APPT Season 2 - Sydney

The APPT Grand Final in Sydney is a six-day poker festival, being held at the Star City Casino, December 2-7.

Passport/Visa Information

Citizens of most countries require a visa to enter Australia. Visit the government advice page for visa options. Also consult your travel agent.

Venue

Star City Casino
80 Pyrmont Street
Pyrmont NSW 2009
Tel: +61 297 779 000
Email: StarReservations@tabcorp.com.au

Casino dress code: smart casual (no shorts, sandals, sportswear, beach clothes or ripped jeans).

Minimum age: 18

How to Enter

Qualify Online

The easiest way to get a seat at APPT Sydney 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 APPT Sydney (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.

Please note that players can also buy in directly on-site at the casino.

About Sydney

Home to some four million people, the spectacular Australian city of Sydney is famed for its natural attractions and great atmosphere. There are dozens of beautiful white beaches, attracting holiday-makers from all over the world. The APPT Grand Final is being held during Australia's summer, ensuring hours of sunshine. Why not head for Sydney Harbor to hop onto a boat for a cruise or take to the air for an exciting seaplane ride. There is also a lively nightlife, with hundreds of great bars, restaurants and clubs.

How to Get There

Sydney's Kingsford Smith International Airport lies just 8km south- west of the city and enjoys connections to dozens of cities worldwide.

From the Airport to Hotel

A taxi from the airport to the hotel will cost approximately AUD $30. A cheaper alternative is to take a bus, and there are services running frequently. There is also a train service, which departs from the North end of the International Terminal, every 10 minutes. The journey is short and costs around AUD $13.

Accommodation

PokerStars players will be staying at the Star City, but there are also many other great hotels available in the city.

Useful Information

Citizens of most countries require a visa to enter Australia. Visit the government advice page for visa options. Also consult your travel agent.

Time: GMT+10.
Language: English.
Climate: The Grand Final takes place during the Australian summertime, meaning that the weather will be hot and sunny.
Currency: Australian dollar (AUD). Exchange rate USD $1 = AUD $1.07 (approximately).
Official tourist website: Sydney.