APT Returns to Newport World Resorts in Manila

Newport World Resorts in Manila, Philippines, will host the penultimate event of the Asian Poker Tour this year, which will be intense for 13 days and bring together some of the region’s heavyweights. The APT event is a precursor to the last APT event scheduled for December in Da Nang, Vietnam. Both parts of the competition have proven to be fascinating and valuable additions to the local poker calendar.

Asian Poker Tour Going at Full Speed Ahead

The next series of tournaments will consist of 41 events and will take place between November 15th and 27th. The Main Event takes place from November 17th to 22nd with a prize pool of $260,000 GTD. Commenting on the opportunity, Hakan Dantas, Newport World Resorts Chief Operating Officer, said the property is thrilled to once again host one of the biggest poker competitions on the calendar: We would like to once again thank the APT for supporting our groundbreaking integrated tournament has chosen Resort as the home of your events in Manila. Douglas welcomed the APT and its organizers and said the estate was happy to host one of the final stages of this year’s competition.

APT has built a strong reputation in the region and is a sister event to the World Poker Tour, bringing together regional players from across Europe and often outside the original areas. In August, the Asian Poker Tour named Fred Leung as its new CEO as the organization continued expanding its regional footprint and offerings. The company has already advanced its regional and international growth plans as the organization seeks to increase its footprint.

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Newport World Resorts in Manila this month will host the penultimate event on the 2022 Asian Poker Tour schedule with an intense 13-day program scheduled for the venue’s Newport Grand Wing gaming arena. This will be the fourth and final APT event to be held. At Newport World Resorts in 2022 and the penultimate event of the APT season, with the last leg taking place in Da Nang, Vietnam, in December. APT Philippines runs from November 15th to 27th and consists of 41 events, including the Main Event from November 17th to 22nd, with a guaranteed prize pool of Php 15 million (US$258,000). for your occurrences in Manila. “Our doors are always open to hosting these prestigious events as we commit to becoming the Mecca of poker in Asia.

Newport World Resorts recently announced its name change to Resorts World Manila as part of its proposed separation from Genting Hong Kong. The IR also launched a new rewards program, Epic Rewards, which connects members with various retail and lifestyle partners based on their membership level.

Announcements:

In making the announcement, Jeff Mann, CEO of the Asian Poker Tour, said, “It’s so great to be back!” 

“Like many major live events we have had to pause for two years as we have already targeted at least 8 major events in Asia this year I am delighted and it is fitting that we are embarking on our post-Covid ‘Build Back Stronger’ campaign with our longtime partner Resorts World Manila,” said Mann. 

“Before the pandemic, RWM had plans to build the largest poker room in Asia,” added Hakan Dantas, executive vice president and head of gaming and marketing at Resorts World Manila. Our goal: to lead the initiative to make Manila the poker room capital of Asia.