
FC
Fu Chun WeiTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
A2
D
busted
NV
Nguyen Van NamViet Nam [VNM]Viet Nam
KK
SB
9,000,000(60 BB)
Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 4:08:19 PM

Nguyen Van Nam takes it back

Level 30: 75,000 / 150,000 ante: 150,000
Nguyen Van Nam

Fu Chun Wei defended his big blind against Nguyen Van Nam's button open and went on to lead 275,000 on flop 6 4 3 . Fu barreled another 500,000 on turn 8 yet check folded on river K after being faced with a final bet of 1,300,000 from Nguyen.

PlayerHandChips
NV
Nguyen Van NamViet Nam [VNM]Viet Nam
QT
D
6,300,000(42 BB)
FC
Fu Chun WeiTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
JT
BB
2,500,000(17 BB)
Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 4:02:05 PM

Fu Chun Wei shaves some off Nguyen Van Nam

Level 30: 75,000 / 150,000 ante: 150,000
Fu Chun Wei

Nguyen Van Nam opened to 400,000 on the button, joined by big blind Fu Chun Wei. On board 7 2 5 2 6 , Nguyen barreled two streets - 200,000 and 350,000, with Fu check calling both bets. River saw no more bets pile in, revealing Fu's trips Q 2 against Nguyen's T 7 for the win.

PlayerChips
FC
Fu Chun WeiTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
4,900,000(33 BB)
NV
Nguyen Van NamViet Nam [VNM]Viet Nam
3,400,000(23 BB)
Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 4:00:07 PM

Yumi Ogose runs a boat against Nguyen Van Nam

Level 30: 75,000 / 150,000 ante: 150,000
Yumi Ogose

Button Nguyen Van Nam opened to 425,000 and called off Yumi Ogose's all-in for 1,400,000 total. A crucial flip, Ogose continues to be in contention having landed a boat on board K T 6 K 2 against his opponent's trip kings.

PlayerHandChips
NV
Nguyen Van NamViet Nam [VNM]Viet Nam
AK
D
4,500,000(30 BB)
YO
Yumi OgoseJapan [JPN]Japan
TT
SB
3,200,000(21 BB)
Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 3:33:50 PM

Chip Count Update - Down to 3 players

Level 30: 75,000 / 150,000 ante: 150,000
PlayerChips
NV
Nguyen Van NamViet Nam [VNM]Viet Nam
4,700,000(31 BB)
FC
Fu Chun WeiTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
4,700,000(31 BB)
YO
Yumi OgoseJapan [JPN]Japan
2,200,000(15 BB)
Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 3:30:54 PM

Manlok Chan busts in 4th place - NT$ 229,100 (~US$ 7,140)

Level 30: 75,000 / 150,000 ante: 150,000
Manlok Chan - 4th Place

Manlok Chan open shoved his last 825,000 in and was called by Fu Chun Wei on the big blind. Flipping for his tournament life, Chan exited the final table arena after his opponent paired up on board 4 9 5 K Q for the win.

PlayerHandChips
MC
Manlok ChanMacao [MAC]Macao
88
UTG
busted
FC
Fu Chun WeiTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
A9
BB
4,700,000(31 BB)
Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 3:19:21 PM

Yumi Ogose holds on

Level 29: 75,000 / 125,000 ante: 125,000
Yumi Ogose

Fu Chun Wei opened from utg and called off 800,00 more following an all-in from Yumi Ogose. Slightly ahead, Ogose secured the double up as board T 5 5 9 8 failed to pair up her opponent.

PlayerHandChips
YO
Yumi OgoseJapan [JPN]Japan
A9
BB
2,600,000(21 BB)
FC
Fu Chun WeiTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
Q8
UTG
3,000,000(24 BB)
Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 3:06:01 PM

Manlok Chan chips off chip leader

Level 29: 75,000 / 125,000 ante: 125,000
Manlok Chan

Small blind Manlok Chan pushed all-in for 1,300,000, called behind by chip leader Nguyen Van Nam. A favorite to win, Chan remains in contention having landed top pair on board T 8 6 Q 5 to earn the double up.

PlayerHandChips
MC
Manlok ChanMacao [MAC]Macao
AQ
SB
2,700,000(22 BB)
NV
Nguyen Van NamViet Nam [VNM]Viet Nam
K9
BB
3,800,000(30 BB)
Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 2:57:24 PM

Chip Count Update - 4 players remain in contention

Level 29: 75,000 / 125,000 ante: 125,000
PlayerChips
NV
Nguyen Van NamViet Nam [VNM]Viet Nam
5,100,000(41 BB)
FC
Fu Chun WeiTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
2,900,000(23 BB)
MC
Manlok ChanMacao [MAC]Macao
1,900,000(15 BB)
YO
Yumi OgoseJapan [JPN]Japan
1,700,000(14 BB)
Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 2:54:36 PM

Li Wei Wang booted out in 5th place - NT$ 176,700 (~US$ 5,505)

Level 29: 75,000 / 125,000 ante: 125,000
Li Wei Wang - 5th Place

Li Wei Wang open shoved his remaining 1,100,000 and was called by Nguyen Van Nam behind. In for a race, Nguyen managed to outrun his opponent on board 7 3 8 T J to deliver the bust.

PlayerHandChips
LW
Li Wei WangTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
A7
CO
busted
NV
Nguyen Van NamViet Nam [VNM]Viet Nam
QT
D
5,100,000(41 BB)
Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 2:45:02 PM

Nguyen Van Nam doubles through Manlok Chan

Level 29: 75,000 / 125,000 ante: 125,000
Nguyen Van Nam

Nguyen Van Nam opened from utg and called off for his 1,500,000 stack following an all-in from Manlok Chan. Whilst ahead, Chan continued his descent after an ace high board A 8 9 4 J cost him another pot.

PlayerHandChips
NV
Nguyen Van NamViet Nam [VNM]Viet Nam
A2
UTG
3,200,000(26 BB)
MC
Manlok ChanMacao [MAC]Macao
QQ
SB
1,500,000(12 BB)
Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 2:40:31 PM

Fu Chun Wei holds the reins

Level 28: 50,000 / 100,000 ante: 100,000
Fu Chun Wei

Fu Chun Wei limp called on the small blind vs a 325,000 open from Manlok Chan behind. On flop 9 7 9 , Fu check called another 300,000 and arrived at turn 5 . Both checked it through to river 4 where Fu led for 300,000. Chan surrenders and throws in the fold.

PlayerHandChips
FC
Fu Chun WeiTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
A9
SB
3,700,000(37 BB)
MC
Manlok ChanMacao [MAC]Macao
74
BB
3,000,000(30 BB)
Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 2:35:25 PM

Wu Yi Wei eliminated in 6th place - NT$ 146,100 (~US$ 4,550)

Level 28: 50,000 / 100,000 ante: 100,000
Wu Yi Wei - 6th Place

Wu Yi Wei shoved all-in for 725,000 against Fu Chun Wei's utg open and saw the latter make the call. In rough shape, Wu was unable to luck out on board 8 8 J A 7 , eliminating him from the final table.

