HomeThe APT Philippines 2019 – CHAMPIONSHIPS EVENT – is the second featured event of the ongoing series. It takes place from May 1 to 5 at Resorts World Manila starting Wednesday, May 1 until Sunday, May 5. Alike the Main Event, it boasts of the best structure in the region and it comes with a guaranteed P10 Million (~USD 192,000) prize pool. Buy-in is PHP 82,500 (~USD 1600. Here’s a look at the schedule:
Day 1A: Wednesday, May 1
Day 1B: Thursday, May 2
Day 2: Friday, May 3
Day 3: Saturday, May 4
Final 8: Sunday, May 5
Each starting day plays a total of 8 levels. Each level runs for 60 minutes. Starting stack is 50,000. Opening blinds at 100-200. Registration closes at the start of Level 10 (600-1200 ante 1200) in Day 2. Attempting for multiple stacks is allowed however only the best stack advances. Cards in the air daily at 1pm. (Structure)
Bubble Protection
Bubble Protection will be in effect. For those new to this fantastic APT incentive, players that have qualified for the protection will be protected during the bubble round. What that means is, if a protected player falls as the bubble, that player will receive one Championships Event buy-in back in the form of APT tournament credits. To qualify, all you need to do is follow these steps:
- Pre-register
- Draw for your seat before starting time
- Have your chips put into play on the first deal of Level 1
*Players that qualify for bubble protection will maintain the status on the same day re-entry. For players wanting bubble protection on a next day re-entry will have to repeat the steps in order to be eligible.
Two-time Championships Event winners
The first-ever APT Championships Event took place last year at this same series. Japanese pro Iori Yogo claimed the inaugural title by denying Filipino pro Lester Edoc the glory.
Yogo went on to win a second one at APT Finale Philippines in December 2018 thus becoming the first player to ever to accomplish such a feat. This year saw Korean pro Lim Yohwan join him in that exclusive bracket. Yohwan won the event at APT Kickoff Vietnam having first claimed it at APT Philippines II 2018 last September.