After previous teases on its social media pages, the Asian Poker Tour (APT), with its main sponsor Natural8, has officially announced the return to Manila this year with the APT Manila 2024. The festival, scheduled for October 28 to November 7, 2024, will take place at the City of Dreams Manila, a luxury resort known for hosting high-stakes poker action. In partnership with Soul Poker, this series brings over PHP 170 million (about USD 3 million) in guaranteed prize pools.
APT Main Event and Tournament Highlights
The festival’s standout event, the APT Main Event, runs from October 31 to November 6. With a buy-in of PHP 85,000 (around USD 1,510), the event boasts a massive PHP 100 million (approximately USD 1.78 million) guaranteed prize pool. This marks a significant increase compared to previous APT tournaments in Manila, highlighting the tour’s commitment to providing more value for players.
APT Manila 2024 is notable as it marks the tour’s first appearance in the Philippines’ capital after a two-year break. The last APT Main Event held in Manila saw Moses Saquing triumph over a field of 380 players in 2022, claiming the top share of the PHP 23,280,000 (USD 405,823) prize pool.
Festival Events and Key Tournaments
The action-packed schedule kicks off on October 28 with the Philippines National Cup, featuring a PHP 12,000 (USD 210) buy-in and a PHP 4 million (USD 71,000) guarantee. Following this, the two-day Mystery Bounty Hunter, sponsored by Natural8, offers a PHP 6 million (USD 106,000) guaranteed prize pool, running from October 29 to 30.
On October 30, the Super Stack event guarantees another PHP 6 million (USD 106,000) with a PHP 30,000 (USD 530) buy-in. Later in the series, high rollers can compete in the PHP 15 million (USD 267,000) guaranteed APT Super High Roller, which starts on October 30. This event is known for awarding one of the festival’s signature lion trophies.
For players seeking more high-stakes action, daily high-roller events include the PHP 1.5 million (USD 26,000) buy-in Superstar Challenge on November 1-2 and the PHP 300,000 (USD 5,300) buy-in Baby Superstar Challenge on November 5. Another highlight is the PHP 200,000 (USD 3,500) buy-in APT High Roller, running from November 6 to 7, featuring a PHP 15 million (USD 267,000) guarantee.
Additional Featured Tournaments
The APT Manila 2024 series also features the Zodiac Classic, sponsored by Natural8, which offers a PHP 15 million (USD 267,000) guarantee and takes place from November 4 to 5. The Double Stack event, with a PHP 4 million (USD 71,000) prize pool, runs on November 5-6. For those looking to play in a slightly smaller field, the Mini Main Event offers a PHP 5 million (USD 89,000) guarantee, scheduled for November 6-7.
With its diverse range of tournaments and substantial guarantees, APT Manila 2024 is undoubtedly a must-attend series for poker players of all levels. Don’t miss out!
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