Natural8 APT: APT Online 2026 and APT Championship Taipei
Natural8 works closely with the APT (Asian Poker Tour), and there are two routes here: the online APT Online 2026 (11 Oct–2 Nov, $40M total GTD), and satellites to the $10K Main Event of the APT Championship Taipei (12–29 Nov).
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APT Online 2026: 11 October – 2 November
The online series carries $40,000,000 in total guarantees, with 20 Trophy events and 3 headline “Mega Lion” events:
| Mega Lion event | Buy-in | Guarantee | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Roller | $1,050 | $600K | 18 Oct |
| Super High Roller | $3,000 | $1M | 1 Nov |
| Main Event | $800 | $5M | Day 2: 1 Nov, 21:05 HKT |
According to the official blog recap, the Mini Main Event set a record of 19,229 entries with a $1,415,254.40 prize pool.
APT Online side promotions
- $100K Freeroll: leads to the APT Championship; tickets are handed out 4–6 November and the freeroll runs on 7 November.
- Trophy winner bonus: every Trophy event winner receives a $10K APT Championship seat ($200K in total).
- $100K leaderboard.
APT Championship Taipei: 12–29 November
This is a live event. Natural8's “Journey to APT Championship” uses online satellites to send players to Taipei.
The satellite ladder
- $12 / $20 and $90 / $150 step satellites. The low-cost first steps, leading to the $600 / $1,100 satellites.
- $600 / $1,100 satellites. The prize is a $10K Main Event seat, or a $12K package (including $2K travel credit).
- Get your seat coupon. Seat coupons are emailed by 22 November. If you can't make it, an unused seat converts to T$9,600.
APT is listed among the partners on Natural8's About page, and players who qualify through Natural8 must wear the Natural8 patch. Before you travel, check your passport, visa and the law on online poker where you live; see country guides.
Taiwan players only: N8TW x APT Championship 2026
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Taiwan nationals only |
| Mega satellites | NT$2,880 |
| Satellites | NT$300, from 20 October |
| Total guarantee | NT$1,552,000 |
| Travel allowance | US$500 |
For the legal risks of online poker for players in Taiwan, see our Taiwan guide. The official Taiwan Twitch channel natural8_taiwan scheduled a Journey to APTC stream for 30 October at 8pm HKT; more streams are listed under ambassadors and streams.
If you don't have an account yet, you can build a tournament bankroll with freerolls and the first deposit bonus before you start up the satellite ladder.
FAQ
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Sources
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