The PokerStarsLatin American Poker Tour announced today that it has added a stop in Lima, Peru to the season three schedule. The $2,700 no-limit hold'em tournament will take place June 2-5 at the Atlantic City Casino in Peru's capital city. There will be a number of side events offered at the LAPT Lima tour stop and super-satellites for the main event will begin running in Lima on June 1.
- Atlantic City Casino in Lima Peru has a 30,000 square foot casino floor featuring 1,000 slots, 34 table games, poker and restaurants. Open 24 hours daily.
- In my research, I read that Atlantic City's poker room is, by far, the most popular in Lima so I only visited that casino, an easy 1/2 mile walk from my apartment. The poker room is on the second floor of the casino, easily found from the main entrance. The entire casino is non-smoking (nice!).
The Atlantic City is, without question, the most active poker room of the three in Lima. This is where PokerStars' Latin American Poker Tour has made frequent visits in the past. Their games always. Atlantic City Casino Avenida Benavides 430, Miraflores, www.acity.com.pe Tel: (51 1) 705-4400. Fiesta Hotel & Casino Address: Ave. Benavides 509, Miraflores. Www.fiesta-casino.pe Tel: (51 1) 610-4151. Remember that our Peru Guide is only as good as the input we get from our readers. Atlantic City Casino in Lima Peru has a 30,000 square foot casino floor featuring 1,000 slots, 34 table games, poker and restaurants. Open 24 hours daily. Address Atlantic City Casino Avenida Benavides 430 Lima, Lima Peru. Contact Information Tel: 51 1 705 4400 Website.
'We are both pleased and excited to announce Lima, Peru as a new stop on the Latin American Poker Tour,' said LAPT President David Carrion. '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.'
This is the first time that an LAPT event is being held in Peru, and the coastal community of Miraflores located on the shores of the Pacific Ocean will provide a picturesque setting.
This is the first time that an LAPT event is being held in Peru, and the coastal community of Miraflores located on the shores of the Pacific Ocean will provide a picturesque setting.
'We are thrilled to host such a prestigious event as a LAPT in Miraflores,' said Manuel Masias, the Mayor of Miraflores. 'It will be a great opportunity to offer a taste of the local Peruvian sights, sounds and culture to the international community.'
In addition to preliminary poker tournaments there will also be a LAPT invitational high-stakes cash game that will be hosted at the Lima stop. Casino amelie les bains restaurants. The cash game will be recorded for television production and interested players are encouraged to contact the LAPT.
Atlantic City Casino Lima Peru Poker Room
Satellite tournaments will begin running on PokerStars.net shortly. Prize packages will include the $2,700 main event buy-in, travel accommodations in Lima, and a stipend for travel expenses.
Atlantic City Casino Lima Peru Poker Rooms
