Asian Poker Tour heads back to Manila bigger than ever, PHP 170 Million (~USD 3M) in guarantees up ahead

A highly anticipated return, players geolocated in Manila won’t have to wait any longer as the regional favorite Asian Poker Tour – sponsored by Natural8, returns to the Philippine capital in just seven weeks. From October 28th through November 7th, APT Manila 2024 is geared to shake up the hotspot’s tournament scene with an eleven day lineup offering PHP 170,000,000 (~USD 3 Million) in festival guarantees. The grand return comes hand in hand with APT’s first showing on Philippine soil under its New Era following a two year absence.

The past twenty four months has seen the brand hold down a major upgrade, boasting numerous ground breaking prize pools and record field sizes, to name a few. This time around, the growth-centered Tour has its eyes laser focused on reaching new heights, with its upcoming Main Event raising a guarantee over four times the magnitude of its previous APT Manila edition. Alongside its fresh return, the upcoming series partners with local room Soul Poker Club, setting base right at the Grand Ballroom of five star resort City of Dreams Manila.

APT Manila 2024 – Schedule

APT Manila 2024 Main Event

The festival’s PHP 100,000,000 (~USD 1,774,750) guaranteed Main Event stands front and center with its minimum listed pot, already covering more than half of the series’ combined guarantee. Action begins right on Thursday, October 31st, running the first of its four flights on schedule. Each entry will set players back PHP 85,000 (~USD 1,514) for a chance to bring home the season’s biggest payout along with the coveted APT golden lion trophy to match.

Date/s: October 31 – November 6, 2024
Buy-in: PHP 85,000 (~USD 1,514)
Guarantee: PHP 100,000,000 (~USD 1,774,750)

Flight A: Thursday, October 31
Flight B: Friday, November 1
Flight C: Saturday, November 2
Flight D (Turbo): Saturday, November 2
Day 2: Sunday, November 3
Day 3: Monday, November 4
Day 4: Tuesday, November 5
Final Day: Wednesday, November 6

Asian Poker Tour’s grand return to Manila, Philippines coming up next month

Key Events

Aside from the Main Event festivities, the eleven day festival showcases several flagship events beginning with the Philippines National Cup right on opening day. Nine more highlights arrive in following, towing a combined PHP 70,000,000 (~USD 1,250,140) in added guarantees to the lineup. Buy-ins range from an affordable PHP 12,000 (~USD 210) to its highest listed PHP 1,500,000 (~USD 26,700) entry for the two-day SuperStar Challenge.

Philippines National Cup
Date/s: October 28-29, 2024
Buy-in: PHP 12,000 (~USD 210)
Guarantee: PHP 4,000,000 (~USD 71,000)

Mystery Bounty Hunter – Sponsored by Natural8
Date/s: October 29-30, 2024
Buy-in: PHP 20,000 (~USD 355)
Guarantee: PHP 6,000,000 (~USD 106,000)

APT Super High Roller
Date/s: October 30-31, 2024
Buy-in: PHP 600,000 (~USD 10,600)
Guarantee: PHP 15,000,000 (~USD 267,000)

Super Stack
Date/s: October 30, 2024
Buy-in: PHP 30,000 (~USD 530)
Guarantee: PHP 6,000,000 (~USD 106,000)

Superstar Challenge
Date/s: November 1-2, 2024
Buy-in: PHP 1,500,000 (~USD 26,700)

Zodiac Classic – Sponsored by Natural8
Date/s: November 4-5, 2024
Buy-in: PHP 125,000 (~USD 2,200)
Guarantee: PHP 15,000,000 (~USD 267,000)

Baby Superstar
Date/s: November 5, 2024
Buy-in: PHP 300,000 (~USD 5,300)

Double Stack
Date/s: November 5-6, 2024
Buy-in: PHP 20,000 (~USD 355)
Guarantee: PHP 4,000,000 (~USD 71,000)

APT High Roller
Date/s: November 6-7, 2024
Buy-in: PHP 200,000 (~USD 3,500)
Guarantee: PHP 15,000,000 (~USD 267,000)

Mini Main Event
Date/s: November 6-7, 2024
Buy-in: PHP 25,000 (~USD 445)
Guarantee: PHP 5,000,000 (~USD 89,000)

About City of Dreams Manila

The 6.2-hectare City of Dreams Manila is a luxury resort in the Philippines and Southeast Asia. The three hotels on property are Star-rated by Forbes Travel Guide, the globally recognized rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, and spas: Nüwa Manila, Nobu Hotel, and the Hyatt Regency Manila, City of Dreams. An iconic egg-shaped dome houses luxurious VIP and exclusive gaming areas.

The premier leisure and entertainment destination is known for its distinctive entertainment venues, impressive regional and international specialty restaurants, and bars.  A spacious retail boulevard features luxury retail shops that provide a broad range of choices juxtaposed with exciting food and beverage outlets. For health and fitness, the Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star recipient Nüwa Spa, the Nobu Spa, and three hotel gyms, are also available for guests. The luxury casino resort features an aggregated gaming space, including VIP and premium mass-market gaming facilities Qi Long and Sky Gaming.