APPT Cambodia Is Back Featuring Seven Figure Main Event Prize Pool This May

03/11/2025

APPT Cambodia 2025

Another record-breaking event is set to sweep through Phnom Penh as PokerStars LIVE – Asia Pacific Poker Tour returns to world class NagaWorld Integrated Resort this May. First announced in early-February, the brand’s fourth installment of APPT Cambodia will be one for the tour’s history books as it features over US$ 1.5 Million in prizes and 52 trophy events.

Leading the charge is the APPT Main Event with a solid US$ 1,000,000 prize pool. Not only is this double last year’s offering but it is also a record-setting milestone for the tour in Cambodia. That and more are lined up. Let’s have a look at the highlights along with promos and added tips.

APPT Cambodia 2025 – Schedule

APPT Cambodia 2025 Highlights

In partnership with NagaWorld Integrated Resorst and Connaissance Management Limited, the upcoming APPT Cambodia lights up the region from May 2 to 13, 2025. Iconic PokerStars spadies and shards will once again be on display as players battle through twelve-days of games looking to claim their own.

As usual the most coveted titles will be the APPT Main Event, APPT National, APPT Super High Roller, APPT High Roller, and APPT Mini Main Event. Other events certain to draw large turnouts are the NagaWorld Kickoff, Mystery Bounty, Survivor Knockout, and the deep-stacked events.

Event	Buy In	Date	Guarantee
NagaWorld Kickoff	US$ 500	May 2-3	US$ 50,000
Mystery Bounty	US$ 750	May 3-5	US$ 100,000
APPT National	US$ 1,000	May 5-7	US$ 150,000
APPT Super High Roller	US$ 10,000	May 7-8
APPT Main Event	US$ 1,750	May 8-13	US$ 1,000,000
Freezeout Challenge	US$ 2,000	May 10
Survivor Knockout	US$600	May 11-12	US$ 75,000
APPT High Roller	US$ 3,000	May 11-12	US$ 150,000
APPT Mini Main Event	US$ 400	May 12-13

APPT Main Event

Taking a closer look at the APPT Main Event, for players to have a chance at this year’s seven-figure prize pool, four flights have been scheduled. Each Day 1 flight plays a total of 15 levels or to approximately 15% of the field.

Christopher Mateo wins 2024 APPT Cambodia Main Event

Last year, this event drew a turnout of 518 entries with 71 players reaching the ITM round. The final table was an all-international lineup with Filipino Christopher Mateo at the top for his triumph over South Korea’s Donghyup Kim at heads up.

Date: May 8-13, 2025
Buy in: US$ 1,750
Guarantee: US$ 1,000,000
Starting Stack: 30,000
Flight A – Thursday, May 8 at 11:30 am
Flight B – Friday, May 9 at 11:30 am
Flight C – Saturday, May 10 at 11:30 am
Flight D (Turbo) – Saturday, May 10 at 18:30
Day 2 – Sunday, May 11 at 12pm
Day 3 – Monday, May 12 at 12pm
Final Day – Tuesday, May 13 at 12pm

With such a significant leap in the guarantee, the buy-in has also increased slightly to US$ 1,750. For players looking to enter at a fraction of the price, give the qualifiers a try as there are several to choose from.

APPT Main Event Super Qualifiers – WYS At 70K Chips – This qualifier cost US$ 290 to enter. Once you accumulate 70,000 chips, you automatically win a seat. Ten seats are guaranteed. Qualifier runs on May 7 at 4pm.
APPT Main Event Qualifiers – WYS At 100K Chips – This qualifier costs US$ 200 to enter. Once you accumulate 100,000 chips, you automatically win a seat. There are five of these qualifiers scheduled from May 2 to 6.
APPT Main Event Qualifiers – WYS At 50K Chips and APPT Main Event Hyper Turbo Qualifier – WYS At 50K Chips – These two qualifiers cost US$ 400 to enter. Once you accumulate 50,000 chips, you automatically win a seat.
The cheapest route is via the Steps Program to the APPT Main Event Super Qualifier – WYS At 50K Chips. Buy-in is only US$ 70.

High Roller Schedule

Pros and players with deep pockets will be faced with many exciting challenges throughout the series with an ample selection of High Roller events on the schedule. Buy-ins range from US$ 1,500 to US$ 10,000. New on the menu is the Freezeout Challenge with a buy-in of US$ 2,000.

Event	Buy In	Date	Guarantee	Stack
Warm Up High Roller	US$ 1,500	May 2		100,000
Megastack High Roller	US$ 2,500	May 3		150,000
Mini High Roller – Hyper Turbo	US$ 1,500	May 4		100,000
Mini High Roller	US$ 2,000	May 5		100,000
Knockout High Roller [$1000 Bounty]	US$ 2,500	May 6		100,000
APPT Super High Roller	US$ 10,000	May 7-8		250,000
High Roller Turbo	US$ 2,000	May 7		100,000
Single Day High Roller	US$ 3,000	May 8		100,000
Mystery Big Bounty [$1,500 Bounty] High Roller	US$ 3,500	May 9		100,000
Freezeout Challenge	US$ 2,000	May 10		100,000
High Roller Hyper Turbo	US$ 2,000			100,000
APPT High Roller	US$ 3,000	May 11-12	US$ 150,000	50,000
Knockout High Roller [$500 Bounty]	US$ 2,000	May 12		100,000
Last Chance – High Roller Turbo	US$ 2,000	May 13		100,000

PokerStars LIVE APP

Players can now easily access all PokerStars LIVE events worldwide through the PokerStars LIVE App. The app provides comprehensive event details, including schedules, structures, and key updates for tournaments across the globe.

For those attending APPT Cambodia, the app will serve as a real-time hub for fresh news, schedule, tournament results, and live updates throughout the series, ensuring players stay informed every step of the way.

PokerStars LIVE App

PokerStars Silver Power Pass

In June 2023, PokerStars released the PokerStars Power Path program wherein online players are able to qualify for live and online events. It remains as one of the brand’s most popular incentives. Good news to players that have acquired the PokerStars Power Path Silver Pass – valued at $2,500 – this can be redeemed at the APPT Cambodia Main Event. This includes a seat worth US$ 1,750 and US$ 750 credit for expenses.

Accommodations And Promos

Looking for a place to stay during APPT Cambodia? Look no further than at host venue NagaWorld. Rooms are already filling up fast, with exclusive packages available for both regular players and high rollers. However, these offers are limited with only 50 packages available per promo. Players looking to secure their stay should act quickly, as the booking period closes on April 20, 2025.

The luxurious NagaWorld Hotel & Casino Complex — The luxurious NagaWorld Hotel Casino Complex

Marathon Package

For players staying the entire duration of the festival, the Marathon Package provides an unbeatable deal. This special offer brings the room rate down to just US$ 40 per night. The package includes a 13-night stay from May 1 to 13, check out on May 14, plus US$ 120 in dining credits.

To be eligible, players must book the room at the discounted price of US$ 55 per night then participate in the following APPT Cambodia 2025 events: NagaWorld Kickoff, Mystery Bounty, APPT National, and APPT Main Event. At the end of their stay, eligible players will receive a US$ 195 rebate.

To book the APPT Cambodia Marathon Package, click the link provided.

APPT Cambodia Marathon Package

High Roller Programme

The High Roller Programme is another fantastic deal, allowing players to earn free nights at Nagaworld depending on the number of high roller events they participate in. This includes re-entries. For a minimum of 4 qualifying High Roller events entered, players receive five free nights. At the maximum of 15 events entered (re-entries count), players receive 16 nights free. Eligible high roller events are listed below: