Natural8 has launched its “Journey to APT Taipei 2026” campaign, giving online players a structured route into the Asian Poker Tour Taipei 2026 Main Event, which carries a $2.2 million guaranteed prize pool.
Online qualifiers run from March 1 to April 24, 2026, feeding directly into the live festival in Taipei, scheduled for April 22 through May 3. Main Event Day 1 Flight A takes place April 26.
The APT Taipei Main Event features a $1,750 buy-in. Through Natural8’s satellite ladder, players can reach that seat at significantly lower cost.
$2.2M GTD APT Taipei Main Event
The headline event offers the largest APT prize pool of the year so far at $2.2 million guaranteed. Instead of entering directly for $1,750, players can progress through a tiered system of step events, Mega Satellites and OnLive formats.
The structure is straightforward: start small, move up, and secure a seat.
Satellite Breakdown
Natural8 provides multiple qualification paths:
Step Satellites ($3.50 / $20)
Entry-level events awarding seats into Mega Satellites. This is the lowest-cost starting point.
Mega Satellites – Live ($35 / $200)
Award Live Day 1 seats and packages. Across the series, 201 guaranteed seats and packages will be distributed. These run weekly throughout the promotional window.
Mega Satellites – OnLive ($200)
Feed into OnLive Day 1, offering a lower-cost route into the hybrid format.
OnLive Day 1 ($1,750)
Players compete online for the chance to advance directly to Live Day 3 in Taipei.
Target Stack Satellites (Varies)
Award an instant seat once players reach a predefined chip target.
Packages include a Main Event seat plus $500 in Natural8 credits, which can be used toward travel or additional play.
$8,000 Last Longer Challenge
All players who qualify for the APT Taipei Main Event through Natural8 are automatically entered into the $8,000 Last Longer Challenge.
The Natural8 qualifier who outlasts all other Natural8 qualifiers in the live Main Event will receive $8,000 in credits. There is no additional buy-in required.
Key Dates
- Online Qualifiers: March 1 to April 24, 2026
- Live Festival: April 22 to May 3, 2026
- Main Event Day 1 Flight A: April 26, 2026
With daily qualifiers, 201 guaranteed seats and packages, and a $2.2 million guaranteed Main Event, Natural8’s Journey to APT Taipei 2026 campaign offers a clear, step-by-step path from online satellites to a seat in Taipei.
