Everything You Need to Know about Jeju Poker Festival 2026

Jeju Poker Festival is returning this fall with two tours sharing one 15-day schedule at LES A Casino.

The Jeju Poker Festival 2026 runs from October 28 to November 11, bringing the Red Dragon Poker Tour (RDPT) and KPC Poker together under one roof. Rather than operating as separate stops, both tours form part of a single JPF schedule that carries players from the opening day through to the final championship.

At the centre of it all is the KRW 1.8 billion (~USD 1.26 million) guaranteed Red Dragon Plus Championship. Across the festival's three biggest tournaments, the combined guarantees reach KRW 3.88 billion (~USD 2.72 million).

There is plenty happening away from the main events too. High rollers run throughout the festival, with mixed games also given plenty of room on the schedule. Mystery bounties offer another option, while a free appreciation tournament gets everything started on opening day.

Jeju Poker Festival 2026 Schedule Highlights

The combined schedule is built to give players a clear route through the full festival. The KPC Main Event begins on October 28 with a KRW 1.3 million buy-in and a KRW 880 million guarantee.

The KRW 1.2 billion guaranteed Red Dragon Classic Main Event follows from November 2. Once that is settled, the Red Dragon Plus Championship takes over the final six days and plays to a winner on November 11.

Those looking beyond the headline tournaments can jump into the JPF 3rd Anniversary Event or take a shot at the Dragon Egg Mystery Bounty. The high roller schedule climbs all the way to the 12,000 USDT Red Dragon Prestige Super High Roller, so there is little danger of the bigger games running out too soon.

All tournament details remain subject to change and regulatory approval.

RDPT Builds Towards Its Biggest Jeju Festival of 2026

JPF 2026 continues what has already been a huge year for RDPT & KPC in Jeju.

The first RDPT Plus festival of 2026 ran at LES A Casino in April, with its Red Dragon Plus Championship attracting 931 entries and generating a KRW 3,217,566,000 prize pool. Jieming Xu claimed the title and collected KRW 508 million.

RDPT returned in July for RDPT Plus Jeju Summer 2026. Its 92-event schedule was headlined by another Red Dragon Plus Championship, which drew 597 entries and cleared its KRW 1.8 billion guarantee. Khanh Duy Ta took home the Gold Dragon bracelet and KRW 349.7 million.

Those two festivals have set the stage for one of the biggest Jeju projects of the year. This time, Red Dragon brings KPC into the JPF schedule, creating one combined festival that runs for 15 days.

KPC Poker arrives with plenty behind it as well. The 2026 July K Poker Cup Series at LES A Casino produced a combined prize pool of USD 28,979,770, more than doubling its KRW 2 billion festival guarantee.

JPF now brings that audience together with the players who have supported both RDPT and KPC throughout 2026. Instead of asking them to choose between separate festivals, the combined schedule allows players to move from the KPC Main Event into the Red Dragon Championship without leaving LES A Casino.

JPF 2026 Begins With a Free KRW 50 Million Event

There will be money on the line from the first shuffle, but not every player will need to pay for a seat.

The JPF Annual Appreciation Event opens the festival on October 28 with a KRW 50 million prize pool and no entry fee. Entry is limited to 168 qualified players, with places available through both RDPT and KPC.

Phase 1 applications are now open to:

• Red Dragon Championship winners

• Baby Dragon winners

• Red Dragon live event participants

Eligible Red Dragon players can apply through the JPF Annual Appreciation Event application form.

KPC players should contact KPC through its official channels to confirm their eligibility and find out how to apply.

The event is a fitting way to open the third edition of JPF, rewarding players who have supported both tours before the main festival schedule gets fully underway.

Pick Your Route Through JPF 2026

Playing the entire 15-day festival is one option. Choosing the part of the schedule that suits your bankroll and preferred games is probably the more sensible one.

Six packages combine tournament entries with accommodation at the Marriott or Landing hotel. Bookings completed by October 10, 2026 receive the best rates, while standard pricing begins the following day. Every package is non-divisible and non-transferable.

Red Dragon Classic Series Package

The shortest Red Dragon option is aimed at players who want the Baby Dragon Classic and Red Dragon Classic Main Event without committing to the full festival. It includes five nights at either hotel, with Early Bird prices of KRW 4,530,000 at the Marriott or KRW 4,360,000 at Landing.

Jeju Poker Festival Experience Package

For players who want a taste of both tours, the JPF Experience Package covers eight nights and begins with the KPC Main Event. It also includes the JPF 3rd Anniversary Event before moving into the Red Dragon Classic Main Event. Early Bird prices start at KRW 6,300,000 for Landing or KRW 6,570,000 for the Marriott. This option cannot be combined with another Early Bird package.

Red Dragon Double Crown Package

This is the simple choice for anyone coming to Jeju for the two Red Dragon feature events. The six-night package includes entry to the Red Dragon Classic Main Event and Red Dragon Plus Championship, priced from KRW 6,830,000 at Landing or KRW 7,000,000 at the Marriott during the Early Bird window.

Red Dragon Prestige Package

The Prestige Package costs KRW 8,000,000 and includes entry to the Red Dragon Prestige High Roller. Early Bird bookings receive two complimentary nights at the Marriott, while bookings made from October 11 receive one. Private airport transfer and dedicated VIP support are also included. The first 10 players seated before the scheduled start receive a 50% admin fee refund.

Mixed Game Festival Package

Mixed game players can choose between KRW 8 million or KRW 10 million in tournament vouchers. Early Bird bookings come with three complimentary nights at Landing for the smaller voucher package, rising to four nights with the KRW 10 million option. The vouchers are valid only for mixed games and other designated JPF 2026 events.

Red Dragon High Roller Journey

For those planning to stay in the biggest games, the High Roller Journey costs KRW 13,000,000 plus 12,000 USDT. It covers the Dragon's Gate High Roller and Red Dragon Prestige High Roller, before finishing with the Prestige Super High Roller. Early Bird bookings include 10 complimentary Marriott nights or 12 at Landing, as well as private airport transfer and dedicated VIP support.

The package graphics contain the full price breakdown and conditions for each option.

Fifteen Days Without Leaving the Resort

LES A Casino is located inside Jeju Shinhwa World, which makes a long festival considerably easier. Both package hotels are inside the resort, and players have a large choice of restaurants close to the tournament floor.

There is also Shinhwa Water Park for anyone who needs a proper break from poker. After several consecutive days under casino lighting, going outside may even seem like a good idea.

The venue has previously hosted festivals from the Triton Poker Series and Asian Poker Tour.

Jeju offers visa-free entry to many nationalities, although eligibility can depend on a player's passport and route of arrival. International visitors should check the latest official entry requirements before booking.

Booking Jeju Poker Festival 2026 Packages

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