Aussie Millions Joins APPT Family

One of the last major independent tournament series is independent no more as the Aussie Millions has joined forces with the Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT):

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The Aussie Millions was by far one of, if not THE biggest independent on the live tournament circuit. But they are independent no more as they announced earlier today an association with the Asia-Pacific Poker Tour (APPT), the biggest tournament series in the Asia-Pacific region.

The APPT is now in its seventh season and hosts tournaments all over the Asia-Pacific with stops in South Korea, Macau and New Zealand, amongst others.

Crown Resorts Chief Operating Officer Xavier Walsh: “The Aussie Millions is regarded as one of the marquee poker events globally and by aligning with the biggest poker tour in the region, the Asia Pacific Poker Tour, will further guarantee the event’s success in the coming years.”

Walsh added: “This initiative will provide Crown with significant exposure in Asia, Europe and America, and forms an integral part of Crown’s global marketing strategy to attract further international visitors to Australia and Crown Melbourne”

APPT President Danny McDonagh: “The Aussie Millions becoming part of the APPT is a great fit for both Crown Melbourne and Global Poker Tours Ltd. Linking one of the best tournaments in Asia Pacific with the region’s biggest poker tour benefits everyone. Personally, I can’t wait to again be actively involved in one of the very top big buy-in events in the world.”

The 2014 edition of the Aussie Millions will take place between January 23rd and February 10th, 2014 with the APPT Championship starting on Sunday, February 2nd, 2014. All events will take place at the famed Crown Melbourne.