South Korea, Jeju
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Jeju Poker Festival 2026 Schedule & Highlights
The Jeju Poker Festival 2026 runs from October 28 to November 11, 2026 at the LES A Casino in Jeju, South Korea, bringing a diverse schedule of mixed games and classic poker variants to the island.
Jeju Poker Festival 2026 Festival Information
Festival: | Jeju Poker Festival 2026 |
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Dates: | October 28 to November 11, 2026 |
Venue: | LES A Casino, Jeju, South Korea |
Status: | SCHEDULE RELEASED |
Jeju Poker Festival 2026 Highlights & Schedule
The tournament series features an extensive schedule catering to all poker disciplines. According to the official Jeju Poker Festival schedule, the event showcases classic formats alongside specialty mixed games including Texas Hold'em, Omaha, Big O, Courchevel, Drawmaha, 10-Game Mix, T.O.R.S.E., Atomic Pineapple, Mixed games, 2-7 Single Draw, 2-7 Double Draw, 2-7 Triple Draw, and 2-7 Razz.
Previous Edition Highlights & Champions
The 2025 festival delivered massive turnouts and high-stakes competition across marquee events at LES A Casino. China's Ye Wang secured the largest payout of the series by winning the KPC Super High Roller for $682,200 after outlasting a 94-entry field and defeating Calvin Lee heads-up. In the KPC Single Day Super High Roller, Dong Chen conquered a 107-player field stacked with WSOP bracelet holders to claim the $240,100 top prize.
In team action, Team "Pay With Crypto" accumulated 46 points across three formats to take down the Red Dragon Team Event for $14,272. Meanwhile, the flagship KPC Main Event recorded 1,252 entries to generate a massive KRW 1,406,250,000 prize pool.
Poker & Travel Guide: South Korea
Jeju Island remains a top destination for international players due to its visa-free entry policy for citizens of most countries. Read our complete South Korea poker guide for travel tips, country-wide venue information, and local regulations.
The Venue: LES A Casino
LES A Casino serves as a primary host venue for international poker series on Jeju Island. Visit our LES A Casino venue guide for casino specifications, accommodation details, and local transportation options.
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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).
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.
GAMES
NLHE & PLO
ENTRY
Foreigners Only (19+)
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.
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.
🎰 Official LES A Casino Updates
Stay updated on the latest RDPT and KPC events, Triton series, APT stops, and resort promotions.
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.
