As the world continues to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, live poker events have been forced to adapt—or fold. The Asian Poker Tour (APT), a staple of the Asia-Pacific poker scene since 2008, is officially moving online for the first time in its 12-year history.
Running from April 29 to May 10, the newly digital APT Online Series will feature a massive 62-event schedule with over $1.5 million guaranteed in total prize money. The series marks a significant milestone in APT history and represents a broader shift in the poker world, where major tours have found a new home online amid global restrictions on live gatherings.
Main Highlights of APT Online Series
While No-Limit Hold’em remains the dominant format, players can also look forward to Pot-Limit Omaha and Short Deck variants sprinkled throughout the schedule.
Among the flagship events:
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🏆 APT $500 Main Event (Starts May 3)
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Five Day 1 flights over three days
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$200,000 guaranteed final stage on May 5
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🔥 $400 Pot-Limit Omaha Championship – May 6
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♠️ $400 Short Deck Championship – May 7
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💰 $800 Championship Event
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Closes the series with a $250,000 guarantee
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From Humble Beginnings to Online Evolution
The APT began in 2008 with just two events, but quickly grew into one of the premier poker circuits in Asia. By 2012, the tour was hosting ten stops annually, with locations across the Asia-Pacific region. Despite the cancellation of APT Philippines and postponement of APT Tokyo due to the coronavirus outbreak, the online transition ensures the tour remains active and accessible to its loyal player base.
As travel bans and health guidelines continue to impact live events, this move not only helps sustain competitive poker but opens the door to new international audiences who may not have had the opportunity to attend in person.
