Asian Poker Classic Brings Poker to Continental Asia

Asian Poker Classic (APC) is bringing poker to India with title sponsor, MaharajahClub.com — the first major professional poker tournament in the country. With a $1million prize pool guaranteed by Maharajah Club, APC will be held in Goa, India from

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Thu, September 21st, 2006

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