Asia-Pacific
The APT is the fastest-growing and most dynamic tournament circuit in the Asia-Pacific region. Founded in 2006, the tour has exploded in popularity, driven by massive field sizes, partnership with online giant Natural8. The modern APT focuses heavily on luxury resort complexes and dedicated state-of-the-art poker arenas to handle their massive player fields.

Taipei, Taiwan
Home to the cavernous Red Space commerce venue and the CTP Asia Poker Arena. This has become the absolute busiest and highest-volume stop on the entire APT calendar.

Jeju Island, South Korea
Hosted at the ultra-luxurious Jeju Shinhwa World Resort (LES A Casino), a scenic holiday hub that draws heavy international player flight volume.

Incheon, South Korea
Centered at the massive Paradise City Casino Resort right next to Seoul's main airport, serving as a primary battleground for the high-roller ecosystem.

The Modern Era
Historically a mid-stakes circuit centered around the Philippines and Macau, the APT was acquired by APT Events in 2022. It revamped its structures to offer deep, slow, player-friendly Blind structures modeled after elite European events, prompting a massive surge in attendance.

Record-Breaking Milestones
In recent years, stops in markets like Taiwan and South Korea have repeatedly shattered records. The tour recently drew over 28,000 total tournament entries for a single marquee festival series. Winning an APT event awards the highly coveted Golden Lion Trophy, which has become one of the most recognizable and prestigious symbols of poker victory across Asia.