The Rise of Asian Poker Tour and Its Impact on Asian Poker Players in Vietnam

The Asian Poker Tour (APT) has become the game of choice among innumerable card lovers all over the continent – particularly in Viet Nam. The APT also not just features the best of poker, it serves as a venue for Asian players to showcase their skills in an international arena.

Over the years, APT Viet Nam has seen a massive growth in numbers with local and international Asian poker players gracing their tables all hoping to walk away victorious with the best players taking home not only bragging rights but the lions share of prize money. The tournament has become popular because of its organized tournaments and “fair play” initiative, providing maximum enjoyment. For a lot of Asian poker players, getting on the APT is like going on American Idol: it’s their chance to break into the international poker scene.

As a result you have seen a new breed of players emerge in Vietnam, who are now thriving through the Asian Poker Tour. The IT/Internet boom and the local level poker tournaments have set the aspirations of young Asian poker players soaring. The APT’s development in the region has raised the stakes even more.

In addition, the dynamics between different Asian poker players at these events create a community feeling which leads to bonding, friendship and shared life experiences. With a burgeoning Asian poker scene, the future could be looking bright for more APT events held in Vietnam.

So, for short: the APT is good not only for players but also increases the overall feel of inferiority that poker evokes in Asians. With a new wave of Vietnamese players making noise in the Asian poker scene, the APT’s legacy is sure to live on and inspire Asia’s newest generation of poker player.