Betfair has become the first gaming company granted permission to
present a poker tournament in Singapore. The firm has teamed up with
local operators Capital Events to host the ground-breaking contest
in November this year.
The Betfair Asian Poker Tour will feature players from across the
world competing for an anticipated $2 million prize fund. The event
will be open to all-comers, including local players, and is sure to
attract professionals as well as poker enthusiasts. Qualification
will take place online at Betfair Poker as well as at live tournaments
all over the world.
For Betfair, it’s an opportunity to raise its profile in Asia
by working with local partners who understand the sensitivities and
regulatory restrictions of working in the region.
"Singapore is an ideal place to host an event of this magnitude
and we’re delighted to be given the chance to do it,”
says Betfair’s Head of Poker, Ben Fried. “It’s
a wonderful tourist destination as well as a hub of activity for the
region."
"Betfair is all about innovation and breaking new ground.
In Singapore we will put on a memorable poker event as well as give
our players the chance to experience Singapore.”
The Tour will be televised and distributed to international broadcasters
and other media.
The Betfair Asian Poker Tour is supported by the Singapore Tourist
Board (STB) - Uniquely Singapore.