Taiwan, Red SpaceEVENT #45

2025.07.20 - 2025.07.28Add to Calendar

Taiwan Millions Tournament

Blind level

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

Entries

79/985

Total Chips

24,625,000

Average

311,709

Janette BeeJanette Bee

7/20/2025, 2:47:56 PM

Zeng Chen Wei Sets the Bar High at Day 1A

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

Zeng Chen Wei - TMT Main Event Day 1A Chip Leader

The TMT Main Event is off to a fiery start with today’s opening flight drawing a packed field of 985 entries, a strong sign that this year’s edition is on track to break records. After eleven hours of play, 148 players secured a share of the NTD 31,000,000 (~USD 1M) guaranteed prize pool, with the field eventually trimmed down to 79 survivors moving on to Day 2.

Leading the charge is local standout Zeng Chen Wei, who built his stack early and maintained momentum throughout the day to bag a towering 1,044,000 (104 BB) in chips, the only player to crack the million mark. Hot on his heels is fellow Taiwanese runner Chia Lin Luo, who also closed strong with 819,000 (82 BB).

A few more local names followed closely behind with Mushiang Huang ending the day with 740,000 (74 BB), Guoliang Kang with 726,000 (72 BB), and Huanyu Chen right behind at 715,000 (71 BB). Meanwhile, past season champions Chiayun Wu and Jyun Yang Cheng were among those who failed to advance but are expected to return in the coming flights.

With numbers holding strong, this year’s TMT Main Event is already shaping up to be one of the biggest yet. All 79 Day 1A qualifiers will have the week to rest as they make their return next Sunday, July 27, for Day 2. Stay tuned as SMP continues to bring you all the latest action straight from the floor!

TMT 18 Main Event

Dates: July 20–28, 2025

Buy-in: NTD 9,000 (~USD 300)

Guarantee: NTD 31,000,000 (~USD 1,000,000)

Day 1A: 985 entries, 148 ITM / 79 qualified

Day 1B Turbo: Sunday, July 20

Day 1C: Wednesday, July 23

Day 1D: Thursday, July 24

Day 1E: Friday, July 25

Day 1F Turbo: Friday, July 25

Day 1G: Saturday, July 26

Day 1H Turbo: Saturday, July 26

Day 2: Sunday, July 27

Final Day: Monday, July 28

Derick ElominaDerick Elomina

7/20/2025, 2:30:20 PM

End Of Day 1A Chip Counts

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

Player	Chips
ZC Zeng Chen WeiTaiwan	1,044,000(104 BB)
CL Chia Lin LuoTaiwan	819,000(82 BB)
MH Mushiang HuangTaiwan	740,000(74 BB)
GK Guoliang KangTaiwan	726,000(73 BB)
HY Huan Yu ChenTaiwan	715,000(72 BB)
KT Kuang TangTaiwan	619,000(62 BB)
BK Bruce KangTaiwan	596,000(60 BB)
KK Kuan Ka KitMacao	572,000(57 BB)
DY Da You HuangTaiwan	565,000(57 BB)
ZL Zi LinTaiwan	520,000(52 BB)
SY Shiang Yun HwangTaiwan	505,000(51 BB)
JK Junhao KeTaiwan	492,000(49 BB)
HH Hua Hui WangTaiwan	466,000(47 BB)
CW Chun Wei ChangTaiwan	457,000(46 BB)
TT Tsungyen TangTaiwan	451,000(45 BB)
JH Jing Huang (2)Taiwan	434,000(43 BB)
CW Chih Wei FanTaiwan	433,000(43 BB)
KL Kelun LiTaiwan	432,000(43 BB)
JK Josei KameiUnited Kingdom	431,000(43 BB)
XY Xiao Yung WangTaiwan	423,000(42 BB)
CY Chengsun YuTaiwan	411,000(41 BB)
SS Shih Sheng ChenTaiwan	397,000(40 BB)
CH Chih Hsuan ChiangTaiwan	394,000(39 BB)
BC Bohan ChenTaiwan	388,000(39 BB)
PH Po HsuTaiwan	380,000(38 BB)
KC Kuo Chen HungTaiwan	375,000(38 BB)
TI Tung I WuTaiwan	365,000(37 BB)
JJ Jinsung JungSouth Korea	357,000(36 BB)
YL Yutung LiuTaiwan	348,000(35 BB)
AS Akira SuzukiJapan	339,000(34 BB)
XJ Xing Jie ChewSingapore	330,000(33 BB)
WC Wesley ChenTaiwan	325,000(33 BB)
TY Tsu You YangTaiwan	321,000(32 BB)
KY Kuan Ying ChenTaiwan	317,000(32 BB)
CC Cheng ChungTaiwan	314,000(31 BB)
WY Wang Yen ChengTaiwan	309,000(31 BB)
LF Li-Ying FangTaiwan	301,000(30 BB)
JH Jaeseong HwangSouth Korea	297,000(30 BB)
CT Chengnan TsengTaiwan	278,000(28 BB)
CC Chengliang ChenTaiwan	272,000(27 BB)
MS Ming Shan ZhangTaiwan	267,000(27 BB)
XN Xiangen NiTaiwan	263,000(26 BB)
YC Yi Chun YuTaiwan	263,000(26 BB)
CZ Cheng-Han ZhanTaiwan	254,000(25 BB)
TY Ting Yi WangTaiwan	253,000(25 BB)
TY Tsun Yi PanTaiwan	250,000(25 BB)
KT Kuan Ting LinTaiwan	246,000(25 BB)
HP Hsiang Peng YuTaiwan	235,000(24 BB)
CL Chen Liu AnTaiwan	235,000(24 BB)
SH Sheng He ChenTaiwan	233,000(23 BB)
LT Lin Tzu-DeTaiwan	220,000(22 BB)
HK Hsien Kuan ChenTaiwan	210,000(21 BB)
HX Hongzhe XiaoTaiwan	206,000(21 BB)
HY Hung Yueh ChangTaiwan	205,000(21 BB)
CH Chuyi HuangTaiwan	203,000(20 BB)
WH Wang HaoTaiwan	186,000(19 BB)
ZY Zhi Yu WangTaiwan	181,000(18 BB)
ZZ Zing Zih YangTaiwan	180,000(18 BB)
AC An Chun HsuehTaiwan	178,000(18 BB)
SW Shao Wu JiangTaiwan	177,000(18 BB)
PC Po Chou HouTaiwan	164,000(16 BB)
CH Chih Hao LinTaiwan	146,000(15 BB)
CL Chia Lin (2)Taiwan	146,000(15 BB)
CH Chia Hui TuTaiwan	124,000(12 BB)
HT Hsien Tse ChenTaiwan	121,000(12 BB)
HL Hui LunTaiwan	116,000(12 BB)
JC Jui Chia LinTaiwan	113,000(11 BB)
CT Ching Tsai MingTaiwan	109,000(11 BB)
GC Guoyi CengTaiwan	101,000(10 BB)
CY Chun Yang TsungTaiwan	100,000(10 BB)
CH Chee Hong LohMalaysia	98,000(10 BB)
HR Hong Rui TangTaiwan	95,000(10 BB)
FS Fong Shaing LeeTaiwan	94,000(9 BB)
LC Lin Chien WeiTaiwan	88,000(9 BB)
CW Chung Wei LeeTaiwan	77,000(8 BB)
CL Chiang Long ChengTaiwan	63,000(6 BB)
ST Shao Ting JianTaiwan	61,000(6 BB)
SJ Song Ju ChanSouth Korea	57,000(6 BB)
YT Yi Ting HungTaiwan	50,000(5 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