PlayerHandChips
WY
Wu Yi WeiTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
A7
CO
busted
FC
Fu Chun WeiTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
AQ
UTG
3,200,000(32 BB)
Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 2:19:23 PM

Che Chun Chu crumbles in 7th place - NT$ 121,700 (~US$ 3,790)

Level 28: 50,000 / 100,000 ante: 100,000
Che Chun Chu - 7th Place

Fu Chun Wei opened to 225,000 and snap called Che Chun Chu's 1,000,000 all-in from the big blind. Dominated, Che found no help on board 9 7 5 8 J , ending his run for the Kick Off title.

PlayerHandChips
CC
Che Chun ChuTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
AQ
BB
busted
FC
Fu Chun WeiTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
AK
CO
2,500,000(25 BB)
Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 2:16:41 PM

Chip Count Update - 7 players still intact

Level 28: 50,000 / 100,000 ante: 100,000
PlayerChips
MC
Manlok ChanMacao [MAC]Macao
3,000,000(30 BB)
LW
Li Wei WangTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
2,000,000(20 BB)
YO
Yumi OgoseJapan [JPN]Japan
1,600,000(16 BB)
FC
Fu Chun WeiTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
1,600,000(16 BB)
NV
Nguyen Van NamViet Nam [VNM]Viet Nam
1,500,000(15 BB)
WY
Wu Yi WeiTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
975,000(10 BB)
CC
Che Chun ChuTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
875,000(9 BB)
Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 1:49:54 PM

Yumi Ogose survives flip

Level 27: 40,000 / 80,000 ante: 80,000
Yumi Ogose

Nguyen Van Nam opened from the button and called off Yumi Ogose's 780,000 jam. In for a flip, Nguyen instantly flopped top pair on board A 4 2 8 5 , yet took the loss as the river ran a straight to his opponent's threes.

PlayerHandChips
YO
Yumi OgoseJapan [JPN]Japan
33
SB
1,600,000(20 BB)
NV
Nguyen Van NamViet Nam [VNM]Viet Nam
A9
D
1,100,000(14 BB)
Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 1:17:19 PM

Manlok Chan ahead all the way

Level 26: 30,000 / 60,000 ante: 60,000
Manlok Chan

Manlok Chan limp called a 155,000 raise from the small blind and check called for another 125,000 on flop A 9 8 . On turn 8 , Wu Yi Wei checked back, revealing river Q . Chan leads for 380,000 and ships the pot with A 9 against his opponent's Q 2 following a call.

PlayerChips
MC
Manlok ChanMacao [MAC]Macao
2,900,000(48 BB)
WY
Wu Yi WeiTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
1,000,000(17 BB)
Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 1:13:40 PM

Chip Count Update - 7 players remaining

Level 26: 30,000 / 60,000 ante: 60,000
PlayerChips
LW
Li Wei WangTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
2,100,000(35 BB)
MC
Manlok ChanMacao [MAC]Macao
2,000,000(33 BB)
FC
Fu Chun WeiTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
1,800,000(30 BB)
WY
Wu Yi WeiTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
1,700,000(28 BB)
NV
Nguyen Van NamViet Nam [VNM]Viet Nam
1,700,000(28 BB)
CC
Che Chun ChuTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
1,100,000(18 BB)
YO
Yumi OgoseJapan [JPN]Japan
1,100,000(18 BB)
Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 12:45:35 PM

Po Chun Liu cleaned out in 8th place - NT$ 97,500 (~US$ 3,040)

Level 25: 25,000 / 50,000 ante: 50,000
Po Chun Liu - 8th Place

Po Chun Liu opened to 100,000 from utg and saw Li Wei Wang make the call on the button. On flop Q T 9 , Po continued for 150,000, raised by Li to 420,000. Po answered with an all-in for 660,000 total with A Q , and Li makes the final call with T 9. Crushed against two pair, Po exited the final table as turn K and river 5 completed the board.

PlayerChips
LW
Li Wei WangTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
2,500,000(50 BB)
PC
Po Chun LiuTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
busted
Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 12:10:07 PM

Jia Xian Zhu bows out in 9th place - NT$ 74,100 (~US$ 2,310)

Level 24: 20,000 / 40,000 ante: 40,000
Jia Xian Zhu - 9th Place

Facing an open and a call, Jia Xian Zhu fired a three bet to 290,000 from the big blind, and saw initial raiser Wu Yi Wei continue to flop J 4 5 . Jia led all-in for 555,000 with Q Q , snap called by Wu with J J . Jia, left drawing to two outs, headed out as the first final table table casualty as soon as turn 5 and river 6 landed on the felt.

PlayerChips
WY
Wu Yi WeiTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
2,400,000(60 BB)
JX
Jia Xian ZhuTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
busted
Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 11:45:55 AM

Livestream is up!

Level 24: 20,000 / 40,000 ante: 40,000

Watch the Kick Off final table action LIVE via TMT's official livestream.

Level 24: 20,000 / 40,000 ante: 40,000

30 minutes
Remaining Players: 9/462
Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 11:18:27 AM

Kick Off Final Table is set!

Level 24: 20,000 / 40,000 ante: 40,000
Kick Off Final 9 Players

Just six hours into Day 2, the 71-survivor field has whittled down to its final nine players led by lone Vietnamese runner Nguyen Van Nam. Each contender has locked in NT$ 74,100 (~US$ 2,310) in winnings, with the NT$ 709,500 (~US$ 22,110) top prize remaining in the horizon.


Blinds will rolled back to Level 24: 20,000 / 40,000 ante 40,000.


Kick Off

Date/s: October 25-26, 2024

Buy in: NT$ 10,000 (~US$ 310)

Guarantee: NT$ 3,000,000 (~US$ 93,500)

Entries: 462

Prize Pool: NT$ 3,943,700 (~US$ 122,980)

ITM: 71 players


Final Table Chip Counts

PlayerChips
NV
Nguyen Van NamViet Nam [VNM]Viet Nam
1,780,000(45 BB)
MC
Manlok ChanMacao [MAC]Macao
1,590,000(40 BB)
WY
Wu Yi WeiTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
1,480,000(37 BB)
YO
Yumi OgoseJapan [JPN]Japan
1,315,000(33 BB)
FC
Fu Chun WeiTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
1,280,000(32 BB)
LW
Li Wei WangTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
1,275,000(32 BB)
CC
Che Chun ChuTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
1,005,000(25 BB)
PC
Po Chun LiuTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
940,000(24 BB)
JX
Jia Xian ZhuTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
885,000(22 BB)

Remaining Payouts

PlacePayout (USD)
1$22,110
2$15,540
3$10,030
4$7,140
5$5,505
6$4,550
7$3,790
8$3,040
9$2,310
Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 11:10:23 AM

Shao Fu Wang bubbles final table in 10th place - NT$ 61,900 (~US$ 1,930)

Level 25: 25,000 / 50,000 ante: 50,000

With a late position open and a call ahead, big blind Shao Fu Wang shoved all-in for 645,000 and saw initial raiser Yumi Ogose reshove for 985,000 total. Button Fu Chen Wei made the final call, tabling a three way showdown. Board 7 J 8 3 7 , missed to pair all three, leaving Fu and Yumi to split Shao's stack with the better ace high.

