Win your way to APT Manila Classic 2025 | Over 120 seats to be won | $50,000 Main Event bonus for Natural8 Qualifiers only

Journey to APT Manila Classic 2025

Journey to APT Manila Classic 2025

The first Asian Poker Tour (APT) stop in 2025 will be at Manila, Philippines. With Journey to APT Manila Classic 2025, you can win yourself seats to play at the live APT Manila Classic that plays out from 7th - 16th February 2025!

That’s not all – If you qualify to the Main Event via Natural8 exclusive events and win, you will receive a handsome $50,000 bonus!

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$50,000 Bonus to APT Manila Classic Main Event Winner

$50,000 Bonus to APT Manila Classic ME Winner

It’s been a few journeys, but we have yet to find the Natural8 winner who will take home the $50,000 bonus! Here’s how it works – win a seat to the APT Manila Classic 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.

You could be the first Natural8 player to claim the $50,000 Bonus!

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 2025 APT Manila Classic 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 Classic), 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 Classic 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!

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

Mega Satellites to APT Manila Classic Main Event Day 1

Ready, set, go! Start your main character journey to the APT Manila Classic Main Event with Natural8’s exclusive Mega & Step Satellites. Here, you can compete for a chance to win a share of the incredible ~$87,765 in guaranteed prizes!

We are giving out at least 79 seats, each valued at a minimum $1,035! At least 12 out of the 79 seats will be bundled up in packages worth $1,535!

With these seats, you will have access to the ~$1.03M APT Manila Classic Main Event LIVE Day 1 in Manila, Philippines.

Mega Satellites to ~$1.03M GTD APT Manila Classic ME Live Day 1
Date Time (HKT) Buy-in (USD) Guarantee (USD)
22 Dec 2024 8:00 PM $150 3 x $1,035 Seats
$30 2 x $1,035 Seats
29 Dec 2024 8:00 PM $150 3 x $1,035 Seats
$30 2 x $1,035 Seats
5 Jan 2025 8:00 PM $150 5 x $1,035 Seats
$30 3 x $1,035 Seats
12 Jan 2025 8:00 PM $150 8 x $1,535 Packages
$30 4 x $1,535 Packages
19 Jan 2025 8:00 PM $150 10 x $1,035 Seats
$30 5 x $1,035 Seats
26 Jan 2025 8:00 PM $150 12 x $1,035 Seats
$30 5 x $1,035 Seats
2 Feb 2025 8:00 PM $150 12 x $1,035 Seats
$30 5 x $1,035 Seats

*Each package contains a APT Manila Main Event seat worth $1,035 and $500 in Natural8 credits.

$3/$15 Step Satellites to APT Manila Classic ~$1.03M 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 22nd December 2024

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

$3/$15 Flipouts to Mega Satellites to APT Manila Classic ~$1.03M 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/$150 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 9-11th February 2025 at the Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria. For more information, please visit the APT website.

What happens if I cannot attend the LIVE Day 1?

You will forfeit your $1,035 APT Manila Main Event entry entirely.

Can I use my $1,035 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 5th February 2025. 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 $931.50 (minus the rake $103.50) 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 Classic 2025

Get a head start at APT Manila Classic with Natural8’s Main Event OnLive Day 1. With OnLive Day 1s, you can immediately leap to the Live ITM Stage (Day 3) in three steps: COMPETE, SKIP, and LEAP! You don’t even have to leave your room!

Here's how:

  • Enter the ~$1.03M GTD APT Manila Classic Main Event OnLive Day 1

  • 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 12 January 2025!

~$1.03M GTD APT Manila Classic Main Event OnLive Day 1
Date Time (HKT) Buy-in
12 Jan 7:30 p.m. $1,035
19 Jan 7:30 p.m. $1,035
26 Jan 7:30 p.m. $1,035
2 Feb 7:30 p.m. $1,035
Mega Satellites to ~$1.03M GTD APT Manila Classic Main Event OnLive Day 1
Date Time (HKT) Buy-in Seats
11th Jan (Sat) 5:30 p.m. $150 3 x $1,035 Seats per day
12th Jan (Sun) 5:30 p.m. $150 3 x $1,035 Seats per day
18th Jan (Sat) 5:30 p.m. $150 3 x $1,035 Seats per day
19th Jan (Sun) 5:30 p.m. $150 3 x $1,035 Seats per day
25th Jan (Sat) 5:30 p.m. $150 3 x $1,035 Seats per day
26th Jan (Sun) 5:30 p.m. $150 3 x $1,035 Seats per day
1st Feb (Sat) 5:30 p.m. $150 3 x $1,035 Seats per day
2nd Feb (Sun) 5:30 p.m. $150 3 x $1,035 Seats per day
$103.50 Flipouts to APT Manila Classic ~$1.03M GTD ME OnLive Day 1*
Day Time (HKT) Guarantee
Every Sunday 6:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. (every 20 minutes) 1 x $1,035 seat

*Flipout events have no fees.

Step Satellites to APT Manila Classic ~$1.03M GTD ME OnLive Day 1*
Date Time (HKT) Buy-in
Monday - Friday 7:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. $15
Saturday 11:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Hourly) 4:30 p.m. (Express) $15
Sunday 11:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Hourly) 4:30 p.m. (Express) 7:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. (Hourly) $15

*The weekly step satellites start on 16th December 2024.

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

$15 Flipout to Mega Satellites to APT Manila Classic ~$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 $150 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?

In order to make it to the money stage of the event, you must survive the bubble. Multiple players bubbling is no exception.

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 13th February 2025. 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 13th February 2025 at the Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria. For more information, please visit the APT website.

Must I play the APT Manila Main Event LIVE Day 3?

If you choose to not play 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 21 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. Players must meet all the entry requirements of the live event venue.
  5. 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.
  6. The $50,000 Main Event Bonus is not available to players registered under GGPoker Philippines.
  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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