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Journey to APT Manila 2024 - Play & Win Your Seat!

Journey to APT Manila 2024

After a two-year break, the Asian Poker Tour (APT) is finally back in the bustling city of Manila, Philippines! With the live event dates set from 28 Oct to 7th Nov 2024, and over PHP 170 million (~USD 3 million) in total guaranteed prize pools, are you sure you want to miss out on the return of APT Manila?

Start your journey to APT Manila 2024 online on Natural8 from 29th Sept to 27th Oct 2024, where you can win yourself a seat to the live APT Manila! If you qualify to the Main Event via Natural8 exclusive events and win, you will receive a handsome $50,000 bonus!

💡 Thanks to the incredible popularity of our events, we’re excited to announce that we’ve boosted the guaranteed seats from 140 to more than 210! 💡

Click here for the full APT Manila schedule

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$50,000 Bonus to APT Manila Main Event Winner

$50,000 Bonus to APT Manila ME Winner

Win a seat to the APT Manila Main Event via our exclusive Mega Satellites, OnLive Day 1s, or online direct buy-in and receive an additional $50,000 upon claiming victory in the Main Event.

Fun Fact: A Natural8 Qualifier nearly snagged the first $50,000 Main Event bonus when he was knocked out by the eventual champion.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

If I win the APT Main Event, can I receive the $50,000 Main Event bonus in cash?

No. The $50,000 Main Event bonus will be credited into your playing account as Natural8 credits.

If I win the APT Main Event, can I cash out my $50,000 Main Event bonus immediately?

To withdraw the $50,000 Main Event bonus, the usual withdrawal requirements as per our Withdrawal Policy will apply.

How can I be a Natural8 qualifier who can be eligible for this bonus?

To be considered as a Natural8 qualifier who can be eligible for this $50,000 bonus, you must qualify for the 2024 APT Manila Main Event through our Mega Satellites or OnLive Day 1. If you have bought your Main Event ticket online via the Natural8 game client (online DBI), you will also be considered as a Natural8 qualifier who can be eligible for the $50,000 bonus. Note: Anyone who purchases the Main Event ticket onsite (at the live APT Manila), wins the Main Event ticket via a live event, plays online satellites but DID NOT qualify for the Main Event, and/or is a sponsored VIP player WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE for the $50,000 bonus.

Target Stack Satellites

Play Target Stack Satellites for the fastest way to qualify for an APT Manila event – win a seat the moment you hit the target stack!

Example: Let’s say that the event has a Target Stack of 120,000 chips. The moment you get 120,000 chips, you will immediately be awarded a seat to the target event. No more playing till the end!

Mega Satellites to APT Philippines National Cup LIVE Day 1

APT Manila 2024 - APT Philippines National Cup

Kicking off APT Manila is the PHP 12,000 (~$214) Philippines National Cup [PHP 4,000,000 GTD (~$71,250)] that will play out on 28th October 2024 – the first day of the series.

Win an APT Philippines National Cup LIVE Day 1 seat with our exclusive $30 Mega Satellites and stand a chance to win a share of the PHP 4,000,000 (~$$71,250) guaranteed prize pool!

Mega Satellites to APT Philippines National Cup
Date Time (HKT) Buy-in (USD) Guarantee (USD)
29 Sept 9:00 p.m. $30 15 x ~$214 seats
6 Oct 9:00 p.m. $30 15 x ~$214 seats
13 Oct 9:00 p.m. $30 30 15 x $214 seats
20 Oct 9:00 p.m. $30 30 15 x $214 seats
$3 Step Satellites to APT Philippines National Cup LIVE Day 1*
Day Time
Monday - Friday 8 p.m. - 12 a.m. (Hourly)
Saturday 3 p.m. - 12 a.m. (Hourly)
Sunday 3 p.m. - 8 p.m. (Hourly) 11 p.m. - 12 a.m. (Hourly)

*The weekly step satellites will start on 23 Sept 2024.

$3 Flipouts to Mega Satellites to APT Philippines National Cup*
Day Time (HKT) Guarantee
Every Sunday 8:00 p.m. - 10:40 p.m. (Every 20 minutes) 1 x $30 Seat

*Flipout events have no fees.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

When is the APT Philippines National Cup Event LIVE Day 1?

Flights A-C takes place on 28th Oct at the City of Dreams Manila - Grand Ballroom. For more information please visit the APT website.

Can I buy in to APT Philippines National Cup LIVE Day 1 directly via Natural8?

Yes, you can do so. The direct buy-in will be available until 24 Oct 2024. For more information, kindly contact [email protected].

What happens if I cannot attend the LIVE Day 1?

You will forfeit your ~$214 APT Philippines National Cup entry entirely.

What happens if I win multiple tickets to APT Philippines National Cup LIVE Day 1?

You may use all of them for the LIVE Day 1, and for any additional unused seats, you will receive $192.60 minus the rake ($21.40) in the form of Natural8 credits after the series is over.

How do I claim my seats & packages?

