Sangeeth Mohan Ready to Defend his Title

The APT Asian Series Goa 2012 will feature the INR 50,000 Main Event together with 8 Main Event Satellite tournaments and 10 Side Events. Check out the complete Event Schedule.

The official media partner for this event is FundooPoker which will be providing Daily Updates and Live Coverage of the Main Event.

For players looking for accommodations, view the APT Asian Series Goa Recommended Hotels.

Check out the APT Asian Series Goa Event Details.

Reigning APT Asian Series Goa Champion: Sangeeth Mohan

“APT Asian Series Goa is back and I couldn’t be more excited,” said Mohan. “Last year I had a dream run and I hope and pray it happens this time around as well. I think the numbers are going to be crazy and, with more money to play for, it’s like always – no guts, no glory.”

Check out the complete story on Poker Portal Asia.

The APT Asian Series Goa 2012 will be held from May 21 – 27 on board the Casino Royale Goa. Check out the complete Event Schedule.

Chances Casino Resort

Chances Casino Resort in Dona Paula, Goa is a fine example of a 5 star boutique hotel. With the emphasis firmly on your experience, nothing is left to chance, from the warm welcome you’ll receive when you arrive, to the carefully prepared dishes presented to you by our Executive Chef, no detail is overlooked meaning that time spent at Vainguinim Valley Casino Resort will leave you refreshed, recharged and reluctant to leave…

To find out more about Vainguinim Valley Casino Resort and book your accommodations, visit their official website.

Hotel Fidalgo

Established in 1974, Hotel Fidalgo, Pride of Goa, is situated in Panjim, the capital of Goa. An elegant business hotel, the Fidalgo is conveniently located in the heart of Panjim on 18th June Road, with shopping plazas, art galleries & ATM centers in the vicinity…

To find out more about Hotel Fidalgo and book your accommodations, visit their official website.

Villa de Penha

Villa de Penha is set alongside a quiet waterfront of Panjim’s Mandovi river, offering a choice of 27 private residences set in Goa’s green countryside.

The Mandovi waterfront is the beautiful setting for our alfresco café, spa, plunge pool and gym. The majority of our residences offer a river view best enjoyed from the large private balconies. The Villa de Penha is a resort with modern facilities designed with a classic Goan touch.

To find out more about Villa de Penha and book your accommodations, visit their official website.

Vivanta by Taj

Vivanta by Taj – Panaji, Goa, is close to where the river Mandovi meets the Arabian sea. Where the road leading down from the Chief Minister’s residence in Altinho meets the centre of Goa’s art & culture – The Kala Academy. 28 kms from Dabolim airport and bang in the heart of the city, the hotel is a smart stroll from all that is see-able and do-able in this capital city of Goa. In rooms that spell Charm, Delight and Indulgence. Where work spaces define new standards in modern technology. A fully wired ballroom, hi-tech boardrooms, high profile meeting rooms. It’s where the nouvelle restaurants, the high octane bar, and the Jiva spa will have you go “Ah!”

To find out more about Vivanta by Taj and book your accommodations, visit their official website.

Goa Marriott Resort & Spa

The Goa Marriott Resort & Spa offers a reinvented lobby with an unmatched view, newly renovated rooms and revamped food facilities. The hotel’s event venues feature more than 9,000 sq ft of space that is ideal for weddings or business meetings. Discover our hotel’s Panaji location with easy access to top attractions like Goa Casino Royale & Miramar Beach.

To find out more about Goa Marriott Resort & Spa and book your accommodations, visit their official website.

Major Partner

APT Tournament Manager Mr. Jason Morris and Mr. Kim Ki Yeol, President of Las Vegas Sun Hotel and Casino, cemented the deal yesterday with the official contract signing in Cambodia.

APT Tournament Manager Jason Morris and Las Vegas Sun Hotel and Casino President Kim Ki Yeol

Morris commented, “The APT is constantly on the lookout for new experiences to give players and new markets to promote further the growth of poker in the region. Our inaugural stop in Cambodia later this year will achieve both those goals and we’re fortunate to have found a great venue partner in the Las Vegas Sun Hotel and Casino to make it happen.”

