Taiwan, Chinese Texas Hold’em Poker AssociationEVENT

2024.10.25 - 2024.11.05Add to Calendar

Taiwan Millions Tournament

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/26/2024, 6:43:04 PM

Lin Feng Yu closes out Head Hunter victory

Lin Feng Yu - Head Hunter Champion

The final side event on schedule, Head Hunter, drew to a close following eight hours on the tournament floor with Lin Feng Yu standing tall over the 125-entry field. Lin closed out the win across a quick 90 minute final table gameplay, and earned the NT$ 73,500 (~US$ 2,290) top prize in addition to his eight bounty prizes. Lin delivered four eliminations across the final rounds, bringing up his total to a worthy NT$ 89,500 (~US$ 2,790) in winnings.

Head Hunter (Bounty $2,000)

Date: October 26, 2024

Buy-in: NT$ 20,000 (~US$ 620)

Entries: 125

Prize pool: NT$ 515,400 (~US$ 16,065)

ITM: 19 places

Final Table Results

1st Lin Feng Yu - NT$ 73,500

2nd Chong Te - NT$ 46,500

3rd Rui Chi Xia - NT$ 27,500

4th Po Ting Chen - NT$ 16,600

5th Lo Cheng Yen - NT$ 13,000

6th Liao Chao Kun - NT$ 10,800

7th Josei Kamei - NT$ 9,500

8th Cheng Shuo Mai - NT$ 8,300

9th Chan Ho Chung- NT$ 7,200

*Excluding bounty prizes

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/26/2024, 5:12:49 PM

Head Hunter Final Table is set!

Head Hunter Final Table

The final side event of the day, Head Hunter, is down to its final nine players led by Lo Cheng Yen. Lo stands as the sole runner above the 500K mark, stacking roughly double the current average stack. Each remaining contender is guaranteed NT$ 7,200 (~US$ 220) in winnings, in addition to their bounty prizes.

Head Hunter (Bounty $2,000)

Date: October 26, 2024

Buy-in: NT$ 20,000 (~US$ 620)

Entries: 125

Prize pool: NT$ 515,400 (~US$ 16,065)

ITM: 19 places

Remaining Payouts

1st - NT$ 73,500

2nd - NT$ 46,500

3rd - NT$ 27,500

4th - NT$ 16,600

5th - NT$ 13,000

6th - NT$ 10,800

7th - NT$ 9,500

8th - NT$ 8,300

9th - NT$ 7,200

Level 18: 6,000 / 12,000 ante 12,000

Average stack: 277,777 (23 BB)

Final Table Chip Counts

Player	Chips
CL Cheng LoTaiwan	570,000
HW Huang Wei (2)Taiwan	400,000
CX Chester Xia	380,000
CT Chong Te	310,000
CL Chao Liao (2)Taiwan	300,000
CM Cheng MaiTaiwan	170,000
LF Lin Feng Yu	155,000
PC Po ChenTaiwan	145,000
JK Josei KameiUnited States of America	70,000

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/26/2024, 4:10:33 PM

Anstice Wu bubbles Head Hunter

Head Hunter

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

Action folded to Liao Chao Kun on the small blind who raised all-in, called by Anstice Wu behind for his lesser 44,500. At risk, Wu was left in pieces as his opponent spiked the river 4♣ 8♥ 2♣ J♥ T♥ to end his run as the stone cold money bubble.

Player	Hand	Chips
AW Anstice Wu	K♠Q♦ BB	busted
CL Chao Liao (2)Taiwan	T♦9♥ SB	270,000

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/26/2024, 3:49:06 PM

High Roller Final Table is set!

Cheng Chao Ting

Action on High Roller Day 1 has wrapped up with local runner Chao Ting Cheng leading the charge, having just delivered the bubble to close the day's games. Out of the 56-entry field, only nine players remain in contention for the title, each guaranteed a share of the NT$ 2,498,800 (~US$ 77,895) pot. The focus however, stands to be on the NT$ 874,800 (~US$ 27,270) listed top prize, with Chao in the best position to take it down.

