Chaoshan Cup S5 Day 3 | Record-Breaking Popularity with 479 Entries in Main Event Group B, Ji Siyu Advances to Day 2 with 400,500 Chips

January 5, 2025, Shantou — The Chaoshan Cup S5 continued its thrilling pace on the third day, with the Main Event Group B preliminaries attracting a record 479 entries. The intense competition commenced promptly at 1 PM, and after 12 levels of play, the remaining players advanced to the next phase of the tournament.

Day 3 Recap | Main Event Group B Preliminaries

After 12 exciting levels, the Main Event Group B preliminaries concluded, with 479 players participating and 96 advancing to the next round. Ji Siyu stood out with an impressive 400,500 chip stack, claiming the chip lead for Day 2.

Advancing Players:

• Ji Siyu 400,500
• (Additional top players to be listed later)

On-Site Highlights | Showcasing Thrilling Hands and Strategic Play

Hand 1: Full House Dominates in a Dramatic Showdown

Level 4 (200/400/400)
Pre-flop: The UTG player opened with 900, and the CO player responded with a 3-bet to 2500. The rest of the table folded, leaving two players in the hand.

• Flop: 9♠️ K♦️ 2♦️. UTG checked, and CO c-bet 3000. UTG called.
• Turn: 10♦️. UTG checked again, and CO checked behind.
• River: K♠️. UTG bet 7000, and CO made an all-in call after some deliberation. UTG quickly called, showing K♣️T♣️ for a full house. CO showed T♠️T❤️ and was eliminated.

Hand 2: Trips vs. Top Pair — A Rollercoaster Finish

Level 10 (1000/1500/1500)
Pre-flop: The BTN opened to 3000, SB called, and BB folded, setting up a heads-up battle.

• Flop: 5♠️ 5❤️ 4❤️. SB checked, BTN c-bet 4000, and SB called.
• Turn: 10♠️. SB checked again, and BTN pushed all-in for 15,000. SB called after some thought.
• River: 10♣️. The table gasped as the SB hit the full house with just two outs remaining, winning the pot.

Exclusive Services for Competitors

The CSSOP service desk offered players a unique opportunity to personalize CSSOP commemorative t-shirts by choosing their favorite stickers, creating a one-of-a-kind tournament souvenir. Additionally, CSSOP-branded backpacks and hats were available to enhance the overall event experience.

The tournament venue also featured a coffee and tea tasting area, as well as an exhibition of jewelry and cultural artifacts. These thoughtful touches provided a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere amidst the intense competition.

Tournament Schedule Update | Important Changes

Dear Competitors,

Due to the substantial increase in participants for the 2025 CSSOP Chaoshan Cup Series, we are making the following adjustments to the tournament schedule:

• The tournament will now run from January 3 to January 10 (8 days), instead of the original 7-day schedule.
• The updated details are as follows:
• The semi-final (second round), previously set for January 8, will now consist of 10 levels of play before bagging and registration. Remaining players will proceed to January 9 (third round) for the semi-final.
• The final (fourth round) will take place on January 10.
• Players advancing to the semi-final on January 9 should register at the consultation desk. The CSSOP organizing committee will provide one-night accommodation at the tournament hotel.
• The closing ceremony, originally planned for January 9, will now be held on January 10.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

CSSOP Organizing Committee
January 5, 2025