7/20/2025, 2:00:50 PM

Chi Wa Cheng Bubbles Day 1A

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

Chi Wa Cheng

Tsungyen Tang

Folded to Chi Wa Cheng on the small blind, he shoved for 89,000 and was quickly looked up by Tsungyen Tang to his left.

Slightly behind, Cheng’s hopes of bagging were dashed right away as Tang flopped two pair on the board 4♦ A♥ T♦ Q♦ J♣ shutting down any chance of a chop. Cheng bowed out as the Day 1A bubble, locking in the 79 remaining players a Day 2 seat.

Player	Hand	Chips
TT Tsungyen TangTaiwan	A♣4♣ BB	451,000(45 BB)
CW Chi Wa ChengHong Kong	A♦2♣ SB	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

7/20/2025, 1:57:46 PM

Shao Ting Jian Spared From Elimination

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

Shao Ting Jian

Down short, Shao Ting Jian flicked in his last 18,000 blind and was followed with a 50,000 raise from Yi Chun Yu a seat after. All else folded, leaving the two to showdown.

Jian in danger of a bubble elimination, lucked out as the board A♠ 7♣ Q♣ 6♣ 5♣ paired up his seven to earn the double up.

Player	Hand	Chips
ST Shao Ting JianTaiwan	K♠7♦ HJ	61,000(6 BB)
YC Yi Chun YuTaiwan	K♦9♥ CO	262,000(26 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

7/20/2025, 1:42:28 PM

Bubble Time!

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

With 82 players left and only 8% of the field advancing to Day 2, the tournament clock has been paused for bubble time. Just three more eliminations stand between the field and the finish line, with 79 players set to qualify for the next round and make their return on Sunday, July 27th.

Janette BeeJanette Bee

7/20/2025, 1:37:54 PM

Chengnan Tseng on a Roll

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

Chengnan Tseng

Facing an early open and a call, player on the button decided to take the spot for his last 93,000, and was challenged by initial raiser Chengnan Tseng.

Tseng J♠ J♣

BTN 2♦ 2♣

Tseng a significant favorite to win, had no issues bagging the boost across board 6♠ 4♦ A♠ 8♦ 7♠ .

Player	Chips
CT Chengnan Tseng	303,000(30 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

7/20/2025, 1:34:55 PM

Board Favors Chengsun Yu

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

Chengsun Yu

Chengsun Yu opened mid position and shelled out 80,000 more after a player two seats over committed his last ten big blinds.

Yu A♥ T♥

CO 7♦ 7♣

Running a coinflip, Yu quickly scooped up the pot, having found two pair on board 3♠ T♣ 9♣ K♠ A♦ to bag the win.

Player	Chips
CY Chengsun YuTaiwan	412,000(41 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

7/20/2025, 1:33:00 PM

Zi Xiang Lin Demands for the Rest

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

Zi Xiang Lin

Fresh on the table, Xiangen Ni locked in a raise on the hijack, and was met with a 65,000 three bet from Zi Xiang Lin on the small blind. Ni responded with a raise to 120,000, yet slipped his hand back in the muck after Lin pushed all-in.

Player	Chips
ZL Zi LinTaiwan	536,000(54 BB)
XN Xiangen NiTaiwan	215,000(22 BB)

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

30 minutes

Remaining Players: 103/985

Janette BeeJanette Bee

7/20/2025, 1:13:56 PM

Top Chip Counts

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

Player	Chips
ZC Zeng Chen WeiTaiwan	828,000(83 BB)
SJ Song Ju ChanSouth Korea	805,000(81 BB)
GK Guoliang KangTaiwan	649,000(65 BB)
HY Huan Yu ChenTaiwan	615,000(62 BB)
JK Junhao KeTaiwan	544,000(54 BB)
DY Da You HuangTaiwan	510,000(51 BB)
KK Kuan Ka KitMacao	507,000(51 BB)
JH Jing Huang (2)Taiwan	464,000(46 BB)
BK Bruce KangTaiwan	456,000(46 BB)
MH Mushiang HuangTaiwan	438,000(44 BB)
CW Chih Wei FanTaiwan	426,000(43 BB)
SY Shiang Yun HwangTaiwan	420,000(42 BB)
JK Josei KameiUnited Kingdom	417,000(42 BB)
KL Kelun LiTaiwan	401,000(40 BB)
ZL Zi LinTaiwan	400,000(40 BB)
JJ Jinsung JungSouth Korea	391,000(39 BB)

Break

Remaining Players: 107/985

Janette BeeJanette Bee

7/20/2025, 1:09:02 PM

Chip Heavy Table 87

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

Player	Chips
ZC Zeng Chen WeiTaiwan	828,000(104 BB)
SJ Song Ju ChanSouth Korea	805,000(101 BB)
KK Kuan Ka KitMacao	507,000(63 BB)
YL Yutung LiuTaiwan	340,000(43 BB)
CC Cheng ChungTaiwan	262,000(33 BB)
XN Xiangen NiTaiwan	261,000(33 BB)
CL Chia LinTaiwan	193,000(24 BB)
CK Chun Kai HoTaiwan	130,000(16 BB)
CH Chih Hsuan ChiangTaiwan	127,000(16 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

7/20/2025, 1:06:45 PM

Yutung Liu Shoves for the Win

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

Vying for roughly 100,000 in the middle, turn action on board K♠ 8♣ 4♠ 4♥ saw Xiangen Ni on the button, gun for a bet of 42,000. Yutung Liu check jammed for 181,000 total, finally convincing Ni to give up the fight and concede the pot.

