ZSOP: The Rising Horse Heads to Jeju for First-Ever Korea Stop with KRW 1.55B GTD
The Zodiac Series of Poker (ZSOP) makes its Jeju debut from June 4 to 15, 2026, with ZSOP: The Rising Horse, which is set to run at Les A Casino, Jeju Island, South Korea. The series carries a KRW 1,550,000,000 guaranteed prize pool across a 12-day festival headlined by the Zodiac Horse Main Event, a KRW 400,000,000 guaranteed tournament with a KRW 1,500,000 buy-in.
About ZSOP
ZSOP has built a distinct identity on the Asian circuit, anchoring each stop around the 12 signs of the Chinese zodiac. Every Zodiac event title carries a zodiac name, and winners receive meticulously crafted zodiac trophies, each one unique to its sign. The concept runs deeper than branding: ZSOP positions itself as a full poker getaway, blending competitive play with a festival atmosphere that appeals to recreational players and high-stakes regulars alike.
The series paid out over TWD 91.6 million across 66 events at its March 2026 edition, with the Zodiac Events alone generating a combined prize pool of over USD 2.26 million. Jeju marks the fifth edition overall and the brand's first stop on the island.
Key Highlights
The Rising Horse features 15% ITM across all events, giving players a broader path to the money than many regional tours. The full schedule runs across 12 days with multiple flight structures on the major guaranteed events, and a Player Party on the evening of June 13.
The series is sponsored by DeepRun and hosted at Les A Casino, the same venue anchoring several other major Asian circuit stops in Jeju this summer.
Highlighted Events
Event | Date | Buy-in (KRW) | Guarantee |
|---|---|---|---|
Zodiac Horse Main Event | Jun 11–15 | KRW 1,500,000 | KRW 400,000,000 |
Zodiac Monkey King Mystery Bounty | Jun 9–11 | KRW 1,000,000 | KRW 300,000,000 |
Zodiac Rooster Starter | Jun 4–5 | KRW 750,000 | KRW 150,000,000 |
Zodiac Dragon Super High Roller | Jun 12 | KRW 7,000,000 | KRW 100,000,000 |
Zodiac Rat Mini Main | Jun 14–15 | KRW 1,000,000 | KRW 100,000,000 |
Full Schedule
ZSOP Jeju - The Rising Horse Full Event Schedule (tap to expand)
Date | Event | Buy-in | GTD |
|---|---|---|---|
Jun 4–5 | Zodiac Rooster Starter | KRW 750,000 | KRW 150,000,000 |
Jun 5 | High Roller Warm Up 6-Max | KRW 3,000,000 | — |
Jun 5 | Zodiac Tiger KO Bounty (KRW 250,000) | KRW 1,000,000 | KRW 100,000,000 |
Jun 6 | Zodiac Rabbit Mystery Bounty | KRW 1,000,000 | KRW 100,000,000 |
Jun 6 | High Roller Bounty 8-Handed Turbo (KRW 750,000) | KRW 3,000,000 | — |
Jun 6 | Ladies Event NLH Big Bounty Turbo (KRW 250,000) | KRW 500,000 | — |
Jun 7 | Zodiac Pig Double Stack 6-Max | KRW 1,000,000 | KRW 100,000,000 |
Jun 7 | High Roller 6-Max Turbo | KRW 3,000,000 | — |
Jun 7 | Ladies Event NLH Turbo | KRW 500,000 | — |
Jun 8 | Zodiac Dog Big Bounty (KRW 500,000) | KRW 1,000,000 | KRW 100,000,000 |
Jun 8 | Zodiac Snake High Roller Bounty (KRW 1,250,000) | KRW 5,000,000 | — |
Jun 9–11 | Zodiac Monkey King Mystery Bounty | KRW 1,000,000 | KRW 300,000,000 |
Jun 9 | High Roller 8-Handed | KRW 3,000,000 | — |
Jun 10 | High Roller Bounty 6-Max (KRW 750,000) | KRW 3,000,000 | — |
Jun 11–15 | Zodiac Horse Main Event | KRW 1,500,000 | KRW 400,000,000 |
Jun 11 | High Roller 8-Handed | KRW 3,000,000 | — |
Jun 12 | Zodiac Dragon Super High Roller | KRW 7,000,000 | KRW 100,000,000 |
Jun 13 | High Roller Big Bounty 8-Handed Turbo (KRW 1,500,000) | KRW 3,000,000 | — |
Jun 13 | Ladies Event NLH Bounty Turbo (KRW 125,000) | KRW 500,000 | — |
Jun 14–15 | Zodiac Rat Mini Main | KRW 1,000,000 | KRW 100,000,000 |
Jun 14 | High Roller Big Bounty 8-Handed (KRW 1,500,000) | KRW 3,000,000 | — |
Jun 14 | Ladies Main Event | KRW 500,000 | — |
Jun 15 | Zodiac Ox Last Chance | KRW 1,000,000 | KRW 100,000,000 |
Jun 15 | Zodiac Goat High Roller Last Chance | KRW 5,000,000 | — |
Player Packages
Two packages are available for The Rising Horse, with a booking deadline of June 1, 2026 (or until rooms are fully booked). Both include a free airport-to-hotel car pickup and a complimentary ZSOP gift set (T-shirt, cap, and hoodie). USDT is accepted for package payments.
The Zodiac Package at KRW 9,250,000 (~USD 6,229) covers buy-ins to all nine core Zodiac events, including the Horse Main Event, Monkey King Mystery Bounty, Rooster Starter, and Rat Mini Main. Hotel is not included, but package holders receive a 10% discount at either the Marriott Jeju Shinhwa World Hotel or the Landing Jeju Shinhwa World Hotel. The package also includes bubble protection on the first buy-in of each event.
The High Roller Package at KRW 43,424,000 (~USD 29,240) covers 11 nights at the Marriott Jeju Shinhwa World Hotel (June 4–15) with 58% off the standard room rate (five nights free) bringing accommodation down to KRW 924,000 total. It includes entry to all High Roller events across the series, the Zodiac Snake High Roller Bounty, Zodiac Dragon Super High Roller, Zodiac Goat High Roller Last Chance, and the Zodiac Horse Main Event.
Book a Package — Contact ZSOP Directly
Booking deadline: June 1, 2026. USDT accepted. Scan the QR code on the package images above for WhatsApp contact.
Les A Casino: ZSOP Jeju Debut
Jeju Island has established itself as one of Asia's top poker destinations over the past several years, hosting stops from multiple major regional tours including Triton Poker Series and Asian Poker Tour (APT), drawing elite international fields. The island's accessibility, with no visa required for most Asian nationalities, combined with its resort infrastructure makes it a natural fit for multi-day poker festivals.
The Les A Casino sits within the Jeju Shinhwa World complex and has become a firm favourite among travelling players, offering luxury accommodation, dining, and entertainment all within the one resort. The poker room itself is well-drilled from hosting a steady stream of major international series throughout the year, and for a brand making its Jeju debut, there are few better-equipped venues to hit the ground running.
About the Editor
Callum Jury is Somuchpoker's Live Content and Social Media Specialist, reporting live from WSOP and Asia Pacific poker festivals including the APT and PokerStars LIVE series. Originally from the Lake District in the UK, he has covered the Southeast Asian poker circuit since 2025, combining day-by-day tournament reporting with the social and digital content that brings the action to fans.
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