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Johannesburg
South Africa
Montecasino
Home of SA poker — hosts Splendido Poker Series (R5M GTD). 40+ licensed casinos nationwide.
Season 1 — 2027
African Championships
of Poker
Africa's premium multi-city poker championship circuit. Five stops. One continent. One champion.
$500K
Main Event GTD
5
Cities
$1,500
Buy-in
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The Vision
A tour built for Africa
The African Championships of Poker (ACP) unites the continent's poker communities under one premier circuit — modeled on the European Poker Tour and World Poker Tour, but designed for African markets.
From Johannesburg's casino floors to Dakar's 17-edition Dakar Poker Tour, from Lagos's thriving poker festival to Nairobi's mobile-money-powered qualifiers — ACP brings world-class tournament poker to the players and venues that are already here.
Season 1 launches with five anchor stops plus the ACP Grand — an annual season finale in Marrakech with a $5,000 buy-in and $2,000,000 guarantee. Every festival features a full schedule of events, a livestreamed final table, and a cross-stop leaderboard culminating in the ACP Grand.
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Proven Venues
Every stop is at a licensed casino with real tournament history — Montecasino, GrandWest, Casino Terrou-Bi, Finix, Lucky Barrel.
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Accessible Buy-ins
$1,500 Main Event — positioned below EPT (€5,300) and WPT ($3,500) to build fields and grow the African player base.
03
Pan-African Reach
Five countries, five regulatory frameworks, one unified tour. ACP handles compliance, branding, and player acquisition.
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Livestreamed
Every Main Event final table broadcast live with professional commentary, hole-card cameras, and sponsor branding.
Season 1 Route
Five cities. One Grand finale.
Five regular stops plus the ACP Grand — an annual $2M GTD season finale in Marrakech.
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Cape Town
South Africa
GrandWest Casino
Largest entertainment destination in SA. Hosts SiGMA Africa summit. Strong tourism appeal.
03
Dakar
Senegal
Casino Terrou-Bi
Home of the Dakar Poker Tour (17 editions). 10-table poker room. West Africa's premier poker destination.
04
Nairobi
Kenya
Finix / Moyo Casino
East Africa's poker hub — 12 poker rooms, 24 tables, BCLB-regulated. M-Pesa integration.
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Lagos
Nigeria
Lucky Barrel / Federal Palace
Lagos Poker Festival: ₦73M+ awarded, 14 countries. LSLGA-regulated. Africa's largest city.
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Marrakech
Morocco — ACP Grand
Casino de Marrakech (Es Saadi)
Annual season finale: $5,000 buy-in, $2,000,000 GTD. Hosted WPT, WSOP Circuit, SISMIX. Champion crowned ACP Player of the Year.
Tournament Product
A full festival at every stop
8 headline events per festival plus evening turbos & satellites, anchored by the $500K GTD Main Event. Season finale: ACP Grand ($5K buy-in, $2M GTD).
Main Event
- 30,000 starting stack
- 60-minute blind levels
- 2 Day 1 flights
- $500,000 GTD (Season 1)
- Single re-entry per flight
- Top 12–15% paid
Festival Schedule
| Event | Buy-in |
|---|---|
| ACP Opener (NLH) | $300 |
| Mini Main (Satellite) | $150 |
| (Sponsors) Cup | $500 |
| Mystery Bounty (NLH) | $700 |
| Seniors (50+) / Ladies Event | $300 |
| High Roller | $2,500 |
| Main Event | $1,500 |
| ACP Closer | $300 |
$400 Turbo 1-day tournaments most evenings + satellites to the Main Event. Schedule subject to changes per stop.
Satellite Programme
Online and live satellites at every stop, starting from $25. Partner with licensed online operators for digital qualifiers.
ACP Leaderboard
Points awarded for every cash across all festival events. Top performers qualify for the Season Championship finale.
ACP Passport
Players who enter multiple stops receive reduced fees, priority registration, and VIP hospitality packages.
The Prizes
Championship Bracelet & Ring
Two signature trophies — a bracelet for the ACP Grand champion, and a ring for every Main Event winner.
Both pieces are crafted in solid gold with emerald-green enamel, featuring the African continent at centre and the four card suits as coloured gemstones — black onyx spade, red ruby heart, blue sapphire diamond, and green emerald club.
- ACP Championship Bracelet — awarded to the ACP Grand Main Event champion, once per year in Marrakech. The tour's highest individual honour.
- ACP Championship Ring — awarded to the Main Event winner at each of the 5 regular stops. Your city's champion takes one home.
- Both designed in matching visual language — cost-conscious gold bands without diamond paving, premium feel without excessive cost.
Partnership Opportunities
Sponsor the tour
Three tiers of partnership across 5 stops, all media, and the Season Championship finale.
Title Sponsor
$150K–$300K
- Naming rights (ACP presented by [Brand])
- Logo on all materials & media
- Branded felt on all tables
- Title position in livestream
- VIP hospitality at all 5 stops
- Category exclusivity
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Category Sponsor
$25K–$75K
- Category exclusivity (F&B, fintech, telecom, etc.)
- Branded side event
- Logo placement on stage & media
- Activations at all stops
- VIP hospitality packages
- Livestream segment features
Local / Stop Sponsor
$5K–$20K
- Single-stop branding
- On-site activation booth
- Logo in local media
- Hospitality packages
- Social media features
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Stops across 5 countries
1,500+
Expected total entries
50K+
Livestream viewers
14
Countries represented
Get Involved
Be part of Season 1
Whether you're a casino operator, a sponsor, or a player — we want to hear from you. ACP launches in 2027 and spaces are limited.