HomeLet the hunt begin! After a quick four day break, APT Taiwan 2021 gets back on the felt. On deck today is the star tournament of the series, the APT MAIN EVENT with NT$ 2,000,000 in guaranteed prizes. This is the Asian Poker Tour‘s most highly revered tournament and is the most sought after series title. For the eventual champion, big cash awaits plus the APT Champion’s Ring and APT Golden Lion Main Event Trophy.
Through the years, the APT has awarded 92 Main Event champions. In Taiwan, four players have captured the title:
Cliff Chow – APT Taiwan 2019 (inaugural)
Zong Chi He – APT Taiwan II 2019
Zhou Yueyang – APT Finale Taiwan 2019
Hamish Crawshaw – APT Taiwan 2020
At APT Macau 2012, Carlos Chang became the first Taiwanese Main Event winner, he was followed by Hung Sheng Lin in 2018 at the APT Macau Championships.
Main Event details
For a chance at glory, three starting days are scheduled. Today’s Day 1A heat takes place at the Taichung branch of the Chinese Texas Hold’em Poker Association (CTP Club). If last weekend’s series opener turnout is an indication of what’s to come, then expect a crowd of players getting an early start. After Day 1A, the action moves to CTP Club Taipei where it will stay until March 8. See below for all the details.
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
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.