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Poker Dream 12 Jeju – Staggering prizepool
In July 2022, the Poker Dream brand launched at the Resorts World Genting in the mountains above Kuala Lumpur. More than two years later, one of the most popular live stops in South East Asia is approaching one dozen stops and will be heading to South Korea for the first time. Poker Dream 12 Jeju is … Read more
USOP Hai Phong 2024 Unveils Stunning Collection of New Trophies
Introducing the new trophy for USOP Hai Phong 2024, a premier Vietnam poker tournament set to take place at the breathtaking Dream Dragon Resort in Hai Phong, from September 11-23, 2024. This trophy is a stunning piece plated with 18k gold and 925 silver, and it embodies the spirit of the game and is designed … Read more
China Poker Games Confirms Five Stops Starting With CPG Tour Hengqin In October
Following the success of its flagship festival, premier brand China Poker Games takes a short break then heads to the coastal city of Zhuhai in Guandong Province, China. Returning for the fifth time to the Zhuhai Chimelong Hengqin Bay Hotel, CPG Tour Hengqin is scheduled to run from October 19 to 25, 2024. While many international … Read more
PokerStars LIVE’s Manila Megastack 19 opens its curtains in two weeks
Having wrapped up its richest installment earlier this year, PokerStars LIVE is spicing up the gloomy weather with another edition of its fan-favorite Manila Megastack series this month of September. From 19th through 29th, players can head down to the luxurious Okada Manila, Philippines, and battle across the felt for a piece of the PHP … Read more
NagaWorld offers irresistible deals in partnership with APPT Cambodia 2024
Planning to venture to the Kingdom of Cambodia this November? PokerStars’ awaited Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT) stop in the heart of Phnom Penh, Cambodia is just ten weeks away, boasting over US$ 1 Million in guarantees to be awarded. From November 15-25, the halls of NagaWorld Integrated Resorts will once more be filled with … Read more
International And Local Pros Descend Upon Manila Poker Cup Opening Day
Cards are now flying at the highly awaited Manila Poker Cup debuting at Newport World Resorts in Manila, Philippines. Announced just a few weeks ago, this new addition to the Asian poker calendar has been generating quite the buzz with players confirming their attendance and excitement on social media. In partnership with Korean group Lucky Poker … Read more
Poker Dream X Korea Poker Cup – Start your poker dream journey
Poker Dream 12 Jeju, which offers the biggest Main Event guaranteed ever in Jeju history, will be held from 26th September to 6th October, 2024. The event brings together top poker players and aims to provide a stage for all poker enthusiasts to showcase their skills and achieve their dreams. Amongst the event, Poker Dream … Read more
Asian Poker Tour’s grand return to Manila, Philippines coming up next month
Renowned Asian Poker Tour is heading back to its roots with a grand return to Manila, Philippines following nearly a two year absence. On its official social media channel, the rapidly growing regional brand unveiled the long awaited dates for APT Manila 2024 slated this coming October 28th through November 7th. The exciting return … Read more
A Look Back at the Asian Poker Tour Stops in Taiwan so Far
The beginnings of the Asian Poker Tour date all the way back to 2008 when the latest live poker series in Asia headed to the Philippines and Macau. Both countries have since remained very popular destinations for the operator, but another destination has gained a lot of importance throughout the last five years. In cooperation … Read more
World Poker Tour Returns to Gold Coast, Australia for Championship Series In September
Coming this September, the World Poker Tour returns to The Star Gold Coast for the fourth edition of WPT Australia since 2019. The venue has become the new home of major live poker events in Australia and especially the WPT stops have seen a rapid increase in entry numbers throughout the last couple of editions. For two weeks, The Star Gold … Read more
Manila Poker Cup debuts in twelve days, PHP 32 Million (~USD 566K) in guarantees in store
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 … Read more
CPG Championship Finals: The Last Bastion For Freezeout Poker In Asia
One of the ultimate tests of a poker player’s skill is the ability to outlast a large field in a freezeout event. However, aside from the annual World Series of Poker, such events have become increasingly rare. In Asia, the PokerStars Red Dragon was once the most notable, but it has been shelved for several […]
International Players Getting An Early Start At 2024 CPG Championship
Since the end of the pandemic, poker in Asia has surged, benefiting both new and established poker organizations. Leading the charge is China’s premier brand, China Poker Games (CPG), which has seen its annual Championship Finals numbers soar to unprecedented heights. During the 10th annual celebration in March 2023, CPG set a record 4,406 entries, […]
Danang Autumn Tour 2024 set to make a splash in two weeks
While Vietnam’s international tournament poker scene has taken a step back, locals thirsty for some action will be glad to know that a full fledged series is set to hit the coastal city of Danang in just two weeks. The latest Danang Autumn Tour 2024, running from September 4-10 at New Century Poker Club, […]
CPG Championship Day 2 Highlights: Han Dilong and Quang Huy Nguyen Among The Big Stacks
The 12th CPG Championship festival gained momentum on its second day, drawing double the entries for its 12th Anniversary Special and seeing a strong turnout at the Free Trade Port Cup High Roller event. The day featured many notable Chinese players, along with an increase in international attendance, several of whom navigated the day’s […]
Guide To The 12th Annual CPG Championship Underway At Sanya, Hainan Island, China
The 12th Annual CPG Championship festival is now underway in Sanya, Hainan Island, China with doors opening on Wednesday, August 21 and running for ten days, concluding on August 30, 2024. Hosted by China’s leading poker brand, China Poker Games, the festival is once again anticipated to draw large crowds with the upcoming Championship Finals […]
12th Annual CPG Championship Opening Day Festivities: Team 3K Wins, Pham Tien Dung Among Survivors
The 12th Annual CPG Championship kicked off day 1 of its ten-day festival at the Howard Johnson Resort Sanya in Hainan Island, China with a total of eight events keeping everyone busy. The most popular were the two key events, the “Poker Mate” Team Event, which saw 28 teams register (168 players), and the “XiaoHuTuXia” […]
Jereld Sam clinches record-breaking WPT Prime Taiwan 2024 Championship Event for TWD 8 Million (~USD 250K); Justin Chu shares winner spotlight
The largest World Poker Tour Prime Championship Event to ever hit the tournament scene has finally come to a close with Singapore’s Jereld Sam reigning victorious over the record-breaking 1,666 entry field. Pure excitement filled the air across CTP Asia Poker Arena, Taipei, as the final day of the WPT Prime Taiwan 2024 season […]
Final Wrap: WPT Prime Taiwan 2024 awards over TWD 144 Million (~USD 4.5M) in prizes; Sparrow Cheung wins back to back PoF titles
Fourteen days of riveting poker action swept through Taipei last August 16 – 19, 2024 with the World Poker Tour Prime Taiwan in cooperation with Chinese Texas Hold’em Poker Association, having run its course at the CTP Asia Poker Arena. The fun-filled affair welcomed players far and wide, battling across its fifty trophy event […]
2024 APPT Cambodia: Festival Preview
Craving for more poker in the Kingdom of Cambodia? PokerStars has you covered with the return of its flagship live series, the Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT), set for this November 15 to 25, 2024. The third annual APPT Cambodia will once again take place at world class NagaWorld Integrated Resorts, located in the […]