PlayerHandChips
SF
Shao Fu WangTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
AQ
BB
busted
YO
Yumi OgoseJapan [JPN]Japan
AK
CO
1,315,000(26 BB)
FC
Fu Chun WeiTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
AK
D
1,280,000(26 BB)
Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 11:04:14 AM

Nguyen Van Nam takes it down

Level 25: 25,000 / 50,000 ante: 50,000
Nguyen Van Nam

Nguyen Van Nam opened to 110,000 on the button and called a 300,000 three bet from small blind Li Wei Wang. On flop Q 7 4 , Nguyen raised all-in for 780,000 vs a 300,000 cbet from Li. Li tank folds, and Nguyen stacks up a 14 BB boost.

PlayerChips
NV
Nguyen Van NamViet Nam [VNM]Viet Nam
1,780,000(36 BB)
LW
Li Wei WangTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
1,160,000(23 BB)
Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 10:58:16 AM

Fu Chun Wei surrenders overpair

Level 25: 25,000 / 50,000 ante: 50,000
Fu Chun Wei

Fu Chun Wei opened from utg, joined by big blind Yumi Ogose on flop 5 8 9 . Fu continued for 100,000, yet folded after Ogose led all-in for 505,000 on turn 7 . Fu shows T T .

PlayerChips
FC
Fu Chun WeiTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
1,280,000(26 BB)
YO
Yumi OgoseJapan [JPN]Japan
980,000(20 BB)
Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 10:54:28 AM

Runner runner for Wu Yi Wei

Level 25: 25,000 / 50,000 ante: 50,000
Wu Yi Wei

Wu Yi Wei defended his big blind against button Manlok Chan's open and check called for another 80,000 on flop 3 J K . Both players checked down turn 9 and river Q , revealing Wu's runner runner two pair for the pot.

PlayerChips
WY
Wu Yi WeiTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
1,490,000(30 BB)
MC
Manlok ChanMacao [MAC]Macao
1,340,000(27 BB)
Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 10:50:27 AM

Wen Chi Wang busts in 11th place - NT$ 61,900 (~US$ 1,930)

Level 25: 25,000 / 50,000 ante: 50,000
Wen Chi Wang - 11th Place

Wen Chi Wang raised all-in for 700,000 from utg and was met with another push from Li Wei Wang behind. In for a flip, Wei was crushed to see board 9 6 T J A run a one card flush to his opponent's spade for the win.

PlayerHandChips
WC
Wen Chi WangTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
AJ
UTG
busted
LW
Li Wei WangTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
77
D
1,800,000(36 BB)
Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 10:47:15 AM

Wei Ting Chen succumbs in 12th place - NT$ 61,900 (~US$ 1,930)

Level 25: 25,000 / 50,000 ante: 50,000
Wei Ting Chen - 12th Place

Wei Ting Chen open shoved 330,000 in and was called by Manlok Chan on the big blind. A crucial flip, Chan quickly landed the advantage on board 8 T 4 9 2 , eventually sending Chen out of the Kick Off games.

PlayerHandChips
WT
Wei Ting ChenTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
AQ
UTG+1
busted
MC
Manlok ChanMacao [MAC]Macao
88
BB
1,540,000(31 BB)

Level 25: 25,000 / 50,000 ante: 50,000

30 minutes
Remaining Players: 12/462
Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 10:38:14 AM

Shao Fu Wang gives up the fight

Level 24: 20,000 / 40,000 ante: 40,000
Shao Fu Wang

Wu Yi Wei completed his big blind vs a button open from Shao Fu Wang, and check called another 80,000 on flop A J 4 . Both checked turn 3 to river T where Wu led 250,000. Shao folds, shipping Wu the pot.

PlayerChips
SF
Shao Fu WangTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
1,230,000(31 BB)
WY
Wu Yi WeiTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
1,060,000(27 BB)
Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 10:30:10 AM

Manlok Chan fills up on the river

Level 24: 20,000 / 40,000 ante: 40,000
Manlok Chan

Manlok Chan defended his big blind against an open from Wei Ting Chen and went on to check call another 60,000 on flop A J 6 . Turn K welcomed no bets, and Chan leads 220,000 on river 2 . Wei tanks and eventually puts in the chips, yet mucks as Chan reveals nut flush A 9 .

PlayerChips
MC
Manlok ChanMacao [MAC]Macao
1,210,000(30 BB)
WT
Wei Ting ChenTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
490,000(12 BB)
Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 10:19:28 AM

Jia Xian Zhu triple barrels for the win

Level 24: 20,000 / 40,000 ante: 40,000
Jia Xian Zhu

Action folded to small blind Jia Xian Zhu who opened to 80,000, called behind by Wen Chi Wang. On board A 2 9 5 T , Jia barreled all three streets - 50,000, 150,000, and an all-in for 415,000, with Wen calling down two bets. Wen tank gave it up by the river as Jia demanded for a final 10 BB.

PlayerChips
JX
Jia Xian ZhuTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
1,015,000(25 BB)
WC
Wen Chi WangTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
465,000(12 BB)
Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 10:16:20 AM

Hung Yu Liao gets coolered in 13th place - NT$ 50,200 (~US$ 1,560)

Level 24: 20,000 / 40,000 ante: 40,000
Hung Yu Liao - 13th Place

An all-in preflop situation saw Hung Yu Liao commit his entire 670,000 stack, smack into Po Chun Liu's rockets. A cooler battle, Po's better pair held all the way through board Q 5 2 4 3 , sending Hung out in a painful elimination.

PlayerHandChips
HY
Hung Yu LiaoTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
KK
CO
busted
PC
Po Chun LiuTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
AA
SB
1,510,000(38 BB)
Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 10:13:08 AM

Chang Yen Wen crashes in 14th place - NT$ 50,200 (~US$ 1,560)

Level 24: 20,000 / 40,000 ante: 40,000
Chang Yen Wen - 14th Place

Shao Fu Wang opened to 80,000 and was met with two all-ins - Chang Yen Wen (225,000) and Yumi Ogose (225,000). Shao makes the final call and the three run board A 3 T Q A . Ogose's pocket pair holds for the win, earning the full triple up.