Player	Chips
YL Yutung LiuTaiwan	340,000(43 BB)
XN Xiangen NiTaiwan	261,000(33 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

7/20/2025, 1:01:38 PM

Chengnan Tseng Offered a Second Life

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

Chengnan Tseng

With the pressure of the blinds mounting, Chengnan Tseng risked his last 89,000 on the button and ran smack into Chia Hsuan Lin's big blind special.

Lucky for Tseng, the board T♦ Q♠ 4♠ 2♠ T♠ landed him a full house to crack his opponent's aces and survive through.

Player	Hand	Chips
CT Chengnan Tseng	Q♣T♥ D	198,000(25 BB)
CL Chia Lin (2)Taiwan	A♠A♥ BB	130,000(16 BB)

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

30 minutes

Remaining Players: 148/985

Janette BeeJanette Bee

7/20/2025, 12:39:32 PM

ITM Reached - 148 Players

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

Bubble

Running short, a shove for 38,000 came from early position and was called by Hua Hui Wang in the big blind.

Wang 4♦ 4♠

UTG+2 K♥ Q♥

Wang instantly flopped a set on 4♥ 9♥ 8♠ , and with no additional hearts landing on the J♣ 6♠ runout, he scored the knockout to mark Day 1A’s final elimination before the money.

The remaining 148 players have now locked up a share of the NT$ 31,000,000 guaranteed pot.

Player	Chips
HH Hua Hui WangTaiwan	166,000(28 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

7/20/2025, 12:34:12 PM

Aggression Pays Off for Zi Xiang Lin

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

Zi Xiang Lin

With a pot of 160,000 already built between Zi Xiang Lin and Fong Shaing Lee, it wasn’t until the river 6♣ 8♦ 7♣ K♣ 6♥ did Lin make his final move, shoving in his remaining 108,000.

Lee was put in a tough spot and eventually made a last minute crying call with K♦ T♣ , only to find himself outkicked by Lin’s K♠ Q♦ , who scooped up the 64 BB pot right on bubble time.

Player	Chips
ZL Zi LinTaiwan	388,000(65 BB)
FS Fong Shaing LeeTaiwan	86,000(14 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

7/20/2025, 12:29:07 PM

Josei Kamei Flaunts Bluff

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

Josei Kamei

Taking full advantage of bubble pressure, Josei Kamei was caught firing a sizeable 35,000 into the big blind on a turn of K♥ T♣ 4♥ A♠ . The big blind gave it some thought but ultimately couldn't risk his tournament life after Kamei shoved the river 7♦ . Kamei then flipped over 2♠ 2♣ , pure air as he raked in the pot uncontested.

Player	Chips
JK Josei KameiUnited Kingdom	234,000(39 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

7/20/2025, 11:54:59 AM

Cheng Han Zhan Rules with Kings

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

Cheng Han Zhan

Yumi Ko

Cheng Han Zhan lodged a 30,000 three bet against an utg open, and was cold called by Yumi Ko on the big blind. The initial raiser stepped aside, leaving the two to battle on board J♣ 8♠ 9♠ .

Ko went ahead and pushed her remaining 75,000 with Q♦ Q♥ , only to be called by Cheng shortly with a better pair K♠ K♣ . Drawing slim, Ko hit the rails just as turn 3♥ and river K♦ sealed her fate.

Player	Chips
CZ Cheng-Han ZhanTaiwan	250,000(42 BB)
YK Yumi KoTaiwan	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

7/20/2025, 11:53:04 AM

Bubble Time!

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

The tournament clock has been paused to make way for bubble time with 153 players left in the running. Just five more eliminations to go before the top 148 players lock up a payout in today’s Day 1A flight.

Janette BeeJanette Bee

7/20/2025, 11:47:42 AM

Yung Kuei Wu Ramps Up the Aggression

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

Yung Kuei Wu opened 12,000 utg and was joined by Pan Tsun Yi on the cutoff, along with player in the big blind.

On flop Q♣ 2♣ 4♠ , Wu continued for 15,000 and saw both come along to turn 5♦ . This time, action checked to Yi, who took a stab for 25,000. The big blind folded, while Wu responded with a shove for 107,000 total. Yi tanked for a bit but eventually decided to lay it down, open folding Q♦ top pair.

Player	Chips
YK Yung Kuei WuTaiwan	222,000(37 BB)
TY Tsun Yi PanTaiwan	140,000(23 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

7/20/2025, 11:13:26 AM

Approaching ITM

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

The money bubble is closing in with just ten more players to bust before the Main Event opening flight rolls out the dough. Out of the 985 total entries, only 148 will walk away with a return, and a further reduced 79 players guaranteed a seat into Day 2.

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

30 minutes

Remaining Players: 158/985

Janette BeeJanette Bee

7/20/2025, 11:07:39 AM

Junhao Ke Gets a Payday

Level 15: 3,000 / 5,000 ante: 5,000

Junhao Ke

Hsien Kuan Chen opened to 11,000 from the cutoff and found two callers — Junhao Ke on the button and player in the big blind.

Three way action on flop 9♠ 8♠ 5♥ was checked to Ke on the button, who fired a bet of 13,000. Chen called, then led out for 30,000 when the Q♣ hit the turn. Ke stuck around, and faced another 20,000 bet when river K♦ completed the board.

This time, Ke came in with a hefty raise to 125,000. Chen tanked but eventually paid it off, only to be shown the nuts as Ke tabled J♠ T♠ for a straight.

Player	Chips
JK Junhao KeTaiwan	393,000(79 BB)
HK Hsien Kuan ChenTaiwan	73,000(15 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

7/20/2025, 11:03:55 AM

Pocket Pair Holds for Shao Ting Jian

Level 15: 3,000 / 5,000 ante: 5,000

Shao Ting Jian

Shao Ting Jian moved all-in over a late position open and got looked up by his opponent, who committed the rest of his 69,000 stack.

Shao 5♥ 5♣

HJ A♣ K♣

It was a classic coin flip, but the board ran out 4♠ 2♠ 2♣ 7♥ T♦ in favor of the pocket pair, earning Shao the knockout and trimming the field by one.

Player	Chips
ST Shao Ting JianTaiwan	161,000(32 BB)

Level 15: 3,000 / 5,000 ante: 5,000

30 minutes

Remaining Players: 170/985

Janette BeeJanette Bee

7/20/2025, 10:39:39 AM

Chia Hsuan Lin Remains in the Game

Level 14: 2,000 / 4,000 ante: 4,000

Chia Hsuan Lin

Up against an open and a button three bet, Chia Hsuan Lin jammed his 49,000 stack from the big blind, leaving the player on the button priced in to call.

