Poker | APPT president Danny McDonagh leaves Macau

Danny McDonagh has retired from his role as President of the Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT) as of last week, seeking to move back to Australia.
Poker authority McDonagh is internationally regarded as one of the game’s most prominent figures, and was inducted into the Australian Poker Hall of Fame in 2012.
He has made a significant impact in the southern hemisphere, where he is primarily known for establishing the Aussie Millions tournament and for his role at APPT.
McDonagh joined Poker-­Stars after being headhunted in 2007 to become Tournament Director for the APPT’s first season of tournaments, which he did on a part-time basis. He held a number of positions during his time with PokerStars, including a stint as President of the APPT.
Earlier this year, he told the Times that poker in Macau is still on the rise despite the gaming slump, adding that the promotion of the game “is in some ways a diversification from general gaming […] as a way to attract people from countries where poker is popular.”