The Pros Sail to the APT Asian Series Goa 2011

Nam Le, Mel Judah and Chino Rheem

The APT Asian Series Goa 2011 – the Asian Poker Tour’s inaugural event in India – is less than a month away and there have been many confirmations of attendance from both local and international players. However, also making their way to the felt at Casino Royale Goa are a number of familiar names in the international poker scene…

Nam Le at APT Philippines 2011

Nam Le – Nam started playing back in 2004. His first major title came in 2006 came at the WPT Main Event for US $1,198,300. Since then he has constantly been cashing in various events all over the world, recently with final table appearances at the Epic Poker League Season 1. Keeping a low profile, he lets his game do all the talking. With more than US $6,000,000 in tournament winnings, Nam is one of the most decorated players in the world to grace the Asian Poker Tour. See how Nam’s faired so far in the Asian poker scene on Poker Portal Asia’s Player Database.

Mel Judah (photo courtesy of www.meljudah.co.uk)

Mel Judah – Mel is one of the most respected poker players in the world and has been on the scene for more than two decades. He has shared the felt with the world’s greatest names in poker and is considered a legend, not to mention he was born in Kolkota, India. He learned poker from his father and has since accumulated more than US $3,000,000 in tournament winnings, over a million of which came from 36 cashes in the WSOP. After Mel’s last appearance in APT Macau 2009, he’ll be back to heat up the tables in Goa. View Mel’s Asian poker record on Poker Portal Asia Database.

Chino Rheem at APT Macau 2010

David “Chino” Rheem – Chino shot into the limelight back in 2008 with two finishes worth over US $1.5 million dollars each: a final table appearance in the WSOP Main Event and a tile win in the WPT Doyle Brunson Five Diamond Classic. Earning more than US $5,000,000 in winnings over his poker career, including a recent Epic Poker League Main Event title raking in US $1,000,000, he is definitely a force to be reckoned with in poker. Check out how Chino’s done on Asia’s poker tables on Poker Portal Asia’s Player Database.

The APT Asian Series Goa 2011 will be held from November 8th to the 14th at Casino Royale Goa. To view the complete Event Schedule, Click Here.