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GPI Asia: Transforming Poker in Taiwan Since 2018

GPI Asia

GPIA 2025 Festival Statistics

Total Prize Pool
$323.2K
Total Events + Flights
49
Total Entries
2,547
Adam Szabo
Adam SzaboiGaming Specialist & Content Writer

GPI Asia, a product of Global Poker Index (GPI), debuted in 2018 at the Chinese Texas Hold’em Poker Association (CTP Club) in Taipei City, Taiwan. As the first of its kind in the region, the festival merged four varied tournaments to create one big poker series. 

The lineup of GPI Asia tournaments featured The Hendon Mob Championship (THMC), Global Poker League (GPL) Taiwan Tour Teams Event, Master Poker Series (MPS), and the CTP Alliance Cup. In addition, the GPI Asia festival served as a platform to commemorate leaders of the GPI Masterboard (Taiwan) for the year. 

GPI Asia returned for a second time at CTP Club in May 2023. The most recent edition of the festival took place in late-December 2024 at the Jeju Landing Casino. 

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About the Editor

Adam Szabo

Since early 2025, I've covered iGaming promotions, online poker platforms, and player stories for SoMuchPoker. I discovered poker at 14 during the poker boom, and I've played cash games, online tournaments, and live events ever since.

Frequently asked questions

What is GPI Asia?

GPI Asia is a poker festival created by Global Poker Index (GPI), debuting in 2018 at the Chinese Texas Hold’em Poker Association (CTP Club) in Taipei City, Taiwan. It combined four major tournaments into one big poker series.

What tournaments are included in GPI Asia?

The GPI Asia festival features:

  • The Hendon Mob Championship (THMC)
  • Global Poker League (GPL) Taiwan Tour Teams Event
  • Master Poker Series (MPS)
  • CTP Alliance Cup

It also celebrates the leaders of the GPI Masterboard (Taiwan).

Where is GPI Asia held?

GPI Asia has been held in Taiwan and South Korea, with the Jeju Landing Casino hosting the latest edition.