PlayerHandChips
CY
Chang Yen WenTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
KT
D
busted
YO
Yumi OgoseJapan [JPN]Japan
JJ
SB
755,000(19 BB)
SF
Shao Fu WangTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
98
MP
1,150,000(29 BB)

Level 24: 20,000 / 40,000 ante: 40,000

30 minutes
Remaining Players: 14/462
Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 10:06:23 AM

Manlok Chan unable to continue

Level 23: 15,000 / 30,000 ante: 30,000
Manlok Chan

Wei Ting Chen completed on the big blind against a button open from Manlok Chan and check called another 60,000 on flop J 2 K . Turn J went check check, pushing Wei to lead 140,000 on river 4 . Chan gives it up and folds.

PlayerChips
WT
Wei Ting ChenTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
840,000(28 BB)
MC
Manlok ChanMacao [MAC]Macao
660,000(22 BB)
Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 9:50:15 AM

Jia Qi Huang sent out in 15th place - NT$ 50,200 (~US$ 1,560)

Level 23: 15,000 / 30,000 ante: 30,000
Jia Qi Huang - 15th Place

Wen Chi Wang open shoved 340,000 in and saw small blind Jia Qi Huang call off for his lesser 265,000. A huge underdog, Jia failed to catch up on board Q J 4 9 7 , knocking him out of the running.

PlayerHandChips
JQ
Jia Qi HuangTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
KQ
SB
busted
WC
Wen Chi WangTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
AQ
CO
665,000(22 BB)
Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 9:48:22 AM

Shao Fu Wang rakes in a boost

Level 23: 15,000 / 30,000 ante: 30,000
Shao Fu Wang

Shao Fu Wang defended his big blind against Wei Ting Chen's utg open and headed to flop K 8 2 . Both checked it through to turn A where Shao led for 75,000. Wei continues to river K and calls another 135,000, only to muck as Shao revealed trips K Q .

PlayerChips
SF
Shao Fu WangTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
1,380,000(46 BB)
WT
Wei Ting ChenTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
790,000(26 BB)
Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 9:43:45 AM

Philip King crumbles in 16th place - NT$ 42,500 (~US$ 1,320)

Level 23: 15,000 / 30,000 ante: 30,000
Philip King Chung Wang - 16th Place

Small blind Fu Chen Wei raised all-in and saw Philip King go with Q 5 for his last big blind. Fu with 7 2 , delivered the elimination having paired up his deuce on board K 5 4 7 8 .

PlayerChips
FC
Fu Chun WeiTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
1,580,000(53 BB)
PK
Philip King Chung WangTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
busted

Level 23: 15,000 / 30,000 ante: 30,000

30 minutes

Remaining Players: 16/462

Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 9:29:04 AM

Wei Ting Chen's set gets paid

Level 22: 15,000 / 25,000 ante: 25,000
Wei Ting Chen

A three way raised pot led by Philip King rolled flop 4 8 7 . Action was checked to Wei Ting Chen who bet 75,000. King check raised all-in and saw his opponent call off for his entire 458,000 with 4 4 . King is way behind with 5 5 , and was left crippled as turn 2 and river Q sealed the win for Wei.

PlayerChips
WT
Wei Ting ChenTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
1,116,000(45 BB)
PK
Philip King Chung WangTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
70,000(3 BB)
Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 9:27:01 AM

Benny Chung heads out in 17th place - NT$ 42,500 (~US$ 1,320)

Level 22: 15,000 / 25,000 ante: 25,000
Benny Chung - 17th Place

Benny Chung went with T 9 for his last 104,000 and was called by big blind Wu Yi Wei with K 9 . Dominated, Chung crashed out after board A A 5 K Q failed to save him from his demise.

PlayerChips
WY
Wu Yi WeiTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
530,000(21 BB)
BC
Benny ChungUnited States of America [USA]United States of America
busted
Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 9:23:57 AM

Lok Chan eliminated in 18th place - NT$ 42,500 (~US$ 1,320)

Level 22: 15,000 / 25,000 ante: 25,000
Lok Chan - 18th Place

Action folded to Lok Chan who shoved for 250,000 (10 BB), called behind by Che Chun Chu. In rough shape, Chan bowed out shortly after missing board T 8 2 4 6 .

PlayerHandChips
CC
Che Chun ChuTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
KK
CO
1,100,000(44 BB)
LC
Lok ChanHong Kong [HKG]Hong Kong
AT
HJ
busted
Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 9:17:38 AM

Chip Count Update

Level 22: 15,000 / 25,000 ante: 25,000

The 462-entry field Kick Off highlight is down to its final 18 players led by Fu Chen Wei. Two other runners have surpassed the 1 million mark with Shao Fu Wang and Po Chun Liu rounding up the top three spots. Each remaining contender is already guaranteed NT$ 42,500 (~US$ 1,320) in winnings, with all eyes set on the NT$ 709,500 (~US$ 22,110) top prize.


Kick Off

Date/s: October 25-26, 2024

Buy in: NT$ 10,000 (~US$ 310)

Guarantee: NT$ 3,000,000 (~US$ 93,500)

Entries: 462

Prize Pool: NT$ 3,943,700 (~US$ 122,980)

ITM: 71 players


Chip Count Update

PlayerChips
FC
Fu Chun WeiTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
1,515,000(61 BB)
SF
Shao Fu WangTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
1,150,000(46 BB)
PC
Po Chun LiuTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
1,100,000(44 BB)
LW
Li Wei WangTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
840,000(34 BB)
CC
Che Chun ChuTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
785,000(31 BB)
HY
Hung Yu LiaoTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
735,000(29 BB)
JX
Jia Xian ZhuTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
690,000(28 BB)
NV
Nguyen Van NamViet Nam [VNM]Viet Nam
665,000(27 BB)
WT
Wei Ting ChenTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
650,000(26 BB)
MC
Manlok ChanMacao [MAC]Macao
610,000(24 BB)
CY
Chang Yen WenTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
525,000(21 BB)
PK
Philip King Chung WangTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
480,000(19 BB)
WC
Wen Chi WangTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
415,000(17 BB)
WY
Wu Yi WeiTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
350,000(14 BB)
LC
Lok ChanHong Kong [HKG]Hong Kong
250,000(10 BB)
JQ
Jia Qi HuangTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
250,000(10 BB)
BC
Benny ChungUnited States of America [USA]United States of America
120,000(5 BB)
YO
Yumi OgoseJapan [JPN]Japan
105,000(4 BB)
Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 9:09:27 AM

Lok Chan and Chang Yen Wen chop it up

Level 22: 15,000 / 25,000 ante: 25,000

Up against a cutoff open, button Lok Chan fired a three bet to 250,000 and saw Chang Yen Wen behind push all-in for 474,000 total. Chan puts in the call and is in for a flip against Chang's overcards. Board K K J K J however, ran a full house, splitting the pot between the two.

