The main tournament of the third stage starts today PokerStars Asia Pacific Poker Tourwhich will take place in 
Auckland ScyCity Casino with $3'000 buy-in. Among the many stars, players from Team PokerStars will also attend - Joe Hachem, Greg Raymer, Lee "Final Table" Nelson and Chris Moneymaker.
Former Miss New Zealand - Amber peebles opened the tournament in a dress made of two hundred $5'000s SkyCity casino chips. Peebles was very happy to participate in the opening of the festival, especially since she was even assigned a security guard who accompanied the beauty everywhere in an exclusive outfit. The dress weighs about 2 kg and this is the only time it has been worn.
As part of the tournament, a master class will be held with the participation of Joseph Hachem and Lee Nelsonwhere poker fans can learn the tricks of tournament Texas Hold'em from the best players in the world. Seminar participation costs $750, includes lunch and a tournament for participants, with the winner of the tournament getting a seat to the main tournament.
Nelson about the tournament: “I am thrilled to welcome the world's elite of poker to my country. The tournament is taking place in New Zealand and it will be interesting for me to watch our local talent fight against the international poker stars who have arrived in Auckland. This tournament is a big event for poker sports in my country ".
APPT Auckland gives players the opportunity not to be bored after losing or taking a break. Players have the option to jump onto the bungi (bungee jump) mounted on the Sky Tower. APPT President Jeffrey Hass comments: "Auckland is a very beautiful city and we are delighted to be working with SKYCITY Casino. This will be a fantastic and the largest tournament in Auckland, promoting both poker and tourism."
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