Betfair Asian Poker Tour Announces More Satellites
Betfair Asian Poker Tour Announces More Satellites
Monday 4th September 2006
The Betfair Asian Poker Tour (BAPT) has launched its open-to-all buy-in system and new online qualification routes.
The new schedule offers single table satellites from $35 to $65 and super-satellite tournaments from $3.60. It is also possible to buy-in direct for $5,000 via www.BetfairAsianPokerTour.com. The competition is open to players over the age of 21 and those without a Betfair Poker account can also buy-in direct via this site.
“We want to make it as easy as possible for all poker players to get involved in this unique event,” said head of poker, Ben Fried.
The $8,000 BAPT prize packages include the $5,000 buy-in, travel expenses, accommodation and spending money as well as a hospitality package and a whole host of extras, courtesy of Betfair and the Singapore Tourism Board.
The competition, which will run from November 12 to 17, will be Singapore’s first ever poker event and the largest poker tournament in Asia. An estimated 400 players will contribute to a prize pool of $2 million and the winner can expect to take home some $500,000.
The Betfair Asian Poker Tour (BAPT) has launched its open-to-all buy-in system and new online qualification routes.