CTP Club And HKPPA Celebrate 10th Year Anniversary This September

Starting with just two poker tables in a market back in 2015, ten years later, Taiwan now stands as Asia’s premier hub for poker – a destination that embraces everything poker, be it small stakes to high rollers, from homegrown events to international festivals. And the reason for this is Hsiung Hsing “David” Tai, founder and CEO of the Chinese Texas Hold’em Poker Association (CTP Club), whose vision and persistence built a solid base for poker enthusiasts in the region.

In a similar timeline, in Hong Kong back in 2015, Park Yu “Sparrow” Cheung and several poker lovers created the Hong Kong Poker Players Association (HKPPA) . The goal was to bring players from Hong Kong together to help improve their skills, share experiences, and build a stronger community. A decade later, HKPPA has grown into a powerhouse association with around 5,000 members.

Through the years, these two associations have forged a bond, becoming one of the most iconic cross-regional poker collaborations in the Chinese-speaking poker community. Later this month, they join forces for a milestone celebration dubbed the CTP X HKPPA 10 Year Anniversary. This exciting event takes place at the Asia Poker Arena in Taipei City, Taiwan. Let’s have a look at what’s in store.

CTP X HKPPA 10 Year Anniversary

Browsing the schedule, the CTP X HKPPA 10 Year Anniversary is one celebration in Taiwan that will surely bring everyone out in full force. Taking place from September 23 to October 7, 2025, the festival rolls out 42 events with a combined NT$ 10,000,000 (~US$ 327K) in guarantees with buy-ins starting as low as NT$ 1,200 (~US$ 40) and topping out at just NT$ 33,000 (~US$ 1,100)! That’s affordability for all!

With the moment fast approaching, Tai invites everyone to celebrate this milestone together:

Over the past 10 years, CTP has grown from a small community into a home for thousands of poker players. This milestone isn’t just about our club – it’s about the friendships, the passion, and the memories we’ve all built together. As we celebrate our 10th anniversary, I warmly invite every player, partner, and friend to join us in this celebration of poker and community. The past decade has been incredible, and the next one will be even greater.

HKPPA also looks forward to the gathering with plenty of games planned for everyone. Cheung shares,

Taipei has become a hub for poker, and these back-to-back series from CTP and HKPPA are the perfect way to celebrate our 10th anniversaries. The rebranded Harbour Poker Cup remains a favorite among Hong Kong players, and with 29 trophy events – including plenty of mixed games – we’re looking forward to another fantastic series for players of all levels. I can’t wait to see old friends and meet new ones at the tables.

The 15-day event is broken down into two parts – CTP 10th Year and Harbour Poker Cup plus two 10th Anniversary CTP X HKPPA Joint Events.

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10th Anniversary CTP X HKPPA Joint Main Event

• Buy-in: NT$ 8,000 (~US$ 260)
• Guarantee: NT$ 2,000,000 (~US$ 65,500)
• Flight A-B-C: September 29-30, 2025
• Final Day: October 1, 2025

10th Anniversary CTP X HKPPA Joint Championship

• Buy-in: NT$ 12,000 (~US$ 400)
• Flight A-B: October 6, 2025
• Final Da: October 7, 2025

CTP 10th Year Schedule

• Dates: September 23-30, 2025
• Events: 20
• Minimum Buy-in: NT$ 1,200 (~US$ 40)
• Maximum Buy-In NT$ 12,000 (~US$ 400)
• CTP 10th Main 5M GTD
  Buy-in: NT$ 5,000 (~US$ 165)
  September 24-28, 2025

Harbour Poker Cup Schedule

• Dates: October 1-7, 2025
• Events: 25
• Minimum Buy-in: NT$ 3,000 (~US$ 100)
• Maximum Buy-in: NT$ 33,000 (~US$ 1,100)
• HPC Main Event 6M GTD
  NT$ 20,000 buy-in
  October 3-5, 2025
• Sparrow Cup High Roller
  NT$ 33,000 (~US$ 1,100)
  October 5, 2025

A rarity in most poker festival schedules and yet one of the most fun poker games is the Open Face Chinese Poker – Heads Up which is on October 6 with buy-in of NT$ 8,000 (~US$ 260).

CTP Club Timeline

Few may know that CTP Club’s journey began in 2015 with just two tables inside Taoyuan Market. The following year, CTP expanded to four branches nationwide with its largest poker room situated in Taipei City with 25 tables capacity.

Now in its 10th year, the association has 19 poker rooms including the most well known, Asia Poker Arena. This is the club’s largest poker room, housing more than 50 tables and a steady stream of international action. As an added tidbit, the original location in Taoyuan still runs and has now expanded to nine tables inside a proper facility.

In July 2025, the club’s homegrown Taiwan Millions Tournament 18 Main Event amassed a staggering 8,478 entries and a prize pool of NT$ 62 Million, equivalent to 2.1 Million USD. It holds the record as the richest small stakes tournament in the region.

If you want to read more about the club’s inspiring story, click the link below to read the full story and discover a list of all the CTP branches across Taiwan. So no matter where you travel, there’s likely one nearby.

Everything About CTP From Past To Present

HKPPA Timeline

Starting out as a handful of players and a collective pursuit, it took a few years before HKPPA began to blossom into the largest poker association in Hong Kong. Today, the association has around 5000 members.

• 2015 – HKPPA was established by HK professional poker players
• 2016 – Established the HKPPA Premier League 2016 – Hong Kong-Macau Championship at PokerStars
• 2017 – Moved into a permanent venue with the first streaming table in Hong Kong
• 2018 – Established GPL Hong Kong Team
• 2019 – First overseas series at CTP Taipei 
• 2023 – New venue with 15 tables including an RFID table, another first in Hong Kong
• 2023 – Established HKPPA Masterclass
• 2024 – Created the first poker production studio in Hong Kong
• 2025 – Rebranded the overseas series to Harbour Poker Cup to celebrate our 10th anniversary

If you want to read more about the HKPPA, click on the link provided below.

Everything About HKPPA
Live MTT Tips By Sparrow Cheung

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