From Manila, Philippines, welcome to the birth of poker in Asia! Nine players have a chance to make poker history by winning the first major tournament ever held in Asia. A cast of top players from around the world battle for a slice of poker history at the inaugural event of the PokerStars.net Asia Pacific Poker Tour.

In a star-studded Final Table befitting Macaus status as the worlds gaming capital, the spotlight shines on poker icon Joe Hachem of Australia. But the 2005 World Champion isnt the only star vying for the to win the first tournament ever held in China. Liz Lieu and PokerStars pros Betrand Elky Grospellier and Guillame Patry make it the most talented final table in APPT history.

APPT, WPT and WSOP Champions battle it out to win bragging rights and 50,000 for a charity of their choice.

A staggering buy-in of 15,000 drew an elite field including some of the biggest names in poker, and the Final Table showcases an abundance of talent and personality. Two of pokers most colorful characters chipleader Emad Tatouh and his good friend Eric Assadourian match poker wits and verbal barbs in a battle for the APPTs most prestigious title. Also at this marquee Final Table: Liz Lieu, making her second APPT Final Table and one of the worlds best players, John Juanda.

From the country that brought you the 1988 Olympics and 2002 World Cup, now comes the latest international sporting craze. And if youre looking for proof that poker has truly become a global game, check out the Final Table of APPT Seoul. Its a veritable League of Nations, with the nine players hailing from eight different countries. The man to beat: WSOP bracelet winner and Team PokerStars pro Daniel Schreiber.

The largest field. The largest prize pool. The richest payday for the winner. The APPT Grand Final in Sydney broke every record there is to break. 561 players traveled Down Under for the spectacular conclusion to APPTs historic first season. Among the final nine, three Australians hoping to be the first of their countrymen to win 1 million on home soil.

Asia Pacific Poker Tour APPT 2008 Macau Episode 01 - Final Table - Grand Waldo Hotel & Casino China Commentary by Paul Khoury & Daniel Negreanu Players Include: Bertrand "ElkY" Grospellier, Joe Hachem, Sangkyoun Kim, Dinh Le, Liz Lieu, Guillaume Patry, Simon Randall, William Tam, Ivan Tan.

Asia Pacific Poker Tour APPT 2008 Macau Episode 02 - Final Table - Grand Waldo Hotel & Casino China Commentary by Paul Khoury & Daniel Negreanu Players Include: Bertrand "ElkY" Grospellier, Sangkyoun Kim, Dinh Le, Liz Lieu, Guillaume Patry, William Tam, Ivan Tan.

Asia Pacific Poker Tour APPT High Roller 2008 Macau Episode 03 - Final Table - Grand Waldo Hotel & Casino China Commentary by Paul Khoury & Daniel Negreanu Players Include: Liz Lieu, John Juanda, Emad Tahtouh, Eric Assadourian, David Steicke, Bo Sehlstedt, Tony Ng, Scott Numoto.

Asia Pacific Poker Tour APPT High Roller 2008 Macau Episode 04 - Final Table - Grand Waldo Hotel & Casino China Commentary by Paul Khoury & Daniel Negreanu Players Include: Emad Tahtouh, Eric Assadourian, David Steicke, Bo Sehlstedt, Tony Ng.

Asia Pacific Poker Tour APPT 2008 Sydney Episode 05 - Final Table - Star City Casino Australia Commentary by Paul Khoury & Daniel Negreanu Players Include: Jai Kemp, Grant Levy, Lei He, Sol Bergren, Jeremiah Vinsant, Barry Kohlhoff, N.Vijayan, John Matwey, Larry Wright.

Asia Pacific Poker Tour APPT 2008 Sydney Episode 06 - Final Table - Star City Casino Australia Commentary by Paul Khoury & Daniel Negreanu Players Include: Grant Levy, Lei He, Sol Bergren, Jeremiah Vinsant.

Asia Pacific Poker Tour APPT 2008 Sydney Episode 07 - Tournament Of Champions - Star City Casino Australia Commentary by Paul Khoury & Daniel Negreanu Players Include: Brett Parise, Ziv Bachar, Eric Assadourian, Grant Levy, Greg Raymer, Scotty Nguyen, Isabelle Mercier, Chris Moneymaker, Joe Hachem.

Asia Pacific Poker Tour APPT 2008 Sydney Episode 08 - Tournament Of Champions - Star City Casino Australia Commentary by Paul Khoury & Daniel Negreanu Players Include: Brett Parise, Ziv Bachar, Eric Assadourian, Grant Levy, Greg Raymer, Scotty Nguyen, Joe Hachem.