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Continental Summit
Asia Edition 2026 · October 20, 2026 · Asia Poker Arena, Taipei
From smart glasses to late registration.
Case, principle, options and direction for every topic.
One year after the first summit in Taipei.
Inside the Asian Edition 2026
The Summit
In June 2026, the Poker Tournament Directors Association approved its new rules at TDA Summit XII in Las Vegas, with a record 176 members from 41 countries. Four months later, the Poker TDA + WPF Continental Summit returned to Taipei to bring those rules to the floors of Asia.
The second Asian Edition was held on October 20, 2026 at Asia Poker Arena, during the TMTC 2026 festival, organized by the World Poker Federation and the TDA in partnership with the Asian Poker Sports Association (APSA). It was built as a half-day working panel for tournament directors, floor staff and operators, with one goal: practical, consistent standards that work across Asia's diverse tournament environments.
One Path for Every Topic
Each topic was set up to end with the consensus reached, the open questions, an owner and the next action.
15 Topics on the Table
Electronic Devices & Smart Glasses
Where assistance ends and enforceable integrity begins: passive devices, restrictions during a live hand, and the floor's authority to inspect.
Table Talk, Abuse & Hate Speech
A firm line between table energy, strategic speech, harassment and discriminatory abuse, with a player conduct standard that works across languages and cultures.
All-In & One Chip Behind
Declarations that are visible, audible and verified by the dealer, and what is binding when one chip stays behind.
Out-of-Turn Action Heads-Up
A repeatable path between intent, changed action and substantial action.
Verbal Statements at Showdown
Rule 13 in a heads-up showdown: the first player announces fold and throws the hand away. Dead or live?
Dealer Button Placement
The button does not belong to the seat, and can be moved to deal in the most players.
Big Blind Ante: Simultaneous Busts
Stacks are compared after the ante is posted, and the larger stack receives the higher prize.
Raising the Blinds
Dealers may now raise the blinds when the level changes, with the floor still announcing it.
Chip Stacks of 20
Upgraded from recommended procedure to rule, with rollout and dealer training to plan.
Moving Players with Chips
Players carrying chips go directly to their new seat, including alternates and table breaks.
Breaking Tables
Keeping movement random, fast and auditable: seat cards, software and balancing exceptions.
Chip Penalties vs Orbit Penalties
Which sanction is clearer, fairer and easier to apply consistently, and a ladder from warning to disqualification.
Mixed Games
Extending standards beyond Hold'em: exposed cards outside the initial deal and the reshuffle in draw games.
Late Registration
Closing registration by clock level, stack depth, field percentage or event category.
Open Floor
Recurring rulings, regional inconsistencies and priorities brought by the directors in the room.
Chip Penalties vs Orbit Penalties
Chip penalties are immediate, proportional and visible. Orbit penalties are familiar, but their impact changes with table speed and format. The agenda put forward a ladder for discussion that links each level of offense to both.
| Level | Chip penalty | Orbit equivalent | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor | 0.5 BB | 1 hand | Out-of-turn action preflop, a first procedural offense |
| Medium | 1 BB | 3 hands | Discussing a live hand, out-of-turn action postflop, repeated stalling |
| Major | 2.5 BB | 1 round | Dodging blinds, exposing cards with action pending, abusive behavior |
| Severe | 5 BB | 2 rounds | Serious misconduct, deliberate rule violations |
| Extreme | 10+ BB or DQ | 3+ rounds | Collusion, cheating, threats |
Repeat offenses move up one level. Penalties that take a player away from the table are decided only by the Head TD.
Event Highlights
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Three Events, One Week
The Taiwan stop of the women's poker weekend played in 13 countries at the same time.
October 20 to 222026 WPF Asian Nations CupNine national teams, three days of team poker, and Malaysia crowned champion.
October 16 to 26WPF and TMTC 2026How the WPF and TMTC turned Taipei into the center of competitive poker in Asia.
Organizations Leading the Way
The World Poker Federation is the global organization leading the development of poker as a recognized mind sport. It supports national federations, promotes legal recognition, and builds a unified structure for the game of poker worldwide.
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Founded in 2001, the Tournament Directors Association (TDA) is the global authority on poker tournament rules. With over 4,000 members across 65 countries, the TDA brings consistency, fairness, and professionalism to live poker events worldwide.
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APSA is a leading force in promoting poker as a mind sport in Taiwan and across Asia. Committed to fostering a healthy and competitive poker environment, APSA has played a key role in expanding the game’s reach and supporting local talent.
Find out more →Taiwan’s Asia Poker Arena
For the second year, the Summit took place at Asia Poker Arena in Taipei, home of the TMT Championship and of the WPF's events in Taiwan.
B1, No. 80, Section 1, Jianguo N. Rd., Zhongshan District, Taipei, Taiwan.
