The highly anticipated Asian Poker Tour (APT) is making its grand return to Manila, much to the excitement of local poker players who have long been waiting for this moment. Sponsored by Natural8, one of the region’s most popular poker festivals will take place in the Philippine capital in just seven weeks. The 2024 APT Manila series is scheduled for October 28 to November 7, featuring 11 days of action and a guaranteed prize pool of PHP 170 million (≈ USD 3 million) — adding remarkable prestige to the event.
This spectacular comeback marks APT’s return to the Philippines after a two-year hiatus, now with a completely refreshed and elevated format.
Over the past two years, the Asian Poker Tour brand has undergone major upgrades, including record-breaking prize pools and expanded tournament venues. With its continued commitment to growth, this year’s APT Manila is set to reach new heights, as the Main Event guarantee will be more than four times higher than in any previous APT Manila edition.
In addition, the festival will partner with Soul Poker Club, and all events will take place at the Grand Ballroom of City of Dreams Manila, a five-star integrated resort, providing players with an exceptional and luxurious poker experience.
2024 Asian Poker Tour (APT) Manila Main Event
The highlight of the 2024 Asian Poker Tour (APT) Manila is undoubtedly the Main Event, featuring a massive guaranteed prize pool of PHP 100,000,000 (≈ USD 1,774,750) — accounting for more than half of the entire festival’s total guarantee. The tournament will kick off on Thursday, October 31, and include four starting flights.
Each player can enter for a buy-in of PHP 85,000 (≈ USD 1,514) to compete for the season’s most prestigious title and the iconic APT Gold Lion Trophy.
Schedule:
Dates: October 31 – November 6, 2024
Buy-in: PHP 85,000 (≈ USD 1,514)
Guaranteed Prize Pool: PHP 100,000,000 (≈ USD 1,774,750)
Day Structure:
Day 1A: Thursday, October 31
Day 1B: Friday, November 1
Day 1C: Saturday, November 2
Day 1D (Turbo): Saturday, November 2
Day 2: Sunday, November 3
Day 3: Monday, November 4
Day 4: Tuesday, November 5
Final Day: Wednesday, November 6
Featured Events
Beyond the record-breaking Main Event, the 11-day APT Manila series will also feature a wide range of side events, beginning with the Philippine National Cup on opening day.
A total of nine additional highlight tournaments will follow, collectively offering another PHP 70,000,000 (≈ USD 1,250,140) in guaranteed prize pools.
Buy-ins range from PHP 12,000 (≈ USD 210) to the PHP 1,500,000 (≈ USD 26,700) two-day SuperStar Challenge, ensuring a variety of stakes and formats to suit players of all levels.
Key Events Overview:
Philippine National Cup
Dates: October 28–29, 2024
Buy-in: PHP 12,000 (≈ USD 210)
Guarantee: PHP 4,000,000 (≈ USD 71,000)
Mystery Bounty – Sponsored by Natural8
Dates: October 29–30, 2024
Buy-in: PHP 20,000 (≈ USD 355)
Guarantee: PHP 6,000,000 (≈ USD 106,000)
APT Super High Roller
Dates: October 30–31, 2024
Buy-in: PHP 600,000 (≈ USD 10,600)
Guarantee: PHP 15,000,000 (≈ USD 267,000)
Super Stack
Date: October 30, 2024
Buy-in: PHP 30,000 (≈ USD 530)
Guarantee: PHP 6,000,000 (≈ USD 106,000)
SuperStar Challenge
Dates: November 1–2, 2024
Buy-in: PHP 1,500,000 (≈ USD 26,700)
Zodiac Classic – Sponsored by Natural8
Dates: November 4–5, 2024
Buy-in: PHP 125,000 (≈ USD 2,200)
Guarantee: PHP 15,000,000 (≈ USD 267,000)
Baby Superstar
Date: November 5, 2024
Buy-in: PHP 300,000 (≈ USD 5,300)
Double Stack
Dates: November 5–6, 2024
Buy-in: PHP 20,000 (≈ USD 355)
Guarantee: PHP 4,000,000 (≈ USD 71,000)
APT High Roller
Dates: November 6–7, 2024
Buy-in: PHP 200,000 (≈ USD 3,500)
Guarantee: PHP 15,000,000 (≈ USD 267,000)
Mini Main Event
Dates: November 6–7, 2024
Buy-in: PHP 25,000 (≈ USD 445)
Guarantee: PHP 5,000,000 (≈ USD 89,000)
These events feature a variety of buy-in levels and generous prize pools, catering to poker enthusiasts of all experience levels and bankrolls.
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Red Dragon Poker APP Officially Launched
The long-established tournament brand Red Dragon Cup has now released its own app — “Red Dragon Poker.”
The Red Dragon Cup is a well-known Asian poker brand with a strong reputation across the region. Originating in Macau, it quickly became one of the most influential poker events in Asia. Red Dragon Poker tournaments regularly attract players from all over the world, offering massive fields and impressive prize pools.
For those interested, we highly recommend downloading the “Red Dragon Poker” app to join more exciting tournaments.