Tips For APPT Manila; Win Your ₱58M Main Event Seat Today Via Super Qualifier

Year after year, no other event pulls in a bigger crowd in the Philippines than the Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT). Launched in 2007 by premier brand PokerStars, APPT was not only the first major international poker event to land in the country, it also played a pivotal role in placing the Philippines on the global poker map.

Now gearing up for its 16th edition in the country’s metropolis, APPT Manila has raised the bar featuring ₱141 Million (~USD 2.6 million) in guaranteed prize pools spread across 70 trophy events. If you are just hearing about it, there’s no better time to make your way as the much-awaited festival is now upon us, running from July 23 to August 4, 2025 at the stunning indoor beach club Cove Manila within the five-star Okada Manila.

APPT MANILA – Schedule 

APPT Manila Super Qualifier

Before the games officially kick off, players have an opportunity to secure their spot in the flagship ₱58 Million (~USD 1 Million) guaranteed APPT Manila Main Event through the APPT Manila Super Qualifier. With a minimum of 30 seats up for grabs and buy-in at just ₱9,000 (~USD 155), this is one incredible value that players should not pass up. And thanks to the milestone format, you need only to build a stack of 100,000 chips and you’re in. The Super Qualifier hits the felt today, July 22, starting at 5pm at the PokerStars hub in Okada Manila.

APPT Manila Super Qualifier – Info

• Date: July 22, 2025
• Buy-in: ₱9,000 (~USD 155)
• Guarantee: 30 Seats to APPT Manila Main Event (each seat valued at ₱80,000)
• Game time: 5pm (local time)
• Starting stack: 10,000
• Blind Increases: Every 25 minutes
• Accumulate 100,000 to win a seat
• Registration closes at end of Level 10 (approximately 8:30pm)

Somuchpoker will provide chip updates throughout the day and final results via the link provided.

Track the Stacks: Super Qualifier Updates

Players Already At The Scene

Leading up to today’s Super Qualifier, international players have already been seen on the premises, many from Japan. Among the familiar locals and international players that have also been spotted are Jose Cheung, George Salud, Le Ngoc Khanh, and Sergei Korzhenko who is on track for strong results having already won an event at the qualifier series.

APPT Manila: Things To Know

For the second consecutive year, APPT Manila is being held at Cove Manila within Okada Manila. This stunning venue is Southeast Asia’s largest indoor beach club and housed under a magnificent glass dome. During the event, it becomes a hub for poker players where amenities are offered such as purchasing PokerStars merchandise, food and beverage services, massage options, exclusive high-stakes poker rooms, and much more. Other information to know:

• Dress: Casual
• Doors open at 9:30am
• First event begins at 11am
• No Smoking allowed inside the venue
• No outside food and drinks allowed

Traveler Tips

For international travelers arriving in Manila, Okada Manila is a short 10 minute drive from NAIA Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 and 15 minutes from Terminal 3. If you are staying onsite, visit the hotel desk to arrange transportation. Taxis are also available, but for a guaranteed fair fare, it is recommended to use Grab. You can download the app or visit the kiosk to book a ride directly.

If you are still in need of accommodation, there’s no better place to stay than right at the venue: Okada Manila. If rooms run out or don’t meet the budget, there are also plenty of other options nearby.

PokerStars APP

When the festival is underway, players can keep informed on all of the events via the PokerStars APP. Players can also use the app to register to events.

• Download the app (scan qr code below)
• Create a profile (for first time users, tap upper right corner)
• Verify your identity
• Once approved, tap upper right corner to view your PokerStars Membership Card Number and QR Code
• Use the QR Code to register
• Visit the Okada Rewards Counter to sign-up for a casino membership card