Betfair Asian Poker Tour Filled to Capacity

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(PRWEB) November 10, 2006 -- More than 370 players have paid the $5,000 buy-in for the Main Event at the Betfair Asian Poker Tour.

Registration is closed. But after the qualifying events, which begin in Singapore on November 12, Betfair expects more than 400 players for the Main Event.

For a field of 400, first place will pay $558,700, second place $299,800 and third place $149,000, from a prize pool of roughly $2m.

"This is the largest poker tournament to take place in Asia and the first poker event in Singapore," said Betfair's Head of Poker Ben Fried. "We are privileged to host such a groundbreaking event."

Players from thirty-two countries around the world will join a large contingent of local players for the three day Main Event, starting on November 15th, in the Mandarin Ballroom of the Meritus Mandarin Hotel, Singapore.

Notes to editors:

1.    The Betfair Asian Poker Tour takes place November 12-17.

2.    Side events and satellites to the main event take place from November 12.

3.    The $5,000 buy-in Main Event takes place November 15-17.

4.    The event will be televised to an international audience.

For further information, please contact:        

Oliver Bowen

020 8834 8318

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