Lin A♣ Q♦

BTN A♥ J♠

The board ran out 2♦ 9♥ 6♣ 3♦ 5♠ , missing both players entirely and securing the double for Lin with his better ace.

Player	Chips
CL Chia Lin (2)Taiwan	116,000(29 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

7/20/2025, 10:33:53 AM

Sing-Wen Chen Sends One to the Rail

Level 14: 2,000 / 4,000 ante: 4,000

Sing-Wen Chen

Sing Wen Chen woke up with a monster hand right on the small blind and was happy to take the spot against a short stack.

Chen K♦ K♠

UTG K♥ Q♥

No surprises arrived on board 4♥ 8♠ 4♣ J♣ Q♠ , earning Chen the much needed boost, just barely covering his opponent to score the knockout.

Player	Chips
SW Sing Wen ChenTaiwan	85,000(21 BB)

Level 14: 2,000 / 4,000 ante: 4,000

30 minutes

Remaining Players: 225/985

Janette BeeJanette Bee

7/20/2025, 10:11:05 AM

Top Chip Counts

Level 14: 2,000 / 4,000 ante: 4,000

Player	Chips
GK Guoliang KangTaiwan	548,000(137 BB)
ZC Zeng Chen WeiTaiwan	522,000(131 BB)
LT Lin Tzu-DeTaiwan	382,000(96 BB)
SJ Song Ju ChanSouth Korea	351,000(88 BB)
XN Xiangen NiTaiwan	324,000(81 BB)
SY Shiang Yun HwangTaiwan	312,000(78 BB)
SW Shao Wu JiangTaiwan	288,000(72 BB)
SS Shih Sheng ChenTaiwan	268,000(67 BB)
FS Fong Shaing LeeTaiwan	268,000(67 BB)
TY Ting Yi WangTaiwan	259,000(65 BB)
TT Tsungyen TangTaiwan	258,000(65 BB)
BK Bruce KangTaiwan	257,000(64 BB)
YT Yun TsuTaiwan	251,000(63 BB)
DY Da You HuangTaiwan	250,000(63 BB)
PH Po HsuTaiwan	226,000(57 BB)
YC Yi Chun YuTaiwan	211,000(53 BB)
HC Hung Chun WuTaiwan	206,000(52 BB)
CL Chia Lin LuoTaiwan	203,000(51 BB)
PC Pojui ChenTaiwan	200,000(50 BB)
JK Josei KameiUnited Kingdom	167,000(42 BB)

Break

Remaining Players: 225/985

Janette BeeJanette Bee

7/20/2025, 10:00:09 AM

Cowboys Just in Time for Zheng Ting Lin

Level 13: 1,500 / 3,000 ante: 3,000

Yun Tsu

Zheng Ting Lin fired a three bet against Yun Tsu’s mid-position open and went on to call off his remaining 11 BB stack after Tsu responded with a shove. Lin, a huge favorite, smooth sailed to victory on board 8♠ 5♣ Q♦ 4♦ 7♥ , earning him the much needed double up.

Player	Hand	Chips
ZT Zheng Ting LinTaiwan	K♠K♣ SB	72,500(24 BB)
YT Yun TsuTaiwan	3♦3♠ MP	194,000(65 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

7/20/2025, 9:38:09 AM

Song Ju Chan Piles It High

Level 13: 1,500 / 3,000 ante: 3,000

Song Ju Chan

Running up a stack, South Korean contender Song Ju Chan gained even more momentum after scooping up another preflop showdown. The player at risk was in rough shape once the cards were tabled, and with no help from the board 6♣ J♦ K♦ K♥ 9♠ , Chan snagged a clean 15 BB boost to his already growing tower of chips.

Player	Hand	Chips
SJ Song Ju ChanSouth Korea	A♥K♣ UTG+1	328,000(109 BB)
U UnknownTaiwan	K♠T♦ UTG	busted

Level 13: 1,500 / 3,000 ante: 3,000

30 minutes

Remaining Players: 252/985

Janette BeeJanette Bee

7/20/2025, 9:32:24 AM

Chi Jen Chen Bows Out

Level 12: 1,500 / 2,500 ante: 2,500

With 40,000 already in the middle, Yi Chun Yu led the three-way action from the big blind with a bet of 25,000. Chi Jen Chen gave it some thought before jamming his last 42,000. The player on the button quickly got out of the way, while Yu made the call to put Chen at risk.

Chen was dominated with A♣ 7♣ against Yu’s A♥ Q♣ , and couldn’t catch up as the board ran out 8♦ 9♣ , sealing his elimination in today's Day 1A.

Player	Chips
YC Yi Chun YuTaiwan	311,000(124 BB)
CJ Chi Jen ChenTaiwan	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

7/20/2025, 9:17:17 AM

Tee Jia Sen Looks Up Stefan Wiesebrock

Level 12: 1,500 / 2,500 ante: 2,500

Tee Jia Sen

A hefty pot was brewing on Table 83 as action reached the river on a board of 7♦ A♠ 7♥ 3♦ T♣ . Tee Jia Sen had already checked over to Stefan Wiesebrock on the button, who fired a bet of 40,000.

After a brief pause, Sen made the call and quickly tabled A♣ 9♣ for two pair. Wiesebrock could only shake his head and slip his 6♦ 6♣ into the muck.

Player	Chips
TJ Tee Jia SenMalaysia	194,000(78 BB)
SW Stefan WiesebrockGermany	29,000(12 BB)

Level 12: 1,500 / 2,500 ante: 2,500

30 minutes

Remaining Players: 279/986

Janette BeeJanette Bee

7/20/2025, 9:09:54 AM

Ladies Hold Up for Wesley Chen

Level 11: 1,000 / 2,000 ante: 2,000

After a string of raises and calls, the player on the button moved all-in for his last 27,000. The initial raiser got out of the way, but Wesley Chen came over the top with another shove. One more player called behind, setting up a three-way showdown.

Chen was ahead preflop and stayed in front through the runout 3♣ 2♠ 4♣ K♠ 8♠ , scoring a double knockout to thin the field.

Player	Hand	Chips
WC Wesley ChenTaiwan	Q♦Q♠ MP	163,000(82 BB)
U UnknownTaiwan	J♥9♥ HJ	busted
U( Unknown (2)Taiwan	A♥J♣ BB	busted

Derick ElominaDerick Elomina

7/20/2025, 9:06:02 AM

Guoliang Kang Takes The Lead

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

Player	Chips
GK Guoliang KangTaiwan	548,000(55 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

7/20/2025, 9:02:57 AM

Tung Ouyang Smashes Board

Level 11: 1,000 / 2,000 ante: 2,000

Tung Ouyang

Another three-way preflop all-in unfolded with Tung Ouyang wedged between two short stacks. Chasing overcards, Tung found help on board 2♥ Q♥ 2♦ K♦ 6♦ , pairing his king to score the double knockout and sweep the pot.

