Qualify now for the Latin American Poker Tour, experience everything this incredible region has to offer, and win big!
Satellites for the next LAPT event are available now, giving you the chance to win a prize package that includes tournament buy-in, hotel accommodation and money for expenses. To register, open the PokerStars lobby, click ‘Events’ & ‘LAPT’.
The Latin American Poker Tour is back for Season 6 with more sizzling live poker action. This is the region’s biggest and richest tour, which visits of Latin America’s most glamorous and exciting cities. You can qualify now via PokerStars satellites, and win a prize package that includes everything you need to take part in these incredible events.
Please note that the following information is subject to change. Keep checking back for all the latest updates.
| Tournament | City | Festival Dates | Buy-In |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 PCA | Bahamas | January 5-14, 2013 | $10,000 + 300 |
| LAPT Chile National Poker Championship | Vina del Mar | March 13-17, 2013 | $1,000 + 100 |
| LAPT Brazil | Sao Paulo | April 25-30, 2013 | R$3,600 + 400 |
| LAPT Colombia National Poker Championship | Medellin | June 5-9, 2013 | COP1,800,000 + 200,000 |
| LAPT Peru | Lima | July 31-August 4, 2013 | $1,500 + 150 |
| LAPT Panama | Panama City | September 18-22, 2013 | $1,500 + 150 |
| LAPT Uruguay Grand Final | Punta del Este | November 13-17, 2013 | $2,300 + 200 |
These are the tournaments everyone wants to win. Hundreds of PokerStars qualifiers join the best players in the world, including Team PokerStars Pro, to battle for huge prize pools at every event. The ultimate prize is an LAPT title. Have you got what it takes to become the next champion?
See the PokerStars Blog for a full report from every stop on the tour, and PokerStars.tv for all the best video highlights, winners’ interviews and more. Make sure you also keep checking the official LAPT website for the latest news as Season 6 unfolds.
LAPT Brazil | 753 entries | R$2,629,476 prize pool | 1st: Victor Sbrissa (R$512,100)
LAPT Brazil buzzed with excitement as football superstar Ronaldo joined 752 other hopefuls and registered for the Main Event, creating a prize pool of R$2,629,476. The tournament played out over five days and was won by Brazil’s Victor Sbrissa, who beat Daniel Murta in heads up play to claim the title, trophy and R$512,100 in first place money. There were also deep runs for Team PokerStars Pros Andre Akkari and Leo Fernandez, who both made the final table.
LAPT Chile National Poker Championship | 1,024 entries | $993,280 prize pool | 1st: Pablo Tavitian ($184,220)
Records were broken at Vina del Mar as Chile hosted the biggest-ever field for a Latin American Poker Tour Main Event. A staggering 765 players took part, creating 1,024 entries and a prize pool just short of $1,000,000. The big winner was Pablo Tavitian from Argentina who took home $184,220 for first. Special mention must also be made of Team PokerStars Pro Nacho Barbero, who narrowly missed out on a third LAPT title, finishing in third place.
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