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Paradise City Incheon: Korea’s Luxury Poker Resort

Callum Jury
Originally from the Lake District, UK, I’ve spent the last few years living and breathing the Southeast Asian poker circuit. Since 2025, I’ve been a fixture on the floor at the APT, PokerStars, and WSOP events, serving as a lead reporter and media specialist for Somuchpoker. My work is about more than just recording action; I manage the social media and digital content that brings action rail to the fans. By combining a business education and creative background, I aim to look past the technical hand histories to capture the actual human grit and drama that happens during a deep run.

Paradise City Incheon is South Korea’s prestige integrated resort, a stunning masterpiece of art and entertainment located right next to Incheon International Airport. As the first and largest multi-complex resort in Northeast Asia, it serves as the ultimate high-end gateway for poker travellers entering the Korean peninsula. The property is world-renowned for its “Art-tainment” concept, housing over 3,000 pieces of contemporary art; including the iconic yellow pumpkin by Yayoi Kusama, creating an unparalleled atmosphere where luxury gaming meets cultural gallery.

Why Paradise City Incheon?

  • South Korea’s Major Stage: The primary home for the country’s most prestigious poker festivals, including the APPT Cambodia (historically Korea) and the WPT Korea .
  • Premier Poker Room: Features a dedicated, sophisticated poker space that is widely considered the gold standard for professionalism and service in the region.
  • Unrivalled Proximity: Situated just minutes from the airport via a complimentary shuttle or magnetic levitation train, making it the most accessible venue for international grinders.
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GAMES
NLHE & PLO
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STAKES
₩1k/3k to High Stakes
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VIBE
Ultra-Luxury Art

The Paradise Poker Experience

The poker action at Paradise City runs 24/7 in a dedicated room known for its high-caliber staff and elite player comforts. Cash games are consistent, primarily spreading No-Limit Hold’em with blinds starting at ₩1,000/₩3,000, while higher stakes and Pot-Limit Omaha games frequently materialize during peak hours and major festivals. The venue is equipped with the latest RFID technology and high-end table equipment, ensuring a seamless and secure environment for both recreational players and professional high-rollers.

The true spectacle at Paradise City is its ability to handle massive international fields. During major series like WPT Korea or the APPT, the resort utilises its expansive ballroom spaces to host hundreds of tables simultaneously, breaking regional attendance records year after year. Unlike many other Asian hubs, the resort offers an integrated “stay-and-play” experience where world-class dining, a luxury spa (Cimer), and high-energy nightclubs (Chroma) are all just a short walk from the tournament floor.

Venue Logistics

📍 Location: Located within the International Business Center (IBC) of Incheon International Airport.

🏨 Accommodations: Features 711 guest rooms including ultra-luxurious suites and villas, complemented by a world-class spa and family-friendly indoor theme park.

📝 Entry & Requirements: Entry is restricted to international passport holders aged 19 and older; local South Korean citizens are not permitted to enter the casino areas.

 

♠️ Official Paradise City Updates

Connect with the venue for live game availability, festival schedules, and luxury bookings.

Festivals at Paradise City Incheon

APTC
Asia Series Poker Tour Korea 2024
APTC/2024
Jan 05-Jan 14
APTC
Hong Kong Poker Tour (HKPT) Paradise City Korea 2023
APTC/2023
Jun 20-Jun 25
APTC
** CANCELED ** Korea Open Poker Tour 2020
APTC/2020
Nov 20-Nov 23
APTC
Japan High Roller Festival 2020
APTC/2020
Jan 03-Jan 06
APTC
Club46 Japan High Roller Festival 9
APTC/2019
Nov 15-Nov 17
APTC
Paradise City Paradise Poker Series 5
APTC/2019
Nov 07-Nov 11
APTC
Club46 Japan High Roller Festival
APTC/2019
Sep 26-Oct 29
APTC
Paradise Poker Series 3
APTC/2019
Feb 07-Feb 11

Paradise City Incheon related news

GOP Incheon 2026: The Prophecy Unfolds at Paradise City
GOP Incheon 2026 runs May 15 to 24 at Paradise City with a KRW 700M GTD Main Event, full schedule, key events, and player rewards program.
last Sunday at 3:39 AM
Gods Of Poker (GOP) Launches Rewards Program and Main Event Giveaway For GOP Incheon 2026
Gods of Poker unveils the GOP Rewards Program for GOP Incheon 2026 at Paradise City, offering rake refunds across five events plus a Main Event seat giveaway.
04/20/2026
Junjie He Takes It To The Limit At 2025 APT Incheon Main Event
With the way Junjie He had been running this year, victory seemed to be in the cards, and this week at Paradise City Casino in Incheon, South Korea, it
08/11/2025
Sky High Numbers At APT Incheon 2025; Main Event Amasses Record ₩ 1.86B (~$1.4M)
The Asian Poker Tour's - APT Incheon 2025 crushed all of its previous numbers, amassing over KR₩ 1.86 Billion (~US$ 1.4 Million) at the Main Event.
08/07/2025
Mark Your Calendars For APT Incheon This August 1-10, 2025
APT Incheon is coming up fast running from August 1-10, 2025 featuring an action-packed schedule of 97 events and over ₩3.4 Billion (~USD 2.38M) in guarantees.
07/10/2025
Over $2 Million In Guarantees At APT Incheon 2025 This August
The Asian Poker Tour returns to Korea for APT Incheon from August 1 to 10, 2025. The schedule features 96 events and over KR₩ 3.4B (~USD 2.38M) in guarantees.
06/18/2025
Iori Yogo wins APT Korea Main Event; Masato Yokosawa, Eric Tsai, Kevin Clark win High Roller events
The Asian Poker Tour is currently hosting APT Korea Championships with a total of twelve days of festivities running from August 8 to August 19 at Paradise City, Incheon. As announced, this festival marks the start of the APT utilizing the Ante Big Blind format for all of their events. Half of the events have […]
08/15/2018
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