Player	Hand	Chips
TO Tung OuyangTaiwan	A♥K♥ BB	112,000(56 BB)
U UnknownTaiwan	9♦9♣ UTG+1	busted
U( Unknown (2)Taiwan	J♦J♠ D	busted

Level 11: 1,000 / 2,000 ante: 2,000

30 minutes

Remaining Players: 342/986

Janette BeeJanette Bee

7/20/2025, 8:26:45 AM

Wang Xiao Yung Exposes Ting Hsu Hsieh

Level 10: 1,000 / 1,500 ante: 1,500

Xiao Yung Wang

Action was picked up on the river with the board showing Q♦ K♣ T♠ 8♠ 6♦ , and two separate pots already brewing - 43,500 in the main and 63,000 in the side. pot, with Chien Chih Wei already all-in.

Wang Xiao Yung had checked and was facing a hefty bet from Ting Hsu Hsieh, who pushed for Wang’s remaining 33,500. After some thought, Wang made the call with A♣ Q♣ for mid pair, catching Ting’s bluff with A♦ 7♦ to scoop the side pot.

But it was Chien who had the last word, revealing A♥ J♥ for a flopped straight, more than enough to take down the main pot and keep his tournament run alive.

Player	Chips
XY Xiao Yung WangTaiwan	130,000(87 BB)
TH Ting Hsu HsiehTaiwan	44,000(29 BB)
CC Chien Chih WeiTaiwan	43,500(29 BB)

Derick ElominaDerick Elomina

7/20/2025, 8:14:09 AM

Chip Leaders Following the End of Registration

Level 10: 1,000 / 1,500 ante: 1,500

Player	Chips
LT Lin Tzu-DeTaiwan	292,500(195 BB)
JK Josei KameiUnited Kingdom	205,500(137 BB)
GK Guoliang KangTaiwan	171,500(114 BB)
EH En HungTaiwan	160,000(107 BB)
BC Bohan ChenTaiwan	159,000(106 BB)
WY Wei Yu DaiTaiwan	152,000(101 BB)
MH Ming Han ChaoTaiwan	149,000(99 BB)
SC Shih Chi KaoTaiwan	137,500(92 BB)
CH Cheng Hu HsuTaiwan	136,000(91 BB)
XN Xiangen NiTaiwan	134,000(89 BB)
LC Lin Chien WeiTaiwan	130,500(87 BB)
CH Chen-Chien HsinTaiwan	129,000(86 BB)
KY Kuan Ying ChenTaiwan	121,500(81 BB)
JT Jifu TsaiTaiwan	120,000(80 BB)
PC Pojui ChenTaiwan	120,000(80 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

7/20/2025, 8:02:38 AM

Day 1A Registration Closes at 985 Entries

Level 10: 1,000 / 1,500 ante: 1,500

A smashing start to this season’s TMT Main Event as the opening flight pulled in a whopping 985 entries, just edging past last year’s Day 1A and signaling what could be a record-breaking field ahead.

Of those, only 474 players remain on their seats, with 148 set to make the money and a further reduced 79-runner pack advancing to Day 2. For those who missed the mark, there’s little time to dwell with Day 1B Turbo kicking off in just under an hour, offering a fresh shot at the NTD 31 million guaranteed prize pool.

Level 10: 1,000 / 1,500 ante: 1,500

30 minutes

Remaining Players: 489/986

Break

Remaining Players: 475/967

Janette BeeJanette Bee

7/20/2025, 7:48:47 AM

Kean Yee Choo Doubles Through Chun Teng Li

Level 8: 600 / 1,200 ante: 1,200

Kean Yee Choo

A quick-fire exchange between Kean Yee Choo and Teng Li Chun saw both stacks fly into the middle preflop, with Choo at risk for his full 42,400. But there was no sweat needed as Choo tabled pocket aces and left Chun nearly drawing dead as the board ran out 8♣ 8♥ 8♠ 5♦ J♠ .

Player	Hand	Chips
KC Kean ChooSingapore	A♦A♥ UTG+1	87,800(73 BB)
TL Teng Li ChunTaiwan	A♠K♣ MP	15,700(13 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

7/20/2025, 7:23:38 AM

Hung En Cheng Cracks 100K Mark

Level 8: 600 / 1,200 ante: 1,200

Hung En Cheng

After an open and a call, Huang Chai Yi in the big blind decided to squeeze it up to 7,000, getting both opponents to come along. The flop landed 6♠ 3♣ 8♥ , and Huang fired a 9,000 cbet, which chased one out of the pot, leaving only Hung En Cheng to respond.

The 5♥ rolled in on the turn, and this time Huang slowed down with a check. Hung didn’t hesitate to rip 24,000 into the middle, prompting Huang to give it up and let the hand go.

Player	Chips
EH En HungTaiwan	101,000(84 BB)
HC Huang Chai YiTaiwan	36,400(30 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

7/20/2025, 7:15:03 AM

Clean Double for Chia Hsuan Lin

Level 8: 600 / 1,200 ante: 1,200

Chia Hsuan Lin

Chia Hsuan Lin limped in from utg and called a 4,000 raise from Chen Yu Zhou on the cutoff. On the 6♥ 2♥ 8♥ flop, Chia took the lead with a 6,000 bet, which Chen called.

The K♦ landed on the turn, and this time Chia checked and called a 12,000 barrel from Chen.

The 5♠ hit the river, and after another check from Chia, Chen went for the final push. Chia decided to call off his last 17,800 with 9♥ 9♣ and found it good against Chen's bottom pair A♥ 2♣ .

Player	Chips
CL Chia Lin (2)Taiwan	82,600(69 BB)
YC Yuzhou ChenTaiwan	200(0 BB)

Derick ElominaDerick Elomina

7/20/2025, 7:13:06 AM

Table 94 Chip Counts

Level 8: 600 / 1,200 ante: 1,200

Player	Chips
HX Hongzhe XiaoTaiwan	74,400(62 BB)
HH Hua Hui WangTaiwan	66,300(55 BB)
MH Ming Hei TangHong Kong	63,800(53 BB)
LC Lee ChiangTaiwan	32,500(27 BB)
TH Tien Hao YangTaiwan	31,600(26 BB)
YM Yao Mao HsiehTaiwan	29,200(24 BB)
YX Yu Xuan GaoTaiwan	16,000(13 BB)
CL Chun Lin ShihTaiwan	9,300(8 BB)

Level 8: 600 / 1,200 ante: 1,200

30 minutes

Remaining Players: 573/835

Janette BeeJanette Bee

7/20/2025, 6:43:34 AM

Danny Su Crushes with Aces

Level 7: 500 / 1,000 ante: 1,000

Danny Su

Danny Su opened from middle position and was quickly met with a 6,500 three bet from Akira Suzuki on the button. Su wasted no time shoving for 15,000 more. After a brief pause, Suzuki made the call and two premium hands were seen on the felt.

