The Asia Pacific Poker Tour is bringing China its first live poker tournament; the ATTP stop in Macau. This will be the first time the People’s Republic of China will have ever held a No Limit Texas Hold’em tournament.

The stop here features a $2500 buy-in main event, as well as a “high rollers” event at $15,000. The prize pool in the main event is an estimated $600,000 but it remains to be seen if that number could be broken.

“Poker is enjoying tremendous growth in Asia and we are very excited to be a part of this and to be the first casino to host this event,” said Mr. Gary Woollard, Casino General Manager of Grand Waldo Casino. “We are very honoured to have this prime opportunity of working with First Impression Ltd and the Asia Pacific Poker Tour to make this a major event on the Macau gaming calendar.”

People are convinced that Texas Hold’em poker will be the next big hit in Macau. This tournament will serve as an opportunity to show Macau the thrill of the game and how real skill is involved rather than just luck.