Prize Pool Announced, PSC Macau an International Affair
Level 10
: 600/1,200, 200 ante
The numbers are in and the PokerStars Championship Macau has attracted a very respectable 536 entries, 234 of whom currently remain in contention.
The field is a veritable cultural melting pot and, while the majority of the field come from China (30%), the rest is a diverse mix of players from around the world, making this a truly international affair.
This has ballooned the prize pool to a whopping HK$20,796,000 (~US$2,676,731) with a massive HK$3,130,000 (~US$402,874) on offer for first place.
The top 103 places will be getting paid with a min-cash good for HK$62,500 (~US$8,044).