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APT Manila Classic 2025: Player Guide

Mrinal Gujare

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Last updated: 09 Jan 2025

Mrinal Gujare 09 Jan 2025

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Here’s a quick guide for players looking forward to grinding in the Asian Poker Tour (APT) Manila Classic 2025.

The Asian Poker Tour (APT) returns to Manila for the APT Manila Classic 2025, scheduled from February 7 to February 16, 2025. The event, hosted in partnership with Metro Card Club, will take place at the Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria.

Event Details

Duration: 10 days
Number of tournaments: 100
Total prize pool: PHP 120 million (approximately USD 2 million)
Main Event prize pool: PHP 60 million (approximately USD 1 million)

Winners of the Main Event, APT High Roller, and APT Super High Roller will receive a TWD 350,000 (approximately USD 10,700) seat to the APT Championship 2025 Main Event, along with USD 500 for expenses.

Location and Transportation

The tournament will be held in the Grand Ballroom on the fourth floor of the Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria. The venue is 30-60 minutes from Ninoy Aquino International Airport, depending on traffic. Transportation options include:

Pre-ordered airport transfers through DK Poker Tour Bookings (USD 60 one-way)
Metered taxis available at all NAIA terminals
Grab app for ride-hailing and food delivery

Registration

Players can apply for the APT Registration Card online. The registration deadline is 12 PM local time on February 6, 2025.

Accommodation

Crowne Plaza Hotel:

Standard room (40 m2): USD 175 per night
One-bedroom suite (58-63 m2): USD 330 per night
Both options include breakfast.

Dining Options

The nearby Robinsons Galleria mall offers various dining choices, including:

1. Mama Lou's Italian Kitchen

2. Hainanese Delights

3. Ramen Nagi

Entertainment

Makati, approximately 20 minutes from the venue, offers nightlife options:

1. The Spirits Library: Open daily from 6 PM to 3 AM

2. Mansion Sports Bar: Open 5 PM to 2 AM (Sunday-Wednesday), 5 PM to 3 AM (Thursday-Saturday)

Key Tournament Schedule

Philippines National Cup: February 7-8, PHP 12,000 buy-in
Mystery Bounty: February 8-9, PHP 20,000 buy-in
Sunday Super Stack: February 9, PHP 30,000 buy-in
APT Super High Roller: February 9-10, PHP 600,000 buy-in
Main Event: February 9-15, PHP 60,000 buy-in
Baby Superstar: February 11, PHP 300,000 buy-in
Zodiac Classic: February 13-14, PHP 90,000 buy-in
Superstar Challenge: February 13-14, PHP 1,500,000 buy-in
Double Stack: February 14-15, PHP 20,000 buy-in
APT High Roller: February 15-16, PHP 200,000 buy-in
Mini Main Event: February 15-16, PHP 25,000 buy-in
Micro Main Event: February 16, PHP 12,000 buy-in

This schedule is subject to regulatory approval. Players can qualify for the Main Event and other marquee tournaments via online satellites and onlive Day 1s on Natural8.