Asia Poker Academy

Asia Poker Academy

Asia Poker Academy

Hong Kong's professional poker academy, operating on the principle of legal and regulatory compliance, with systematic instruction and tournament experiences that offer no cash or other returns of value.

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November 2026

November 2026 Schedule

See this month's courses, regular tournament experiences and partner events by date.

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Regular Events

Happy Tuesday

    • Happy Tue
    • Happy Tue
    • Happy Tue

Regular Events

Big Bets Wednesday

    • Big O
    • Triple Draw Mix (FL)
    • R-O-S-E-T

Regular Events

Amusing Thursday

    • Deepstack
    • Deepstack
    • Deepstack

Regular Events

Saturday Regular

    • Classic
    • Turbo
    • Classic
    • Turbo
    • Classic
    • Turbo

Regular Events

Sunday Regular

    • Super Stack
    • NLH / PLO
    • Super Stack
    • NLH / PLO
    • Super Stack
    • NLH / PLO
    • Super Stack
    • NLH / PLO
    • NLH / PLO

OLA × APA

Road to OLA Poker Tour

    • Shark Hunt NLH
    • PLO4 DB Bomb Pot
    • Turbo KO
    • Main Event Day 1A
    • Main Event Day 1B
    • Main Event Day 1C
    • Day 2
    • HUB239 Invite
    • Giant Stack

Tournament experiences offer no cash, cash equivalents, prizes, prize pools or other returns of value. Chips and scoring tokens are tournament tools only and have no value.

From learning to taking your seat.

APA gives Hong Kong players a clear learning path, with courses, tournament experiences and events for different levels.

Learn

Structured Learning

Start with rules and table etiquette, then build a structured approach to decision-making.

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Experience

Tournament Experiences

Become familiar with tournament procedures, pace and table etiquette in events that offer no cash or other returns of value.

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Events

Special Events

Join learning sessions, community gatherings and partner-led projects to build experience in different settings.

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Flagship

Hong Kong Open Poker Tournament

Look back at three editions of the Hong Kong Open Poker Tournament, including the 2025 Final Day at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

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Professional instruction, reinforced through practice.

Instructors explain each concept clearly, then use table scenarios, practice and review to turn knowledge into practical judgement.

  1. Build the Fundamentals

    Understand the rules, procedures and core concepts first.

  2. Read the Conditions

    Position, stack size, prior action and tournament stage can all change the decision.

  3. Apply It at the Table

    Develop a feel for timing through table work and practice, not rote memorisation.

  4. Review the Decision

    Bring uncertain moments back for discussion and make them the starting point for the next lesson.

Professional standards are visible at the table.

See APA's approach across classroom instruction, dealer training and tournament operations.

Multiple tables in play at an APA event
Practise together. Learn from one another.
An APA dealer preparing to deal at the table
Procedure, pace and focus at the table.

Hong Kong Open Poker Tournament / APA Flagship Event

From practice to the major tournament stage.

The Hong Kong Open Poker Tournament brings professional tournament procedures, live event production and player connection into one complete experience.

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Start with the most common questions about APA.

What is Asia Poker Academy?

APA is a professional poker academy in Hong Kong. We offer structured education from beginner fundamentals to MTT strategy, Dealer Course, tournament experience events and community activities.

Can I join if I have never played poker before?

Yes. Poker Fundamentals starts with the core rules, hand rankings, order of action and table etiquette to help every student build a clear foundation.

Do APA tournament experience events offer cash or prizes?

No. Tournament experience events do not offer cash, cash equivalents, prizes, prize pools or anything else of value. Any chips or scoring tokens used at an event are tournament tools only and have no cash or exchange value.

Where can I find the latest courses and monthly schedule?

The homepage brings together the month's courses, tournament experience events and partner activities. Full announcements and registration information are available on APA's official Instagram account.

Ready to start at the right level?

Explore the four course categories, then choose the path that fits your experience and goals.

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