Record Breaking Taiwan Millions Tournament One Week Away
The 16th edition of the Taiwan Millions Tournament is drawing near with games set to kick off on July 11, 2024 at the Asia Poker Arena in Taipei City. The highly popular homegrown series created by the Chinese Texas Hold’em Association promises to be the biggest one yet with games running until July 29, 2024. If you haven’t yet heard, the Main Event is set to pay out a staggering USD 1 Million guarantee, setting a new record for this tournament.
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Taiwan Millions Tournament 16
PLAYER GUIDE – Taiwan Millions Tournament 16
Main Event
Dates: July 21 to 29, 2024
Guarantee: NTD 31,000,000 (~USD 1 Million)
Buy in: NTD 9,000 (~USD 280)
Day 1A – Day 1B: July 21, 2024
Day 1C – Day 1H: July 24 to 27, 2024
Day 2: July 28, 2024
Day 3/Final Day: July 29, 2024
Taking a quick glance back, the TMT Main Event started with a 317 entry field back in 2017 for a prize pool of NTD 1.42 Million (~USD 44,000). Fast forward to TMT 15, the prize pool soared to NTD 25,296,116 (~USD 805,900) with local player Cheng Jyun Yang claiming a jaw dropping top prize of NTD 3,780,600 (~USD 120,500). The next champion is also expected to earn six figures USD.
For the first time, overseas qualifiers have been added to allow players outside of Taiwan to try to secure a Day 2 / ITM seat. Two qualifiers have already been held, one in Japan and another in Hong Kong. For players in the Philippines, there are three running this week.
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Side Events
Aside from the Main Event, the Taiwan Millions Tournament offers a plethora of games with a total of 44 Side Events and 17 Daily Tournaments. As a low-tiered series, buy ins are very affordable, starting at just NTD 1,500 (~USD 46). Of course players with deeper pockets have also been considered with buy ins rising as high as NTD 53,000 (~USD 1,636).
| TMT Events | # | Buy-in NTD (low) | Buy-in NTD (high) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily | 17 | 1,500 | 2,500 |
| Numbered | 36 | 2,500 | 9,000 |
| High Roller | 9 | 15,000 | 53,000 |
Consider participating in events with guaranteed prize pools as they tend to be very lucrative and attract sizable crowds.
| TMT Event | Date | Buy-in NTD | Guarantee in NTD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kick-Off | July 11-14 | 4,000 | 4,000,000 |
| Mini Main Dreamer | July 15-18 | 3,000 | 3,000,000 |
| Mystery Bounty | July 18-21 | 6,000 | 5,000,000 |
| Main Event | July 21-29 | 9,000 | 31,000,000 |
| Championship | July 22-24 | 15,000 | 2,000,000 |
| Sunday Challenge | July 28 | 8,000 | 1,000,000 |
| Super High Roller | July 29 | 53,000 | 2,000,000 |
Tourist Information
New visitors to Taipei City, Taiwan will most likely be flying into the Taoyuan International Airport. The easiest and most convenient way to get to the city is via Uber which costs around NTD 1,200 (~$40). The ride takes roughly 45 minutes. For cheaper, travel by train or bus are also available however they will take a bit longer with numerous stops along the way.
Taipei City is a dynamic metropolis with plenty of restaurants and sights to see including the famous Taipei 101. Players in need of accommodations will also find choices galore. It all depends on one’s preference.
If you don’t speak Chinese, there will be a bit of language barrier however the locals are very hospitable and will find a way to assist. Additionally, most of the restaurants include English translation in their menus.
The local currency is the Taiwan Dollar. Exchange counters can be found at the airport and at the poker venue. To enter tournaments, player can also transact using crypto.
Small Stakes, Big Returns at Taiwan Millions Tournament 16 This July
