PokerStars premier international series, Asia Pacific Poker Tour, has kicked off with the 2024 APPT Manila now underway at Okada Manila, Philippines. This year’s event promises an exceptional player experience with the event taking place at the venue’s largest entertainment space, Cove Manila, setting the stage for the grandest APPT event in the history of the tour. PS LIVE at Okada Manila Senior Operations Manager, Lorie Lagrosas said,
“APPT Manila is our biggest annual event so for this year we wanted to bring players a different experience. When you walk in to Cove Manila, everything is there, it’s a ‘one-stop shop’ for players throughout the festival. We have VIP rooms, massage cabanas, bar area, players lounge where a pool table has been set up, and 86 poker tables for tournaments and cash games. This is the first of its kind in Asia so we are very excited to have it here.”
As players walk through the entrance, the venue instantly mesmerizes with its spectacular glass domed ceiling and brightly lit room. The catchy regal red PokerStars shade stands out with poker tables on both sides of the floor.
APPT Manila Key Events
APPT Manila runs from July 24 to August 5, featuring 66 trophy events across thirteen days of games. Buy-ins start as low as PHP 7,500 (~USD 120) to the heights of PHP 1,000,000 (~USD 17,020). Highlighting the series is the APPT Main Event with a buy in of PHP 80,000 (~USD 1,360). This comes with a knockout guarantee of PHP 55,000,000 (~USD 936,530), close to a million dollars!
Dates: August 1-5, 2024
Buy in: PHP 80,000 (~USD 1,360)
Guarantee: PHP 55,000,000 (~USD 936,530)
Flight A: Thursday, August 1
Flight B: Friday, August 2
Flight C: Saturday, August 3
Day 2: Sunday, August 4
Final Day: Monday, August 5
Among the other must-attend events to book are the APPT Open, APPT National, and APPT Mystery Bounty. Also in the list is the PokerStars Red Dragon and Special Charity Event on July 31.
APPT Open
Date/s: July 25-28, 2024
Buy-in: PHP 60,000 (~USD 1,020)
Guarantee: PHP 20,000,000 (~USD 340,550)
APPT National
Date/s: July 27-31, 2024
Buy-in: PHP 40,000 (~USD 680)
Guarantee: PHP 10,000,000 (~USD 170,280)
PokerStars Red Dragon
Date/s: July 27-29, 2024
Buy-in: PHP 70,000 (~USD 1,190)
Guarantee: PHP 25,000,000 (~USD 425,700)
APPT Mystery Bounty
Date/s: August 4-5, 2024
Buy-in: PHP 40,000 (~USD 680)
Guarantee: PHP 5,000,000 (~USD 85,140)
High Roller Events
On the higher end are the Megastack High Roller, High Roller Knockout (P100K Bounty), PLO High Roller, and Six Handed High Roller. Key events are the APPT Super High Roller, APPT One Million Challenge, and APPT High Roller.
APPT Super High Roller
Date/s: July 31 – August 1, 2024
Buy-in: PHP 500,000 (~USD 8,510)
APPT One Million Challenge Championship
Date/s: August 1, 2024
Buy-in: PHP 1,000,000 (~USD 17,020)
APPT High Roller
Date/s: August 4-5, 2024
Buy-in: PHP 250,000 (~USD 4,250)
Guarantee: PHP 10,000,000 (~USD 170,280)
APPT Manila Opening Day
Several events opened the games starting with the Early Bird PHP 1 Million guaranteed. This was joined by the Okada Kickoff PHP 3 Million guarantee with the first of two flights attracting 108 entries. Flight B registration is also up and running with registration closing at 9:30pm. Buy in for his event is PHP 16,500(~USD 280). Both flights play down to ITM. This event is a great way to get in some early practice and pad up your bankroll.
For evening-goers, there is a Turbo event at 8pm and Hyper Turbo at 10pm. All of these events will award one of the coolest PokerStars spade trophies.
APPT Manila – SCHEDULE
APPT Manila – NEWS
First timers to PokerStars LIVE Manila
If you’re new to the scene, PokerStars LIVE Manila stands as one of the metropolis’s most popular poker hubs. Daily tournaments and cash tables are offered. The poker room is conveniently situated within Okada Manila making it easily accessible for guests staying in the premises. Additionally guests can indulge in breathtaking views of Manila Bay and its captivating sunsets from the hotel, adding to the overall experience.
For international travelers, Okada Manila is within 5-10 minutes drive from NAIA Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. For NAIA Terminal 3, the trip to Okada is just 15 minutes. To avoid getting ripped off , the best way to get to the venue is by Grab Car.
Accommodations
Of course the best place to stay while attending the event is at Okada Manila. The resort is rated one of the best and most luxurious. Make sure to contact PokerStars LIVE Manila as special player rates may still be available. For those who would like to explore other options, there are a plethora of places to stay in the area and all are nearby.
Contact PokerStars LIVE Manila: +63-956-736-9676
