Jeju Poker Festival 2025: Three Tours Unite Under One Banner

Jeju Island is about to witness something unprecedented in Asian live poker, as three major tours come together under one festival. The Jeju Poker Festival (JPF) 2025 brings WPT Prime Korea, the K Poker Cup (KPC), and the Red Dragon Poker Tour (RDPT) in one combined schedule, offering players a one-stop destination to chase multiple crowns and guarantees. Here’s what to watch for.

WPT Prime Korea Main Event – Nov 1-4

Guarantee (GTD): KRW 350 million

WPT Prime Korea opens the festival with its signature four-day Main Event, including three starting flights. Players who advance will return for Day 2 and Day 3, where levels will be increased to 60 minutes to ensure a deep and competitive structure.

K Poker Cup (KPC) Main Event – Nov 3-8

Main Event GTD: KRW 880 million

The KPC portion is designed for deep runs and big fields. Highlights include:

• KPC Main Event (Nov 3-7)
• Single Day Super High Roller (Nov 3)
• Single Day High Roller (Nov 4)
• KPC Super High Roller (Nov 4–5)
• KPC High Roller (Nov 6–7)
• KPC Jeju Cup (Nov 8)

Early bird packages for the Main Event are now available. With several major buy-ins and substantial guarantees, the KPC segment gives both regulars and high-stakes grinders plenty to aim for.

Red Dragon Poker Tour (RDPT) Highlights

Red Dragon Championship – Nov 7-12

Guarantee: KRW 1.65 billion

The Red Dragon Championship serves as the festival’s centerpiece. Poker pro Patrik Antonius will attend, adding international star power to the event. Players who secured early bird packages, some of which are already sold out, will enjoy premium hospitality and accommodation perks. With a deep structure and the largest guarantee of the series, this event is expected to draw a massive field.

RD Expedition Club – Team Event – Nov 1-2

Teams: 36 total
Players per team: 4 (at least 2 must be new faces)
Teams applying for the KRW 1.9 million Poker Travel Fund must meet specific entry requirements and align with the listed team categories. The format brings a strategic and cooperative twist to live poker that is rarely seen, blending competition with teamwork. Official registration links, structures, and rules are now live. Once the rules are clear, you can complete your registration here.

“WePoker” Dragon Egg Mystery Bounty – Nov 10-11

Top Bounty Worth: KRW 100 million

KRW 140 million added to the bounty pool.

Powered by WePoker, this event adds an exciting layer to the bounty format. Players will crack golden dragon eggs to reveal their bounty prizes, following the Red Dragon mystery bounty tradition. The full structure is already available online, and teaser videos give a glimpse of the spectacle players can expect on site.

Why JPF 2025 Is Unlike Any Other Festival

1. Three Tours, One Festival
It is extremely rare to see separate poker brands like WPT, KPC, and RDPT converge under one unified schedule. Players can move between formats and stakes in a single venue, making this festival one of the most convenient and diverse stops on the calendar.

2. Layered Guarantees
The combined prize pools across the three tours reach well beyond what any single event could offer. The KRW 1.65 billion Red Dragon Championship alone rivals many standalone international festivals, with the total of all three Main Events hitting KRW 2.88 billion.

3. Format Variety
From team-based competitions to theatrical mystery bounty events, JPF 2025 focuses on creating memorable moments as much as big wins.

4. Notable Guest Appearance
Patrik Antonius’ participation adds prestige and global recognition to the Jeju stop.

5. Early Bird Momentum
Some packages are already sold out, and the remaining options are disappearing quickly. Those who booked early will enjoy prime accommodation and tournament access.

Red Dragon are offering two Early Bird Packages, including a Prestige High Roller deal and a Championship package, as shown in the images above and below.

What to Watch and Prepare

• Check the official schedule PDF to plan around overlapping events and side tournaments. Secure your early bird package while availability lasts.
• Teams should ensure eligibility and apply before the deadline.
• Players joining the bounty events should familiarize themselves with the dragon egg format and prize reveal process.
• Follow Somuchpoker for updates on field sizes, daily highlights, and live coverage as the festival unfolds.