Joe Hachem Becomes New Ambassador of the Asian Poker Tour

2005 World Series of Poker Main Event winner, Joe Hachem, will now serve as Ambassador for the Asian Poker Tour.  Hachem recently parted ways with the world’s largest online poker room, PokerStars.  At the time of his departure, Hachem claimed he wanted to spend more time with his family.

“I will be working with the Group in several areas, initially as a new ambassador for the Asian Poker Tour to further the growth of poker and to assist them with several strategic opportunities in Australia and the Asia Pacific Region,” Hachem stated. “There are separate elements here in light of potential regulatory change in Australia, which requires a different focus from that adopted for the general international poker market. I considered offers from several other brands, but this partnership was the best fit for me as it gave me an active role and the ability to participate as the businesses evolve.”

Tom Hall, Non Executive Chairman of AsianLogic, whch is the parent company to the APT, had this to say about Hachem and his participation in the tour. “(Joe’s) knowledge and understanding of the gaming industry both domestically and internationally will be invaluable to us going forwards. The Asian Poker Tour is already widely recognised as Asia’s only independent Tour and we feel Joe will be able to help us expand this business.  AsianLogic and its partners are also involved in a number of poker and gaming projects and Joe is helping us with some of these, particularly those in Australia and New Zealand.”

- Nagesh Rath, Gambling911.com