From nightly freerolls open to every registered player in Jakarta and Surabaya, to high-stakes guaranteed events drawing Indonesia's most serious competitors — rex88 runs the most active tournament schedule available to Indonesian players, all with prize pools paid in IDR.
Tournaments per month
Average daily guaranteed prize pool
Indonesian-speaking support
All buy-ins and payouts in Rupiah
Why Tournament Poker?
Tournament poker is the single most accessible form of high-upside competition in online gaming. A buy-in of Rp 20.000 can turn into a life-changing prize if you navigate a deep field — and at rex88, that potential is real, repeatable, and structured around a schedule that suits Indonesian time zones, with all events running on WIB (Western Indonesia Time, UTC+7) clocks.
Unlike cash games, where a single bad session can wipe out hours of careful play, tournament entry limits your maximum risk to your buy-in while preserving uncapped upside. Players from Medan, Bandung, and Yogyakarta compete on exactly the same terms as regulars from Jakarta — every chip stack starts equal, and the best strategic thinker wins.
rex88 has structured its tournament calendar specifically to meet Indonesian demand patterns. Peak registration spikes around 20:00–22:00 WIB on weekday evenings and throughout weekend afternoons — and the platform runs its largest guaranteed prize pools precisely during those windows. Players in Bali (WITA, UTC+8) and eastern Indonesia (WIT, UTC+9) are also catered to with late-night overlay events.
Deposits and withdrawals are fully integrated with Indonesia's most-used payment infrastructure: BCA, BRI, BNI, Mandiri, CIMB Niaga, OVO, DANA, GoPay, and ShopeePay. Tournament buy-ins are deducted directly from your rex88 balance — there is no separate wallet or conversion step. Winnings are processed to your registered bank account, typically within three hours of tournament completion.
Featured Events
Our headline events run on a fixed weekly cadence, giving you reliable dates and guaranteed prize pools to plan your schedule around.
The most prestigious regular event on the rex88 calendar. Satellite qualifiers from Rp 11.000 run daily from Thursday onward. Re-entry allowed through level 8.
Fast-paced turbo structure designed for midweek sessions — complete within two to three hours. Full re-entry through level 6. Popular among players in Jakarta who prefer a post-dinner tournament.
rex88's largest monthly guaranteed event. Multi-flight Day 1s across three days. Satellite pathways start at Rp 22.000. The headline event of every month's tournament calendar.
Free entry tickets issued automatically to all accounts registered within the last 30 days. Zero buy-in, real prize money. The fastest way for players from Surabaya to Makassar to build an initial bankroll.
Ultra-fast hyper structure — most fields complete in under 90 minutes. Ideal for late-night sessions after evening prayers. Completes well before 02:00 WIB for players observing Indonesian daily routines.
rex88's premium high-stakes event. Deep stack structure (30,000 starting chips) with generous blind levels designed for serious multi-hour competition. Satellite access via Rp 220.000 qualifiers every Thursday and Friday.
Full Schedule
All times in WIB (Western Indonesia Time, UTC+7). Buy-ins include rake. Guaranteed prize pools are met by rex88 regardless of field size.
| Day | Event Name | Start (WIB) | Buy-In (IDR) | Guarantee (IDR) | Structure | Re-Entry | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Monday Warm-Up | 20:00 | Rp 22.000 | Rp 20.000.000 | Turbo | Yes (×2) | Open |
| Monday | Midnight Hyper | 23:30 | Rp 33.000 | Rp 50.000.000 | Hyper Turbo | Yes (×3) | Open |
| Tuesday | Micro Grinder | 19:30 | Rp 11.000 | Rp 10.000.000 | Turbo | Yes (×2) | Open |
| Tuesday | Midnight Hyper | 23:30 | Rp 33.000 | Rp 50.000.000 | Hyper Turbo | Yes (×3) | Open |
| Wednesday | Wednesday Turbo Blitz — GTD | 20:30 | Rp 55.000 | Rp 100.000.000 | Turbo | Yes (×2) | Open |
| Wednesday | Midnight Hyper | 23:30 | Rp 33.000 | Rp 50.000.000 | Hyper Turbo | Yes (×3) | Open |
| Thursday | Sunday GTD Satellite | 20:00 | Rp 11.000 | Tickets Only | Satellite | Unlimited | Satellite |
| Thursday | Midnight Hyper | 23:30 | Rp 33.000 | Rp 50.000.000 | Hyper Turbo | Yes (×3) | Open |
| Friday | Friday Night Special | 20:00 | Rp 110.000 | Rp 200.000.000 | Deep Stack | Yes (×2) | Open |
| Friday | High Roller Satellite | 21:30 | Rp 220.000 | Tickets Only | Satellite | Unlimited | Satellite |
| Saturday | Monthly Major — Day 1B | 17:00 | Rp 550.000 | Rp 2.000.000.000 | Multi-Flight | Yes (×2) | Monthly |
| Saturday | rex88 High Roller Invitational | 19:00 | Rp 2.200.000 | Rp 1.000.000.000 | Deep Stack | Yes (×1) | High Roller |
| Sunday | Monthly Major — Day 1C | 14:00 | Rp 550.000 | Rp 2.000.000.000 | Multi-Flight | Yes (×2) | Monthly |
| Sunday | rex88 Sunday Grand — GTD | 20:00 | Rp 110.000 | Rp 500.000.000 | Standard | Yes (×2) | Open |
| Daily | New Player Freeroll | 21:00 | FREE | Rp 5.000.000 | Turbo | No | Open |
* Schedule subject to change during Indonesian public holidays (Idul Fitri, Nyepi, Independence Day, etc.). Special overlay events added during Ramadhan and Lebaran periods. Check the rex88 tournament lobby for real-time updates. 21+ only to register.
