The African Poker Championship kicks off in Tanzania! A $500,000 guaranteed prize pool sets the stage.
Regional newsThe African Poker Championship (APC) will be held for the first time in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, with a total guaranteed prize pool exceeding $500,000. The $1,000 Main Event guarantees $200,000, and there are also high-roller and deep-stack tournaments. A brand-new poker circuit is about to make its African debut – the African Poker Championship (APC) will travel to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania later this month for its inaugural poker extravaganza. The APC's first stop will be held from September 24 to October 4 at Le Grande Casino, with a total guaranteed prize pool exceeding $500,000 over 11 days, culminating in the $1,000 APC Main Event. Organized by MJPT Global, the APC's vision is to bring together the poker community from across Africa, showcase the continent's poker talent, and create an event that can attract players worldwide. For players chasing Hendon Mob's flag record, Tanzania might be a stop you can't miss. The APC's debut offers the opportunity to add the Tanzanian flag to your resume, while also becoming a pioneer in Africa's newest poker circuit. 2026 African Poker Championship Tanzania Schedule Date Time Buy-in Event Guaranteed Prizes 9/24 (Thu) 7:00 PM $300 No-Limit Hold'em – Welcome to Port Sanran Day 1 – 9/25 (Fri) 12:00 PM $300 Welcome to Port Sanran Day 2 – 9/25 (Fri) 4:00 PM $1,500 The Grand Slam Mega Stack Day 1 $100,000 9/25 (Fri) 8:00 PM $125 APC Main Event Super Satellite – 9/26 (Sat) 12:00 PM $1,500 The Grand Slam Mega Stack Day 2 – 9/26 (Sat) 4:00 PM $300 APC Deepstack Day 1 $50,000 September 26 (Sat) 6:00 PM - 1TP 4T 2,000 Single-Day Mini High Roller - 1TP 4T 50,000 September 27 (Sun) 11:00 AM - APC Deep Stack Day 2 - September 27 (Sun) 3:00 PM - 1TP 4T 5,000 Super High Roller - September 27 (Sun) 5:00 PM - 1TP 4T 500 PigaBet Survivor Bounty Tournament Preliminary Round A - September 28 (Mon) 12:00 PM - 1TP 4T 500 PigaBet Survivor Bounty Tournament Preliminary Round B - September 28 (Mon) 6:00 PM - 1TP 4T 500 PigaBet Survivor Bounty Tournament Preliminary Round C