PlayerHandChips
LC
Lok ChanHong Kong [HKG]Hong Kong
77
D
335,000(13 BB)
CY
Chang Yen WenTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
AQ
SB
527,000(21 BB)

Level 22: 15,000 / 25,000 ante: 25,000

30 minutes
Remaining Players: 20/462
Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 8:49:20 AM

Fu Chun Wei delivers double elimination

Level 21: 10,000 / 20,000 ante: 20,000
Fu Chun Wei

Mu Ze Li pushed for 163,000, called by Fu Chen Wei behind. Big blind Liao Chao Kun reshoved for 212,000 total and Fu puts in the chips for a three way showdown. Board ran Q 2 7 J Q with Fu scooping it all up with two pair queens and jacks.

PlayerHandChips
MZ
Mu Ze LiTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
A6
UTG
busted
LC
Liao Chao KunTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
33
BB
busted
FC
Fu Chun WeiTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
AJ
D
1,360,000(68 BB)
Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 8:41:56 AM

Nguyen Van Nam back in swing

Level 21: 10,000 / 20,000 ante: 20,000
Nguyen Van Nam

Nguyen Van Nam opened to 45,000 from utg, called by two players behind. On flop 6 5 J , Nguyen continued for 55,000, and Lok Chan puts in the call. Yun Kun Yang then raised all-in with only Nguyen tank calling off for his entire 291,000. Yun shows two pair 5 6 , ahead of Nguyen's Q Q . Lucky for the Vietnamese, the turn Q shipped him the advantage, earning the pot as river A completed the board.

PlayerChips
NV
Nguyen Van NamViet Nam [VNM]Viet Nam
822,000(41 BB)
LC
Lok ChanHong Kong [HKG]Hong Kong
300,000(15 BB)
YK
Yun Kun YangTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
36,000(2 BB)
Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 8:35:26 AM

Manlok Chan jams for the pot

Level 21: 10,000 / 20,000 ante: 20,000
Manlok Chan

Liao Chao Kun opened to 40,000 from utg and saw button and big blind Manlok Chan come along on flop 2 3 4 . Liao continued for 50,000 and called a 100,000 check raise from Chan. On turn 7 , Chan pulled the trigger and Liao gives it up.

PlayerChips
MC
Manlok ChanMacao [MAC]Macao
732,000(37 BB)
LC
Liao Chao KunTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
175,000(9 BB)
Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 8:27:48 AM

Shao Fu Wang up to 1 million

Level 21: 10,000 / 20,000 ante: 20,000
Shao Fu Wang

With 200,000 already in the pot on board 8 2 4 Q , action was seen on Nguyen Van Nam firing a bet of 100,000. Button Shao Fu Wang makes the call and gets to showdown after river 2 saw no more bets. Nguyen shows A T , no good against Shao's J 8 .

PlayerChips
SF
Shao Fu WangTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
1,030,000(52 BB)
NV
Nguyen Van NamViet Nam [VNM]Viet Nam
285,000(14 BB)

Level 21: 10,000 / 20,000 ante: 20,000

30 minutes
Remaining Players: 25/462
Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 8:18:51 AM

Jun Zhong Wang loses flip for tournament life

Level 20: 10,000 / 15,000 ante: 15,000
Jun Zhong Wang

Jun Zhong Wang open shoved his remaining 222,000 in and saw Jia Xian Zhu make the call on the big blind. At risk, Wang's pocket pair failed to hold up as board J T 3 Q 9 landed the nut straight for his opponent.

PlayerHandChips
JZ
Jun Zhong WangTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
22
CO
busted
JX
Jia Xian ZhuTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
AK
BB
480,000(32 BB)
Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 8:11:38 AM

Li Wei Wang takes it down

Level 20: 10,000 / 15,000 ante: 15,000

A four way raised pot led by Wei Ta Wei revealed flop 8 J 7 . Action was checked to turn 4 where Wei sent out 40,000. Li Wei Wang right behind, put in a raise to 150,000 and saw both big blind Benny Chung and Wei continue to river Q . Li fires 80,000 and ships the pot as both opponents folded, Li shows 4 4 .

PlayerChips
LW
Li Wei WangTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
845,000(56 BB)
BC
Benny ChungUnited States of America [USA]United States of America
275,000(18 BB)
WT
Wei Ta WeiTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
186,000(12 BB)
Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 8:07:16 AM

Che Chun Chu doubles through Kung Yuan Li

Level 20: 10,000 / 15,000 ante: 15,000
Kung Yuan Li

Che Chun Chu opened to 30,000 and tank called for his 251,000 stack after Kung Yuan Li raised all-in. A crucial flip, the board K J 5 5 T ran in favor of the overcards, earning Che the double up.

PlayerHandChips
CC
Che Chun ChuTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
AJ
MP
532,000(35 BB)
KY
Kung Yuan LiTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
99
SB
240,000(16 BB)
Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 8:04:51 AM

Li Wei Wang pays off Po Chun Liu

Level 20: 10,000 / 15,000 ante: 15,000
Li Wei Wang

Po Chun Liu opened to 31,000, called by Li Wei Wang on the button along with the big blind. Action on flop A Q 4 was checked to turn 7 , where Po sent out 40,000. Li continues to river 3 and calls a final 125,000 bet, only to muck after Po revealed two pair A 7 .

PlayerChips
PC
Po Chun LiuTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
1,300,000(87 BB)
LW
Li Wei WangTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
435,000(29 BB)
Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 8:03:06 AM

Yumi Ogose saved by the river

Level 20: 10,000 / 15,000 ante: 15,000
Yumi Ogose

Yumi Ogose committed his last 99,000 with Q J and faced Manlok Chan's A K behind. At risk, Ogose faded elimination having spiked a pair on river 8 7 4 5 J to survive through.

PlayerChips
MC
Manlok ChanMacao [MAC]Macao
382,000(25 BB)
YO
Yumi OgoseJapan [JPN]Japan
228,000(15 BB)

Level 20: 10,000 / 15,000 ante: 15,000

30 minutes
Remaining Players: 28/462
Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 7:59:41 AM

Easy win for Wu Yi Wei

Level 19: 6,000 / 12,000 ante: 12,000
Wu Yi Wei

Wu Yi Wei opened to 25,000 and happily jammed for his tournament life for 388,000 total after being faced with a 75,000 three bet from Wei Cheng Lin. Lin calls off and bags the loss as board Q 2 5 T 6 missed to spike his two outer.

PlayerHandChips
WY
Wu Yi WeiTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
AA
MP
800,000(67 BB)
WC
Wei Cheng LinTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
JJ
SB
285,000(24 BB)
Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 7:57:16 AM

Po Chun Liu rises to the lead

Level 19: 6,000 / 12,000 ante: 12,000
Po Chun Liu

Po Chun Liu defended his utg open and called a 68,000 three bet from big blind Nguyen Van Nam. On flop 7 7 4 , Po called for another 26,000 and headed to turn A . Both players checked it through to river 6 , where Nguyen led for 77,000. Po tanked and fired a raise to 165,000, Nguyen with a final call. Po shows rivered boat 6 6 and soars to the lead as Nguyen tabled A Q .

