London, November 15th: The APAT Poker Association and Tour today announced details of a new event, the APAT OnLive Amateur Championship. The event is a unique concept that will be played across onlive and live card-rooms before drawing APAT's highly successful first season to a close.The Online stage will be played via headline sponsor Blue Square on December 2nd at 2.30pm, and will see APAT's members receive 10,000 chips and a 15 minute clock for a $100 + $10 buy-in.
The final six players will conclude the event at a live final table to take place on December 15th at the Grosvenor London Victoria Casino. The winner will take home a significant first prize, a Championship Cup, Gold Medal and an expenses paid entry to the WSOP Main Event 2008, worth over $12,000.
Uniquely the six finalists will start the live final table with the same chip-stack they held at the completion of the Online stage.
Satellites for entry into the OnLive event will be held via Blue Square on November 25th, 26th, 29th and 30th at 8pm with a $10 plus $1 buy-in.
This event will also determine the final standings in the APAT Rankings, with the Player of the Year receiving an expenses paid entry to the EPT event being held in the Bahama is January 2008.
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APAT Media Director, Richard Prew, commented, "APAT is delighted to be able to announce details of this innovative event combining APAT's online series with its live tour. With a great structure and terrific added value I think it will prove popular with APAT members old and new."