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Journey to APT Incheon 2023

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The APT Incheon 2023, set in vibrant South Korea, promises to be one of Asia's most highly anticipated poker events of the year, attracting players from all corners of the globe. From 25th August to 3rd September 2023, join your fellow poker players at APT Incheon live in South Korea and experience a world where poker and culture converge.

Take this exclusive Journey to APT Incheon 2023 with us, where an extraordinary experience that will leave you with lasting memories awaits.

APT Incheon Live Commentary

Check out our live commentary schedule below and delve into the heart of the action as you enjoy real-time APT commentary in not just one, but five different languages. Our commitment to inclusivity ensures that every visitor can engage with the excitement, no matter their language preference.

Simply click on the images in the schedule below to access our live streams in your preferred language.

N8TW x APT Incheon

29/8 11:30 HKT

Influencer Challenge

29/8 18:00 HKT

N8HK x APT Incheon

30/8 11:30 HKT

N8TH x APT Incheon

30/8 18:00 HKT

APT Main Event - Day 2

31/8 11:15 HKT

APT Main Event - Day 3

1/9 11:15 HKT

APT Main Event - Final Day

2/9 11:15 HKT

APT High Roller - 8 Max - Final Day

3/9 11:15 HKT

Get ready for an added layer of excitement – we've got some exciting prizes up for grabs during our livestream! So make sure to stay tuned to the streams for your chance to win!

Secure Your Seat in APT Incheon Main Event LIVE Day 1!

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Kickstart your journey to APT Incheon with the Natural8-exclusive Mega & Step Satellites and win up to $96,250 in guaranteed prizes!

Be among those to win one of the 50 seats (each worth KRW 2.3M / ~ $1,725) to the APT Main Event LIVE Day 1 at Incheon, South Korea. Plus, brace yourself for even greater excitement as 20 of these exclusive seats come bundled with additional $500 as luxurious $2,225 packages!

Mega Satellites to APT Incheon $1M GTD Main Event LIVE Day 1
Date Time (HKT) Buy-in ($) Guarantee (USD)
23rd July 2023 8:00 PM $200 10 x $2,225 Packages
30th July 2023 8:00 PM $200 10 x $1,725 Main Event seats
6th August 2023 8:00 PM $30 10 x $1,725 Main Event seats
13th August 2023 8:00 PM $200 10 x $1,725 Main Event seats
20th August 2023 8:00 PM $200 10 x $2,225 Packages

In addition to the Mega Satellites, Natural8 will also be running daily Step Satellites where you can begin your journey to APT Incheon from as low as $3!

$3 / $20 Step Satellites to APT Incheon $1M GTD Main Event LIVE Day 1
Date Time (HKT)
Monday - Friday 7 PM - 11 PM (Hourly)
Saturday 1 PM, 3 PM, 4 PM - 11 PM (Hourly)
Sunday 1 PM, 3 PM, 4 PM - 7 PM (Hourly), 8 PM (Express)

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

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

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Play APT Main Event Day 1 on Natural8, skip Day 2, and jump straight to the money and Day 3! Or as we call it, the OnLive!

All you have to do is play in the APT Incheon $1M GTD Main Event OnLive Day 1s and survive until the end. Once you are in the money, you will automatically qualify for the live APT Incheon Main Event Day 3 at Incheon, South Korea.

The APT Incheon OnLive Satellite Events will begin on 7th August!

APT Incheon $1M GTD ME OnLive Day 1
Day Time (HKT) Buy-in
13th August 2023 7:30 PM KRW 2.3M (~$1,725)
20th August 2023 7:30 PM KRW 2.3M (~$1,725)
Satellites to APT Incheon $1M GTD ME OnLive Day 1
Day Time (HKT) Buy-in
Monday - Friday 6:30 PM $200
8:30 PM
Saturday 3:30 PM $200
6:30 PM
8:30 PM
10:30 PM
Sunday 3:30 PM $200
6:30 PM
8:30 PM (Express)

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

Step Satellites to APT Incheon $1M GTD ME OnLive Day 1
Day Time (HKT) Buy-in
Monday - Friday 7:30 PM $20
Saturday 5:30 PM $20
7:30 PM
9:30 PM
Sunday 5:30 PM $20
7:30 PM

$50,000 Bonus to APT Incheon Main Event Winner

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If you’re a Natural8 player who secures your spot in the APT Main Event, whether it’s through our exclusive Mega Satellites to APT Incheon $1M GTD Main Event LIVE Day 1 or APT Incheon $1M GTD Main Event OnLive Day 1 or through a direct buy-in, you will receive an additional $50,000* upon claiming victory in the APT Main Event.

Journey to APT Incheon Influencer Challenge

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Calling all social Media influencers and streamers!

We’re looking for 100 social media influencers and streamers to participate in an exclusive online poker freeroll where the top 9 remaining players will win a trip to Incheon, South Korea and a seat at the APT Incheon Main Event worth $2,575 ($1,725 Main Event buy-in and $850 travel expenses)

The top 9 remaining players will play their final table LIVE at Paradise City Casino over a coveted live stream, and the top 3 players will win a share of the $1,000 additional prizepool.