The Natural8 team will reach out to you via email with further details and instructions and a digital seat coupon before 25 Oct 2024. Once you have confirmed your attendance, all you have to do is approach the APT registration counter at the venue with your digital seat coupon at least a day before for your Day 1 seat. Note: Kindly complete your KYC verification as soon as possible as you will be identified at APT Manila with your real name. Otherwise, you might be unable to claim your seats.

APT Manila Main Event Live Day 1 - Secure Your Seat Today!

Mega Satellites to APT Manila Main Event Day 1

Ready, set, go! Start your main character journey to the APT Manila Main Event with Natural8’s exclusive Mega & Step Satellites. Here, you can compete for a chance to win a share of the incredible $81,700 in guaranteed prizes!

Win one of the 60 sought-after seats, each valued at a minimum PHP 85,000 (~$1,514), and you will have access to the APT Manila ~$1.78M GTD Main Event LIVE Day 1 in Manila, Philippines. That’s not all - 12 of these exclusive seats also include an additional $500 each, elevating them to luxurious ~$2,014 packages!

Mega Satellites to APT Manila ~$1.78M GTD ME Live Day 1
Date Time (HKT) Buy-in (USD) Guarantee (USD)
29 Sept 8:00 PM $200 5 x $1,514 Seats
$30 2 x $1,514 Seats
6 Oct 8:00 PM $200 5 x $1,514 Seats
$30 2 x $1,514 Seats
13 Oct 8:00 PM $200 16 8 x $2,014 Packages*
$30 8 4 x $2,014 Packages*
20 Oct 8:00 PM $200 16 8 x $1,514 Seats
$30 8 4 x $1,514 Seats
27 Oct 8:00 PM $200 16 8 x $1,514 Seats
$30 8 4 x $1,514 Seats

*Each package contains a APT Manila Main Event seat worth $1,514 and $500 in Natural8 credits.

$3/$20 Step Satellites to APT Manila ~$1.78M GTD ME Live Day 1*
Day Time (HKT)
Monday - Friday 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. (Hourly)
Saturday 2 p.m. - 11 p.m. (Hourly)
Sunday 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. (Hourly) 8 p.m. (Express**) 9 p.m. - 10 p.m.

*The weekly step satellites start on 23 Sept 2024

** Express satellites are quick games that are expected to last around 1 hour

$3/$20 Flipouts to Mega Satellites to APT Manila ~$1.78M GTD ME Live Day 1*
Day Time (HKT) Guarantee
Every Sunday 7:00 p.m. - 09:40 p.m. (Every 20 minutes) 1 x $30/$200 Seat

*Flipout events have no fees.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

When is the Main Event LIVE Day 1?

Days 1A-D will take place between 31st October - 2nd November at the City of Dreams Manila - Grand Ballroom. For more information please visit the APT website.

What happens if I cannot attend the LIVE Day 1?

You will forfeit your $1,514 APT Manila Main Event entry entirely.

Can I use my $1,514 seat to play the APT Manila Main Event OnLive Day 1?

Yes, you will be able to use this for the OnLive Day 1s. Your entry to the LIVE Day 1 will then be forfeited.

How do I claim my seats & packages?

The Natural8 team will reach out to you via email with further details and instructions and a digital seat coupon by 29 Oct 2024. Once you have confirmed your attendance, all you have to do is approach the APT registration counter at the venue with your digital seat coupon at least a day before for your Day 1 seat. For package winners, your additional $500 will be credited to you in Natural8 credits. Note: Kindly complete your KYC verification as soon as possible as you will be identified at APT Manila with your real name. Otherwise, you might be unable to claim your seats and/or packages.

What happens if I win multiple Mega seats?

If you have already won a seat to a specific Mega satellite, any additional unused seat(s) you win will be converted to T$ (minus rake).

What happens if I win multiple tickets to APT Manila Main Event LIVE Day 1?

You may use all of them for either the LIVE Day 1 or OnLive Day 1 events. For any additional unused seats, you will receive $1,362.60 minus the rake ($151.40) in the form of Natural8 credits after the series is over. However, any individual unused seat that is not an extra seat will not be refunded.

What if I already qualified for Day 3 through the APT Manila OnLive Day 1s?

Any additional unused seats won would be treated as per the question above.

Main Event OnLive Day 1s - Play Online and Jump to Live ITM Stage (Day 3)!

Main Event OnLive - APT Manila

It’s one of the most popular ways that Natural8 players use to qualify for the APT Main Event. After all, players can immediately leap to the Live ITM Stage (Day 3) in three steps: COMPETE, SKIP, and LEAP!

Check out our OnLive events, where you can immediately qualify to the APT Manila Main Event Live ITM Stage (Day 3) without leaving your house! You don’t even have to leave your room!

Here's how:

  • Enter the APT Manila ~$1.78M GTD Main Event OnLive Day 1s

  • Last until you reach the money zone.

  • Automatically secure your spot in the live APT Main Event Day 3

Mark your calendars, as the APT Manila OnLives will kick off on 13 Oct 2024!

