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12th of March

Become a Player

Welcome to the Australian Poker League!

As Australia’s largest poker league, we bring you weekly events at your local venues, major poker series nationwide, and the prestigious APL Million—the biggest Aussie poker series. Every champion starts somewhere, and we’re excited for you to join us at the tables.

Ready to Live Your Poker Dream? Follow the steps below and let’s get started!

Now that you know how to get started, it's time to learn how our events work. The majority of our local events are self-dealt, giving you plenty of opportunities to immerse yourself in the action and sharpen your poker skills. Check out the step-by-step guide below.

If you've made it this far, you probably have questions about our league! Explore our Frequently Asked Questions and browse the links below to expand your APL knowledge.

Resource Library

1. Find Your Local Event 🔗 [CLICK HERE]

PlayAPL.com makes it easy to find the right event for you. If you enable location services, the website will automatically display the closest events. By default, it shows events for the current day, but you can filter by a specific day or view the entire weekly schedule.

You can also search manually based on:

State, Distance, and Region
Buy-ins and Event Type (Regular, Special, Satellite)
Guaranteed Prize Pools

Prefer a visual approach? Use the APL Map to find your closest event.

2. APL Rule Book 🔗 [CLICK HERE]

APL events are all about fun and social interaction, but poker is a game of rules. Our highly trained tournament directors are there to help ensure fair play. We strive to create an inclusive and enjoyable environment—players who ignore the rules may be removed.

3. APL Leaderboards 🔗 [CLICK HERE]

APL features three types of leaderboards:

State Leaderboards
Regional Leaderboards
Venue Leaderboards

Leaderboards are based on seasons, and rankings are determined by your APL Score, which is awarded based on your final position in an event. Click here for the Score Distribution Chart.

4. Manage Your PlayAPL Profile 🔗 [CLICK HERE]

Your PlayAPL.com Dashboard provides a complete history of your APL performance, including:
✅ Total Winnings
✅ Wins & Final Tables
✅ Poker Tour Credits (PTC) & Transfer Options
✅ Upcoming Events You've Qualified For
✅ Leaderboard Rankings
✅ Poker Achievements

5. What Are Poker Tour Credits (PTC)? 🔗 [CLICK HERE]

Poker Tour Credits (PTC) work like cash for APL Poker Tour (APLPT) events. 1 PTC = $1 at the APLPT.

Winners of select APL events (marked with the PTC logo) earn PTC.
The amount varies by state—refer to your state’s PTC Prize Matrix for details.
Players can use PTC, cash, or a combination to buy into APLPT events, including the APL Million Main Event.

6. Have You Heard About The APL Million? 🔗 [CLICK HERE]

The APL Million is one of Australia’s biggest poker series. In 2024 the APL Million generated a series prize pool of $13,181,615 from players across the country! Players can win satellite tickets or buy in directly using cash or PTC.

Key highlights:
💰 $10,000,000 Estimated Series Prize Pool
🎟 Satellite tickets available through weekly APL events
💳 Direct buy-ins available using cash or Poker Tour Credits (PTC)

7. Get Ready for the Australian Poker League Poker Tour (APLPT)! 🔗 [CLICK HERE]

The APLPT is Australia’s largest poker tour, with over 10 series per year across VIC, NSW, QLD & SA. Each series features 30+ events over 6 days with huge prize pools. Players can buy in, satellite in, or use PTC to enter any APLPT event. Find the upcoming series here.