PlayerChips
PC
Po Chun LiuTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
1,080,000(90 BB)
NV
Nguyen Van NamViet Nam [VNM]Viet Nam
440,000(37 BB)
Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 7:47:12 AM

Benny Chung loses pocket pair battle

Level 19: 6,000 / 12,000 ante: 12,000
Benny Chung

An all-in preflop situation saw Wei Ta Wei commit his entire 203,000 with Q Q and was in a great position to double up against Benny Chung's 8 8 . Board ran 6 4 K 4 5 ran safe for Wei, securing him the pot.

PlayerChips
WT
Wei Ta WeiTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
436,000(36 BB)
BC
Benny ChungUnited States of America [USA]United States of America
250,000(21 BB)
Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 7:45:16 AM

Nguyen Van Nam continues to rise

Level 19: 6,000 / 12,000 ante: 12,000
Nguyen Van Nam

Yuting Chen open shoved 105,000 in and was called by Nguyen Van Nam on the big blind. In for a race, Nguyen bagged the win as board J J 6 4 6 missed to pair up either player, leaving his ace high good for the take down.

PlayerHandChips
NV
Nguyen Van NamViet Nam [VNM]Viet Nam
A8
BB
970,000(81 BB)
YC
Yuting ChenTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
KT
MP
busted
Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 7:43:17 AM

Lok Chan cruises to victory

Level 19: 6,000 / 12,000 ante: 12,000
Lok Chan

Lok Chan opened from utg+1 and called off Guy Sun's jam for 151,000 total. In search of an ace, the board Q T 7 8 6 felted none, earning Chan the boost.

PlayerHandChips
GS
Guy SunTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
AQ
D
busted
LC
Lok ChanHong Kong [HKG]Hong Kong
QQ
UTG+1
445,000(37 BB)
Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 7:38:10 AM

Fu Chen Wei slams it through

Level 19: 6,000 / 12,000 ante: 12,000
Fu Chen Wei

Kung Yuan Li opened to 24,000, joined by Yun Kun Yang and Fu Chen Wei on flop 4 5 5 . Kung continued for 55,000 and saw Yun put in a raise to 110,000. Action back to Fu, he check raised all-in for 395,000 total and shipped the pot following two folds.

PlayerChips
FC
Fu Chun WeiTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
656,000(55 BB)
YK
Yun Kun YangTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
356,000(30 BB)
KY
Kung Yuan LiTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
290,000(24 BB)
Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 7:36:11 AM

Chao Chi Hsu suffers bad beat

Level 19: 6,000 / 12,000 ante: 12,000
Wen Chi Wang

Big blind Chao Chi Hsu raised all-in for 68,000 against a cutoff open from Wen Chi Wang and saw the latter call off. Dominated, Wen delivered the elimination having spiked a full house on board T Q 5 9 9 .

PlayerHandChips
CC
Chao Chi HsuTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
A9
BB
busted
WC
Wen Chi WangTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
T9
CO
520,000(43 BB)

Level 19: 6,000 / 12,000 ante: 12,000

30 minutes
Remaining Players: 33/462
Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 7:31:55 AM

Chip Count Update

Level 19: 6,000 / 12,000 ante: 12,000
Po Chun Liu

First break sees only 33 players remain in the running out of the 71 survivors into Day 2. Po Chun Liu currently stands in the lead, stacking over 900K as he nears the seven digit mark. Action will play down to a winner where the NT$ 709,500 (~US$ 22,110) is deemed to be claimed.


Top Chip Counts

PlayerChips
PC
Po Chun LiuTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
902,000(75 BB)
NV
Nguyen Van NamViet Nam [VNM]Viet Nam
860,000(72 BB)
CY
Chang Yen WenTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
640,000(53 BB)
LW
Li Wei WangTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
588,000(49 BB)
WT
Wei Ting ChenTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
563,000(47 BB)
SF
Shao Fu WangTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
555,000(46 BB)
FC
Fu Chun WeiTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
501,000(42 BB)
YK
Yun Kun YangTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
490,000(41 BB)
LC
Liao Chao KunTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
442,000(37 BB)
WC
Wen Chi WangTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
434,000(36 BB)
PK
Philip King Chung WangTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
405,000(34 BB)
JX
Jia Xian ZhuTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
400,000(33 BB)
Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 7:30:09 AM

Erwin Ng stacks off to Nguyen Van Nam

Level 18: 5,000 / 10,000 ante: 10,000
Erwin Ng

Erwin Ng open shoved for 72,500 and was called behind by Nguyen Van Nam for a flip. At risk, Ng headed out as board K Q 7 T 2 ran a straight for his opponent.

PlayerHandChips
EN
Erwin NgSingapore [SGP]Singapore
44
MP
busted
NV
Nguyen Van NamViet Nam [VNM]Viet Nam
AJ
D
860,000(86 BB)
Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 6:48:24 AM

Shao Fu Wang hero calls for the win

Level 18: 5,000 / 10,000 ante: 10,000
Shao Fu Wang

Wei Cheng Lin opened from utg, called by Shao Fu Wang. On flop 3 Q 6 , Shao called for another 20,000 and headed to turn 5 . Both players checked it through to river J , where Wei led for 95,000. Shao tank calls with T T and ships the pot as Wei turned over bluff A K .

PlayerChips
SF
Shao Fu WangTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
555,000(56 BB)
WC
Wei Cheng LinTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
256,000(26 BB)
Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 6:41:48 AM

Back to back wins for Nguyen Van Nam

Level 18: 5,000 / 10,000 ante: 10,000

Facing a late position open, Chih Hsuan Chang moved all-in for 128,000 and saw big blind Nguyen Van Nam push likewise. Initial raiser gets out of the way and the two run board 7 6 J 4 8 . Both miss to pair up, leaving Nguyen's better ace good for the win.

PlayerHandChips
NV
Nguyen Van NamViet Nam [VNM]Viet Nam
AQ
BB
848,000(85 BB)
CH
Chih Hsuan ChangTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
AT
D
busted
Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 6:38:56 AM

Hoong Yong destroyed by flip

Level 18: 5,000 / 10,000 ante: 10,000
Nguyen Van Nam

Hoong Yong shoved 138,000 in against Nguyen Van Nam's 20,000 open and saw the latter call off with a pocket pair. In for a flip, Yoong was eliminated as his opponent landed a set on board 4 5 Q T K .

