October 11, 2017 – For the first time since the inception of the Asian Poker Tour, the annual APT Kickoff event will be changing locations from the islands of the Philippines to the exotic country of Vietnam. In partnership with host venue Pro Poker Club, the APT Kickoff Vietnam 2018, will be held in Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, the country’s biggest and most vibrant city.

“We are very proud to be able to host and bring back the Asian Poker Tour to Vietnam. Due to the recently passed law allowing local players to participate in a poker tournament, players can expect larger player numbers per event unlike the APT Vietnam held back in 2015,” expressed Pro Poker Club Operations Manager Anh Nguyen.

The Pro Poker Club in Ho Chi Minh looks forward to hosting the upcoming APT Kickoff Vietnam 2018

This major change is the APT’s first step towards a more diversified schedule for the 2018 poker season, adding more countries and exciting destinations to the new calendar.