Jeju Poker Festival 2024 Heading Your Way with Over KRW 4 Billion (~USD 2.87M) in Guarantees

A groundbreaking series, Jeju Poker Festival 2024, is due to take flight in just two weeks time with the biggest festival to land in Jeju, South Korea about to hit the felt. Three major brands, World Poker Tour Korea, Korea Poker Cup, and Red Dragon Poker Tour, are tying up to bring seventeen days of nonstop action from November 15 – December 1, 2024 at none other than the luxurious Landing Casino, Jeju Shinhwa World. Tons of prizes are set to be awarded with KRW 4,000,000,000 (~USD 2.87 Million) in guarantees for the three Main Events alone, headlining the festival. 

Jeju Poker Festival 2024 – Player Guide

Players making the trip are in for a long grind ahead with a combined 66 trophy events filling up the schedule. Three series run one after the other, with WPT Korea opening the grand festivities.

• WPT Korea (November 15-22) – 28 trophy events
• Korea Poker Cup (November 22-26)  – 13 trophy events
• Red Dragon Poker Tour (November 26 – December 1) – 25 trophy events

Three Main Event Headliners

With three major brands taking the stage, three Main Events are also on the agenda, all set at different price points and featuring varying guarantees. All three headliners offer well-structured gameplay along with multi-day flights, giving runners multiple chances to qualify. Satellites run across the schedule including a freeroll to the Korea Poker Cup Main Event on November 21, Thursday, definitely not to miss.

WPT Korea Main Event

The initial Main Event runs early across the schedule with Day 1A of the WPT Korea Main Event, taking place right at the second day of the Jeju Poker festivities. Commanding the heftiest buy-in across the three at KRW 2,500,000 (~USD 1,795), the WPT Main Event allows more room for play over its starting rounds with 60 minutes on the clock right at Day 1. Three heats are available on schedule, with the Final Day crowning a champion, November 22nd.

• Dates: November 16-22, 2024
• Buy-in: KRW 2,500,000 (~USD 1,795)
• Guarantee: KRW 1,680,000,000 (~USD 1,206,430)
• Day 1A: Saturday, November 16
• Day 1B: Sunday, November 17
• Day 1C: Monday, November 18
• Day 2: Tuesday, November 19
• Day 3: Wednesday, November 20
• Day 4: Thursday, November 21
• Day 5 /Final: Friday, November 22

Korea Poker Cup Main Event

Those who miss to secure a spot into the WPT Main Event final table have no time to rest with the Korea Poker Cup Main Event games running just in time for the weekend. Buy-in is listed at KRW 1,600,000 (~USD 1,145) and boasts another seven digit (KRW) guarantee, together with its accompanying headliners. Three flights are likewise on offer, the last two of which run on the same day with the latter running at a faster pace.

• Dates: November 22-26, 2024
• Buy-in: KRW 1,600,000 (~USD 1,145)
• Guarantee: KRW 1,000,000,000 (~USD 718,110)
• Day 1A: Friday, November 22
• Day 1B: Saturday, November 23
• Day 1C Turbo: Saturday, November 23
• Day 2: Sunday, November 24
• Day 3: Monday, November 25
• Day 4 /Final: Tuesday, November 26

Red Dragon Championship

A last chance to snag one of the most extravagant trophies on display, the Red Dragon Championship kicks off at the festival’s last week, from November 27th to its last day on December 1st. Entry will set players back KRW 2,000,000 (~USD 1,435) for a chance to claim the largest cut of the  KRW 1,380,000,000 (~USD 990,995) guarantee. Four heats run in total, split over two batches through the 28th. Play is set to conclude at the longest with fourteen levels of play through the flights before action closes.

• Dates: November 27 – December 1, 2024
• Buy-in: KRW 2,000,000 (~USD 1,435)
• Guarantee: KRW 1,380,000,000 (~USD 990,995)
• Day 1A: Wednesday, November 27
• Day 1B: Wednesday, November 27
• Day 1C: Thursday, November 28
• Day 1D: Thursday, November 28
• Day 2: Friday, November 29
• Day 3: Saturday, November 30
• Day 4 /Final: Sunday, December 1

High Roller Highlights

High roller players can expect full days ahead with several high tier buy-in tournaments complimenting the lineup. Deep pocketed enthusiasts can gun for multiple trophies as single day events play down to a winner day after day. A couple multi-day high roller events are likewise showcased throughout the festivities, along with a two-day Super High Roller within its first week of games. 

Other Key Events

Halfway through the grand festivities sees the anticipated Jeju Poker Cup which features a lighter buy-in at KRW 1,200,000 (~USD 865). Multi-day highlights, Baby Dragon, and Dragon Egg Mystery Bounty, run in following, ensuring thrilling offerings throughout the tail end of the festival.

Milestone Qualifiers

With numerous events to choose from, players may extend their bankrolls by taking part of the satellites running in part of the anticipated games. Milestone qualifiers for the Main Events, and certain trophy highlights are available on schedule for as low as KRW 300,000 (~USD 215), demanding only a fraction of the cost to make it lighter on the pocket.

Early Bird Packages

Aside from this, Jeju Poker Festival runners are offered special room rates at the venue, with the earliest registrants claiming the best value for their money. Main Event and High Roller events early bird packages are also up for grabs, which offers 6-7 nights of accommodation at either five-star Landing Hotel or at Marriott Resort. Taking advantage of these promotions will not only save players a chunk on travel expenses, but also allows more allowance for buy-in costs throughout the series.

Jeju Poker Festival 2024 Full Schedule

Accommodation

With the venue situated inside the Jeju Shinhwa World Resort, the best place to stay would be on property which houses a number of choices based on one’s preference. Tournament runners are greeted with three five-star hotel options onsite – Landing, Shinhwa Hotel, and Marriott Resort, each offering its own charm accompanied by luxurious amenities all within a short walking distance to Landing Casino.

About Jeju Island

The largest island in Korea, Jeju is a popular tourist destination with its stunning volcanic landscape, white sand beaches, and other scenic views making it a worthwhile visit for many. Eager travelers looking to see the sights will be glad to know that the province is home to a couple UNESCO World Heritage sites which can all be accessed within just a few days. 

Renowned for its natural beauty, three destinations take it over the top – Hallasan Mountain Natural Reserve, Geomunoreum Lava Tube System, and Seongsan Ilchulbong Tuff Cone, which are all a definite must see for locals and visitors alike. These three areas are home to diverse volcanic and naturally magnificent characteristics that make the island unique and of interest to many seasoned travelers.