TLPT Jeju Returns in May With $1.5M Circuit Main Event and High Roller Schedule

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TLPT Jeju 2026
TLPT Jeju 2026

The Lord Poker Tournament (TLPT) will return to Jeju Island, South Korea , from May 15 to May 25, bringing eleven days of tournament action to LES A Casino . The series combines mid-stakes circuit events with a growing high roller lineup, headlined by the $1,000 Circuit Main Event featuring a $1,500,000 guaranteed prize pool.

Across the schedule at TLPT Jeju 2026 , players can expect a wide mix of formats, including mystery bounty events, team tournaments, turbo side events, and a full slate of satellites running throughout the festival. With accessible buy-ins alongside several high-stakes tournaments later in the schedule, TLPT Jeju aims to attract players from across Asia and beyond.

The festival begins on May 15 with the $550 Opening Event, which carries an estimated $500,000 prize pool and features three Day 1 flights on the opening day. Early highlights also include the $4,200 Team Event of Nation/City, while a variety of smaller side events run throughout the opening weekend.

TLPT Jeju 2026
TLPT Jeju 2026

$1,500,000 GTD Circuit Main Event

The centerpiece of the series will be the $1,000 Circuit Main Event, which guarantees $1,500,000 and runs across multiple starting flights beginning on May 16.

Players will have several chances to enter with Day 1 flights running from May 16 through May 19, including a turbo option on the final starting day. Surviving players will return for Day 2 on May 20, with the tournament playing down to a winner on May 21.

With its relatively accessible buy-in and large guarantee, the event is expected to draw a sizeable international field to Jeju.

TLPT Jeju 2026
TLPT Jeju 2026

Players Can Also Qualify Online Through AA Poker

Players looking to secure their seat in Jeju without paying the full buy-in upfront can also attempt to qualify through AA Poker, which is running a network of satellites awarding seats to the TLPT Circuit Main Event.

Daily online tournaments run at 3:00 PM and 9:00 PM (Hong Kong Time), while weekend finals guarantee at least five direct-entry tickets to the TLPT Jeju Main Event. Additional monthly promotions are also awarding Main Event seats, giving players multiple opportunities to win their way into the $1,500,000 million guaranteed tournament before the series begins.

TLPT Jeju 2026
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As part of the promotion, players can receive multiple free satellite tickets through the AA Poker app. To claim them, simply:

  • Share this article on your social media
  • Take a screenshot of your shared post
  • Send the screenshot to AA Poker’s customer support through the app

Once the share is verified, players will receive a free entry ticket to an online satellite. One ticket can be claimed per day for the daily satellites and once per week for the weekly satellites.

Full terms and conditions are determined by AA Poker.

Mystery Bounty and Side Event Highlights

Another major event on the schedule is the $880 Mystery Bounty, carrying an estimated $500,000 prize pool. The tournament features three starting flights from May 17 to May 18 before playing down to a winner on May 19.

Several other festival favorites appear throughout the schedule, including the Ladies Event, a Two People Team Event, and multiple turbo tournaments designed for players looking for faster-paced action.

Pot Limit Omaha players are also catered for, with turbo PLO events running during the series.

High Roller Events Headline the Final Days

The latter half of the series will see the focus shift toward the high roller schedule.

The biggest of these tournaments is the $15,000 TLPT High Roller Main Event, which carries an estimated $2,000,000 prize pool and runs from May 22 to May 24.

Other major high-stakes tournaments include the $10,000 Superstar Event beginning on May 23 and the $25,000 High Roller, which closes the festival on May 24–25.

TLPT Jeju 2026
TLPT Jeju 2026

Jeju Continues to Host Major Poker Festivals

Jeju Island has steadily grown into one of the key destinations for live poker in Asia thanks to its casino resorts, international accessibility, and increasing number of tournament series.

With a large guaranteed main event, multiple high rollers, and a full festival schedule, TLPT Jeju is set to bring another busy stretch of poker action to LES A Casino this May.

For more information regarding the TLPT series, check out their Instagram or Facebook page.