High Roller

Date/s: October 26-27, 2024

Buy-in: NT$ 50,000 (~US$ 1,555)

Entries: 56

Prize pool: NT$ 2,498,800 (~US$ 77,895)

ITM: 9 places

Full Payouts

1st - NT$ 874,800

2nd - NT$ 500,000

3rd - NT$ 306,000

4th - NT$ 218,000

5th - NT$ 168,000

6th - NT$ 131,000

7th - NT$ 113,000

8th - NT$ 100,000

9th - NT$ 88,000

Level 13: 3,000 / 6,000 ante 6,000

Average stack: 311,111 (51 BB)

Final Table Chip Counts

Player	Chips
CC Cheng Chao TingTaiwan	523,000
FC Fan Chih WeiTaiwan	490,000
KH Kai HsuTaiwan	409,000
ZW Zhi WangTaiwan	376,000
SJ Sang Jun LeeSouth Korea	283,000
AL Anton LuAustralia	264,000
CH Chia HuangTaiwan	253,000
CF Chih FangTaiwan	116,000
HK Hyunsup KimSouth Korea	75,000

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/26/2024, 3:46:12 PM

Jovy Cheng bubbles High Roller

High Roller Day 1

Level 13: 3,000 / 6,000 ante 6,000

Jovy Cheng pushed all-in for 96,000 (16 BB) folded to him on the button and was called by Chao Ting Cheng on the small blind. Crushed against his opponent's premium pair, Jovy Cheng headed out one spot short of the money as board 9♣ 7♦ J♦ 4♠ 3♥ rolled on the felt.

Player	Hand	Chips
JC Jovy Cheng	2♠2♦ D	busted
CT Chao Ting ChengTaiwan	Q♠Q♣ SB	523,000

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/26/2024, 2:41:00 PM

Guan Lun Chen wins Megastack

Guan Lun Chen - Megastack Champion

Following a ten hour grind, local runner Guan Lun Chen closed out the win at the Megastack side event, having bested the 114-entry field. Chen entered the final table round with the lead and secured the title in just over an hour of play. For his dominating performance, Chen banked a NT$ 272,000 (~USD 8,480) payday, along with the TMT trophy.

Megastack

Date: October 26, 2024

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

Entries: 114

Prize pool: NT$ 973,200 (~US$ 30,335)

ITM: 18 places

Final Table Payouts

1st Chen Guan Lun - NT$ 272,000

2nd Kao Shih Hung - NT$ 171,300

3rd Chiang Kan Hing - NT$ 101,700

4th Chou Shen Sun - NT$ 61,300

5th Xiaoshan Wang - NT$ 47,700

6th Eason Chen - NT$ 39,900

7th Chao Polun - NT$ 34,500

8th Michael Chen - NT$ 30,700

9th Goh Jun Yi - NT$ 27,200

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/26/2024, 1:09:43 PM

Head Hunter (Bounty $2,000) Registration closes at 125 entries

The final side event for today, Head Hunter (Bounty $2,000) has officially wrapped up its registration with 125 entries ponying up the NT$ 20,000 (~US$ 620) buy-in. Pot is up to NT$ 515,400 (~US$ 16,065) with 19 players set to take a payday.

Head Hunter (Bounty $2,000)

Date: October 26, 2024

Buy-in: NT$ 20,000 (~US$ 620)

Entries: 125

Prize pool: NT$ 515,400 (~US$ 16,065)

ITM: 19 places

Full Payouts

1st - NT$ 73,500

2nd - NT$ 46,500

3rd - NT$ 27,500

4th - NT$ 16,600

5th - NT$ 13,000

6th - NT$ 10,800

7th - NT$ 9,500

8th - NT$ 8,300

9th - NT$ 7,200

10th - 12th - NT$ 6,200

13th - 15th - NT$ 5,300

16th - 18th - NT$ 4,600

19th - NT$ 4,200

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/26/2024, 1:04:58 PM

High Roller Registration closes at 56 entries

The two-day High Roller event is officially closed for registration with 56 total entries recorded across ten levels of play. Only 22 players remain in contention for the title, nine of which are deemed to cut a share of the prize pool. Day 1 is set to close by the end of Level 14 or down to the final nine, whichever comes first.

High Roller

Date/s: October 26-27, 2024

Buy-in: NT$ 50,000 (~US$ 1,555)

Entries: 56

ITM: 9 places

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/26/2024, 12:19:24 PM

Megastack down to final nine!

Megastack Final Table

Today's Megastack event is on track to crowning a champion with its 114-entry field dwindled down to the final nine players. Nine places have so far collected a share of the NT$ 973,200 (~US$ 30,335) pot, with the remaining final table contenders guaranteed at least NT$ 27,200 (~US$ 845) in winnings.

