PokerStars is an online poker platform owned by The Star Group and supports Windows, macOS, Android and iOS. As an online poker website operator and physical poker tournament organizer, PokerStars plans to hold these two events at Okada Casino Resort in Manila, the capital of the Philippines. Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT).

The first APPT Manila 2024 will be held from July 24 to August 5, while the second APPT Manila Championship is scheduled to be held from October 18 to 27. The 2024 APPT Manila has a guaranteed prize pool of Php 119 million and will be held at Okada Manila on Manila Bay.

According to an update from PokerStars on Friday, the APPT Manila tournament has a guaranteed prize pool of P140 million and will be held at Okada Manila’s Coral Lounge.

Byron Yip, President and Chief Operating Officer of Okada Manila, said: “This partnership with PokerStars underscores our position as Asia’s leading gaming and entertainment venue and demonstrates our ongoing efforts to make Manila the most attractive entertainment destination.”

Cedric Billot, Associate Director of Live Events at PokerStars, said: "Established in 2007, the APPT Tour has quickly become a benchmark event in Asia due to its exceptional organizational quality and stunning venues." He added: "APPT Manila 2024 It will be one of the largest APPT events in history, and the new conference space at Okada Manila will be spectacular."