Korea Poker Cup on Center Stage at Jeju Poker Festival 2024

The grand Jeju Poker Festival underway at Landing Casino, Jeju Shinhwa World, is off to its second leg of festivities with major tour, Korea Poker Cup, currently in the spotlight. The fresh brand’s debut kicked off today, November 22nd, and rings up the next four days on schedule.

A total of thirteen trophy events complement its lineup, the first four of which take hold right on opening day. Its headliner, Korea Poker Cup Main Event, boasts an eye-catching KRW 1,000,000,000 (~USD 718,110) guarantee, where the eventual champion will lay claim to a one-of-a-kind fiery trophy to commemorate the games.

Korea Poker Cup Main Event

• 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

Korea Poker Cup Highlights

Along with its Main Event offering, four high roller events are set on schedule, the most expensive of which features the Asian-favorite variant, Short Deck. Three-day highlight, Jeju Poker Cup, similarly runs on the latter end, and sees two flights through the 25th, with the final games scheduled on KPC’s concluding day.

Jeju Poker Festival 2024 – Player Guide

Main Event Promotion

Aside from the great value games, a new promotion was unveiled earlier this week, with those making multiple final table appearances across the three Main Events, eligible for bonus rewards. Up to KRW 60,000,000 (~USD 42,685) in cash prizes is available for the taking, as well as Main Event seats for next year’s games and hotel accommodation.

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.