With tournament poker across the Asia Pacific region continuously on the rise, a new brand is ready to make its grand entrance and attempt to reach new heights beginning in the city of Metro Manila, Philippines. The Manila Poker Cup in partnership with Lucky Poker Tour, is gearing up to make a bold statement this September 4-10, 2024, with a generous PHP 32,000,000 (~USD 566,630) festival prize pool in tow.
The upcoming series, focused on making a grand entrance at Newport World Resorts, Pasay, hosts a full lineup of eighteen trophy tournaments with buy-ins ranging from PHP 8,800 (~USD 155) – PHP 150,000 (~USD 2,650), headlined by a PHP 20,000,000 (~USD 354,145) guaranteed MPC Main Event.
“Newport World Resorts, formerly Resorts World, have deployed new management teams dedicated to better serve local and international players. To promote this, a new tournament brand has been launched and will be held in the country’s first integrated resort this September.”, stated by the organizers.
Manila Poker Cup 2024 Main Event
The headlining PHP 40,000 (~USD 700) buy-in MPC Main Event stands to be the series’ crown jewel with its PHP 20,000,000 (~USD 354,145) listed guarantee, roughly a third of the festival pot. That just means the anticipated games are expected to welcome at least 556 runners across its Main Event arena in order to break the guarantee.
Action kicks off right on Thursday, September 5th, running five flights in total through the weekend. All entries buy players a starting stack of 30,000 to course through forty minute blind levels (20 minutes for Turbo) down to Day 2, where another twelve levels of fifty minute blinds will commence. With registration for all starting heats open through the first nine levels, players eager to make the cut at 15% of the field are allowed an unlimited number of re-entries per flight.
Additionally, those who find the buy-in costs a bit too steep can lock in Main Event seats for as low as PHP 5,500 (~USD 97), with daily satellites available on schedule through Saturday, September 7th.
Dates: September 5-10, 2024
Buy in: PHP 40,000 (~USD 700)
Guarantee: PHP 20,000,000 (~USD 354,145)
Day 1A: Thursday, September 5
Day 1B: Friday, September 6
Day 1C: Saturday, September 7
Day 1D: Sunday, September 8
Day 1E Turbo: Sunday, September 8
Day 2: Monday, September 9
Day 3/ Final Day: Tuesday, September 10
Other Guaranteed Events
Three more guaranteed events are listed on schedule, each posting seven figure prize pools in celebration of the brand’s debut. Opening day sees the first guaranteed event, MPC Kick Off, hit the felt, with all three flights consequently running on Wednesday, September 4th. The series’ most expensive offering, MPC High Roller comes in following, with its PHP 150,000 (~USD 2,650) price tag complemented by a PHP 5,000,000 (~USD 88,530) guarantee. Those who have yet to claim trophies at this point can jump in the final highlight, a two-day Mega Stack event, set to play down by the tail end of the series.
| Date/s | # | Event | Guarantee | Buy-in (PHP) |
| September 4-5 | 1 | MPC Kick Off | ₱3,000,000 | ₱15,000 |
| September 5-6 | 4 | MPC High Roller | ₱5,000,000 | ₱150,000 |
| September 9-10 | 13 | Mega Stack | ₱4,000,000 | ₱30,000 |
High Roller Specials
Aside from the two-day MPC High Roller highlight, six more high tier buy-in events join the weeklong festivities, only one of which differs – Event #15: High Roller 6 Max Turbo. Smaller fields, bigger prize pools just means more opportunities to lock in inaugural MPC victories as well as larger payouts.
| Date/s | # | Event | Buy-in (PHP) |
| September 4 | 2 | Mini High Roller (8 Handed) | ₱50,000 |
| September 6 | 6 | Mini High Roller (8 Handed) | ₱50,000 |
| September 7 | 8 | Mini High Roller (8 Handed) | ₱50,000 |
| September 9 | 14 | Mini High Roller (8 Handed) | ₱50,000 |
| September 9 | 15 | High Roller 6 Max Turbo | ₱60,000 |
| September 10 | 16 | Mini High Roller (8 Handed) | ₱50,000 |
Manila Poker Cup 2024 Full Schedule
Venue & Accommodation
Newport World Resorts is the first integrated resort in the Philippines. It is a one-stop, non-stop entertainment and leisure destination that features gaming thrills, world-class entertainment, unique events, and exciting lifestyle options.
Conveniently located across from Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3, NWR is the gateway to world-class Philippine hospitality, with five hotel brands – Marriott Hotel Manila, Holiday Inn Express, Hilton Hotel Manila, Sheraton Manila Hotel and Hotel Okura Manila, under its roof. The renowned resort is home to world-class casino areas, bars and lounges with nightly live entertainment, the House Manila, KAO Day and Night Club, and the Newport Mall which features international luxury brands, the state-of-the-art Newport Cinemas, and the award-winning, ultra-modern Newport Performing Arts Theater (NPAT). It has over 50 restaurants offering a diverse selection of local and world cuisine, prepared by top Filipino and international chefs.
About Manila Poker Cup
Manila Poker Cup is the apex of thrill and passion brought about by poker within the vibrant city of Manila. As a newly established poker community, we aim to create a gaming atmosphere that is ripe for unforgettable experiences for players of all skill levels in a community that celebrates both competition and camaraderie.
At Manila Poker Cup, our mission is simple – to deliver world-class poker events that appeal to players of all levels in an environment of excitement and excellence. We are committed to providing a high-quality tournament experience with professional organization, top-notch facilities, and an inclusive atmosphere where every player feels valued. At the MPC, you are a hand away from unforgettable experiences, regardless of the stakes, truly a hub for a passionate poker fan.
