APPT Season 2 - Seoul
| VENUE | Paradise Walker-Hill Casino |
| LOCATION | Seoul, South Korea |
| DATES | September 26-28 |
| BUY-IN | KRW 3,000,000 (USD $2,870) |
| NO. OF PLAYERS | 250 |
APPT Seoul is a three-day poker festival, being held at the Paradise Walker-Hill Casino, September 26-28.
Passport/Visa Information
Citizens of 99 different countries can enter Korea without a visa for short-term visits (varying from 30-90 days).
Please note: Korean nationals are prohibited from participating. Read the FAQs page for more details.
Venue
Paradise Walker-Hill Casino
21 Gwangjang-Dong, Gwangjin-Gu
Seoul
South Korea
Tel: + 82 222 043 426 ext 7
Email: 777@paradian.com
Casino dress code: smart casual (no shorts, sandals, sportswear, beach clothes or ripped jeans).
Minimum age: 19
How to Enter
Qualify Online
The easiest way to get a seat at APPT Seoul is to qualify online with PokerStars. Satellites will run in the weeks leading up to the event, giving you the chance to win an APPT prize package that includes tournament buy-in, hotel accommodation and money for expenses.
To enter, go the PokerStars tournament lobby, click ‘Events’, then ‘APPT’.
Direct Buy-in Information
Players who would like to register in advance for the APPT Seoul (and be guaranteed a seat) should e-mail registrations@pokerstars.net to receive instructions on sending their payment by wire transfer or bank draft. Players may purchase a main event entry, or an accommodation package, depending on availability.
The deadline for advance payment by wire transfer or bank draft is generally two weeks before the event.
About Seoul
Seoul, the capital of South Korea, is one of the world's most densely-populated cities, with over ten million residents squeezed into a space smaller than London and New York. A fast-paced lifestyle and rapid modernization have helped turn the city into one of the great metropolises of Asia, and a major business hub for the whole region.
There is a lively nightlife, with hundreds of great bars and restaurants for locals and visitors alike. The traditional and cutting-edge sit side by side in this vibrant city. For the culturally-minded, there are numerous sites and attractions which reflect Seoul's 5,000-year history, including the spectacular "Five Grand Palaces" built by the Joseon Dynasty. Traditional street markets, often open nearly 24 hours a day, provide visitors with great shopping and a fascinating insight into the Seoul way of life.
How to Get There
There are several airlines offering direct flights to Seoul, including KLM, Lufthansa, Thai Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific and United Airlines. Incheon International Airport is located about an hour (52 km) west of downtown Seoul.
From the Airport to Hotel
The fastest way to from airport to hotel is to use a licensed taxi. We advise that you avoid using black taxis with yellow signs, as these are twice as expensive. This includes mini-van taxis. Take a non-black taxi and tell them to take you to the Walkerhill Hotel. This should cost around USD $80 (there is an USD $8 toll fee which they will add to your meter price, but it should not be more than USD $100). The ride can take over 1.5 hours if there is traffic.
If you would prefer to take the bus, the Airport limousine bus to Seoul costs approximately USD $15, and is run by Korean Air. If your arrival at the airport is after 11:00pm, this service will not be available. Instead, catch a bus to COEX mall (this will take 1 hour to get there). Then take a non-black taxi to Walkerhill Hotel, which should take about twenty mins and cost USD $12.
Accommodation
PokerStars qualifiers will be staying at the Sheraton Walkerhill. The city also has many other hotels, from deluxe to standard bed-and-breakfast style accommodation.
Useful Information
Time: GMT+9.
Language: The official language is Korean. Hotel and casino staff will speak English.
Climate: The event is being held during the Korean Autumn, which usually brings fine weather.
Currency: South Korean won (KRW). Exchange rate USD $1 = KRW 1.012 (approximately).
Official tourist website: Tour 2 Korea.
