Asia Series Poker Tour Releases Schedule for ASPT Taiwan 2023 (Sept 1-10)
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Prepare to be captivated by one of the grandest poker spectacles of 2023 as the Asia Series Poker Tour (ASPT) descends upon the vibrant city of Taipei, Taiwan. ASPT Taiwan 2023 promises ten days of non-stop poker action, thrilling players with its unique blend of events, outstanding guarantees, and a player-centric approach.
Held at the esteemed Asia Poker Arena in Taipei City, ASPT Taiwan 2023 is set to take place from September 1-10. The series will be highlighted by a Main Event, which boasts an impressive guaranteed prize pool of NS$7,000,000.
But the Main Event is just the tip of the iceberg; ASPT Taiwan offers an array of side events, which is expected to excite all kinds of poker players.
ASPT Taiwan 2023 Full Schedule
ASPT Puts Players First
ASPT proudly introduces the "Player First" concept, an approach that prioritizes the players' experience above all else. Renowned Japanese professional poker players have meticulously designed the tournament structure, ensuring the best and most engaging gameplay possible for all players.
ASPT is quickly becoming a force to be reckoned with in the global poker scene. As the first Japanese organization to partner with Asia Poker Arena (CTP), ASPT has been making waves with its innovative approach to tournaments. The inaugural ASPT Korea 2023, hosted at "Paradise City" in South Korea, garnered overwhelming support, attracting over 2,000 entries and a prize pool exceeding 1.3 billion KRW (approximately $1 million USD).
Affordable Buy-Ins and Diverse Schedule
One stand-out feature of the festival is that it is dedicated to providing a comprehensive poker experience to players of all backgrounds and bankrolls. The tournament series caters to a wide range of players by offering buy-ins ranging from $150 (USD) to over $4,000 (USD). This diversity showcases ASPT's commitment to being a truly inclusive "Poker Festival" that embraces all poker enthusiasts that is not just limited to Hold'em players.
There is a significant emphasis on mixed games, catering to players seeking variety and new challenges. With a diverse array of events featuring different types of games and buy-in ranges, ASPT truly embodies the spirit of poker in all its forms.
Late Registration and Flatter Payouts
ASPT tackles the issue of unlimited re-entries by implementing shorter late registration periods for events. By offering a wide range of tournaments throughout the schedule, players always have a chance to participate in various events, indirectly mitigating the prevalence of excessive re-entries.
In line with its player-centric approach, ASPT employs a flatter payout structure with 15% of players in the money. This means that deep runs are more rewarding, distributing larger payouts to a wider pool of players.
Round-for-Round Concept
The ASPT has introduced a unique method to combat stalling around the bubble, looking to improve the player experience and remove the need for long, drawn-out hand-for-hand duels. Round-for-Round means that they play a full orbit on each table before pausing the action for the other tables to catch up. When the bubble bursts, the round continues and any players that bust in that round would be eligible for a share of the cashes. As an example, if there are 20 players paid and 22 players remaining, and during Round-for-Round three players all bust then those three players would split the two min-cash spots.
Calum has been a part of the PokerNews team since September 2021 after working in the UK energy sector. He played his first hand of poker in 2017 and immediately fell in love with the game. Calum's proudest poker achievement is winning the only tournament he has ever played in Las Vegas, the prestigious $60 Flamingo evening event.
