Kuo Cheng Yeh, a talented poker player from Taiwan, made a significant mark at the GPI Asia Poker Festival 2025 by winning the prestigious MPS Mystery Bounty event. The competition took place from March 28 to March 30, 2025, with 427 entries vying for the top prize. Yeh’s remarkable performance saw him taking home a total prize of $3,530 USD (approximately 117,100 NTD), securing the 1st place spot in the event.
Prize Breakdown
The prize breakdown for Kuo Cheng Yeh was as follows:
- Prize: $3,530 USD (117,100 NTD)
- Event: MPS Mystery Bounty, GPI Asia Poker Festival 2025
- Position: 1st place
- Entries: 427 total entries, with 66 players ITM
- Buy-In: 3,500 NTD (2,975 + 525 NTD)
Top Finishers and Payouts
Here are the top 9 players and their respective payouts for the event:
- Kuo Cheng Yeh (Taiwan) – 3,530 USD (117,100 NTD)
- Chihua Wu (Thailand) – 2,505 USD (83,100 NTD)
- Chih Cheng Chen (Taiwan) – 1,645 USD (54,600 NTD)
- Chueh Hao Hsuan (Taiwan) – 1,180 USD (39,200 NTD)
- Sumi Rahic (Taiwan) – 930 USD (30,900 NTD)
- Han Zheng (Taiwan) – 790 USD (26,200 NTD)
- Meining Feng (Taiwan) – 670 USD (22,300 NTD)
- Queen Tak (Thailand) – 555 USD (18,500 NTD)
- Yunfei Wang (China) – 445 USD (14,700 NTD)
The payouts highlighted the strong representation from Taiwan, with several players from the region dominating the top spots.
Blind Structure
The blind levels for the tournament were structured in 30-minute intervals, with blinds gradually increasing throughout the event to maintain an exciting pace and ensure that every player had an opportunity to strategize and showcase their skills. The blind structure for the event was as follows:
| Level | SB | BB |
| 1 | 100 | 200 |
| 2 | 200 | 300 |
| 3 | 200 | 400 |
| 4 | 300 | 500 |
| 5 | 300 | 600 |
| 6 | 400 | 800 |
| 7 | 500 | 1,000 |
| 8 | 600 | 1,200 |
| 9 | 1,000 | 1,500 |
| 10 | 1,000 | 2,000 |
| 11 | 1,500 | 2,500 |
| 12 | 1,500 | 3,000 |
| 13 | 2,000 | 4,000 |
| 14 | 2,000 | 5,000 |
| 15 | 3,000 | 6,000 |
| 16 | 4,000 | 8,000 |
| 17 | 5,000 | 10,000 |
| 18 | 6,000 | 12,000 |
| 19 | 8,000 | 16,000 |
| 20 | 10,000 | 20,000 |
| 21 | 15,000 | 25,000 |
| 22 | 15,000 | 30,000 |
| 23 | 20,000 | 40,000 |
| 24 | 25,000 | 50,000 |
| 25 | 30,000 | 60,000 |
| 26 | 40,000 | 80,000 |
| 27 | 50,000 | 100,000 |
| 28 | 75,000 | 125,000 |
| 29 | 75,000 | 150,000 |
| 30 | 100,000 | 200,000 |
| 31 | 150,000 | 250,000 |
| 32 | 150,000 | 300,000 |
| 33 | 200,000 | 400,000 |
| 34 | 250,000 | 500,000 |
This structure ensured that the competition remained intense, with players constantly adjusting their strategies as the blinds increased.
Looking Ahead
Kuo Cheng Yeh’s victory at the GPI Asia Poker Festival 2025 further solidifies his reputation as one of the rising stars in the Asian poker scene. His first-place finish in the MPS Mystery Bounty event, coupled with his $3,530 USD prize, is a testament to his skill and determination. As he continues to compete in high-stakes poker tournaments, we can expect more impressive results from this talented player from Taiwan.
As the poker community in the region continues to grow, events like this highlight the skill, strategy, and excitement that make poker one of the most thrilling games to watch and participate in. For full details on results, chip counts, and photos from the event, check the official gallery and results section.
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