Asian Poker Festival Vietnam 2023: Live Updates
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Key Info Asian Poker Festival Vietnam 2023
 Location: Royal Poker Club
 Dates: December 7 - 13, 2023
 Main Event Buy-In: VND 25M
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The countdown to Asian Poker Festival (APF) is nearing its end. APF is touching down in Hanoi, Vietnam, for the first time, running between December 7 and 13, 2023 at the Royal Poker Club.
Spearheaded by legendary poker champion and APF Tournament Director Roberto Wong, the competition brings impressive Chinese players to the Southeast Asian battlefield for 25 trophy events. Buy ins range from VNâ« 1,800,000 ~($74) to the costliest of VNâ« 108,000,000 (~$4,450).
Highlighting the festival is the substantial VNâ« 27 Billion (~$ 1.1 Million), guarantee of which the Main Event offers the biggest bulk of VNâ« 15 Billion (~$616,650). This title holds the highest prestige, as the victorious player willđ also be honored as the inaugural champion of the APF.
Key Event Packages
Event | Date | Guarantee in VNâ« | Buy in in VNâ« |
APF Kick Off | December 7-9 | 1,500,000,000 | 6,600,000 |
High Roller Warm Up | December 7 | 1,000,000,000 | 33,000,000 |
High Roller Single Day | December 8 | 1,200,000,000 | 44,000,000 |
MAIN EVENT | December 9-13 | 15,000,000,000 | 25,000,000 |
Super Star Challenge | December 10 | 2,000,000,000 | 108,000,000 |
Mini Main Closer | December 12-13 | 1,200,000,000 | 3,400,000 |
Super High Roller | December 12 | 2,000,000,000 | 88,000,000 |
Superstack Closer | December 13 | 1,000,000,000 | 8,800,000 |
High Roller Last Chance | December 13 | 1,500,000,000 | 55,000,000 |
Main Event info
Dates: December 9 to 13, 2023
Buy in: VNâ« 25,000,000 (~$1,057)
Guarantee: VNâ« 15,000,000,000 (~$616,650)
Day 1A: December 9, 2023
Day 1B: December 10, 2023
Day 1C (turbo): December 10, 2023
Day 1D: December 11, 2023
Day 1E (turbo): December 11, 2023
Day 1F (super turbo): December 11, 2023
To get in for cheap, APF offers four Main Event Satellites leading up to the final starting day, December 11, 2023. Buy in is a very affordable VN⫠2,400,000.
High Roller lineup
High rollers will be very busy with five events on tap. The most coveted will be the Super Star Challenge. A Vietnam homegrown event, its popularity has seen a sharp rise this year. Players can expect some of Asia’s top players bringing in the heat.
New APF Player Guide
No APF tournament is complete without the long-awaited . Maximize your experience by studying structures, rules, and formats. Everything iâs covered from uber-fast plays to gradual blinds, including highly populđar deep-stacked events of varying buy ins.Â
Early Bird Packages & Accommodation
Players taking the Early Bird Packages will enjoy accommodation at the , a green oasis at theêŠ cityâs center. There are 70 fully furnished studios with extensive greenery spaceâan ideal place to recover after a long day of competition.Â
In addition, the Dream Hotel and Apartment is just a stoneâs throw from Hanoiâs most iconic landmarks, including the Temple of Literature and Thang Long Imperial Citadel.Â
APF Limited Edition Gifts
Just announced! APF merchandise for select players! APF players are entitled to limited special gifts, incluđŒding the following:
- 1 APF cap (buying in at Level 1 Side Event)
- 1 APF mask (buying in at Level 1 Side Event)
- 1 APF hoodie (buying in at Level 1 Main Event)
Watch Your Favorite Players Compete LIVE!
Features and final tables will be live-streamed and hosted by Vietnam-based commentators Luckent and Kzo. Exciting battles and edge-of-your-seat play-by-plays arđe in store!
ê©ČStay tuned for more updates on the liveđŠ©stream schedule on the
Hanoiâs Poker Boom
Hanoi has recenđčtly established itself as a poker tourism destination, hosting record-breaking festivals and events. In addition, the location is Vietnamâs art capital, chock-full of colonial facades, and world-class restaurants perfect for an after-game night off. Here are some important bits of information to help you get by.
Noi Bai International Airport to Royal Poker Club â 45-60 minutes
Best form of transport â Grab
Vietnam currency â Vietnamese Dong
Weather in December â 15 degrees to 22 degrees (cool and dry)
Language â Vietnamese but yđou can get by if you speak English
*Article by Zoe Alcazaren