PlayerHandChips
NV
Nguyen Van NamViet Nam [VNM]Viet Nam
TT
UTG
695,000(70 BB)
HY
Hoong YongMalaysia [MYS]Malaysia
AK
MP
busted

Level 18: 5,000 / 10,000 ante: 10,000

30 minutes
Remaining Players: 40/462
Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 6:30:22 AM

Chien Te Lee falls out of the running

Level 17: 4,000 / 8,000 ante: 8,000
Chang Yen Wen

Chang Yen Wen opened to 16,000 and was priced in to call Chien Te Lee's all-in for 56,000 total. At risk, Chien remained ahead with a straight on the turn K 4 J T 9 , but was left in pieces as the river filled up Chang's flush to take it down.

PlayerHandChips
CT
Chien Te LeeTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
AQ
MP
busted
CY
Chang Yen WenTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
57
UTG+1
745,000(93 BB)
Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 6:24:25 AM

Wen Chi Wang risks it all

Level 17: 4,000 / 8,000 ante: 8,000
Wu Yi Wei

Wen Chi Wang opened to 16,000 and was met with a 42,000 three bet from small blind Wu Yi Wei. Wen answered with an all-in for 172,500 total, and Wu folds. Wen shows Q Q .

PlayerChips
WC
Wen Chi WangTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
230,500(29 BB)
WY
Wu Yi WeiTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
165,000(21 BB)
Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 6:20:27 AM

Hoong Yong doubles through Hsiao Yun Chang

Level 17: 4,000 / 8,000 ante: 8,000
Hsiao Yun Chang

Hoong Yong shoved his last 52,500 in and was called by Hsiao Yun Chang on the big blind. Slightly ahead, Yong quickly landed the advantage on board A J 2 7 3 for the full double up.

PlayerHandChips
HY
Hoong YongMalaysia [MYS]Malaysia
AJ
CO
117,000(15 BB)
HY
Hsiao Yun ChangChina [CHN]China
KQ
BB
130,000(16 BB)
Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 6:14:34 AM

Wen Chi Wang pulls a squeeze

Level 17: 4,000 / 8,000 ante: 8,000
Wen Chi Wang

With an early open and two calls ahead, Wen Chi Wang squeezed all-in on the big blind for 120,500 total and picked up the pot uncontested.

PlayerChips
WC
Wen Chi WangTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
176,500(22 BB)
Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 6:11:34 AM

Nobuaki Sasaki fires right into aces

Level 17: 4,000 / 8,000 ante: 8,000
Jia Xian Zhu

Nobuaki Sasaki opened to 17,000, called behind by Jia Xian Zhu. On flop Q 8 4 , Sasaki continued for 40,000 and went on to call off for 150,000 more after Jia raised all-in. Jia shows A A , leaving Sasaki's A Q headed towards the muck as turn K and river 4 completed the board.

PlayerChips
JX
Jia Xian ZhuTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
730,000(91 BB)
NS
Nobuaki SasakiJapan [JPN]Japan
busted

Level 17: 4,000 / 8,000 ante: 8,000

30 minutes
Remaining Players: 53/462
Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 6:07:07 AM

Yun Kun Yang finishes Hungte Lee

Level 16: 3,000 / 6,000 ante: 6,000
Hungte Lee

On their third back-to-back clash, action folded to Hungte Lee on the small blind who pushed all-in for 64,000. Yun Kun Yang made the call and finished Lee in quick fashion with top pair on board K 9 3 7 6 .

PlayerHandChips
HL
Hungte LeeTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
J9
SB
busted
YK
Yun Kun YangTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
K4
BB
630,000(105 BB)
Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 6:04:40 AM

Yun Kun Yang breaches 500K mark

Level 16: 3,000 / 6,000 ante: 6,000
Yun Kun Yang

With 150,000 in the pot on board 2 5 K Q 6 , utg Hungte Lee was seen leading out for 110,000. Yun Kun Kang right behind slammed his entire 253,500 in and took it down after Lee tank folded.

PlayerChips
YK
Yun Kun YangTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
513,500(86 BB)
HL
Hungte LeeTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
110,000(18 BB)
Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 6:02:24 AM

Erwin Ng denied showdown

Level 16: 3,000 / 6,000 ante: 6,000
Erwin Ng

Huang Kai Ming opened to 12,000, joined by big blind Erwin Ng on flop K 5 4. Huang continued for 11,000, check called by his opponent. Both players checked 4 through to river 9 , where Ng led for 32,000. Huang answered with an all-in for 109,500 total, and Ng tank folds.

PlayerChips
HK
Huang Kai MingTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
196,500(33 BB)
EN
Erwin NgSingapore [SGP]Singapore
189,000(32 BB)
Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 6:00:32 AM

Bosco Cham outruns Po Jui Chen

Level 16: 3,000 / 6,000 ante: 6,000
Bosco Cham

Po Jui Chen open shoved 55,500 in from utg and saw Bosco Cham right behind call off for his lesser 33,500. In for a race, Cham was spared from elimination as river 5 4 5 4 9 paired him up for the win.

PlayerHandChips
BC
Bosco ChamHong Kong [HKG]Hong Kong
9T
UTG+1
82,000(14 BB)
PJ
Po Jui ChenTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
A8
UTG
22,000(4 BB)

Level 16: 3,000 / 6,000 ante: 6,000

30 minutes
Remaining Players: 59/462
Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 5:55:34 AM

Quick recovery for Che Chun Chu

Level 15: 2,500 / 5,000 ante: 5,000
Che Chun Chu

Button Che Chun Chu fired a 22,500 three bet against a late position open and saw Polun Chao cold call from the big blind. Action on board A K 3 3 J was checked down to the river where Chao check called a 25,000 bet from his opponent. Che shows J J and Chao mucks, showing A .

PlayerChips
CC
Che Chun ChuTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
344,500(69 BB)
PC
Polun ChaoTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
162,000(32 BB)
Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 5:52:57 AM

Che Chun Chu gets rivered

Level 15: 2,500 / 5,000 ante: 5,000
Liao Chao Kun

With 130,000 in the middle on board A 9 5 Q , action was seen on button Liao Chao Kun with a bet of 80,000. Big blind Che Chun Chu check raised all-in and saw his opponent call off for his remaining 88,000. Che is ahead with two pair A 9 against Liao's Q T , but was crushed to see the river Q land trips for Liao to turn the tables.

PlayerChips
LC
Liao Chao KunTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
466,000(93 BB)
CC
Che Chun ChuTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
280,000(56 BB)
Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 5:17:26 AM

Shun Yi Zheng runs into kings

Level 15: 2,500 / 5,000 ante: 5,000
Hoong Yong

Shun Yi Zheng defended his utg open vs a 30,000 three bet from Hoong Yong and led all-in for 36,000 on flop 5 7 8 . Yong snap calls and ships the pot with K K against Zheng's A 9 all the way down to turn J and river 3 .

