APT Jeju 2026 | September 25 – October 7 | LES A Casino, South Korea

The Asian Poker Tour returns to South Korea for APT Jeju 2026, running from September 25 to October 7, 2026 at LES A Casino on Jeju Island. Players competing in Asian Poker Tour events can qualify online or claim exclusive signup bonuses through Natural8, the official online poker partner of the APT.

APT Jeju 2026 Festival Information

One of the most prestigious stops on the Asian Poker Tour, the APT Jeju 2026 poker festival will take place from September 25 to October 7, 2026, in the poker room of the LES A Casino on the beautiful island of Jeju, South Korea. The organizers have announced a massive total guaranteed prize pool of over KRW 5,200,000,000 for the 13-day event, which is guaranteed to attract the finest local and international elite players to the tables.

Qualify for APT Jeju 2026 on Natural8 from $4

The Main Event costs KRW 2,700,000 at the cage. You do not have to pay it.

Natural8 is running online satellites into the APT Jeju 2026 Main Event across the full qualifying season, guaranteeing 113 Main Event entries in total – that is over $219,000 in seats and credits. Step buy-ins start at $4.

What Natural8 Guarantees for APT Jeju 2026

Every one of those is a guarantee, not a projection. If a satellite field runs short, the seats are still awarded – and the overlay goes to the players who turned up.

Two Ways In

Both ladders run in parallel, so you can play either one – or both.

Online qualifiers also collect an extra 8% on any Main Event cash, up to $8,000. Direct buy-ins do not get it.

And every Natural8 player who wins an official APT Jeju 2026 trophy event receives a free $800 APT Online Main Event ticket – one per trophy.

See the full APT Jeju 2026 satellite schedule and qualify online

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113 Main Event seats are guaranteed online – see our APT Jeju 2026 satellite guide.

APT Jeju Event Highlights

The festival schedule features 136 unique tournaments, offering excellent opportunities for players of all levels. The extensive lineup includes classic No Limit Texas Hold'em events, fast-paced Turbo tournaments, technical Pot Limit Omaha variations, Mystery Bounty tournaments, and highly prestigious High Roller face-offs. This diverse selection ensures every playstyle and bankroll finds its match at this premier Asian poker gathering.

The crown jewel of the series is the Main Event, with a buy-in of KRW 2,700,000 and a guaranteed prize pool of KRW 2,200,000,000. Additionally, the Korea National Cup, the festival's opening highlight, commands attention with a buy-in of KRW 900,000 and a guarantee of KRW 200,000,000. High-stakes enthusiasts can test their skills at the KRW 37,000,000 Superstar Challenge or the KRW 15,000,000 Super High Roller, the latter of which guarantees a prize pool of KRW 500,000,000.

Poker & Travel Guide

This festival, hosted on a gorgeous volcanic island, is a highly attractive destination for players worldwide, especially because citizens of most countries can enter without requiring a visa. To learn more about the local regulations, cash game structures, entry requirements, and the Korean poker scene, visit our comprehensive South Korea poker guide.

For high-stakes players traveling to the event, the organizers have announced an incredibly attractive Early Bird promotion. Players who pre-register and pay a combined total of KRW 64,500,000 in buy-ins for designated High Roller tournaments (including the Super High Roller, Superstar Challenge, Baby Superstar, and High Roller) by September 5, 2026, will receive 8 nights of complimentary accommodation in a premium Deluxe Suite at the luxurious Jeju Shinhwa World Marriott Resort. Extensions to this stay can be requested for an additional fee of KRW 8,000,000 per night, subject to availability.

Previous Results and Champions

The previous edition held in autumn 2025 delivered spectacular action at the tables of the Landing Casino, situated within the Jeju Shinhwa World complex. The record-breaking Main Event attracted a total of 1,693 entries, making it the largest international tournament ever hosted in the poker history of South Korea. The total prize pool escalated to a stunning KRW 3,803,155,200. The glory and the prestigious championship trophy went to Singapore's Abraham Ceesvin, who bolstered his bankroll with a grand prize of KRW 649,835,200. The runner-up, Lili Tang of China, took home a handsome KRW 364,460,000 payout for her second-place finish, while third place went to fellow Chinese contender Shuang Qiu, who secured KRW 255,380,000.

To view detailed statistics, specific hand reviews, and official champion photos, read our previous APT Jeju 2025 full summary.

Previous Champions

Below is a breakdown of the key champions from the previous festival and the official payouts:

The Venue: LES A Casino

The hosting venue, LES A Casino (formerly known as Landing Casino), offers world-class gaming facilities exclusively catering to foreign passport holders. The casino is located right in the heart of the sprawling, high-end Jeju Shinhwa World resort complex, which boasts numerous luxury hotels, premium restaurants, and theme parks. For more information regarding its location, cash game stakes, and amenities, explore our in-depth LES A Casino venue guide.