If you’ve been waiting for a reason to tune in to the 2026 World Series of Poker, the Asian Poker Tour just gave you a big one. Starting May 26, the WSOP kicks off at Paris Las Vegas — and this year, free daily livestreams on YouTube will bring every featured table straight to your screen, with a direct connection to the Asian poker community built right in.
APT Joins the Broadcast Booth
The Asian Poker Tour, sponsored by Natural8, has confirmed a new partnership with the World Series of Poker for the 2026 series. Running from May 26 through July 15, WSOP 2026 will be the most accessible in the tournament’s history — with free English and French streams available on the official WSOP YouTube channel.
Under the deal, APT branding will appear on livestreamed feature tables throughout the series. The tour will also supply special guests for selected commentary sessions, giving Asian poker fans a familiar voice during the biggest live poker stretch of the year. On top of that, APT will run a physical booth at Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino for the duration of the festival, where players can sign up for the tour and enter its $15,000 package contest.
Win a $15K APT Championship Package From Your Phone
You don’t need to be in Las Vegas to get in on the action. APT is running a fan contest that’s open to anyone, anywhere in the world. Between May 26 and July 15, post a lion-inspired image on Facebook, Instagram, or X with the hashtags #APTContest and #APTC2026, and you’re in the running for a $15,000 prize package.
The winner receives a $10,000 seat in the APT Championship 2026 Main Event Freezeout — which carries a $5 million guaranteed prize pool — plus $5,000 in travel and accommodation support. The APT Championship 2026 itself runs from November 13 to 29, giving the winner plenty of time to prepare.
What This Means for Asian Players
For players across Asia, this partnership is a meaningful step forward. The APT has long been the premier touring circuit for the region, and having its branding featured on the world’s most-watched poker broadcast gives the Asian poker scene a level of global visibility it has rarely enjoyed before. Natural8, the GGPoker Network’s Asian flagship and APT’s sponsor, continues to be at the centre of connecting regional grinders to major international opportunities.
Whether you’re a grinder on Natural8 looking to dream bigger, a casual fan curious about the WSOP’s biggest bracelet events, or a tournament player eyeing the APT Championship Main Event — this is a year to pay attention. Pull up the WSOP YouTube channel on May 26 and watch the partnership in action from your living room.
Have questions about your Natural8 or GGPoker account, or want to know more about qualifying for the APT Championship? Message @PAGDaddyBot on Telegram — our 24/7 support bot is available in English, Korean, and Thai.
