Asian Poker Tour Kickoff 2016

The Asian Poker Tour Kick Off 2016 will be held from January 13th to the 21st at the APT Poker Room Manila located at the Waterfront Manila Pavilion in Ermita, Manila, Philippines.

• Check out the Prize Pool Distribution Tables here
• Main Event Re-Entry Policy:
  • Same Day Re-Entry is ALLOWED before the start of Round 7.
  • Day 1B allows players qualified to Day 2 to re-enter.
  • Players qualifying to Day 2 with multiple stacks must play the largest stack while the lesser stack/s will be removed from play.
• ALL Buy Ins and Fees are in Philippine Pesos (PhP)
  • 3% Staff Charge on all tournaments except for Satellites and Charity Event
  • Main Event and High Rollers will be paid to the nearest PhP 1,000; all other events to the nearest PhP 100
• Close of Registration
  • Main Event and Side Event (except for High Rollers) registration will close at the start of round 7.
  • Satellites, rebuy and/or add-on event registration will close at the end of the first break.
  • Registration for the High Roller Events will close at the start of round 10.
  • Registration for all other events will close at the start of round 7.
• All Side Events that start before 6:00 PM except for the Ladies of Poker, Open Face Chinese Pineapple, NLH 1 Day Event and Six Handed Event are 2 day events with the Final 8 Players restarting at 1:00 PM the day after starting.
• The starting level for the Final 8 Players of a Hold'em or Omaha Side Event will be at a minimum average stack of 30 times the Big Blind.
• This schedule is subject to change and may be updated without prior notice.
• Minimum age limit is 21 years of age
• APT Tournament Rules Apply

Land-based:

Please contact the APT Poker Room Manila for planned pre-event qualifiers:
Phone: +63 917 588 4055
Email: PokerRoom@TheAsianPokerTour.com
Official Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/APTPokerRoomManila

Special APT Player only rates available at the Manila Pavilion Hotel & Casino - home of the APT Poker Room Manila, starting at PHP 3,000 net.

For more details and reservations, please check out the APT Kickoff 2016 Hotel Booking Page

All players are required to register with the Asian Poker Tour to be able to participate in any APT event. Here are the steps to register for an APT tournament…

1. Just look for the APT Player Registration Desk. Fill in the required details in the APT Online Registration Form. You’ll be asked to confirm your details and/or fill in the Player Release Form and sign it. You will be the issued a Player Registration Card. (This only needs to be done once as long as you keep your Registration Card)
2. Show your Registration Card to our Tournament Registration Staff and inform them of the particular tournament/s you would like to join. You will then be issued a Tournament Receipt which will be paid and verified at the Cashier.
3. Bring your paid and verified Tournament Receipt to the Tournament Staff 5-10 minutes before the start of your tournament for your seat card.

• Please don’t forget to bring a valid ID as this will be required for Tournament Registration as proof of identity and age. 

Results of the Asian Poker Tour Kick Off 2016 will be posted on our Events & Results page.

Check out the APT Kickoff Frequently Asked Questions