With the nutted pair, Su had no problems keeping ahead all the way through board A♠ Q♠ T♦ 4♣ 8♣ , leaving Suzuki on the ropes.

Player	Hand	Chips
DS Danny SuTaiwan	A♦A♥ MP	45,500(46 BB)
AS Akira SuzukiJapan	A♣K♠ D	5,800(6 BB)

Derick ElominaDerick Elomina

7/20/2025, 6:41:53 AM

Table 78 Chip Counts

Level 7: 500 / 1,000 ante: 1,000

Player	Chips
BX Bing Xin OuTaiwan	123,700(124 BB)
SS Shih Sheng ChenTaiwan	60,700(61 BB)
WM Woo Meng WeiTaiwan	58,100(58 BB)
CW Chi WangTaiwan	47,400(47 BB)
YL Yuchia LuiTaiwan	25,000(25 BB)
HC Hsun Chou ChingTaiwan	25,000(25 BB)
CH Cheng Hao YangTaiwan	20,200(20 BB)
DP Du Pei YuTaiwan	19,900(20 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

7/20/2025, 6:37:28 AM

Woo Meng Wei Delivers Double Knockout

Level 7: 500 / 1,000 ante: 1,000

Woo Meng Wei

A three-way all-in preflop situation saw Woo Meng Wei make the final call, comfortably covering both opponents who were in for their last 18 big blinds. The board ran out Q♠ 3♣ T♣ 9♠ 2♣ , giving Woo a slam dunk win and sending both players packing in one clean sweep.

Player	Hand	Chips
WM Woo Meng WeiTaiwan	A♣Q♣ UTG+1	78,700(79 BB)
U UnknownTaiwan	8♥8♠ D	busted
U( Unknown (2)Taiwan	7♠7♣ SB	busted

Level 7: 500 / 1,000 ante: 1,000

30 minutes

Remaining Players: 537/751

Derick ElominaDerick Elomina

7/20/2025, 6:17:12 AM

Table 75 Chip Counts

Level 6: 400 / 800 ante: 800

Player	Chips
HT Huang Ting YuanTaiwan	89,500(112 BB)
KK Kuan Ka KitMacao	68,600(86 BB)
SI Shu In LiTaiwan	62,500(78 BB)
SJ Song Ju ChanSouth Korea	49,700(62 BB)
CW Cheng Wei ChengTaiwan	36,600(46 BB)
XF Xianwen FuTaiwan	32,800(41 BB)
YC Yao Cheng WangTaiwan	32,700(41 BB)
HY Hung Yuan LiTaiwan	25,000(31 BB)
SY Shun Yi ZhengTaiwan	16,300(20 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

7/20/2025, 6:10:31 AM

Pocket Pair Holds for Victor Chen

Level 6: 400 / 800 ante: 800

Victor Chen

After an open and a three bet from Victor Chen, the player in the cutoff decided to rip it in with A♦ Q♠ for his last 22,200. The initial raiser stepped aside, and Chen quickly made the call with 5♦ 5♠ . It was a classic race, but Chen’s pocket pair held strong as the board ran out 4♣ 9♦ 4♦ 9♣ 3♣ , giving his opponent no help and locking up the pot.

Player	Chips
VC Victor Chen (2)Taiwan	64,700(81 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

7/20/2025, 6:05:21 AM

Hsiao Yu Zhe Sniffs Out Steven Yang

Level 6: 400 / 800 ante: 800

Hsiao Yu Zhe

Vying for 19,000 in the middle across board 6♣ 8♣ 8♦ 4♠ , Steven Yang on the big blind led all-in, applying maximum pressure on his opponent. Hsiao Yu Zhe on the button took his time, and eventually found the call for his last 9,600 with A♦ K♠ . Yang revealed a flush draw Q♣ 2♣ , which failed to find a third club on river 7♠ , forcing him down the ranks.

Player	Chips
HY Hsiao Yu ZheTaiwan	38,200(48 BB)
SY Steven Yang	4,400(6 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

7/20/2025, 5:57:15 AM

River Rolls for Shan Wang

Level 6: 400 / 800 ante: 800

Two short stacks got it all in preflop, with the big blind putting her tournament life on the line in a classic race against Shan Wang. She held a slight edge going in, but the board ran out 8♣ 5♣ 9♥ 2♣ Q♥ , giving Wang a pair of queens to take the win.

Player	Hand	Chips
SW Shan WangTaiwan	K♣Q♦ MP	26,000(33 BB)
U UnknownTaiwan	A♦J♥ BB	busted

Level 6: 400 / 800 ante: 800

30 minutes

Remaining Players: 462/633

Derick ElominaDerick Elomina

7/20/2025, 5:40:18 AM

Chip Leaders At The First Break

Level 6: 400 / 800 ante: 800

Player	Chips
GK Guoliang KangTaiwan	165,200(207 BB)
JK Josei KameiUnited Kingdom	122,600(153 BB)
WY Wang Yen ChengTaiwan	117,800(147 BB)
SF Shao Fu WangTaiwan	108,700(136 BB)
CK Chun Kai HoTaiwan	105,700(132 BB)
TH Ting Hsu HsiehTaiwan	102,900(129 BB)
YZ Yuzhe ZhengTaiwan	97,200(122 BB)
CW Chen Wei ChuangTaiwan	94,200(118 BB)
ZJ Zheng Jian HongTaiwan	86,800(109 BB)
YK Yung Kuei WuTaiwan	82,400(103 BB)
HT Huang Ting YuanTaiwan	80,100(100 BB)
TJ Tee Jia SenMalaysia	79,000(99 BB)
CC Chengliang ChenTaiwan	77,500(97 BB)
CK Chuang Kai LunTaiwan	74,700(93 BB)

Break

Remaining Players: 430/588

Janette BeeJanette Bee

7/20/2025, 5:25:08 AM

Boat vs Boat Sends Chiayun Wu Out

Level 5: 300 / 600 ante: 600

Chiayun Wu

With an open and a call in front, TMT Season 14 Main Event champ Chiayun Wu jammed his last 12,000 in the middle, only to see Zheng Ting Lin reshove behind. The rest of the table quickly got out of the way, setting up a heads up showdown.