APT Main Event ~$1.78M GTD ME OnLive Day 1
Date Time (HKT) Buy-in
13 Oct 7:30 p.m. $1,514
20 Oct 7:30 p.m. $1,514
27 Oct 7:30 p.m. $1,514
Mega Satellites to APT Manila ~$1.78M GTD ME OnLive Day 1
Date Time (HKT) Buy-in Seats
12 Oct (Sat) 4:30 p.m. $200 3 x $1,514 Seats per day
13 Oct (Sun) 4:30 p.m. $200 3 x $1,514 Seats per day
19 Oct (Sat) 4:30 p.m. $200 3 x $1,514 Seats per day
20 Oct (Sun) 4:30 p.m. $200 3 x $1,514 Seats per day
26 Oct (Sat) 4:30 p.m. $200 3 x $1,514 Seats per day
27 Oct (Sun) 4:30 p.m. $200 3 x $1,514 Seats per day
$151.40 Flipouts to APT Manila ~$1.78M GTD ME OnLive Day 1*
Day Time (HKT) Guarantee
Every Sunday 6:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. (every 20 minutes) 1 x $1,514 seat

*Flipout events have no fees.

Step Satellites to APT Manila ~$1.78M GTD ME OnLive Day 1*
Date Time (HKT) Buy-in
Monday - Friday 7:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. $20
Saturday 11:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Hourly) 4:30 p.m. (Express) $20
Sunday 11:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Hourly) 4:30 p.m. (Express) 7:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. (Hourly) $20

*The weekly step satellites start on 7th Oct 2024.

** Express satellites are quick games that are expected to last around 1 hour

$20 Flipout to Mega Satellites to APT Manila ~$1.78M GTD ME OnLive Day 1*
Day Time (HKT) Guarantee
Every Saturday & Sunday 3:30 p.m. - 6:10 p.m. (every 20 minutes) 1 x $200 seat

*Flipout events have no fees.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

When does the OnLive Day 1 conclude?

Day 1 ends once less than 15% of the field is remaining, and all players make the money.

What happens if 2 or more players bubble at the same time?

All players will not make it to Day 3 and will not make the money.

What happens once I survive until the end of OnLive Day 1?

You are in the money and automatically qualify for the APT Manila Main Event Day 3 ITM stage, to be played LIVE at Manila, Philippines on 4th November 2024. The Natural8 team will reach out to you via email with further details and instructions. Once you have confirmed your attendance, all you have to do is approach the APT registration counter at the venue for your Day 3 seat. Note: Kindly complete your KYC verification as soon as possible as you will be identified at APT Manila with your real name. Otherwise, you might be unable to claim your seats and/or packages.

Can I play another OnLive Day 1 after qualifying into Day 3?

Yes, you are allowed to play multiple OnLive Day 1s, however only your best qualifying stack will move forward to Day 3 and the rest of your lower stacks will be forfeited. You will receive the minimum cash for the forfeited stacks that qualified into Day 3.

Can I also play the APT Manila Main Event LIVE Day 1 after qualifying into Day 3?

Yes, you can still play in the live APT Manila Main Event Day 1 even if you have qualified for Day 3 via Onlive Day 1s. However, do note that by playing in the live Day 1, you will have to reach the In-The-Money stage of the live Day 2 in order to qualify for the live Day 3. The same Best Stack Forward rules will apply as per the question above. All lower stacks (between online and live) that qualified to Day 3 ITM stage will be forfeited and receive the minimum cash.

When is the Main Event LIVE Day 3?

Day 3 takes place on 4th November 2024 at the City of Dreams Manila - Grand Ballroom. For more information please visit the APT website.

What if I cannot play at the APT Manila Main Event LIVE Day 3?

If you cannot play at the live event, your stack will be forfeited, and you will receive the minimum cash in the form of online credits after the live Main Event is over.

Other Special Ways to Qualify for the Main Event

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Terms & Conditions

  1. Players must be aged 18 and above to participate in this promotion.
  2. All currencies are quoted in US Dollars unless stated otherwise.
  3. The event guarantees are subject to change, and the amounts listed on this website may not be current. For the latest information, check the tournament lobby of the Natural8 app.
  4. The $50,000 Main Event bonus is only available to participants who qualify through Natural8.
  5. Players must meet all the entry requirements of the live event venue.
  6. The withdrawal of the $50,000 Main Event bonus is subject to Natural8’s withdrawal requirements as per the Withdrawal Policy. The $50,000 Main Event bonus will be credited to the player's online Natural8 account as credits.
  7. The Flipout events will only begin when there are at least 10 participants.
  8. Natural8 reserves the right to investigate any players suspected of fraudulent activity, and take any necessary action. In the event of multi-accounting, bonus hunting, or foul play, Natural8 reserves the right to forfeit any prize amounts that have been paid along with any remaining cash balances, without prior notice.
  9. Natural8 reserves the right to cancel or modify this tournament and its promotions at any time without prior notice, and at its sole and absolute discretion.
  10. This promotion is subject to the terms and conditions of the Natural8 website.
  11. Natural8 is an advocate of safer gambling. If you feel you might have an online gambling problem, do seek further advice or counseling at www.begambleaware.org

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