HomeUp next on the APT Taiwan 2021 schedule is the MAIN EVENT with a guaranteed NT$ 2,000,000 (~US$ 71,500) in tow. This is the Asian Poker Tour’s top of the line tournament, revered as one of the best structures worldwide. It runs from Friday, February 26 to Wednesday, March 3 at the Chinese Texas Hold’em Poker Association (CTP). Three starting days are scheduled. Here’s APT talent Keylyn for the details. You can also read up on the details below.
For this series, the featured event will take place at two CTP locations. Day 1A will kick off at CTP Taichung then from Day 1B onwards, it will be held at CTP Taipei. MAIN EVENT Day 1B marks the first day of APT Taiwan 2021 at CTP Taipei. Make sure to review the info below.
Dates: February 26 to March 3
Buy in: NT$ 16,500 (~US$ 590)
Guarantee: NT$ 2,000,000 (~US$ 71,500)
Location: CTP Taichung
Day 1A: Friday, February 26
Location: CTP Taipei
Day 1B: Saturday, February 27
Day 1C: Sunday, February 28
Day 2: Monday, March 1
Day 3: Tuesday March 2
Final 8: Wednesday, March 3
Prizes
Since the APT’s first visit to Taiwan in 2019, there have been four Main Event champions at the CTP Club: Cliff Chow, Zong Chi He, Zhou Yueyang, and Hamish Crawshaw. Who will be next? For the eventual champion, a substantial amount of cash awaits along with the APT Champion’s Ring and APT Main Event Golden Lion Trophy. The winner will also be the first live APT MAIN EVENT champion of the 2021 season.
Format, Shot Clock, and Bubble Protection
The APT MAIN EVENT has a deep format with blinds increasing every 60 minutes. Players start with a 25,000 stack which is 250 times the opening big blind (50-100). All starting days bag up at the end of Level 9. To ensure everyone gets a chance to play, late registration stays open until the start of Level 11 in Day 2. Players that have qualified to Day 2 may attempt for multiple stacks on ensuing starting days however only their largest stack advances.
When the tournament is down to the final six tables, the Shot Clock will be introduced. Players will receive 5 initial time banks worth 60 seconds each then another 5 at the Final 8 table.
For players that get on the felt early, you will be eligible for the APT’s Bubble Protection incentive. This is a great perk to have in the event that you are short stacked during the bubble round. If a bubble protected player falls on the bubble, that player will receive his/her buy in back in the form of APT tournament credits. To be eligible you simple need to complete these three steps:
- Pre-Register
- Draw for your seat before starting time
- Have your chips put into play on the first deal of Level 1
For more information, make sure to review the Player’s Guide.
See you at the tables!!