KPC Poker Returns to Jeju with KRW 3.1 Billion Guaranteed

KPC Poker is returning to Jeju with a new identity, two Main Events and KRW 3.1 billion (~USD 2.3 million) in festival guarantees.

The KPC Poker Series October 2026 runs from October 10-21 at LES A Casino inside Jeju Shinhwa World.

At the centre of the 12-day schedule is the KRW 880 million guaranteed KPC Main Event. The second half of the festival shifts towards the higher stakes, with the USD 15,000 King’s Main Event beginning on October 17.

There is plenty between the two. The opening weekend includes a USD 1 million guaranteed King’s Debut, while the schedule also makes room for high rollers, mixed games and several more affordable events.

Players planning a longer stay can choose from four Early Bird packages combining tournament entries or player credit with accommodation at either the Landing Hotel or Marriott.

Players who register and are seated before selected tournaments begin can also receive 50% off the administration fee. The offer includes both King’s Main Event starting flights alongside selected high rollers and mixed-game tournaments.

K Poker Cup and King Poker Cup Become KPC Poker

The October festival introduces the newly unified KPC Poker brand.

K Poker Cup and King Poker Cup previously operated as two connected but separate series. They will now move forward under one identity, with future tournaments, announcements and operations carrying the KPC Poker name.

The two sides of the schedule have not disappeared. The familiar KPC tournaments remain accessible to a broad range of players, while the King’s events continue to occupy the higher end of the buy-in scale.

That split is most obvious in the festival’s two Main Events.

Two Main Events Lead the KPC Poker Schedule

The first major target is Event #8, the KPC Main Event. It runs from October 11-16 and carries a KRW 1,300,000 buy-in with KRW 880 million guaranteed.

Several starting flights give players a choice of routes into Day 2, with the champion set to be crowned on October 16.

The King’s Main Event then takes over from October 17. Its USD 15,000 buy-in puts it firmly in high roller territory, with two starting flights available before the tournament moves into its later stages.

The King’s Main Event is only one part of the high-stakes schedule. Event #3, the USD 5,000 King’s Debut, opens on October 10 with a USD 1 million guarantee.

The KRW 5 million High Roller follows on October 12 with KRW 420 million guaranteed, while the later schedule includes a USD 25,000 Single Day Super High Roller and the USD 60,000 King’s Super High Roller.

KPC Poker Series October 2026 Highlights

Players do not need a five-figure bankroll to be part of the festival.

Event #1, the KPC Bankroll Builder, begins on October 10 with a KRW 800,000 buy-in and KRW 180 million guarantee. The KRW 1.5 million Monster Stack starts on October 15 with another KRW 200 million guaranteed.

Mixed-game players have also been given plenty of options. Omaha, Big O, Triple Draw and mixed formats are spread across the schedule, including the KRW 400,000 NLH/PLO Mixed on October 11. Check out the full schedule to plan your series.

All tournament details remain subject to change and regulatory approval.

KPC Returns Following a Huge July Series

The launch comes less than three months after KPC’s previous festival at LES A Casino.

The 2026 July K Poker Cup King Poker Cup Series ran for 17 days and produced a combined prize pool of USD 28,979,770, more than doubling its original KRW 2 billion festival guarantee.

Its two halves attracted different groups of players. The K Poker Cup schedule brought the larger fields, while King Poker Cup drew many of the biggest names in international poker to Jeju.

Bryn Kenney won the USD 100,000 King’s Charity Super High Roller for USD 1.954 million , while the series also featured appearances from Danny Tang , David Coleman , Bruno Volkmann and Bao Qiang Ho .

The full July K Poker Cup Series festival recap breaks down the numbers from both parts of the event.

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Festival Recap: K Poker Cup King Poker Cup July Series

2026 July K Poker Cup stats recap: $28.98M prize pool, Bryn Kenney’s $1.95M win, full festival comparison on Somuchpoker.

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The October series brings those two halves together under one name and fits them into a more compact 12-day schedule.

KPC Poker Early Bird Packages

Four limited Early Bird packages are available for players travelling to Jeju. Each option combines tournament entries or player-wallet credit with accommodation inside Jeju Shinhwa World.

Premium High Roller Package

The largest option is limited to 30 players and costs KRW 11 million plus USD 5,000.

It includes entry to the USD 5,000 King’s Debut and KRW 5 million High Roller, along with KRW 6 million in player-wallet credit and eight nights at the Marriott.

The regular combined price is KRW 12,320,000 plus USD 5,000, giving players a saving of KRW 1,320,000.

KPC Poker Signature Package

The Signature Package covers the three biggest KPC-branded tournaments.

It includes entry to the KPC Bankroll Builder, one KPC Main Event starting flight and the Monster Stack. Players also receive KRW 2.3 million in player-wallet credit and six nights at the Landing Hotel.

The package is limited to 50 players and costs KRW 6,150,000, a saving of KRW 476,000 against the regular combined price.

KPC Poker Exclusive Package

The Exclusive Package offers a shorter stay while keeping the same three tournament entries.

It includes the KPC Bankroll Builder, one KPC Main Event starting flight and the Monster Stack, along with KRW 900,000 in player-wallet credit and four nights at the Landing Hotel.

Players who reach Day 2 of the KPC Main Event receive one additional complimentary night.

The package costs KRW 4,600,000, saving KRW 384,000, and is limited to 50 players.

Mixed Game Rookie Package

Mixed-game players have a separate option created with Mixed Asian Poker Series (MAPS).

A KRW 3 million player-wallet deposit comes with two complimentary nights at the Landing Hotel. The credit can only be used for eligible mixed-game tournaments during the October series.

The package is limited to 30 players and represents a saving of KRW 242,000.

All credits included in the four packages are non-transferable and non-refundable. They are valid only during the KPC Poker Series October 2026.

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

Full-Series Hotel Offer for High Rollers

Players expecting to spend most of the festival in the biggest games have another accommodation option.

Anyone who prepays USD 70,000 in tournament buy-ins can receive a complimentary hotel room for the entire series.

Availability is limited, with interested players asked to contact KPC Poker’s VIP service before making their travel arrangements.

50% Admin Fee Offer

Selected tournaments come with a 50% reduction on the administration fee for players who register and are seated before the scheduled starting time.

Eligible events are marked with a gift-box symbol on the official schedule. They include starting flights for the King’s Debut and King’s Main Event, along with selected high rollers and mixed-game tournaments.

Players should contact KPC Poker directly or check the schedule graphics published through its official channels to confirm which tournaments qualify.

Booking KPC Poker Early Bird Packages

Players can contact KPC Poker through WhatsApp, LINE or Telegram to reserve an Early Bird package, ask about the high roller accommodation offer or confirm which tournaments qualify for the 50% administration-fee reduction. To receive the discount, players must register and be seated before the selected tournament begins.

Festival updates are also available through KPC Poker’s official social media channels:

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