Final Weekend Begins: APPT Manila Championship Surges Toward a ₱155 Million ($2.7 Million) Guaranteed Finish

Manila, Philippines – October 26, 2025 — The Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT) Manila Championship 2025 at Okada Manila has reached its high-pressure final weekend, with the Coral Lounge packed as players chase down the last trophies of the year. Featuring a bold ₱155 million guaranteed prize pool (~$2.7 million), delivering nonstop action since kicking off on October 16, 2025.

Now in its second year, the APPT Manila Championship has attracted a powerhouse field of regional crushers, rising talents, and international pros — all taking one last swing at a 2025 PokerStars title.

Earlier Events Set the Stage

The festival opened with the ₱20,000 Okada Kick-off, generating a strong ₱8 million (~$140,351) prize pool. The momentum only grew from there. The APPT Open, with a ₱60,000 (~$1,053) buy-in and ₱20 million (~$350,877) guaranteed, pulled packed fields through its four-day run.

Midweek, all eyes turned to the fan-favorite PokerStars Red Dragon — a high-prestige event that featured a ₱70,000 (~$1,228) buy-in and another ₱20 million (~$350,877) guaranteed. The roar that followed the trophy presentation could be heard throughout the resort.

The excitement didn’t stop there. The APPT National, backed by a ₱10 million (~$175,439) guarantee at a ₱35,000 (~$614) entry point, brought in deep and competitive fields. Meanwhile, the APPT Super High Roller — with a massive ₱500,000 (~$8,772) buy-in — became a battleground for elite players hunting prestige and maximum payouts.

The Mystery Bounty event added even more electricity. With a ₱25,000 (~$439) buy-in and ₱10 million (~$175,439) guaranteed, it delivered some of the festival’s loudest and most dramatic knockouts as players chased secret top bounty envelopes.

These strong results have paved the way for a thrilling finish.

It All Comes Down to the Main Event

The APPT Main Event remains the centerpiece of the final stretch. With a ₱165,000 (~$2,895) buy-in and a headline-grabbing ₱60 million guaranteed prize pool — more than $1 million USD, every decision at the table could define a champion.

Alongside it:

• The APPT One Million Challenge continues today — a fearless feat at ₱1,000,000 (~$17,544) for a matching ₱1 million (~$17,544) guarantee

• The APPT Mini Championship plays out today, offering one last value-packed shot with ₱3 million (~$52,632) guaranteed

• The APPT Championship High Roller begins tonight and runs through Monday, featuring a ₱300,000 (~$5,263) buy-in and ₱10 million (~$175,439) guaranteed

The Final Push

From the opening shuffle to this weekend’s heart-pounding deep runs, the APPT Manila Championship has proven once again why the Philippines is a premier destination on the global poker map. World-class hospitality, high-stakes drama, and career-defining moments all collide inside the Coral Lounge.

The series wraps up tomorrow, October 27.

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