Wu looked optimistic as the 4♣ hit the window, but was left entirely crushed as the runout J♥ J♦ K♥ A♣ gave Zheng a stronger full house to deliver the bust.

Player	Hand	Chips
ZT Zheng Ting LinTaiwan	A♦J♠ D	31,300(52 BB)
WC Wu ChiayunTaiwan	4♥4♠ HJ	busted

Level 5: 300 / 600 ante: 600

30 minutes

Remaining Players: 416/491

Janette BeeJanette Bee

7/20/2025, 5:12:26 AM

Wesley Chen Flops Huge

Level 4: 300 / 500 ante: 500

Wesley Chen

Tsai Cheng Lin opened and picked up three callers, among them Wesley Chen in the big blind. The flop came K♦ J♣ 2♣ and Tsai followed through with a 2,000 cbet. Two players called before the action reached back to Chen, who sprang a big check raise to 40,000, turning up the heat on all three opponents.

Tsai tank folded, accidentally flashing A♦ K♥ while Tin Han Lin decided to gamble, calling off his remaining 22,500 with the nut flush draw A♣ 6♣ . The turn 8♦ and river 7♦ bricked out, and Chen raked in a healthy pot with his flopped two pair, K♣ 2♦ .

Player	Chips
WC Wesley ChenTaiwan	90,500(181 BB)
TC Tsai Cheng LinTaiwan	7,400(15 BB)
TH Tin Han LinTaiwan	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

7/20/2025, 5:06:39 AM

Table 66 Chip Counts

Level 4: 300 / 500 ante: 500

Player	Chips
WC Wesley ChenTaiwan	75,600(151 BB)
TT Tsungyen TangTaiwan	73,600(147 BB)
SH Shun HuangTaiwan	32,000(64 BB)
JC Jung Cheng HsiehTaiwan	25,000(50 BB)
TH Tin Han LinTaiwan	21,200(42 BB)
CW Chi Wa ChengHong Kong	20,100(40 BB)
TW Travis Wuu	19,700(39 BB)
TC Tsai Cheng LinTaiwan	10,800(22 BB)
CT Chi Ta JangTaiwan	9,400(19 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

7/20/2025, 5:01:52 AM

Yoda Lin Knocks One Out

Level 4: 300 / 500 ante: 500

Facing an open and a three bet, Yoda Lin cold called on the small blind, and was followed by an all-in from the initial raiser for 8,500 total. While one bowed out, Lin decided to flick in the call and was in for a flip for a 40 BB pot.

Lucky for Lin, his pocket pair held through on board J♣ 4♥ 3♥ 3♣ 8♦ , earning him a boost to course through the rest of the day.

Player	Hand	Chips
YL Yoda LinTaiwan	5♠5♣ SB	38,200(76 BB)
U UnknownTaiwan	A♣K♥ MP	busted

Janette BeeJanette Bee

7/20/2025, 4:55:57 AM

Table 68 Chip Counts

Level 4: 300 / 500 ante: 500

Player	Chips
WY Wang Yen ChengTaiwan	70,200(140 BB)
MS Ming Shan ZhangTaiwan	61,500(123 BB)
YP Yun Ping LiTaiwan	33,700(67 BB)
CC Cheng ChungTaiwan	25,000(50 BB)
CH Chen Huang (2)Taiwan	23,100(46 BB)
RB Romain BierFrance	21,400(43 BB)
EH En HungTaiwan	19,800(40 BB)
GZ Guan Zhi HeTaiwan	13,900(28 BB)
JY Jui Yu ShuTaiwan	4,200(8 BB)

Level 4: 300 / 500 ante: 500

30 minutes

Remaining Players: 300/407

Janette BeeJanette Bee

7/20/2025, 4:36:58 AM

Cheng Wen Huang in the Lead; Table 55 Chip Counts

Level 3: 200 / 400 ante: 400

Player	Chips
CW Cheng Wen HuangTaiwan	90,200(226 BB)
SW Stefan WiesebrockGermany	56,700(142 BB)
CS Chen Sheng WenTaiwan	43,500(109 BB)
JZ Junyi ZouTaiwan	29,000(73 BB)
CK Chan Ka FaiMacao	20,800(52 BB)
CC Chin Chia LinTaiwan	10,200(26 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

7/20/2025, 4:19:52 AM

Zhenxian Wu Doubles Up

Level 3: 200 / 400 ante: 400

Zhenxian Wu

Up against an early open and two calls, Zhenxian Wu decided to squeeze all-in on the big blind for 14,000. Only Chin Te Lai fours seats down the line was willing to take the spot, slipping two thirds of his stack with a suited ace.

Wu at risk, faded elimination having spiked two pair on board 4♥ Q♠ 4♣ J♦ 3♦ to keep his Main Event hopes intact.

Player	Hand	Chips
WZ Wu ZhenxianTaiwan	K♣J♣ BB	30,200(76 BB)
CT Chin Te LaiTaiwan	A♥3♥ MP	8,800(22 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

7/20/2025, 4:11:32 AM

Table 72 Chip Counts

Level 3: 200 / 400 ante: 400

Player	Chips
TC Travis ChenTaiwan	32,400(81 BB)
YC Yu Ci KuoTaiwan	30,800(77 BB)
MY Ming Yi LinTaiwan	30,700(77 BB)
HY Hong Yun WangTaiwan	28,700(72 BB)
TI Tung I WuTaiwan	26,100(65 BB)
HR Hugo RavierFrance	24,400(61 BB)
ZJ Zih Jyun HuangTaiwan	19,600(49 BB)
HH Hueiyu HuangTaiwan	19,200(48 BB)
YC Yu Chang ChengTaiwan	13,500(34 BB)

Level 3: 200 / 400 ante: 400

30 minutes

Remaining Players: 270/281

Janette BeeJanette Bee

7/20/2025, 4:03:01 AM

Table 59 Chip Counts

Level 2: 200 / 300 ante: 300

Player	Chips
BW Bosin Wu	63,600(212 BB)
GK Guoliang Kang	46,500(155 BB)
YL Yiwei LiTaiwan	30,200(101 BB)
JH June HsiaoTaiwan	25,000(83 BB)
YZ Yuzhe ZhengTaiwan	23,000(77 BB)
CT Chin Te LaiTaiwan	22,000(73 BB)
WL Weirong LinTaiwan	16,700(56 BB)
WZ Wu ZhenxianTaiwan	16,400(55 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

7/20/2025, 3:57:32 AM

Chih Feng Li Demands for More

Level 2: 200 / 300 ante: 300

Chih Feng Li

Gunning for a 4,300 pot in the middle, action was picked up on the river with a completed board of Q♦ 9♣ 3♥ 6♠ 5♥ faced up on the felt. Both players on the blinds remained in action, firing a bet of 2,500, followed by a raise to 8,000. Chih Feng Li undeterred, moved all-in for 21,100 and shipped the pot with no showdown needed.

