A Few Words from the APPT President
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Welcome back to APPT Cebu!
Season four of the PokerStars.net Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT) finds itself back in the heart of poker in Asia with one of the most popular events of the tour. We’re in Cebu in the Philippines and not only are we about to be spoilt by the magnificent facilities of our hosts, Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort and Spa, but we’re looking forward to a huge turnout for the PHP100,000 (Apporx. US$2,165) APPT Cebu Main Event.
Last year Cebu was a shining light for the APPT as a total of 319 players found their way to paradise to enjoy one of the world’s most beautiful poker destinations. We were especially proud to see representatives from 36 different countries participate including players from as far as Mongolia, Sweden, Russia, Ukraine and Guam. We are committed to giving the opportunity to people from all around the world to enjoy the ultimate in poker experiences with world-class tournament poker in stunning locations.
With all players returning home last year with glowing recommendations, we’re expecting the APPT Cebu event to grow even further as it starts to build a character all of its own on the International poker calendar. Earlier this year, the special APPT Manila PAGCOR Chairman’s Cup event attracted 430 players and more than US$1 million in prize money – setting a new record for tournament poker in the Philippines and confirming the APPT as Asia’s largest and richest poker tour. Can we break our own record here in Cebu?
The Filipino people continue to show their enthusiasm for our great game and we love to give back to the community to support the local tourism industry. We encourage players to get away from the tables to explore the streets and enjoy the local culture. The fantastic tourism options and added-value extras provided give players an experience beyond the poker felt that they will never forget.
I wish all players the best of luck and I would like to thank our partners for the ongoing support: PAGCOR, Shangri La’s Mactan Resort & Spa and PokerStars.net.
This is the fourth event of season four of the APPT and, once again, the season will brought to a thrilling finale in Sydney. The 2010 PokerStars.net APPT Grand Final will be held from December 7th-12th at the renovated Star City Casino with the best in the business all heading to the “Harbour City” to end the year with a bang. I look forward to seeing you all there!
Jeffrey Haas
APPT President