The move will once again see the APT become market leaders as the first major international poker tour to hold a stop in Cambodia. This follows the success of last year’s historic APT Asian Series Goa that saw 158 entries in the Main Event of India’s first international poker tour tournament.

Mr. Kim added, “Having the APT here in Cambodia will do big things for the local poker scene. I’m sure our regular players will be greatly anticipating the arrival of the tournament and I’m looking forward to welcoming those international players who perhaps have never been to Cambodia before.”

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PokerAce, known as the Asian Online Poker Room, is running a special online satellite promotion for the upcoming APT Asian Series Goa for as little as US$ 1.

PokerAce APT Asian Series Goa Satellite promotion

• Daily Super Satellites – $1 rebuys. Or $3 Freezeout / 1 Seat guaranteed
• Tue/Thu/Sun Satellites – $11 rebuys. Or $33 Freezeout / 1 Seat guaranteed.
• May 7th Qualifier – $162 Freezeout / 1 $1600 APT GOA package guaranteed.

Check out the PokerAce APT Asian Series Goa promo page for more details.

PokerAce is purpose built for Asian players incorporating features that make playing and learning an enjoyable experience. It is an online poker network supported by some of Asia’s largest and most reputable gaming operators, including Asian Logic, IBC Bet and Sun Game. We aim to connect sportsbook and casino customers together with poker, mahjong and Asian card game players from across the Asia region.

“Get Immortalized by becoming the APT Player of the Year for 2012!”

Awards for being APT Player of the Year 2012:

1. APT Player of the Year Trophy
2. US$ 8,000 worth of APT and APT Asian Series Main Event buy ins at an event of his/her choice*
3. Full line of newest limited edition APT gear when entering a Main Event of choice
4. Worldwide recognition as APT Player of the Year through APT Marketing
5. Featured in all APT / APT Asian Series 2013 player’s books during events

• If the 2012 APT Player of the Year uses prize to enter an APT Main Event of their choice, they must wear only the provided APT branded gear.
• APT Player of the Year will be announced at the last event of 2012

The APT Player of the Year is a cumulative measure of performance of the players on APT and APT Asian Series Events for the year. The APT Player of the Year Points System is computed using the attached formula based on:

1. Events of the APT and APT Asian Series Brands for 2012 (APT accredited and sponsored events will not be included)
2. Buy-ins offered for all type of events
3. Field Size
4. Finish in an Event

Notes on APT POY Formula:

• Only players receiving a cash prize will be eligible for points
• The Buy-Ins at all events will be converted to US$ on the Day of the event to determine the converson. The prevailing conversion rate at [www.oanda.com] at the close of Day 1A of the Main Event shall be followed.
• APT Sponsored, APT Special Event, Super High Rollers and APT Accredited Events will not be eligible for points
• Entry fees are included into the Buy-in Type
• APT has absolute and sole discretion in the computation and determination of the APT POY award.

Formula:
Buy-in Type x Field Size/Pay Break x Type of Event/Place Points = APT Player of the Year points

Example:
A Player joins the Head Hunter Event with a buy-in of US$ 200 (= 1.5 multiplier). Registration closes with 107 players (= 1.6 multiplier). You end up placing 5th (= 38 points). 1.5 X 1.6 X 38 = 91.2 APT Player of the Year Points!

We do encourage our players to check their points and let us know if there are any updates that need to be made. For any concerns, please feel free to contact us via Info@TheAsianPokerTour.com

Complete Player Results Courtesy of

Main Event Champion: Divan Le Roux

The final table started with overnight chip leader Oliver Speidel doing most of the work and eliminating several players in the form of Adam Monaghan, David Steicke and Antonio Martins. Le Roux then busted Guam’s Franklin Acfalle before Speidel went on to end the three-year dominance of Filipino players on the APT Philippines title when he railed the home country’s last hope of Nicandro Filart in 6th place.

However, after Han Wook Kim exited in 5th place, Speidel’s reign of terror on the final table ended when he lost race holding against Conrad Coetzer’s . He was then crippled to just 25,000 left in chips before Le Roux administered the final blow.

