South Korea, Incheon
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APPT Korea 2026 Winners, Results & Main Event Recap
The APPT Korea 2026 poker festival concluded its run from September 3 to September 14, 2026 at Paradise City Incheon in Incheon, South Korea.
Festival: | APPT Korea 2026 |
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Dates: | September 3 to September 14, 2026 |
Venue: | Paradise City Incheon, Incheon, South Korea |
Main Event Winner: | Hirotaka Fukatsu – $160,788 |
APPT Korea 2026 Results & Highlights
The marquee Main Event generated a massive prize pool as players gathered for the highly anticipated Asia Pacific Poker Tour stop. Hirotaka Fukatsu emerged victorious, defeating Xueying Zhao heads-up to claim the championship title and the $160,788 first prize. The final table featured notable players including Tong Mu, who finished in third place for $71,710. Final results and payout distributions are confirmed in the official APPT Korea statistics.
Champions of APPT Korea 2026
Poker and Travel Guide
Our detailed South Korea poker guide provides essential insights into the local gaming environment. When planning your trip, it is crucial to note that casino entry is strictly limited to foreign passport holders, meaning local residents cannot participate in the games. Entry requires players to be at least 19 years of age and present a valid passport.
Between tournament days, South Korea and its capital, Seoul, offer cultural and recreational activities. You can visit the historic Gyeongbokgung Palace, where renting a traditional Hanbok adds a special touch to your photos, or explore the upscale districts of Gangnam, Garosu-gil, and Cheongdam for luxury shopping. For entertainment, the Lotte World Adventure theme park is a great escape, while night owls can enjoy the international dining and rooftop bars of Itaewon. If you prefer a slower pace, go cafe hopping along the Eulwangri-Wangsan coast, try sea fishing at Wangsan Marina, and end your evening enjoying charcoal-grilled seafood at a local Pocha street.
Reaching the venue is straightforward. Players arriving by air can reach the complex from Incheon International Airport in just 15 minutes on foot or via a quick 5-minute ride on the local Maglev Train. If you are traveling from the capital, the Airport Railroad Express from Seoul Station will bring you to the resort in approximately 40 minutes.
The Venue: Paradise City Incheon
Discover Northeast Asia's first premium art-tainment integrated resort, offering a seamless blend of luxury and excitement. The modern Paradise City Incheon houses over 3,000 contemporary artworks, giving visitors the feeling of walking through a world-class art gallery. Alongside the 24/7 foreigner-exclusive casino, the resort features Michelin-level dining and premium wellness facilities. The dedicated poker room boasts excellent amenities and a professional staff, with a wide selection of cash games running throughout the entire festival according to our Paradise City Incheon review.
About the Editor
Jessy is Somuchpoker's Technical Editor and Data Specialist, managing the live poker event database and publishing festival schedules for the site. A background in programming and data architecture shapes how he builds and maintains this database, with an emphasis on speed and accuracy.