Player	Chips
CF Chih Feng LiTaiwan	35,900(120 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

7/20/2025, 3:52:04 AM

Hao Yu Yang Crashes First Bullet

Level 2: 200 / 300 ante: 300

Bosin Wu fired a 1,800 three bet against an early open, and was met with an all-in behind from Haoyu Yang for 10,400 total. While the initial raiser folded, Wu stepped up to the challenge and flicked in the rest, garnering a showdown.

Yang poised for a double up, instead left his table in despair after the board A♦ J♣ T♣ 3♠ 5♦ sealed the win for Wu with a broadway straight right on the flop.

Player	Hand	Chips
BW Bosin Wu	K♠Q♦ HJ	63,600(212 BB)
HY Haoyu YangTaiwan	A♣K♣ CO	busted

Level 2: 200 / 300 ante: 300

30 minutes

Remaining Players: 216/218

Janette BeeJanette Bee

7/20/2025, 3:37:47 AM

More Players Rush In

Level 1: 100 / 200 ante: 200

Player	Chips
MM Marvin Mueller	25,000(125 BB)
JN Jason NoconPhilippines	25,000(125 BB)
CP Cheng Peng (2)Taiwan	25,000(125 BB)
JC Jen ChiangTaiwan	25,000(125 BB)
LC Lin Chien WeiTaiwan	25,000(125 BB)
CH Chang Huang ChienTaiwan	25,000(125 BB)
LW Lin Wei ChunTaiwan	25,000(125 BB)
CC Chunjou ChaoTaiwan	25,000(125 BB)
HC Hsieh Chun Yu	25,000(125 BB)
LS Li Sheng HsuTaiwan	25,000(125 BB)
CS Chun Shuo TaiTaiwan	25,000(125 BB)
SL Steven LuuAustralia	25,000(125 BB)
RY Ryan Yeh	25,000(125 BB)
WC Wei Chao (3)Taiwan	25,000(125 BB)
SP Shun Ping WangTaiwan	25,000(125 BB)
LP Lee PhilwooSouth Korea	25,000(125 BB)
IT I TsouTaiwan	25,000(125 BB)
LC Liu Chia JungTaiwan	25,000(125 BB)
MT Meng TsaiTaiwan	25,000(125 BB)
YC Yu ChangTaiwan	25,000(125 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

7/20/2025, 3:28:31 AM

Xiong Gang Shoves for the Win

Level 1: 100 / 200 ante: 200

Xiong Gang

Sticking with his preflop aggression, Hsu Chi Hsiang fired 4,800 into a pot of 13,400 on a flop of 3♦ 2♣ 5♦ . Xiong Gang didn’t waste any time, jamming his last 14,100 in the middle. Hsu gave it some thought but eventually let it go, deciding it wasn’t the spot to get involved. Hsu didn’t stay quiet for long though, as just one hand later, he picked up a pot and bounced right back around starting stack.

Player	Chips
XG Xiong Gang	32,300(162 BB)
HC Hsu Chi HsiangTaiwan	24,300(122 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

7/20/2025, 3:08:55 AM

Early in the Mix

Level 1: 100 / 200 ante: 200

Player	Chips
CT Che TsaoTaiwan	25,000(125 BB)
CL Chung LinTaiwan	25,000(125 BB)
ZY Zong Yan YouTaiwan	25,000(125 BB)
RP Rajeev PoonhathSouth Africa	25,000(125 BB)
PY Ping Yen Chiang	25,000(125 BB)
WT Wan TangMalaysia	25,000(125 BB)
TJ Tee Jia SenMalaysia	25,000(125 BB)
CY Chieh YangTaiwan	25,000(125 BB)
SK Sangbum KimSouth Korea	25,000(125 BB)
CX Chen XueTaiwan	25,000(125 BB)
CL Che LinTaiwan	25,000(125 BB)
ZJ Zheng Jian Hong	25,000(125 BB)
PC Pin Cheng SuTaiwan	25,000(125 BB)

Janette BeeJanette Bee

7/20/2025, 3:03:33 AM

Packed Field Straight Away!

Level 1: 100 / 200 ante: 200

TMT 18 Main Event opening day kicked off with a lively atmosphere as players began filling Red Space well before noon. With cards officially in the air for Day 1A, several tables are already in full swing, an early indication of just how big this year’s Main Event is shaping up to be!

Level 1: 100 / 200 ante: 200

30 minutes

Remaining Players: 72/72

Janette BeeJanette Bee

7/20/2025, 3:02:31 AM

Cards in the Air!

Main Event Day 1A action begins, good luck to all the players!

Janette BeeJanette Bee

7/19/2025, 2:26:57 PM

TMT 18 Main Event Chase Begins!

The wait is over, Main Event day is finally here! After a week of nonstop action and record-breaking numbers, the spotlight now turns to the centerpiece of the Taiwan Millions Tournament 18. Kicking off today at Red Space, the NTD 31 million (~USD 1M) guaranteed Main Event is expected to draw a massive crowd, with players from across the region already filing in, each with a dream and NTD 9,000 (~USD 300) buy-in at the ready. With 100 tables prepped and buzzing, expectations are sky-high for another historic chapter in TMT history!

Players have two shots to qualify today, starting with Day 1A – Early Bird at 11:00 AM, followed by a Turbo flight later in the afternoon. Each entry buys players a 25,000 starting stack, equivalent to 125 big blinds at the opening level, or around 20 big blinds for those taking advantage of max late reg.

Registration remains open through Level 9 @16:00, leaving players plenty of time to make their move. Stay tuned in as SMP brings you live updates, key hands, and all the big moments straight from the tournament floor!

TMT 18 Main Event

Dates: July 20–28, 2025

Buy-in: NTD 9,000 (~USD 300)

Guarantee: NTD 31,000,000 (~USD 1,000,000)

ITM: 15% / 8% advance to Day 2

Day 1A – Early Bird: Sunday, July 20

Day 1B Turbo: Sunday, July 20

Day 1C: Wednesday, July 23

Day 1D: Thursday, July 24

Day 1E: Friday, July 25

Day 1F Turbo: Friday, July 25

Day 1G: Saturday, July 26

Day 1H Turbo: Saturday, July 26

Day 2: Sunday, July 27

Final Day: Monday, July 28