Lin Huang Wins 416-Entry Warm-up GiantStack as TMT Championship 2026 Begins
The TMT Championship 2026 got under way at CTP Asia Poker Arena in Taipei on Friday, and the opening day wasted little time. The TWD 3,500 Warm-up GiantStack drew 416 entries to clear its TWD 1,000,000 guarantee, and seven trophies had been handed out by the end of the night.
The third edition of the Taiwan Millions Tournament championship festival runs until October 26 and builds towards a TWD 35,000 Main Event with a TWD 30,000,000 guarantee. There are 35 scheduled events along the way, and the TWD 5,000 Taipei Open also began on Friday with three starting flights.
Lin Huang Wins the Warm-up GiantStack
The Warm-up GiantStack was always likely to be the busiest event of the opening day. A 50,000 starting stack and 20-minute levels brought 416 entries through late registration, with 63 players reaching the money.
Taiwan's Lin Huang finished on top and collected TWD 133,400 (~USD 4,180) after a three-way deal. Japan's Kawai Hiromu took second for TWD 135,600 (~USD 4,240), while Singapore's Lim Zi An received the largest payout of the event, TWD 146,100 (~USD 4,570), in third.
Taiwanese players filled most of the paid places, but the field had a strong international draw. Players from Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, India, the Philippines, Hong Kong and Switzerland all cashed, with Nam Hyungju the best of the Korean contingent in seventh.
Event #2: Warm-up GiantStack Final Table Results
Place | Player | Country | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | TWD 133,400 | ||
2 | TWD 135,600 | ||
3 | TWD 146,100 | ||
4 | TWD 61,200 | ||
5 | TWD 50,000 | ||
6 | TWD 42,000 | ||
7 | TWD 35,000 | ||
8 | TWD 28,700 | ||
9 | TWD 22,400 |
Tao Chu Takes the Mini High Roller
The biggest first prize of the day went to Tao Chu in the TWD 22,000 Mini High Roller. The event drew 17 entries, and the Taiwanese player beat compatriot Zeng Guo Jin heads-up to collect TWD 163,200 (~USD 5,110). Hong Kong's Tu Ping Lun completed the podium for TWD 65,300.
Event #5: Mini High Roller Results
Place | Player | Country | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | TWD 163,200 | ||
2 | TWD 97,900 | ||
3 | TWD 65,300 |
Ladies Event and Two Omaha Titles
Yu Fang Hsin won the Warm-up Ladies Event from 28 entries for TWD 31,700 (~USD 990). Japan's Ishimura Etsuko was runner-up for TWD 19,700, with Hong Kong's Wong Hung Kwan third.
Event #8: Warm-up Ladies Event Results
Place | Player | Country | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | TWD 31,700 | ||
2 | TWD 19,700 | ||
3 | TWD 12,300 | ||
4 | TWD 9,300 | ||
5 | TWD 7,000 |
Omaha players had two titles to play for. Thailand's Jannak Krit won the TWD 6,000 Battle Stack PLO from 15 entries for TWD 34,700 (~USD 1,090), while South Korea's Lee Gwangryeol topped 30 entries in the TWD 3,500 PLO for TWD 34,800 (~USD 1,090).
Event #6: Battle Stack PLO Results
Place | Player | Country | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | TWD 34,700 | ||
2 | TWD 20,100 | ||
3 | TWD 12,700 |
Event #9: PLO Results
Place | Player | Country | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | TWD 34,800 | ||
2 | TWD 21,400 | ||
3 | TWD 12,900 | ||
4 | TWD 9,600 | ||
5 | TWD 7,000 |
Daily MegaStack and a Late NLH Win for Japan
Lin Chih-Han won the first Daily MegaStack Stair of the festival, topping 20 entries for TWD 6,300 (~USD 200).
Later in the evening, Japan's Koseki Motoaki won the TWD 2,500 NLH from 49 entries for TWD 32,200 (~USD 1,010), beating Chen Chih Wei heads-up.
Event #3: Daily MegaStack Stair Results
Place | Player | Country | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | TWD 6,300 | ||
2 | TWD 3,800 | ||
3 | TWD 2,500 |
Event #10: NLH Results
Place | Player | Country | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | TWD 32,200 | ||
2 | TWD 20,000 | ||
3 | TWD 13,000 | ||
4 | TWD 9,700 | ||
5 | TWD 8,000 | ||
6 | TWD 6,500 | ||
7 | TWD 5,600 | ||
8 | TWD 5,000 |
Taipei Open Under Way
The TWD 5,000 Taipei Open, carrying a TWD 1,000,000 guarantee, played three starting flights on Friday with a 20,000 starting stack. Day 1A began at 15:30, Day 1B at 18:00 and Day 1C at 20:00. Survivors return on Saturday at 13:00 for Day 2.
Saturday's Schedule: October 17
The TWD 10,000 Kick-Off is the main attraction on Saturday, with a TWD 3,000,000 guarantee and three starting flights at 11:00, 15:45 and 20:30. The WPF Ladies Championship also starts at 13:00, and the Taipei Open returns for Day 2. All times are Taipei local time.
Time | Event | Buy-in | Guarantee |
|---|---|---|---|
10:00 | Satellite to Kick-Off | TWD 1,200 | |
11:00 | Daily MegaStack Stair | TWD 1,500 | |
11:00 | Kick-Off Day 1A | TWD 10,000 | TWD 3,000,000 |
13:00 | Taipei Open Day 2 | TWD 5,000 | TWD 1,000,000 |
13:00 | WPF Ladies Championship | TWD 8,000 | |
14:00 | Mini High Roller Battle Stack | TWD 15,000 | |
14:15 | Satellite to Kick-Off | TWD 1,200 | |
15:45 | Kick-Off Day 1B | TWD 10,000 | TWD 3,000,000 |
18:30 | Mini High Roller 6-Max | TWD 15,000 | |
20:30 | Kick-Off Day 1C | TWD 10,000 | TWD 3,000,000 |
21:30 | NLH Head Hunter Bounty | TWD 3,500 |
The full schedule is available on the TMT Championship 2026 page.
Images and data courtesy of CTP Club.
About the Editor
Callum Jury is Somuchpoker's Live Content and Social Media Specialist, reporting live from WSOP and Asia Pacific poker festivals including the APT and PokerStars LIVE series. Originally from the Lake District in the UK, he has covered the Southeast Asian poker circuit since 2025, combining day-by-day tournament reporting with the social and digital content that brings the action to fans.
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