Main Event (9,000 NTD)

The final starting flight of the TMT 18 Main Event has officially wrapped, with Day 1H drawing a massive 1,231 entries to cap off an already historic turnout. That brings the grand total to 8,478 entries across all flights — a new record for TMT and a strong signal of the event’s continued growth.

From this last wave, 184 players reached the money, with 98 surviving the day to secure a seat for Day 2. Taiwan's own Jovi Cheung topped the charts, bringing a hefty 958,000 (60 BB) onto the next round. Hong Kong's Wong Hon Wai with 867,000 (54 BB), and Wang Chiung Hsiang with 812,000 (51 BB), trail closely behind, rounding up the heat's top three counts.

The stage is now set for an intense race to victory as the remaining contenders return with eyes on the title, the trophy, and a share of the million dollar prize pool.

Players are in for an early start tomorrow, July 27th as action will resume at 10:00 am sharp. Stay locked in as SMP continues to bring you all the 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)

Entries: 8,478

Online: 537 entries

Local: 258 entries

Overseas: 171 entries, 28 ITM / 14 qualified

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

Day 1B: 502 entries, 76 ITM / 41 qualified

Day 1C: 628 entries, 95 ITM / 51 qualified

Day 1D: 817 entries, 123 ITM / 65 qualified

Day 1E: 884 entries, 133 ITM / 70 qualified

Day 1F: 958 entries, 144 ITM / 77 qualified

Day 1G: 1,507 entries, 227 ITM / 121 qualified

Day 1H: 1,231 entries, 184 ITM / 98 qualified

Day 2: Sunday, July 27

Final Day: Monday, July 28

Keith Ong made the call for just 42,000 more in the big blind after Tin Lim shoved all-in right on bubble time. What looked like a race quickly turned into heartbreak for Lim, as the board ran out 3♥ 2♣ J♦ 6♦ 8♠ , pairing Ong and ending Lim’s run just shy of the Day 2 cut.

Short-stacked Jongjin Kim defended his big blind against Wan Chai’s utg open, then jammed his last 39,000 on a flop of 5♥ T♥ T♠ right on bubble time.

Chai quickly called with A♦ 5♦ , having Kim’s two pair 9♥ 5♠ dominated. The runout A♣ 3♣ sealed it for Chai, bringing Kim’s Main Event journey to an end.

Just three spots away from the money, the tournament clock has paused once again with 102 players left. Only 99 will advance to Day 2, making every decision from here on out absolutely crucial.

With a player all-in for his last 5,000, East Chan bumped it up to 24,000 and found two more callers behind.

Chan continued for 24,000 on flop 8♦ 6♥ 7♥ , only to be check raised by Dongguk Kim to 65,000. Chan pushed for the rest, and Kim called off his 133,000 behind, making it a three way showdown.

Chan K♥ T♥

Kim 9♥ 8♥

UTG J♥ 4♦

Runout Q♣ 9♠ missed to roll a third heart, but gave Chan a ten-high straight to sweep the table clean.

Wan Chai opened 31,000 utg and quickly committed his remaining 75,000 after a raise behind. Holding J♦ J♥ , he was in bad shape against A♦ A♣ until lightning struck the board T♦ Q♠ 7♥ J♠ 9♠ to keep his Main Event hopes alive.

A preflop showdown landed both Edward Wu's and Teng Yu Tang's stacks in the middle, the former at risk for his remaining 94,000.

Tang gunning for overcards, missed to pair up on board 8♣ 5♦ J♣ K♠ 9♣ , shipping the pot Wu's way.

Yung Kai Lo pushed his last 80,000 in the middle and was looked up by Hao Wen Hsiao right on the big blind.

Board 3♣ 4♣ 3♠ 8♥ Q♠ ran clean for Hsiao's hooks, sending Hsiao out as the day's end remains in sight.

Hsin Hui Peng opened in mid position and wasted no time calling Liu Yin Han's 179,000 shove from the small blind.

Peng ahead, scooped up the pot with his ladies holding up through board 8♦ 9♦ 8♣ 4♣ J♠ to deliver the bust.

Tsz Fung Li kicked off the action with an early open and was met with a 60,000 three bet from Jinggoo Kang on the button. Li tanked for a minute before shoving the rest of his 196,000 stack, enough to convince Kang to surrender.

Yu Hao Chan open shoved his last 140,000 right on the money bubble and was looked up by Jingoo Kang a seat after.

Kang dominated, caught up quickly on board 6♥ 7♣ 5♣ J♥ 4♠ , sending Chan out of the TMT Main Event games one spot shy of a cash.

The tournament clock is now paused with the money bubble officially in play. Just 188 players remain, and with 185 set to cash, only three eliminations stand between the field and a guaranteed payday.

Lin Che Chi opened in mid position and was met with a 40,000 three bet from Yung Tai Lin on the cutoff. Chi responded with another raise to 100,000, and Lin took it to the flop 3♣ 6♦ 4♦ .

Action checked round to turn 2♠ , where Chi pushed his remaining 64,000 in the middle. After some thought, Lin decided to let it go, preserving his 13 big blind stack for a better spot.

The final flight of the TMT 18 Main Event, Day 1H Turbo, closed with an impressive 1,231 entries, pushing the overall field to a record-breaking 8,478 entries across all starting flights.

Out of today’s turbo heat, 185 players are deemed to make the money, with the top 99 surviving the fast-paced structure to bag chips for Day 2. All qualifiers will converge tomorrow at 10:00 am to chase down a slice of the massive prize pool and the coveted TMT title.

The final flight of the TMT 18 Main Event kicks off today at Red Space, marking the last chance for players to punch their ticket into Day 2. With over 15% of the field set to cash and only around 8% moving on, the stakes couldn’t be higher as players battle it out for a share of the growing prize pool.

Chip leader Zong Chi He from Day 1A still holds the top stack with an impressive 1,044,000 chips, setting the early benchmark for others to chase. With time running out, every decision counts, it’s now or never for those hoping to keep their Main Event dreams alive.

Registration remains open through Level 9 @22:00, 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)

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

Day 1B: 502 entries, 76 ITM / 41 qualified

Day 1C: 628 entries, 95 ITM / 51 qualified

Day 1D: 817 entries, 123 ITM / 65 qualified

Day 1E: 884 entries, 133 ITM / 70 qualified

Day 1F: 958 entries, 144 ITM / 77 qualified

Day 1G: Saturday, July 26

Day 1H Turbo: Saturday, July 26

Day 2: Sunday, July 27

Final Day: Monday, July 28