Red Dragon Poker Tour Returns To JeJu With Larger Lineup This July

Fresh from a record breaking series in May that resulted in a festival prize pool of nearly 4 million US dollars, the Red Dragon Poker Tour is set to roar back to life this summer. From July 4-13, 2025 the tour returns to the luxurious Landing Casino at Jeju Shinhwa World Resort, a venue fast becoming one of Asia’s premier poker destinations.

Red Dragon Poker Tour 2 Jeju

Riding high on momentum and player demand, the upcoming edition has an expanded schedule of 54 events, making this the largest Red Dragon festival to date. Headlining the games is the Red Dragon Championship featuring a KR₩ 2 Billion (~US$ 1.47M) guaranteed prize pool. 

RED DRAGON POKER TOUR 2 JEJU – SCHEDULE

Red Dragon Championship

The Red Dragon Championship runs from July 8-13, 2025. For a buy-in of KR₩ 2,500,000 (~US$ 1,840), players have a shot at making history as the fourth RDPT champion to take home the coveted gold trophy, exclusive champion’s jacket, and the lion share of the tournament’s massive KR₩ 2 Billion (~US$ 1.47M) guaranteed prize pool.

The event will feature five starting flights, with Day 1A kicking off on Tuesday, July 8, Day 1B and 1C Turbo on Wednesday, July 9 and the concluding Days 1D and 1E Turbo on Thursday, July 10 followed by three days of freezeout action until a new champion is crowned.

The Cinderella story of the last series was Red Dragon Championship winner Shengfa Huang, hoisting the first trophy of his career and pocketing the biggest cash of the series of KR₩ 360 Million (~US$ 250,615). Huang triumphed over a field of 997 with players from four continents that included international superstars and bracelet winners Joseph Cheong, Weiran Pu, Lei Yu, Christian Harder, James Mendoza, Xi Xiang Luo, Chenxu ‘Vanessa’ Zhang, and many more. A lot of them are a fixture in Jeju and will most likely attend the coming event.

Red Dragon Championship 2 Schedule

• Date/s: July 8-13, 2025
• Buy in: KR₩ 2,500,000 (~US$ 1,840)
• Guarantee: KR₩ 2,000,000,000 (~US$ 1,472,200)
• Day 1A: Tuesday, July 8
• Day 1B: Wednesday, July 9
• Day 1C Turbo: Wednesday, July 9
• Day 1D: Thursday, July 10
• Day 1E Turbo: Thursday, July 10
• Day 2: Friday, July 11
• Day 3: Saturday, July 12
• Final Day: Sunday, July 13

Other Exclusive Champion’s Jacket Events

Aside from the championship, six additional jacket events will garnish the series, kicking off with the KR₩ 1,500,000 buy-in Baby Dragon on July 5-7. The two-day Prestige High Rollers for the biggest buy-ins of the series of KR₩ 6,000,000 (~US$ 4,420) and KR₩ 12,000,000 (~US$ 8,840), the “WePoker” Dragon Egg Mystery Bounty for KR₩ 3,500,000 (~US$ 2,577), the KR₩ 2,000,000 (~US$ 1,473) Mini Main, and the KR₩ 800,000 (~US$ 590) Lady Dragon.

Red Dragon Team Event

The first of its kind, the four-player KR₩ 2,000,000 Red Dragon Team Event will run from July 4-5 and is limited to 36 teams, so assemble your squad asap and sign up!

Early Bird Promotions

To make the experience even more enticing, several promotions have already been announced where early bird runners can get an extra bang for their buck.

7-Night Early Bird Special

There are two 7-Night Early Bird Specials to choose from with stays at the Marriott or at the Landing. The package includes entry into three RDPT headline events. Better act fast as only 30 packages are available per location.

Main Event Early Bird Package

Join the Red Dragon Championship and warm up with the Baby Dragon Day 1A – all included in one unbeatable deal – the Main Event Early Bird Package. Choose your 5-night stay at either the Marriott or the Landing. Minimum 5-night stay. With only 50 packages available per hotel, this exclusive offer won’t last long.

Red Dragon Prestige High Rollers Packages

Red Dragon also offers special deals for high rollers – the Red Dragon Prestige High Rollers Special and the Early Bird Special. Slots are limited so book soon!

Accommodation

If you aren’t interested in the packages, staying at the Jeju Shinhwa World Resort is still the best place as it 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.

Interview with CEO of Landing Casino

Travel Tips

Once you land at the Jeju International Airport, the best way to get to the venue is by car. Most book an Uber as they are abundantly available in Jeju. The trip usually costs $20-$30 and takes about 45 minutes.

July in Jeju means it is summer and it will be hot and humid. It is also peak season for tourists so expect plenty of activity both inside and outside the casino.

About Jeju Island

The largest island in South 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.