Ace Poker League Taipei About To Kick Off With NT$ 45 Million In Guarantees

From June 7 to 16, 2025, the Ace Poker League formerly known as Asia Poker League, returns to Taipei City, Taiwan featuring a staggering NT$ 45,000,000 (~US$ 1.5 Million) in guaranteed prize pools and a loaded schedule of 70 games. The upcoming stop marks the third leg of APL’s 2025 season, following successful events in the Philippines and in Japan.

Ace Poker League – APL Taipei – Schedule

For those new to the APL, the brand was founded in 2016 by South Korean Judic Kim with the goal of exposing more Koreans to the international scene. After debuting in China, the brand set up camp in the Philippines, thus becoming the first brand to host international caliber events in the northern part of the country, home to a sizable Korean expat population.  The brand further expanded, adding Vietnam and Taiwan to its destinations.

The APL first landed in Taiwan back in 2019, debuting with a modest 17-event schedule that saw Taiwan’s own Chi Jen Chen take down the Main Event. One year later, the brand returned stronger with 31 events, and Hong Kong’s Ka Chun Tsui crowned as champion.

APL Taipei 2025

Fast forward to 2025, Ace Poker League returns to Taiwan after a four-year absence. Due to this, the brand has upped the stakes, rolling out its biggest Taiwan festival yet with a lineup of 70 games and NT$ 45M in guarantees all taking place for ten days at the Asia Poker Arena. Buy-ins are accessible for all types of players, ranging from NT$ 8,000 (~US$ 265) to NT$ 100,000 (~US$ 3,300).

Headlining the action is the Main Event and its massive NT$ 21 Million (~US$ 694,000) guarantee. This is a whopping seven times larger than its previous Taiwan offering. The second largest guarantee will be seen at the Super High Roller with a prize pool of NT$ 8,000,000 announced.

Festival Highlights

• APL Main Event: NT$ 21,000,000 guarantee – NT$ 21,000 buy-in – June 11-16, 2025
• APL Kick Off: NT$ 3,000,000 guarantee – NT$ 10,000 buy-in – June 7-9, 2025
• Mystery Bounty: NT$ 7,000,000 guarantee – NT$ 20,000 buy-in – June 9-11, 2025
• Super High Roller: NT$ 8,000,000 guarantee – NT$ 100,000 buy-in – June 11-12, 2025
• ES Studio Mega Stacks: NT$ 550,000 guarantee – NT$ 10,000 buy-in – June 13, 2025
• Mini Main Event: NT$ 4,000,000 guarantee – NT$ 15,000 buy-in – June 14-15, 2025
• KMGM Royal Road: NT$ 450,000 guarantee – NT$ 15,000 buy-in – June 15, 2025
• Micro Main Event: NT$ 2,000,000 guarantee – NT$ 9,000 buy-in – June 15-16, 2025

APL Taipei Is Accessible From Many Locations

One of the benefits of APL hosting an event at this location is its close proximity to many different areas. Taiwan is just a short flight away from Korea where the brand developed a massive following during the pandemic years.

Taiwan is also just a hop-skip-jump from Japan, Philippines, and Hong Kong, and over the years, APL has also developed a strong following of Vietnamese players that a sizable contingent is expected to make the trip. Of course, the Taiwanese will field the largest force as seen during its previous visits.

So whether you are flying in from abroad or grinding from home soil, it’s time to sharpen those skills as the games are about to get started.

Ace Poker League – APL Taipei – Schedule