The global poker circuit has a new major stop in Asia. Following a breakout launch in Europe, the Ola Poker Tour has officially announced its first Asian festival will take place in Taipei, Taiwan. The series runs from December 17 through December 22, 2025, at the Asia Poker Arena and features a headline Main Event with a TWD 10,000,000 (~USD 330,000) guaranteed prize pool.
This expansion marks a pivotal moment for the brand after its debut at King’s Resort in Rozvadov. Organizers are bringing their “Where Smiles Are Rewarded” philosophy to the Zhongshan District, offering players in the region a chance to compete for substantial prizes to close out the 2025 poker calendar.
Main Event Structure and Key Details
The crown jewel of the festival is the Ola Poker Tour Taipei Main Event. With a buy-in of TWD 22,000 (~USD 720), the tournament offers significant value through its eight-figure guarantee. The structure is designed to reward survival, as players begin with a 25,000 starting stack and play 30-minute levels throughout the starting flights.
Key Tournament Rules:
- Bag and Cash:
Each Day 1 flight concludes when 15% of the field remains. - ITM Guarantee:
Every player who secures a bag for Day 2 is automatically in the money and guarantees a minimum cash of TWD 40,000. - Staffing:
4% of the prize pool is withheld to offset tournament staffing costs. - Day 2 Start:
Sunday, December 21 at 12:00.
Main Event Blind Structure (Day 1)
Players will navigate the following structure during all Day 1 flights:
| Level | SB / BB | Ante | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100 / 200 | 200 | 30 min |
| 2 | 200 / 300 | 300 | 30 min |
| 3 | 200 / 400 | 400 | 30 min |
| 4 | 300 / 500 | 500 | 30 min |
| 5 | 300 / 600 | 600 | 30 min |
| 6 | 400 / 800 | 800 | 30 min |
| 7 | 500 / 1000 | 1000 | 30 min |
| 8 | 600 / 1200 | 1200 | 30 min |
| 9 | 600 / 1200 | 1200 | 30 min |
| 10 | 1000 / 1500 | 1500 | 30 min |
| 11 | 1000 / 2000 | 2000 | 30 min |
| 12 | 1500 / 2500 | 2500 | 30 min |
| 13 | 1500 / 3000 | 3000 | 30 min |
Day 2 and Final Day will feature extended 40-minute levels starting from Level 14 (2,000/4,000/4,000).
Full Festival Schedule
The six-day series offers a diverse range of events, from high-value mystery bounties to high roller tournaments. Below is the complete schedule of events.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
| Time | Event | Buy-In (TWD) | GTD (TWD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 | Ola Freeroll | Free | – |
| 11:00 | #s1 Ola Mystery Bounty Satellite | 1,200 | – |
| 12:00 | #1 Ola Mystery Bounty Day 1A | 11,000 | 2,000,000 |
| 16:00 | #s2 Ola Mystery Bounty Satellite | 1,200 | – |
| 17:00 | #1 Ola Mystery Bounty Day 1B | 11,000 | 2,000,000 |
| 21:00 | #2 Ola Hyper Turbo KO | 3,500 | – |
Thursday, December 18, 2025
| Time | Event | Buy-In (TWD) | GTD (TWD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 | Ola Freeroll | Free | – |
| 11:00 | #s3 Ola Mystery Bounty Satellite | 1,200 | – |
| 12:00 | #1 Ola Mystery Bounty Day 1C | 11,000 | 2,000,000 |
| 15:00 | #3 Ola High Roller Single Day | 33,000 | – |
| 16:00 | #s4 Ola Mystery Bounty Satellite | 1,200 | – |
| 17:00 | #1 Ola Mystery Bounty Day 1D | 11,000 | 2,000,000 |
| 21:00 | #4 Ola Hyper Turbo KO | 3,500 | – |
Friday, December 19, 2025
| Time | Event | Buy-In (TWD) | GTD (TWD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:30 | #s5 Ola Main Event Satellite | 2,400 | – |
| 11:00 | #1 Ola Mystery Bounty Day 2 | – | 2,000,000 |
| 12:00 | #5 Ola Main Event Day 1A | 22,000 | 10,000,000 |
| 15:00 | #6 Ola High Roller Single Day | 30,200 | – |
| 16:00 | #s6 Ola Main Event Satellite | 2,400 | – |
| 17:30 | #5 Ola Main Event Day 1B | 22,000 | 10,000,000 |
| 21:30 | #7 Ola Hyper Turbo KO | 3,500 | – |
Saturday, December 20, 2025
| Time | Event | Buy-In (TWD) | GTD (TWD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:30 | #s7 Ola Main Event Satellite | 2,400 | – |
| 12:00 | #5 Ola Main Event Day 1C | 22,000 | 10,000,000 |
| 15:00 | #8 Ola High Roller Single Day | 33,000 | – |
| 15:00 | #9 Ola Ladies Event | 5,800 | – |
| 16:00 | #s8 Ola Main Event Satellite | 2,400 | – |
| 17:30 | #5 Ola Main Event Day 1D | 22,000 | 10,000,000 |
| 21:30 | #10 Ola Hyper Turbo KO | 3,500 | – |
Sunday, December 21, 2025
| Time | Event | Buy-In (TWD) | GTD (TWD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 | #5 Ola Main Event Day 2 | – | 10,000,000 |
| 13:00 | #11 Ola Super Bounty Hunter | 9,200 | 1,000,000 |
| 15:00 | #12 Ola Supreme High Roller Day 1 | 55,000 | 1,500,000 |
| 17:30 | #13 Ola Tag Team | 11,500 | – |
| 21:00 | #14 Ola Hyper Turbo KO | 3,500 | – |
Monday, December 22, 2025
| Time | Event | Buy-In (TWD) | GTD (TWD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 | #5 Ola Main Event Day 3 | – | 10,000,000 |
| 13:00 | #12 Ola Supreme High Roller Day 2 | – | 1,500,000 |
| 15:00 | #15 Ola Monster Stack NLH | 5,800 | – |
| 18:00 | #16 Ola Hyper Turbo KO | 3,500 | – |
High Stakes and Side Events
While the Main Event is the primary draw, the schedule is packed with action for every bankroll. The festival opens with the Ola Mystery Bounty, featuring a TWD 11,000 buy-in and its own TWD 2,000,000 guarantee.
High rollers have ample opportunities to build stacks with multiple single-day High Roller events. The stakes increase significantly on Sunday, December 21, for the Ola Supreme High Roller. This two-day tournament commands a TWD 55,000 buy-in and boasts a TWD 1,500,000 guarantee, with deep 100,000 starting stacks and 40-minute levels.
Venue and Location
The festival will be hosted at the Asia Poker Arena (CTP), located at No. 80, Section 1, Jianguo North Road. This venue is widely recognized as one of the premier poker rooms in Asia and regularly hosts major international tours. Its central location in Taipei City provides players with easy access to high-quality hotels and the city’s famous culinary scene.
Building on a European Legacy
The Ola Poker Tour arrives in Taipei with momentum from its European successes. The inaugural series at King’s Resort saw Alexander Metz from Germany dominate the Main Event final table to claim seven knockouts and the title. The tour also emphasizes team competition, as seen in Rozvadov where Team BPS (British Poker Series) won the Team Event Leaderboard.
This December festival in Taipei promises to blend that same competitive spirit with the vibrant poker culture of Taiwan. With over TWD 13.5 million in total guarantees across the Main Event, Mystery Bounty, and Supreme High Roller alone, the Ola Poker Tour is positioning itself as a must-play series for the Asian poker community.