PlayerChips
HY
Hoong YongMalaysia [MYS]Malaysia
183,000(37 BB)
SY
Shun Yi ZhengTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
busted
Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 5:10:59 AM

Manlok Chan sends Liu Zong Yu packing

Level 15: 2,500 / 5,000 ante: 5,000
Manlok Chan

Manlok Chan opened to 12,000 and called off 54,000 more following a jam from Zong Yu Liu behind. At risk, Liu missed to improve on board 4 Q 5 T 4 , ending his run entirely.

PlayerHandChips
LZ
Liu Zong YuTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
KJ
D
busted
MC
Manlok ChanMacao [MAC]Macao
JJ
UTG
254,000(51 BB)
Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 5:04:39 AM

Shuffle up & deal!

Level 15: 2,500 / 5,000 ante: 5,000

Kick Off Day 2 action begins, good luck to all the players!

Level 15: 2,500 / 5,000 ante: 5,000

30 minutes
Remaining Players: 71/462
Janette BeeJanette Bee
10/26/2024, 4:26:36 AM

Kick Off to crown winner today!

Level 15: 2,500 / 5,000 ante: 5,000

Doors blasted wide open at the inaugural TMT Championship with the Kick Off event drawing in a large crowd to the Asia Poker Arena in Taipei City, Taiwan. Throughout the three available flights a total of 462 took to the felt to breach the NT$3M guarantee for a sweeter NT$ 3,943,700 (~US$ 122,980) prize pool. Out of the field, only 71 players remain in the running, each guaranteed a minimum payout of NT$ 15,000 (~US$ 465). Local runner Chang Yan Wen currently stands in the lead, having brought in the largest stack from the initial flight's games.

Derick ElominaDerick Elomina
10/25/2024, 4:37:04 PM

Kick Off Day 2 Qualifiers

Level 15: 2,500 / 5,000 ante: 5,000

Date/s: October 25-26, 2024

Buy in: NT$ 10,000 (~US$ 310)

Guarantee: NT$ 3,000,000 (~US$ 93,500)

Entries: 462

Prize Pool: NT$ 3,943,700 (~US$ 122,980)

ITM: 71 players

PlayerChips
CY
Chang Yen WenTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
572,500(115 BB)
FC
Fu Chun WeiTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
510,500(102 BB)
CC
Che Chun ChuTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
462,500(93 BB)
PC
Po Chun LiuTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
401,000(80 BB)
YK
Yun Kun YangTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
365,500(73 BB)
JX
Jia Xian ZhuTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
295,000(59 BB)
WT
Wei Ting ChenTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
285,000(57 BB)
NV
Nguyen Van NamViet Nam [VNM]Viet Nam
278,000(56 BB)
WC
Wei Cheng LinTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
277,500(56 BB)
PC
Polun ChaoTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
272,500(55 BB)
LC
Liao Chao KunTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
270,000(54 BB)
BC
Benny ChungUnited States of America [USA]United States of America
262,500(53 BB)
LW
Li Wei WangTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
256,000(51 BB)
NK
Naveed KhawajaHong Kong [HKG]Hong Kong
237,000(47 BB)
HL
Hungte LeeTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
232,000(46 BB)
HY
Hung Yu LiaoTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
223,000(45 BB)
WT
Wei Ta WeiTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
221,000(44 BB)
YO
Yumi OgoseJapan [JPN]Japan
221,000(44 BB)
KY
Koo Young HoiKorea (Republic of) [KOR]Korea (Republic of)
203,500(41 BB)
JQ
Jia Qi HuangTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
202,500(41 BB)
YC
Yuting ChenTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
201,500(40 BB)
YC
Yu Chi LiuTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
200,000(40 BB)
MC
Manlok ChanMacao [MAC]Macao
195,500(39 BB)
TI
Takashi ItoJapan [JPN]Japan
192,000(38 BB)
WC
Wu ChiayunTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
185,000(37 BB)
EN
Erwin NgSingapore [SGP]Singapore
171,500(34 BB)
PJ
Po Jui ChenTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
163,000(33 BB)
JZ
Jun Zhong WangTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
163,000(33 BB)
SF
Shao Fu WangTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
162,500(33 BB)
LS
Liang Sheng YehTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
160,000(32 BB)
PK
Philip King Chung WangTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
158,500(32 BB)
MZ
Mu Ze LiTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
156,000(31 BB)
NS
Nobuaki SasakiJapan [JPN]Japan
151,000(30 BB)
CC
Chang Che HsiehTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
151,000(30 BB)
HK
Huang Kai MingTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
150,500(30 BB)
IH
I Hsuan ChouTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
148,000(30 BB)
KY
Kung Yuan LiTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
139,500(28 BB)
CD
Chen DunTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
137,500(28 BB)
WY
Wu Yi WeiTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
135,000(27 BB)
CY
Chi Ying LinTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
134,500(27 BB)
GL
Guan Lun ChenTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
132,500(27 BB)
LS
Lim Soo GheeTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
130,000(26 BB)
CC
Chih Chung ChenTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
128,000(26 BB)
SH
Shao Hua TsaiTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
125,500(25 BB)
GS
Guy SunTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
113,000(23 BB)
LC
Lok ChanTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
102,500(21 BB)
CY
Chen Yi LiuTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
102,000(20 BB)
SL
Sin Lan ChenTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
99,000(20 BB)
HY
Hsiao Yun ChangChina [CHN]China
96,500(19 BB)
HY
Hoong YongMalaysia [MYS]Malaysia
94,500(19 BB)
YE
Yu En LinTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
94,500(19 BB)
SY
Shun Yi ZhengTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
91,000(18 BB)
CT
Chien Te LeeTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
79,500(16 BB)
KC
Kuo Chen TingTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
77,500(16 BB)
CF
Chih Feng LiTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
74,000(15 BB)
LZ
Liu Zong YuTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
73,000(15 BB)
CC
Chao Chi HsuTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
72,500(15 BB)
SS
Shen Syu HoTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
68,500(14 BB)
JT
Jhih Teng HsuTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
68,000(14 BB)
SY
Song Ying HsiehTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
66,000(13 BB)
BC
Bosco ChamHong Kong [HKG]Hong Kong
64,500(13 BB)
HH
Hiu Hong YungHong Kong [HKG]Hong Kong
61,000(12 BB)
CS
Cheng Shuo MaiTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
61,000(12 BB)
HC
Hao Che ChengTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
57,000(11 BB)
CW
Chih Wei ChenTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
46,500(9 BB)
WC
Wen Chi WangTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
38,000(8 BB)
CW
Chun Wei ChangTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
35,000(7 BB)
BH
Boyuan HuangTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
34,000(7 BB)
CH
Chih Hsuan ChangTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
26,000(5 BB)
KH
Kai Hung WangTaiwan [TWN]Taiwan
24,500(5 BB)
CY
Chun Yu MaHong Kong [HKG]Hong Kong
9,000(2 BB)