APT Philippines 2012 Main Event Final Table

With China’s Ryan Hong’s departure in 3rd, the two South Africans entered heads up with Le Roux as the shorter stack on 1.44 million against Coetzer’s 2.37 million. The lead swung back and forth several times before the final hand saw Le Roux’s up against Coetzer’s with all the money in preflop and a board of give the title to Le Roux.

Final table payouts:
1st Divan Le Roux USD $197,000
2nd Conrad Coetzer USD $104,000
3rd Ryan Hong USD $49,000
4th Oliver Speidel USD $37,000
5th Han Wook Kim USD $30,800
6th Nicandro Filart USD $24,600
7th Franklin Acfalle USD $18,500
8th Antonio Martins USD $12,300
9th David Steicke USD $11,700
10th Adam Monaghan USD $10,450

Also taking home an APT Event Trophy from the 6 Handed Event is is Didier Cicurel…

6 Handed Champion: Didier Cicurel

Check out the Asian Poker Tour Philippines 2012 Event Results

Final Table Chip Leader: Oliver Speidel

The APT Philippines Main Event has had a Filipino champion for the last three years running in the form of 2009’s Neil Arce, 2010’s Michael Cua and 2011’s Enrique Del Prado Jr but, with only one Filipino left in the field in the form of Nicandro Filart on 224,000 in chips, the chances of the trophy remaining on home soil appear slim. Former champion Cua made a fantastic run today at snaring another title but could only finish in 18th place.

The man closest to catching Speidel is South African Divan Le Roux on 787,000. Le Roux went on a heater late in the day, eliminating both Mike Kim and Toto Leonidas before sending Binh Nguyen to the rail in the last hand of the day. Le Roux will be joined by fellow countryman Conrad Coetzer on the final table tomorrow, while one of the most recognisable faces to make it through will be that of David Steicke. However, Steicke will have a lot of work left to do as the shortest stack on the table.

The APT Philippines 2012 Final Table:
Seat 1: David Steicke (Hong Kong) 144,000
Seat 2: Antonio Martins (Portugal) 531,000
Seat 3: Adam Monaghan (Australia) 181,000
Seat 4: Franklin Acfalle (Guam) 190,000
Seat 5: Divan Le Roux (South Africa) 787,000
Seat 6: Ryan Hong (China) 250,000
Seat 7: Conrad Coetzer (South Africa) 370,000
Seat 8 Nicandro Filart (Philippines) 224,000
Seat 9: Han Wook Kim (Korea) 302,000
Seat 10: Oliver Speidel (Australia) 831,000

The APT Philippines Main Event final table starts a 2pm Wednesday, April 25 with Live Updates via Poker Portal Asia.

Latest APT Event Champions:

DafaPoker Head Hunter Champion: Wei Shyong Eric Chen

Deep Stack Turbo 3 Champion: Steve Yea

Main Event Day 3 Chip Leader: Oliver Speidel

After a shaky start Speidel was all-in and fighting for his tournament life against the flopped straight of US pro Tommy Le, but hit running diamonds to make his backdoor flush and surge back into contention.

The Australian tournament specialist then powered into the chip lead in the second to last hand of the day after finding himself on the right side of an Aces versus Kings confrontation against the unfortunate Jordan Kaplan. While Kaplan was cruelly eliminated, Speidel snatched the chip lead and will return for Day 3 with an impressive 378,000.

Hot on Speidel’s heels is Korea’s Han Wook Kim who, despite returning for Day 2 with a paltry 4,375, enjoyed the rub of the green to finish the day with a respectable 318,000 in chips. Other players who acquitted themselves admirably include the Philippines’ Janno Alvarez (193,900), the USA’s Binh Nguyen (183,000) and Portugal’s Antonio Martins (177,600).

With a prize pool of USD $615,950 to contest and a whopping USD $197,000 on offer for first place there is still all to play for when action resumes for Day 3 at 1pm, Tuesday April 24.

Latest APT Event Champions:

Pot Limit Omaha Champion: Marc Rivera

Salon Club S Deep Sack Turbo Champion: Choi Byung Kyoo

Check out the complete Asian Poker Tour Philippines 2012 Event Results