PokerStars announces APPT Cambodia 2023 – May 5 to 15 at NagaWorld Phnom Penh

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PokerStars LIVE has just announced its premier festival, Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT), will be returning to Phnom Penh, Cambodia. As the tour’s first event of the year, players can look forward to $550,000 in guaranteed prize pools and iconic PS Shard Trophies and Spadies up for grabs.

In partnership with Connaissance Management, APPT Cambodia 2023 is scheduled for May 5 to 15 at the world class NagaWorld Integrated Resort Complex. While the full lineup has yet to be released, players can start plugging in key events listed below.

Key Events

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Highlighting the festival is the APPT Cambodia Main Event which features a $400,000 guarantee. It runs from May 12 to 15 with a buy in of $1,500. At last year’s inaugural APPT Cambodia, the festival amassed over $1.3 Million with the Main Event paying out nearly half a million dollars. Canadian player Alexander Puchalski emerged the first champion for a payout of $96K.

The festival hits the ground running with the $50,000 guaranteed APPT NagaWorld Kickoff event from May 5 to 7. Buy in is $350. This is followed by the highly popular APPT National which runs on May 7 to 10. For a buy in of $800 players have a chance at the $100,000 guaranteed prize pool.

High Roller Events

Players with deep pockets will also be glad to hear that two high roller events were confirmed. The APPT Cambodia Super High Roller is scheduled for May 10 to 11. With a buy in of $10,000, it is the most expensive event of the series. Bookending the festival is theAPPT High Roller which runs from May 14 to 15. Buy in is $5,000.

As early as now, players can start qualifying for APPT Cambodia 2023 events via PokerStars online poker platform. You can also start booking accommodations at NagaWorld Phnom Penh.

For all the info head to the APPT website

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Csaba Szirják
Csaba Szirják

Chaar-Lee is the Editor-in-Chief and Technical Architect of SoMuchPoker. With over 20 years across poker media, television production, and enterprise software development — including WorldSkills and EuroSkills recognition as a mentor and expert — he brings rare depth to every editorial and technical decision on this platform. He works exclusively on international poker and iGaming markets.