From Jakarta freerolls to high-stakes multi-table championship events, cm888 runs the most active online poker tournament circuit in Indonesia. Compete against thousands of players, build your bankroll, and chase life-changing prize pools — all from your phone or desktop, funded via BCA, BRI, or OVO in seconds.
Poker in Indonesia has grown from a niche hobby into a full-blown competitive culture, with players from Jakarta, Surabaya, Medan, Bandung, and Yogyakarta logging in daily to test their skills at the virtual felt. cm888 has built its tournament platform specifically for this community — combining global poker room standards with the payment convenience and local-language support that Indonesian players need.
At cm888, every poker tournament — from the smallest Rp 10.000 buy-in sit-and-go to the flagship weekly championship — runs on a certified random number generator (RNG) independently audited for fairness. You are always playing against real opponents, not bots. The software is optimized for low-latency mobile play, meaning a player in Bali or Makassar experiences the same smooth dealing speed as someone betting from a desktop in Jakarta's CBD.
Our tournament lobby updates in real time. Filter by buy-in range, game format (Texas Hold'em, Omaha, or Short Deck), or time of day — and jump into action within seconds. Deposits via BCA mobile banking, BRI internet banking, BNI, Mandiri, OVO, DANA, and GoPay are processed instantly, so you never miss a registration window because of a slow transfer.
Whether you are a recreational player who enjoys a weekly freeroll after watching Timnas Indonesia's latest match, or a seasoned grinder building a bankroll for live events, cm888's poker tournament ecosystem has the right game at the right stakes for you.
All times listed in Western Indonesia Time (WIB, UTC+7). Schedules are updated every Monday at 08:00 WIB.
| Tournament Name | Format | Buy-In | Guaranteed Prize | Start Time (WIB) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily Freeroll | Texas Hold'em MTT | Free | Rp 500.000 | 10:00 WIB daily | Registering |
| Morning Grinder | Texas Hold'em Sit & Go | Rp 10.000 | Rp 90.000 | 08:30 WIB daily | Registering |
| Afternoon Bounty | Knockout (PKO) Hold'em | Rp 50.000 | Rp 750.000 | 14:00 WIB daily | Registering |
| Jakarta Prime | Texas Hold'em MTT | Rp 100.000 | Rp 2.500.000 | 20:00 WIB daily | Late Reg Open |
| Omaha Sunday Special | Pot-Limit Omaha MTT | Rp 150.000 | Rp 3.000.000 | 19:00 WIB Sunday | Upcoming |
| Satellite to Championship | Texas Hold'em Satellite | Rp 25.000 | 1× Championship Ticket | 17:00 WIB Sat & Sun | Upcoming |
| cm888 Weekly Championship | Texas Hold'em MTT (Deepstack) | Rp 500.000 | Rp 25.000.000 | 18:00 WIB Sunday | Final Seats Available |
| High Roller Invitational | Short Deck Hold'em | Rp 5.000.000 | Rp 75.000.000 | 21:00 WIB Friday | Limited Seats |
Prize pool guarantees are met regardless of total entries. If total buy-ins exceed the guarantee, the prize pool is increased accordingly. All figures in Indonesian Rupiah (IDR / Rp).
The cm888 Weekly Championship guarantees a minimum prize pool of Rp 25.000.000, paid out to the top finishers. Here is how the money is split.
| Place | Prize (Rp) | % of Pool |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Rp 7.500.000 | 30% |
| 2nd | Rp 3.750.000 | 15% |
| 3rd | Rp 2.250.000 | 9% |
| 4th | Rp 1.500.000 | 6% |
| 5th | Rp 1.250.000 | 5% |
| 6th – 9th | Rp 625.000 each | 2.5% each |
| 10th – 18th | Rp 277.777 each | ~1.1% each |
Exact prize amounts may vary if total entries exceed the guarantee, proportionally scaling all payouts upward. The minimum number of paid places is 18. Additional places may be paid if the field exceeds 180 entrants.
Not all poker tournaments are created equal. Here is a breakdown of every format you will find in the cm888 lobby.
The classic tournament format. All players start simultaneously with equal chip stacks. Tables are merged as players are eliminated. The last player standing takes the top prize. MTTs at cm888 range from 9-player single-table events to 500-player field championships.
Sit & Go tournaments start the moment a fixed number of players (typically 6 or 9) have registered — no waiting for a scheduled start time. Perfect for Indonesian players who want competitive tournament action on their own schedule, any time of day.
