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THE POKERSTARS.NET APPT GOES TO THE BEACH IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC

September 24, 2010

PokerStars.net, the world’s largest online poker site and title sponsor of the Asia Pacific
Poker Tour (APPT), has announced a return to the beautiful South Pacific island of Cebu in
the Philippines for the fourth leg of Season 4 of the APPT.
After a hugely successful debut in Cebu last year, the tour returns to the luxurious Shangri-
La’s Mactan Resort and Spa for another five-day Main Event from November 12-16, with a
buy-in of 100,000 Pesos (approximately $2,165 USD) and a series of exciting side events.
“We’re delighted to be taking the APPT back to the Philippines, and Cebu in particular,” said
Jeffrey Haas, President of the APPT. “The Tour has gone from strength to strength in its
relatively short life and fields are growing all the time. Last year’s event in Cebu was a
definite highlight and offered further evidence of the continued passion for poker in the Asia
Pacific region.”
Last time in Cebu, 319 players created a prize pool of more than $630,000, with Korea’s
Dong-bin Han winning the $156,722 first prize. The 37-year-old outlasted a field of the
region’s top players, including PokerStars.net Team Asia and Australia Pros Bryan Huang,
Tae Jun Noh, Celina Lin, Raymond Wu and Tony Hachem.
Han became only the second Asia-based player to win an APPT Main Event. As well as
Korea, the United States, New Zealand and the Philippines were all represented on the final
table, while 21 of the 40 in-the-money finishers were PokerStars players and qualifiers.
This year’s event in Cebu seems likely to continue the APPT’s remarkable growth and
international appeal over its first four years.
“The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) congratulates APPT
Limited on the holding of the 4th Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT) 2010 in Mactan, Cebu,”
said new PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Cristino L. Naguiat, Jr. “The conduct of these
international tournaments helps promote the Philippines as an enjoyable and exciting
gaming and tourism destination. Last year’s event had participation from more than 300
poker enthusiasts from 33 countries. We hope the APPT 2010 will surpass this.”
In addition to great poker action, players can make the most of the tranquil surroundings at
the Shangri-La Mactan Resort and Spa. During their stay they can take in a round of golf or
pampering session in one of the world’s best spas. Those looking for more adventure
outside of the poker room can partake in a number of water sports activities on the incredible
island of Cebu.
PokerStars Team Asia Pro Celina Lin commented: “The five-star resort, with wonderful
beaches, spas and restaurants, is one of the most idyllic places I’ve ever played poker. Cebu
is a beautiful destination and the poker tournament itself was also fierce and fun. It will be
even better this time!”
APPT CEBU FULL SCHEDULE
TIME # EVENT* BUY IN
PHILIPPINE PESOS
November 10 ‐ Wednesday
18:00 1 Cebu Cup ‐ Day 1A PHP1,000,000 Guarantee^ PHP5,000 (4,500+500)
21:00 MEGA Satellite to Main Event PHP11,000 (10,000+1,000)
November 11 ‐ Thursday
12:15 1
Cebu Cup ‐ Day 1B PHP1,000,000 Guarantee^ (Re‐entry
Allowed) PHP5,000 (4,500+500)
14:00 MEGA Satellite to Main Event PHP11,000 (10,000+1,000)
18:30 1 Cebu Cup ‐ Day 2
20:00 MEGA Satellite to Main Event PHP11,000 (10,000+1,000)
November 12 ‐ Friday
12:15 2 APPT Main Event Day 1A PHP100,000 (94,000+6,000)
13:00 1 Cebu Cup FINAL TABLE
15:00 3 No Limit Holdem PHP20,000 (18,000+2,000)
18:00 Last Chance Mega Satellite to Main Event PHP16,500 (15,000+1,500)
Evening Main Event Welcome Party
November 13 ‐ Saturday
13:00 2 APPT Main Event Day 1B PHP100,000 (94,000+6,000)
17:00 4 No Limit Holdem KO Bounty PHP20,000 (18,000+2,000)
20:00 5 Ladies No Limit Holdem PHP5,000 (4,500+500)
November 14 ‐ Sunday
12:15 2 APPT Main Event Day 2
14:30 6 No Limit Holdem PHP10,000 (9,000+1,000)
18:00 7 Pot Limit Omaha PHP30,000 (28,200+1,800)
November 15 ‐ Monday
12:15 2 APPT Main Event Day 3
12:30 8 No Limit Holdem 6 Handed PHP40,000 (37,600+2,400)
18:00 9 High Rollers Event (2 day event) PHP200,000 (188,000+12,000)
November 16 ‐ Tuesday
12:15 2 APPT Main Event (Final Table)
12:30 10 No Limit Holdem Deep Stack PHP20,000 (18,000+2,000)
14:00 9 High Rollers Event Day 2
16:00 APPT Sydney Satellite with Re‐buys PHP10,000 (9,000+1,000) with PHP5,000 Re‐buy
*3% of all tournaments except MEGA Satellites held to offset tournament staffing costs
^ 1st and 2nd place includes an APPT Main Event Cebu Seat
Minimum age to play is 21 years old.
The tournament in Cebu will be the fourth stop of this season’s APPT. After successful
events in Manila, Macau and Auckland the tour will wrap up in Sydney this coming
December.
As ever, satellite tournaments will be available on PokerStars.net to allow players to qualify
for the Cebu Main Event for free.

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