Players Series (PS): Everything You Need to Know – Schedule, Venues, and History

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The Players Series (PS) is a rapidly growing poker tour aiming to provide a world-class tournament experience in the Asian region with affordable buy-ins. Created on the principle of “from players for players,” the series attracts both recreational players and aspiring pros with excellent structures and professional organization, centered in the thriving poker hub of Taiwan .

At a Glance

History and Significance of the Players Series

The Players Series is a relatively new entrant on the global poker map, launching its first major festivals in 2024 . The series was born from the demand for a tour in Asia that combines a friendly atmosphere with professional conditions, bridging the gap between small local low-stakes tournaments and expensive international series (like WPT or APT).

Already in its inaugural year, at the “Players Series Taiwan Championship” events, the series proved its viability: guaranteed prize pools were regularly exceeded, and hundreds of players participated in the main events at the CTP Asia Poker Arena . The brand quickly became known for deep structures and a player-centric approach, becoming a favorite festival in the region in a short time.

Events and Structure

The Players Series offerings are designed to cater to all types of players. Structures are generally “Deepstack,” providing more room for post-flop play and avoiding excessively fast (“turbo”) bust-outs in critical stages.

  • Main Event: The highlight of the festivals, typically with multiple starting days and an attractive guaranteed prize pool. The buy-in is mid-range, making it accessible to a wide audience.
  • High Roller: Tournaments for players with larger bankrolls, where the field is usually tougher, but the prizes are higher.
  • Mystery Bounty: One of the most popular formats in modern poker, where players can draw random cash prizes for eliminating opponents.

Online Qualification

The Players Series is committed to enabling as many players as possible to participate through satellites.

Festivals

Players Series (PS) related news

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Players Series Championship Returns To Taipei This August Feat. TWD 55M In Guarantees
The Players Series Championship returns for its second edition from August 21 to September 1 in Taipei, Taiwan. The festival features NT$ 55M in guarantees.
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Kung Yu-Chien Takes Down Players Series Taiwan Championship For NT$ 3.6M (~US$ 109K)
Taiwan’s Kung Yu-Chien emerged victorious at the Players Series Taiwan Championship to secure his first major career win and NT$ 3,601,000 (~USD 109,450) score.
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Players Series Taiwan Championship Breaks Guarantee With 862 Entries; Sean Ooi Leads Into Day 2
Taking place at the Asia Poker Arena in Taipei City, the Players Series Taiwan Championship drew 862 entries for a larger prize pool of NT$ 24.57 Million.
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Players Series Taiwan Championship Gets the Ball Rolling in Taipei City
Action is once again in full throttle at the CTP Asia Poker Arena, Taipei, Taiwan as the newly established Players Series - Sponsored by Natural8, kicks off
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Double The Action At Players Series Taiwan Championship in February 2025
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Nick Lai Wins Players Series Taipei Main Event
Taiwan's Nick Lai emerged as the first ever Players Series Taipei Main Event champion! Lai came from behind at heads up against Sin Lan Chen to secure the
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Players Series Taipei 2024: Zong Chi He, Lee Shung Hei Lead Main Event Final 9; Sam Hung Bags Big At SS Challenge
On December 22, 2024, the inaugural Players Series kicked off its penultimate day with multiple events on the floor. Under the spotlight was the Main Event
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Players Series Main Event: Po Jui Chen Bags Day 2 Lead; 47 Players Remain
Excitement roared through the CTP Asia Poker Arena as qualifiers and late entries dominated the floor for Day 2 of the inaugural Players Series Taipei 2024
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Players Series Main Event: Chen Po Jui, Jun Yi, Patrick Liang Top Flights
The inaugural Players Series is a week in at the CTP Asia Poker Arena in Taipei City, Taiwan and action has now amplified as more international players have
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