Jeju Poker Festival 2025: Experience Excitement Now!

The Jeju Poker Festival 2025 took place at the prestigious Les A Casino in Jeju, South Korea. This event brought together poker enthusiasts from across the region for a series of high-stakes action, culminating in massive prize pools and new champions. Below you will find the complete history of the festival, including the official schedule, venue details, and the full list of winners.
Once known mainly for its natural beauty and serene escapes, Jeju Island has emerged as one of Asia’s most dynamic poker destinations. What was once a hidden gem for travelers has quickly transformed into a global stage for competitive poker, attracting international fields, prestigious brands, and the energy of a true festival setting.

Although the event has concluded, you can review the complete structure and list of side events that took place during the festival below. Click here for the full schedule of Jeju Poker Festival

After an impressive debut last year, the Jeju Poker Festival makes its return this winter for another highly anticipated run. From November 1 to 12, 2025, the action moves back to the LES A Casino (former  Landing Casino) in Jeju, South Korea, where players can expect a bigger schedule, larger prize pools, and an even stronger international presence.

The upcoming series promises a remarkable KRW 2.88 billion (~US$2 million) in total guarantees, spread across the three Main Events running throughout the series. The growth reflects overwhelming player demand, and this year brings something truly unique with the unification of three powerhouse brands, World Poker Tour, K Poker Cup, and Red Dragon Poker Tour, under one festival banner to create a spectacle unmatched in the region.

This year, the spotlight falls on the trio of Main Events, staged consecutively throughout the festival.

• The WPT Prime Korea Main Event opens with a KRW 1,500,000 (~US$1,070) buy-in and a KRW 350,000,000 (~US$250,000) guarantee.
• The K Poker Cup Main Event follows with a KRW 1,300,000 (~US$930) buy-in and a KRW 880,000,000 (~US$630,000) guarantee.
• The grand finale will be the prestigious Red Dragon Championship, carrying a KRW 2,500,000 (~US$1,780) buy-in and a record-breaking KRW 1,650,000,000 (~US$1.18 million) guarantee.

With an expanded program, elevated prize pools, and the combined prestige of three iconic poker brands, the Jeju Poker Festival 2025 is poised to be its most remarkable edition yet. For professionals chasing glory or recreational players seeking a one-of-a-kind experience, Jeju in November promises competition, excitement, and memories that will last a lifetime.

Champions

We are proud to announce the latest champions crowned at the Jeju Poker Festival 2025:

#6 WPT Prime Korea Winner

Zengxiang Chen

China

$90,365(₩129,030,000)

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#21 KPC Main Event Winner

Yuhao Zhang

China

$139,000(₩200,940,000)

A♥A♣

#53 Red Dragon Championship Winner

Xiao Zhang

China

$259,980(₩378,510,000)

J♥8♦

Past Results & Champions

Last year’s launch was nothing short of groundbreaking. Over seventeen days, the festival produced 65 champions, drew 5,471 entries, and paid out an astounding KRW 15.1 billion (~US$10.8 million). Career-making victories defined the series, with Chenxiang Miao winning the WPT Korea Main Event, Joris Michl capturing the KPC Main Event, and Jianting Cai clinching the RDPT Championship. Each champion walked away with a defining title and life-changing prize money. Chinese competitors in particular dominated the stage, seizing more than half the trophies and demonstrating the growing strength of Asia’s largest player base.

Past Champions

Legendary winners from previous years include:

#1 WPT Main Event Winner

Chenxiang Miao

China

$215,400(₩300,000,000)

The Venue: Les A Casino

LES A Casino: High-Stakes Poker, Tournaments & Resort Info

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LES A Casino

Jeju

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LES A Casino (formerly Landing Casino) is the high-roller haven of Jeju’s foreigner-only gaming scene, located within the sprawling Jeju Shinhwa World integrated resort. Rebranded in late 2025 to reflect a new era of “first and best” service (French: Les A), this venue has become the definitive home for high-stakes poker in South Korea . Its massive gaming floor and luxury infrastructure make it a favorite for elite international tours, including the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series and the Asian Poker Tour (APT) .

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Why LES A Casino Jeju?

• Ultra-High Stakes Hub: A world-renowned destination for nosebleed stakes, frequently hosting the most expensive tournaments in Asia.
• Integrated Luxury: Situated inside Jeju Shinhwa World, offering thousands of rooms, a theme park, and duty-free shopping within steps of the poker room.
• Major Series Hub: Beyond Triton and the APT, the venue is the exclusive host for burgeoning series like the Red Dragon Poker Tour (RDPT) , K Poker Cup (KPC) , and the King Poker Cup high-roller brand.

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NLHE & PLO

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Foreigners Only (19+)

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CASH STAKES
Low to Nosebleed

The Jeju Poker Experience

The poker action at LES A Casino is split between a consistent cash game scene and a packed calendar of international festivals. Cash games typically spread KRW 2,000/5,000 and KRW 5,000/10,000 No-Limit Hold’em, though during major series like APT Jeju or Triton, the room explodes with high-stakes action reaching KRW 100,000/200,000 and beyond.

The venue is famous for its “festival season.” In early 2026, the casino hosted a massive 16-day festival featuring the K Poker Cup (KPC) x Long Poker Tour (LPT) followed immediately by the debut of the King Poker Cup, a premium high-stakes series featuring buy-ins up to $30,000. These series, alongside the Red Dragon Poker Tour and Gods of Poker (GOP) , ensure that LES A remains a year-round destination for competitive play.

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Venue Logistics

📍 Location: 38 Shinhwayeoksa-ro 304 beon-gil, Andeok-myeon, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do, South Korea. Approximately 45 minutes by shuttle or taxi from Jeju International Airport.

🏨 Accommodations: Choose between the Marriott, Landing Hotel, or Somerset within the resort complex. Many poker tours offer “Early Bird” hotel packages for players.

🛂 Identification: Strict entry rules apply. You must present a valid Foreign Passport. Expatriate Koreans (PR holders) must provide proof of residency as per local law.

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