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The first major televised poker tournament to be held in the city of Lima, Peru will take place from June 2nd to 5th as part of a newly announced PokerStars Latin American Poker Tour (LAPT) stop.

The Atlantic City Casino will serve as the host venue for LAPT Lima and the Main Event boasts a buy-in of $2,700. On June 1st, a Welcome Party will pan out from 9:00pm to Midnight at the Rosa Nautica, which is a short five-minute ride from the casino. The Main Event is capped at 450 players and several events are planned leading up to the feature tournament.

LAPT President David Carrion commented in a press release distributed by PokerStars, “This event is the result of a warm collaboration and partnership between the LAPT, the Atlantic City Casino in Lima, and the broader Municipality of Miraflores. Together, we will create an exhilarating event where players from dozens of different countries are going to travel here and find a unique experience in this outstanding setting.” In addition to the Main Event and slate of side tournaments, the LAPT Invitational High-Stakes Cash Game will make its comeback and be filmed for the small screen.

The Atlantic City Casino is located in the Miraflores district of Lima, located just minutes from the Pacific Ocean. Perhaps the country’s best-known tourist attraction is Machu Picchu, an Incan settlement located high in the mountains. For those poker players who want to soak in the sights of the South American nation, PokerStars notes that two-day trips to Machu Picchu and other cultural attractions are available by booking through local travel agencies.

A total of 11 poker tournaments will play out as part of LAPT Lima, including a special $300 Six-Max No Limit Hold’em event:

Event #1: June 1st at 2:00pm
NLHE Main Event Super Satellite
$270 + $30, One Optional $300 rebuy

Event #2: June 1st at 6:00pm
NLHE Main Event Super Satellite
$270 + $30, One Optional $300 rebuy

Event #3: June 2nd to 5th at 12:00pm
LAPT Lima Main Event
$2,500 + $200 buy-in

Event #4: June 2nd at 6:00pm
NLHE Second Chance Super Satellite
$100 + $20, One Optional $100 rebuy

Event #5: June 3rd at 12:00pm
NLHE
$270 + $30 buy-in

Event #6: June 3rd at 6:00pm
NLHE Second Chance Super Satellite
$100 + $20, One Optional $100 rebuy

Event #7: June 4th at 12:00pm
NLHE Second Chance Super Satellite
$100 + $20, One Optional $100 rebuy

Event #8: June 4th and 5th at 6:00pm
NLHE Second Chance
$1,000 + $100

Event #9: June 5th at 12:00pm
NLHE Six-Max
$270 + $30, One Optional $300 rebuy

Event #10: June 5th at 6:00pm
NLHE Turbo
$180 + $20, One Optional $200 rebuy

Event #11: June 6th at 4:00pm
LAPT Team Pro Challenge Invitational

The series is in the middle of an extended break, as the last LAPT tournament, Punta del Este, took place in February. A scheduled stop in Viña del Mar, Chile in March was scrubbed due to an earthquake. The LAPT Grand Final is scheduled for Argentina, although PokerStars officials have yet to announce the venue or dates for the $5,300 buy-in poker tournament.

Besides the LAPT, PokerStars serves as the organizers of the European Poker Tour (EPT), Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT), Australia New Zealand Poker Tour (ANZPT), Italian Poker Tour (IPT), Czech-Slovak Poker Tour (CSPT), U.K. and Ireland Poker Tour (UKIPT), Estrellas Poker Tour, France Poker Series, and North American Poker Tour (NAPT). The latter is five days away from the start of the Mohegan Sun Main Event, which will be held from April 7th to 11th at the remote Connecticut casino and filmed for broadcast on ESPN2.

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