Mechanics

• This event will have an equivalent to USD 20,000 withheld from the prize pool as 2 (two) seats in the APT Championship Event taking place in Taipei in November 2026. These seats will be awarded to the Champion (winner of the trophy), and the 2nd place finisher of the event.
• 50% Cash Back of tournament fee for up to the FIRST 16 Players that collect their starting stack and put their chips into play before the first hand of the event is dealt.
• Event must start on time in order for Cash Back to apply.
• ITM is up to 20%.
• Players are allowed to forfeit their stack before the close of registration in order to re-enter.
• APT reserves the right to drop play to 8 handed at any point of the event.
• Big Blind Ante - Big Blind is paid before the Ante.
• Redraws: Paying more than 15 will redraw at 3 tables and Final Table. Less than 16 will redraw at Final Table only.
• Once a deal has been made between players, levels will be reduced to 20 minutes.