Since 2007 the Osaka-based AJPC (All Japan Poker Championship) has been organizing poker tournaments, with most of them held in Japan, including the annual AJPC Championship, which, and according to the organization they have already achieved been recognized as the “largest poker tournament” in Japan, therefore they think that is time to expand them self.
Their CEO, Yasuhiro Sasaki, affirmed that: “2018 will see the AJPC look to grow our circuits outside of Japan.
This is in response to our player’s desire to enjoy tournaments overseas, with a focus on Incheon, Taiwan, Macau, and potentially other destinations in Southeast Asia.
We look forward to working closely with local partners to bring a premium overseas experience to Japanese players, while welcoming local players from each location as well.” (READ HERE: WSOP AND TENCENT WILL MIX POKER AND ESPORTS IN ASIA)
The AJPC has announced that this year it will begin to host tournaments in places such as Macau, South Korea, Taiwan and Incheon, as part of the ongoing Asian Circuit Series, will likely heighten the AJPC’s status among Asian tours.