As a participant, you’ll have exclusive access to this event and be able to share your experience with your followers. This is a great opportunity to showcase your skills, interact with other influencers and poker players, and gain exposure to a wider audience.

Event Details

Online Freeroll at Natural8

Journey to APT Incheon Influencer Challenge GTD $24,175

21:00 HKT, 13th August 2023

Online at Natural8

9 x APT Incheon Live Package worth $2,575 each

$1,000 Natural8 Credits (Top 3 Places Paid)

This event will pause at the Final Table and the remaining 9 players will continue to play down to a winner at the Natural8 Influencer Challenge Live in Incheon, South Korea.

Final Table at APT Incheon

Natural8 Influencers Challenge

TBC

Paradise City Casino, Incheon, South Korea

$1,000 Natural8 Credits (Top 3 Places Paid)

Final table for the Influencer Challenge resumes and will be live streamed on the APT YouTube channel.

APT Incheon Main Event

APT Incheon Main Event - KRW 1,300,000,000 GTD (Flights A-D)

29th Aug - 2nd Sept 2023

Paradise City Casino, Incheon, South Korea

KRW 1,300,000,000

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

If you need more assistance, feel free to contact our friendly support staff who are ready to assist you 24/7.

What happens if I cannot attend the LIVE Day 1

You will forfeit your $1,725 APT Incheon Main Event seat entirely

Can I use my $1,725 LIVE Day 1 seat to play the APT Incheon Main Event OnLive Day 1?

Yes, you will be able to use this for the OnLive Day 1s. Please contact [email protected] to do so. Your entry to the LIVE Day 1 will then be forfeited.

How do I claim my seats & packages from the Mega Satellites to LIVE Day 1s?

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 1 seat. For package winners, your additional $500 will be credited to you in Natural8 credits.

What happens if I win multiple seats to APT Incheon Main Event LIVE Day 1?

You may use all of them for the LIVE Day 1. For any additional unused seats, you will receive $1,725 minus the rake ($172.50) in the form of Natural8 credits after the Live Main Event is over

What happens to extra LIVE Day 1 seats if I already qualified for Day 3 through the APT Incheon OnLive Day 1s?

For any additional unused seats, you will receive $1,725 minus the rake ($172.50) in the form of Natural8 credits after the Live Main Event is over

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 the OnLive Day 1?

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 Incheon Main Event Day 3, to be played LIVE at Incheon, South Korea on 1st September 2023. 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

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 Incheon Main Event LIVE Day 1 after qualifying into Day 3?

Yes, you can still play in the live APT Incheon 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 Day 3. The same Best Stack Forward rule as per the immediate question above will apply. All lower stacks (between online and live) that qualified for Day 3 will be forfeited and receive the minimum cash.

Must I play the APT Incheon 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.

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.

Terms & Conditions

  1. Players must be aged 18 and above to participate in this promotion.
  2. All currencies are quoted in US Dollars.
  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 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.
  5. Influencer Challenge
    • Your Journey to APT Incheon event will be paused when it reaches the Final table. Participants that make it to the final table (Top 9 players), will receive sponsorship from Natural8 to attend APT Incheon. Final table players will resume and play down to a winner at the Natural8 Influencer Challenge live at APT Incheon, and the event will be live streamed on the APT YouTube channel.
    • Final table players will be required to create content throughout their journey to APT Incheon.
      • Minimum 1 vlog on YouTube/Facebook with not lesser than 8 minutes.
        • For influencers that do not have a production team to help produce vlogs,this can be replaced by 2 reels on top of the initial number of reel required.
      • 1 x reel
      • Minimum 3 stories a day throughout the Journey.
    • Final table players will be required to wear a Natural8 patch throughout the journey.
    • Eligibility: This event is open to all applicants from APAC Countries which are non-restricted countries for Natural8. To be eligible, participants must have a valid and active social media account with a minimum of 10,000 followers on the following social media channels - Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, or TikTok.
    • Participation: To participate, interested parties must submit their application through the registration form provided by Natural8. Entries must be complete and accurate, and any false or misleading information will result in disqualification. Qualified influencers will be required to make a post across their social media channel to be invited into the freeroll. These posts must include materials provided by Natural8 and must be approved by Natural8.
    • Event Attendance: Participants must attend the event in person in order to receive the full prize value. If a participant is unable to attend the event, they will forfeit their prize and it will not be converted to cash or any other form of compensation. Selected participants are required to attend the event as scheduled and must comply with the event rules and regulations.
    • Selection: Natural8 will select participants based on their social media following, engagement, and content quality. The decision of Natural8 is final and binding.
    • Intellectual Property: Participants agree that any content created or shared during the event may be used by Natural8 for promotional purposes. Participants also warrant that any content submitted is their original work and does not infringe on any third-party rights.
    • Liability: Participants acknowledge that they participate and attend the event at their own risk. Natural8 is not liable for any injury, loss, or damage that may occur during the event.
    • By submitting an entry, participants agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.
  6. 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.
  7. Natural8 reserves the right to cancel or modify this event and its promotions at any time without prior notice, and at its sole and absolute discretion.
  8. The event and its promotions are subject to the terms and conditions of the site, which can be found here.
  9. 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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