2024 APPT Cambodia: Festival Preview

 

NagaWorld Integrated Resorts in Phnom Penh
NagaWorld Integrated Resorts in Phnom Penh

Craving for more poker in the Kingdom of Cambodia? PokerStars has you covered with the return of its flagship live series, the Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT), set for this November 15 to 25, 2024.

The third annual APPT Cambodia will once again take place at world class NagaWorld Integrated Resorts, located in the heart of Phnom Penh. In collaboration with Connaissance Management Limited, the event promises over US$ 1 million in guarantees, with the Main Event alone boasting a US$ 500,000 starting prize pool.

APPT Cambodia 2024 – Full Schedule

2024 APPT Cambodia

Since its debut in 2022, APPT Cambodia has firmly established itself as a fixture in the yearly PokerStars LIVE calendar. Players now have more than just the Philippines to experience the excitement of this premier series, as all the crowd favorites that the APPT is known for are featured in the Cambodia schedule as well.

  • APPT NagaWorld Kickoff: November 15-16, 2024 – $400 ($50,000 GTD)
  • APPT National: November 16-19 – $900 ($150,000 GTD)
  • APPT Mystery Bounty: November 18-20, 2024 – $600 ($100,000 GTD)
  • APPT Super High Roller: November 20-21, 2024- $10,000
  • APPT Main Event: November 21–25, 2024 – $1,650 ($500,000 GTD)
  • APPT High Roller: November 24-25, 2024 – $5,000 ($200,000 GTD)

Let’s take a closer look at these key events.

APPT Main Event

APPT heads back to Phnom Penh, Cambodia this November 2024

The APPT Main Event is the festival’s crown jewel, and for this edition it comes with a guaranteed prize pool of US$ 500,000, which is an increase of US$ 100K from last year’s guarantee. The ultimate goal, however, is to surpass the brand’s current record in the country, which stands at US$ 623,322.

The headliner event runs from November 21 to 25, 2024 with three starting flights scheduled followed by Day 2 and the Final Day. This year’s buy in sees a slight increase  to US$ $1,650, from that of last season’s US$ 1,500 entry. Each Day 1 flight plays down to ITM at 15% of the field, or end of Level 15, whichever is first reached.

Dates: November 21 to 25, 2024
Guarantee: US$ 500,000

Flight A: Thursday, November 21
Flight B: Friday, November 22
Flight C: Saturday, November 23
Day 2: Sunday, November 24
Final Day: Monday, November 25

High Roller Specials

APPT heads back to Phnom Penh, Cambodia this November 2024

Complimenting the anticipated APPT Main Event are several High Roller offerings on schedule, totalling to a dozen high-tier buy-in tournaments throughout the 50 event lineup. Opening day sees the Warm-Up High Roller play down to a winner, followed by at least one High Roller special available daily. Deep pocketed players are in for a busy time ahead with its tail end highlight – APPT High Roller, listing another impressive US$ 200,000 guarantee.

Date/s # Event Buy-in
November 15 2 Warm-Up High Roller $1,500
November 16 10 Megastack High Roller $2,500
November 17 12 PLO High Roller $2,500
November 18 17 Six Handed High Roller $3,000
November 19 21 Mini High Roller $2,000
November 20 -21 25 APPT Super High Roller $10,000
November 20 27 High Roller Turbo $2,000
November 21 31 Single Day High Roller $3,000
November 22 36 Knockout High Roller [$1,000 Bounty] $3,000
November 23 42 High Roller Hyper Turbo $2,000
November 24-25 46 APPT High Roller $5,000
November 25 49 Last Chance – High Roller Turbo $1,500

Other Guaranteed Events

APPT heads back to Phnom Penh, Cambodia this November 2024

Aside from the Main Event festivities, a number of six-figure guaranteed events are lighter on the pocket with buy-ins ranging from US$ 300 – US$ 900. The five multi-day events listed below adds in another US$ 380,000 in guarantees, sure to ring over a million in prizes to its attendees.

Date/s # Event Guarantee Buy-in
November 15-16 1 NAGAWORLD Kick Off $50,000 $400
November 16-19 6 APPT National $150,000 $900
November 17-19 13 APPT Hyper Turbo $30,000 $300
November 18-20 16 Mystery Bounty $100,000 $840
November 23-25 43 APPT Turbo $50,000 $500

APPT Cambodia Milestone Qualifiers

APPT heads back to Phnom Penh, Cambodia this November 2024

In addition to the online satellites offered on the PokerStars client, daily milestone qualifiers to both the US$ 150,000 guaranteed APPT National, and the US$ 500,000 listed headlining Main Event, are likewise available daily through November 22nd. Those intent on extending their bankrolls and keeping their festival expenses at a limit can take advantage of the series’ satellite lineup for a fraction of the price. The highest price point at US$ 385 runs on Wednesday, November 20th, where five Main Event seats are guaranteed across the Main Event Mega Qualifier.

Date/s # Event Buy-in
November 15 4 APPT National Qualifier – WYS at 60K chips $175
November 16 10 APPT National Qualifier – WYS at 60K chips $175
November 17 14 Main Event Qualifier – WYS at 100K chips $190
November 18 19 Main Event Qualifier – WYS at 100K chips $190
November 19 23 Main Event Qualifier – WYS at 100K chips $190
November 20 28 Main Event Mega Qualifier (5 seats GTD) – WYS at 50K chips $385
November 21 34 Main Event Qualifier – WYS at 100K chips $190
November 22 39 Main Event Qualifier – WYS at 100K chips $190

About NagaWorld Integrated Resort

NagaWorld is a multi-award winning, world class integrated resort unrivalled in its scale and offerings in the Mekong region. Across two sprawling properties, the resort comprises a 5-star hotel with 1,658 rooms and suites, over 20 F&B outlets, karaoke parlours and nightclubs, 2 award-winning luxury spas, extensive gaming and premium MICE facilities, all under one roof.

The APPT Cambodia 2024 event takes place in the Grand Ballroom (Level 2, NagaWorld1), pillarless and high ceiling with over 1,100 square metres of space.  NagaWorld’s themed public gaming halls offer a total of more than 150 tables and 2,000 electronic slot machines.

APPT Canbodia 2023

APPT Cambodia 2023

Guests can take themselves on a gastronomic journey across the world’s cuisines, from Chinese and Japanese to French and Italian, along with all the Southeast Asian favourites. There are also daily dining indulgences such as All-You-Can-Eat Dim Sum for lunch and the award-winning International Dinner Buffet.

Revel in live entertainment performed on multiple stages across the resort, sing the night away at our lavish KTV clubs, or hit the dancefloors at our vibrant nightspots, Darlin’ Darlin’ Music Lounge and F Club. Linking the two complexes is Cambodia’s first underground retail gallery, NagaCity Walk, selling a wide variety of products from over 200 luxury brands at duty free prices.

 

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