Payout Structure
rex88 uses a top-heavy payout structure that rewards deep runs significantly. The example below illustrates the distribution for a 500-player field paying the top 15% (75 places). All percentages are of the total prize pool.
* Exact percentages vary by event. Full payout tables are published in the rex88 tournament lobby before registration opens. Prize pool paid in IDR, credited within 3 hours of final hand.
Strategy Guide
Winning tournament poker is a different discipline from cash-game play. These principles separate consistent in-the-money finishers from players who bust early.
In the early blind levels, your primary goal is to preserve your starting stack and avoid costly confrontations with uncertain equity. Play tighter than you would in a cash game. Speculative hands require implied odds that early-level chip stacks rarely justify.
As antes kick in and the pot grows pre-flop, stealing blinds and antes becomes critical to maintaining a competitive stack. Target players who consistently fold to 3-bets. A stack around 25–40 big blinds calls for frequent open-raises from late position.
The bubble is where tournament fortunes are made or lost. Short stacks tighten dramatically to secure a min-cash. Medium stacks with 15–25 BBs should push hard against players protecting their chips. Big stacks should apply relentless pressure — every chip they win is worth less than every chip a short stack loses.
Once you've secured a cash, reset your focus on the final table and first place. Min-cashes return only slightly more than the buy-in on a top-heavy structure. Adjust your risk tolerance and begin accumulating chips aggressively — controlled by the ICM implications of each pay jump.
Heads-up play rewards the player who adjusts fastest to their opponent's tendencies. Open virtually every button, defend liberally from the big blind, and look for high-frequency exploits. The prize-pool difference between 1st and 2nd at rex88 is typically 12–15 percentage points — worth fighting hard for.
Getting Started
From first registration to taking your seat at the virtual felt — the entire process takes under ten minutes.
Create your free rex88 account. The registration form takes under two minutes. You must be 21 or older to open an account. Indonesian ID required for identity verification.
Fund your account instantly via BCA, BRI, BNI, Mandiri, CIMB Niaga, OVO, DANA, GoPay, or ShopeePay. Minimum deposit starts at Rp 25.000. Funds reflect in your wallet within seconds.
Open the Tournament Lobby inside your rex88 account. Filter by buy-in range, start time, or guarantee size. Register for your chosen event — or enter a satellite to win your seat at a lower cost.
At the scheduled start time, your table opens automatically. Play directly in your browser — no download required. Mobile-optimized for Indonesian players using Android or iOS devices.
Bonus subject to standard rex88 Terms & Conditions. One welcome bonus per verified account. 21+ only. Play responsibly.
Play-through requirement
Bonus validity window
Match on first deposit
No win cap on prizes
Platform Features
The rex88 tournament client is fully optimized for mobile browsers. Indonesian players using mid-range Android handsets get the same smooth experience as desktop users — no app download required.
Tournament winnings are processed to BCA, BRI, BNI, Mandiri, OVO, DANA, and GoPay accounts with an average payout time of under three hours — including on Indonesian public holidays.
Full hand history export available after every session. Review your play, identify leaks, and track your tournament ROI over time. Data stored for 90 days and downloadable in standard formats.
rex88 deploys real-time collusion detection algorithms across all tournament tables. Irregular chip-passing patterns trigger automatic review. Tournament integrity is a non-negotiable platform standard.
Our customer support team includes native Indonesian-speaking agents available around the clock — via live chat and email at [email protected] — for any tournament registration or payout query.
Monthly tournament leaderboards rank players by points earned across all events. Top finishers on the monthly leaderboard earn additional IDR cash prizes and priority seat reservations at the next Monthly Major.
Indonesia's most active online poker tournament schedule — real guaranteed prize pools, instant IDR payouts, and a community of serious players from Jakarta to Makassar. Your seat is waiting.