HomeMichael Cua’s dream come true run at the Asian Poker Tour Philippines Main Event was one of the biggest stories in 2010. A year later, he looks to duplicate that impressive feat and defend his Main Event title in this year’s APT Philippines 2011 to be held at the Resorts World Manila (RWM) from March 28 to April 3, 2011.
Michael Cua - 2010 APT Philippines Champion
Cua’s road to the title and the US $176,700 first prize began when he joined and qualified via a RWM Satellite Series event with a buy-in of roughly US $115. In the main event, he managed to outlast a field of 225 runners defeating top players like Johnny Chan, J.C. Tran, Nam Le, Bryan Huang and Neil Arce among many other luminaries.
Aside from the main event, Cua is also expected to join the Asian Heads Up Championship, one of the eleven (11) side events scheduled in the week-long festivities.
Day 1A of the main event is scheduled on March 30 (Wednesday) with Day 1B on the next day, March 31 (Thursday); Day 2 on April 1 (Friday); Day 3 on April 2 (Saturday); and the Final Table on the April 3 (Sunday).
The APT Philippines 2011 Main Event buy-in is pegged at US $2,700 and just like the past years, top Asian and international players are expected to attend.
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