Two weeks away from the Asia Pacific Poker Tour’s return to the Kingdom of Wonder – NagaWorld Phnom Penh – May 5 to 15 

In just two weeks time, iconic PokerStars trophies and juicy cash prizes will be up for grabs as the Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT) returns to the stunning country of Cambodia. As one of the most celebrated festivals in the region, an action-packed schedule awaits players. And the best part, all winnings are tax-free, allowing players to walk away with their full earnings. 

Over the years, the APPT has gained a reputation for bringing together some of the best poker players from around the world, all of them vying for the coveted Main Event title. This year’s edition is no exception as the Main Event guarantees US$ 400,000. At the inaugural APPT Cambodia held last year, Canada’s Alexander Puchalski turned his US$ 1,500 buy in into a career high US$ 96,000.

What’s in store at APPT Cambodia

APPT Cambodia 2023 takes place from May 5 to 15 at the world-class NagaWorld Integrated Resort Complex in Phnom Penh. The facilities boast 40-gaming tables with tournaments and cash games running simultaneously during the festival.

In collaboration with boutique gaming consulting company, Connaissance Management,  the APPT is the second brand to make NagaWorld its home in Cambodia. For the APPT, it will be its second visit to the capital city.

PokerStars Trophies

Through the years, PokerStars trophies have been among the most desired hardware in the industry. For the festival, 26 will be up for grabs. You can capture the standout PS Shard Trophy at one of these events.

Events	Guarantee	Dates	Buy in
APPT National	$100,000	May 7-9	$800
Super High Roller		May 10-11	$10,000
APPT Main Event	$400,000	May 12-15	$1,500
APPT High Roller 5K		May14-15	$5,000

The PS Spade Trophies are one of the most distinguished side event trophies and are also highly coveted. You can capture one of these at the events listed below.

High rollers have four events to reserve in their calendars. These tend to attract a tight crowd and amass big prize pools.

High Roller Schedule	Date	Buy in USD
Mini High Roller (Single Re-entry)	May 9-10	2,000
Single Day High Roller	May 11	3,000
High Roller Knockout	May 12	2,500

For low to mid-stakes players , the festival offers a wide variety of events to lift PS Spades, listed below are No Hold’em formats of varying structures such as Bounty, Freezeout, Turbos, and Deepstacks.

Events – No Limit Hold’em	Dates	Buy in USD
NagaWorld Kickoff $5OK GTD	May 5-7	350
Turbo	May 5	200
Freezeout	May 6	200
Knockout Freezeout	May 7	500
Win the Button (Turbo)	May 7	200
Mystry Bounty	May 9-11	550
Six Handed Hyper Turbo	May 9	300
Deepstack	May 11	500
Turbo Freezeout	May 11	500
Megastack Turbo	May 12	500
Superstack Turbo Freezeout	May 13	500
Super Knockout Turbo	May 14	500
Superstack Single Re-Entry	May 14-15	800
Appt Mini Main Event (Single Re-entry)	May 15	300
Last Chance Super Hyper Turbo	May 15	200

If you prefer other variants, the festival also has that covered.

PLO Knockout	May 8	$300
Short Deck	May 10	$300
Mix PLO/NLH	May 15	$500

Cash Games

APPT Cambodia tournament players can also look forward to plenty of juicy Cash Games. Both No Limit Hold’em and Pot Limit Omaha are offered with stakes of $1/$3, $2/$5, $5/$10, and $10/$25. Other stakes can be considered. Cash game players can also enjoy complimentary beer during happy hour from 5-9pm. So grab a drink, relax, and keep playing!

Player Information

For players still needing accommodations, player rates are available. For first timers, Phnom Penh is only a forty-minute flight away from Siem Reap, home to the impressive Angkor Wat temple – the largest temple in the world. Be sure to take some time away from the felt to explore this must-see destination.

NO TAX on winnings

In addition to tournaments are Cash Tables running all day and night. with a wide range of stakes offered. Players will also be glad to know that there is “NO TAX” on both cash and tournament winnings.

Airport to NagaWorld Integrated Resort Complex

For travelers arriving at the Phnom Penh International Airport, there are multiple options available to get to NagaWorld Integrated Resort Complex. To avoid getting overcharged, Grab Taxi and Metered Taxi Service – Global Taxi are recommended. The distance is roughly 10km which is around 30 minutes.

Currency

The country’s currency is the Cambodian Riel, however the US Dollar is widely accepted. In fact, USD is more accepted than the Riel. At the festival, USD will be used for both tournaments and cash games. Exchange counters are available at the hotel lobby.