In PKO tournaments, every player has a bounty on their head. Eliminate an opponent and you instantly win half their bounty in cash — the other half is added to your own head. This creates an aggressive, action-packed dynamic that rewards calculated aggression.
Re-entry events allow players who bust early to purchase another entry during the registration period. Rebuy tournaments permit additional chip purchases within the first few levels. Both formats inflate prize pools significantly above the base guarantee.
Turbo events use shortened blind levels (5–10 minutes) to complete faster. Hyper-Turbo events are even quicker — typically 3-minute levels — making them ideal for players who want a full tournament experience in under an hour. Great for late-night sessions after 22:00 WIB.
Satellites offer the most cost-efficient path into high-stakes events. Win a Saturday satellite for Rp 25.000 and earn a direct seat to the cm888 Weekly Championship worth Rp 500.000. Multiple satellites run every weekend — a key feature for budget-conscious players in Surabaya and Medan.
New to poker or need a quick refresher? Here are all 10 hand rankings from strongest to weakest — essential knowledge before entering any cm888 tournament.
A–K–Q–J–10 of the same suit. The best possible hand in Texas Hold'em. Unbeatable.
Five consecutive cards of the same suit (e.g., 7–8–9–10–J of hearts).
All four cards of the same rank (e.g., four Aces). Also known as "Quads".
Three of a kind combined with a pair (e.g., K–K–K–7–7). Higher three-of-a-kind wins ties.
Any five cards of the same suit, not in sequence. Highest card determines rank.
Five consecutive cards of mixed suits (e.g., 5–6–7–8–9). Ace can be high or low.
Three cards of the same rank with two unrelated side cards (kickers).
Two separate pairs of matching ranks, plus one kicker card. Higher top pair wins.
Two cards of the same rank with three unrelated kickers. The most common winning hand in short fields.
No combination achieved. The highest individual card in your hand determines its value.
Poker is a skill game with a long-run edge that belongs to the better-prepared player. These fundamentals will give your cm888 tournament game a stronger foundation.
Your effective M-ratio — the number of full orbits your chip stack can survive — dictates which plays are available to you. Above 20 big blinds, play full-range poker. Below 10 big blinds, shift to push-fold strategy exclusively.
Acting last on every post-flop street is the single greatest positional advantage in Hold'em. Expand your opening range from the button and cut-off; tighten up significantly from early position, especially in deep-stack cm888 MTT formats.
The bubble — the stage just before the money — is where most recreational players become too passive. Short stacks panic; average stacks freeze. At cm888 tournaments, the correct counter-strategy is to apply constant pressure with your medium stack on players desperate to cash.
The cm888 Daily Freeroll at 10:00 WIB is free to enter and still pays real Rupiah prizes. Use it not just as a prize vehicle but as a low-pressure environment to practice reading timing tells, bet-sizing tells, and positional tendencies of Indonesian opponents.
Decide your maximum spend before opening the lobby — not after a bad beat. Using cm888's deposit limit tools (available in account settings) lets you cap your daily or weekly tournament spend and keeps poker enjoyable rather than stressful.
Independent Chip Model (ICM) theory governs optimal play when prize jumps are large relative to chip EV. At the cm888 Weekly Championship final table, an ICM-aware player makes significantly different decisions than a cash-game thinker — understanding this edge is worth more than any hand-reading skill.
cm888 supports all major Indonesian payment channels. Deposit before the registration deadline and never miss a tournament start.
BCA, BRI, BNI, and Mandiri transfers processed instantly 24 hours a day. Minimum deposit Rp 25.000 — no transaction fee.
OVO, DANA, GoPay, ShopeePay, and LinkAja accepted. Instant credit. Minimum Rp 10.000 — ideal for micro-stakes tournament buy-ins.
Tournament winnings paid back to your BCA or BRI account within 1–6 hours. VIP members receive same-day processing regardless of amount.
All financial transactions on cm888 are protected by bank-grade encryption — the same standard used by BCA Mobile Banking.
cm888 Poker Tournaments are intended for adults aged 21 and above. Poker is a game of skill and chance — participate only with funds you can comfortably afford to set aside for entertainment. If you feel that your gaming is becoming a problem, cm888 provides self-exclusion tools, session time limits, and deposit caps accessible directly from your account settings. For independent support, please visit our Responsible Gaming page.
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