Players Series Taiwan Championship Breaks Guarantee With 862 Entries; Sean Ooi Leads Into Day 2

Seven bustling entry flights across four days at the CTP Asia Poker Arena in Taipei City witnessed 862 pull up seats for the Players Series Taiwan Championship headliner. With buy in at a competitive NT$ 33,000 (US$ 1,000), the prize pool sailed well past its NT$ 20M guarantee.

Coming Day 2, the 130 remaining players are now eyeing their share of the larger NT$ 24,570,000 (~US$ 746,000) prize pool. While each one is set to earn a minimum payout of NT$ 60,000 (~US$ 1,820), the ultimate goal remains the NT$ 3,601,000 (~US$ 109,400) championship prize.

Day 2 will see pressure from the start as short stacks seek early double-ups and big stacks push to dominate the field and put themselves in prime position for a deep run.

Entering as overall flight leader is Malaysia's Sean Ooiwho recently placed 2nd at the Poker Dream Jeju $20K Super High Roller for over US$ 300K. One rung down is Taiwan's Chien Te Lee followed by Australia's Yita Choong who is fresh from a successful run at WPT Prime Cambodia in 5th place.

Players Series Taiwan Championship

The Players Series Taiwan Championship flagship tournament has been running since February 26 and is set to conclude when a winner is crowned on March 3. As expected, the largest turnout was on the last chance day with two flights scheduled. Overall, Flight F was most attractive with 195 entries. Here's a look at the results:

• Buy in: NT$ 33,000 (~US$ 1,000)

• Guarantee: NT$ 20,000,000 (~US$ 607,500)

• Entries: 862

• Prize pool: NT$ 24,570,000 (~US$ 746,000)

• ITM: 130 players

Flight Results

• Flight A: 87 entries / 13 ITM

• Flight B: 118 entries / 18 ITM

• Flight C: 106 entries / 16 ITM

• Flight D: 164 entries / 25 ITM

• Flight E: 73 entries / 11 ITM

• Flight F: 195 entries / 29 ITM

• Flight G: 119 entries / 18 ITM

Flight Recaps

Other Highlights

Prior to the headliner, the Players Series festival doors opened on February 21 and has since crowned 36 champions. Among the list are Seungmook Jung (NT$2,625,000 - US$ 80,145), Wang Wei Hsiang(NT$1,439,000 - US$ 43,935), and Julian S. at the High Roller Championship 8-Handed (NT$ 1,612,000 - US$ 49,215).

At the more affordable non-phased events, Vincent Wong outlasted the 138 field of the Deepstack Bounty and Chia Ta Tsaitopped the Superstack's 122 entry field. Of course it is no surprise to see WSOP bracelet winner Lok Chan locking up a win. Chan claimed the victory at the Six-Handed Turbo.

For those that have to settle for side event titles, there are still ten events remaining before the festival wraps up. Trophies can be won for as low as NT$ 5,000 (~US$ 150) and up to the highest of NT$ 120,000 (~US$ 3,645). Make sure to browse the schedule provided just below.

Player Series Taiwan Championship - Schedule