Megastack

Date: October 26, 2024

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

Entries: 114

Prize pool: NT$ 973,200 (~US$ 30,335)

ITM: 18 places

Remaining Payouts

1st - NT$ 272,000

2nd - NT$ 171,300

3rd - NT$ 101,700

4th - NT$ 61,300

5th - NT$ 47,700

6th - NT$ 39,900

7th - NT$ 34,500

8th - NT$ 30,700

9th - NT$ 27,200

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

Average stack: 380,000 (25 BB)

Final Table Chip Counts

Player	Chips
GC Guan Chen (2)Taiwan	830,000
KC Kan ChiangHong Kong	670,000
GJ Goh Jun Yi	640,000
KS Kao Shih Hung	460,000
MC Michael ChenAustralia	410,000
PC Polun ChaoTaiwan	250,000
XW Xiaoshan WangChina	200,000
JC Joe Chou	170,000
EC Eason Chen	165,000

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/26/2024, 11:14:45 AM

Head Hunter (Bounty $2,000) underway

The final side event on today's schedule, Head Hunter (Bounty $2,000), has so far drawn in 63 total entries by the first two levels of play. Over an hour left on the clock before registration closes at Level 6 @20:40.

Head Hunter (Bounty $2,000)

Date: October 26, 2024

Buy-in: NT$ 20,000 (~US$ 620)

Starting stack: 20,000

Blind Levels: 20 minutes

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/26/2024, 9:52:59 AM

Megastack Registration closes at 114 entries

Today's earliest side event on schedule, Megastack, drew in a total of 114 entries, generating a prize pool of NT$ 973,200 (~US$ 30,335). 18 players are guaranteed to take a share of the pot with 37 runners currently remaining in battle.

Megastack

Date: October 26, 2024

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

Entries: 114

Prize pool: NT$ 973,200 (~US$ 30,335)

ITM: 18 places

Full Payouts

1st - NT$ 272,000

2nd - NT$ 171,300

3rd - NT$ 101,700

4th - NT$ 61,300

5th - NT$ 47,700

6th - NT$ 39,900

7th - NT$ 34,500

8th - NT$ 30,700

9th - NT$ 27,200

10th - 12th - NT$ 23,800

13th - 15th - NT$ 20,700

16th - 18th - NT$ 17,800

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/26/2024, 7:49:53 AM

High Roller Day 1 underway

Day 1 of the NT$ 50,000 (~US$ 1,555) buy-in High Roller event has kicked off with 27 entries recorded by the first level of play. A long way to go before registration closes at Level 9 @20:45.

High Roller Day 1

Date/s: October 26-27, 2024

Buy-in: NT$ 50,000 (~US$ 1,555)

Starting stack: 50,000

Blind Levels: 40 minutes

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/26/2024, 7:09:35 AM

Megastack Halfway through registration - 73 entries

A total of 73 entries have been recorded so far by the end of Level 5. 57 players out of the field currently remain in battle with registration remaining open through Level 12 @17:20.

Megastack

Date: October 26, 2024

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

Starting stack: 30,000

Blind levels: 20 minutes

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/26/2024, 5:00:37 AM

Megastack begins

The first side event on today's schedule, Megastack has hit the felt with 16 players currently seated across the tables. Each entry at NT$ 10,000 (~US$ 310) buys players 30,000 in chips to course through 20 minute blind levels. Plenty of time to jump in as registration remains through Level 12 @17:20.

Megastack

Date: October 26, 2024

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

Starting stack: 30,000

Blind levels: 20 minutes

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/26/2024, 4:32:06 AM

Another day of action at APA

Running Day 2 of the inauguaral TMT Championship games sees four events fill today's lineup, headlined by the final day of its initial highlight, Kick Off. Those who missed to make the cut can still expect an action-packed day with two single day side events - Megastack and Head Hunter (Bounty $2,000), set to play down to completion. Deep pocket enthusiasts will likewise find Day 1 of the NT$ 50,000 buy-in High Roller taking flight by midday.

Janette BeeJanette Bee

10/26/2024, 4:29:21 AM

Daily Updates (33,000 TWD)

Taiwan Millions Tournament

Lin Feng Yu closes out Head Hunter victory

Head Hunter Final Table is set!

Anstice Wu bubbles Head Hunter

High Roller Final Table is set!

Jovy Cheng bubbles High Roller

Guan Lun Chen wins Megastack

Head Hunter (Bounty $2,000) Registration closes at 125 entries

High Roller Registration closes at 56 entries

Megastack down to final nine!

Head Hunter (Bounty $2,000) underway

Megastack Registration closes at 114 entries

High Roller Day 1 underway

Megastack Halfway through registration - 73 entries

Megastack begins

Another day of action at APA

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