By James Potter One of the great things about the all APPT events is the hospitality on offer. Season 2 has followed the lofty heights set by Season 1 when it comes to the Opening Party. They are never quiet affairs and they are not reserved for the VIPs - it's a great opportunity for all the local and overseas PokerStars Qualifiers to run shoulders … [Read more...]
APPT Auckland: Celebs hit the red carpet for a taste of the high life
October 8, 2008 By
By James Potter The Pokerstars.net APPT Celebrity Poker Invitational, hosted by Team PokerStars Pro Lee Nelson and Brooke Howard-Smith, was the perfect way to kick-off a big week of celebrations culminating in the APPT Auckland main event here at SKYCITY Auckland later this week. Some celebrity events lack that x-factor, but this was certainly not … [Read more...]
APPT Auckland: Sky’s the limit as NZ welcomes the APPT
October 8, 2008 By
By James Potter KiaOra or welcome to the Land of the Long White Cloud. New Zealand is one of the world's hidden gems. Comparable in size to Great Britain or Japan, the country is packed with some of the world's most stunning scenery - from vast mountain chains, steaming volcanoes, sweeping coastlines, deeply indented fjords and lush rainforests. Some … [Read more...]
APPT Auckland satellites heating up
September 29, 2008 By
The new Asia Pacific Poker Tour event in Auckland, New Zealand is just two weeks away and the satellites for the event are running hot. If you've been looking for a way to get to that part of the world, PokerStars has just announced another way certain players can win their seat to the inaugural event. Take a look under TOURNEY and REGIONAL in the … [Read more...]