The Red Dragon Poker Tour festivities at Landing Casino, Jeju Shinhwa World, South Korea, is in full swing with the series swiftly approaching its halfway mark. While nine trophies have already been awarded, the highlight of the festival, Red Dragon Championship Event, remains in waiting. Boasting KRW 1,680,000,000 (~USD 1,236,390) in guarantees, the anticipated games are due to start tomorrow, July 30th, with its first flight kicking off at 12 noon. Registration will remain open through Level 9 @ 18:45 for those planning to jump in late.
Red Dragon Poker Tour Jeju – Player Guide
Red Dragon Poker Tour Jeju – Festival Results
Red Dragon Poker Tour Jeju Championship Event
Drawing in all the attention, Red Dragon Poker Tour is serious about making a mark with its first international showing backed by a seven figure guarantee. The awaited RDPT Jeju headliner boasts an eye-catching KRW 1,680,000,000 (~USD 1,236,390) guarantee which means at least a field of 850 entries is expected to set the floor ablaze.
Four starting heats are available on schedule, each running 40 minute levels with the last flight taking up a shorter 30 minute gameplay. All Day 1’s are set to play through twelve blind levels and head to Day 2 where the money is expected to trickle in. Day 2 sees another ten hours on the felt with 60 minutes on the clock, and approximately 15% of the field banking a share of the prize pool. Four days of action is all it takes before the first RDPT champion is crowned, taking with him the notable top payout, inaugural Red Dragon Poker Tour Championship Event trophy, and an exclusive Main Event Winner’s Jacket to wrap up the festival games.
Dates: July 30 – August 4, 2024
Buy in: KRW 2,200,000 (~USD 1,620)
Guarantee: KRW 1,680,000,000 (~USD 1,236,390)
ITM: 15% of the field
Day 1A: Tuesday, July 30
Day 1B: Wednesday, July 31
Day 1C: Thursday, August 1
Day 1D: Thursday, August 1
Day 2: Friday, August 2
Day 3: Saturday, August 3
Final Day: Sunday, August 4
Live Streaming Schedule
In addition to live coverage provided by Somuchpoker, live streaming for the Red Dragon Championship Event will be available throughout the festival from July 30th through August 4 via the Tour’s official Youtube and Twitch channels. Featured tables leading up to the Final Table will be captured for the said event, all the way down to the champion. Tune in for all the latest via the links listed below.
https://www.youtube.com/@reddragonpokertour
https://www.twitch.tv/playreddragon
Red Dragon Championship Event Milestone Satellites
Those who find the KRW 2,200,000 (~USD 1,620) entry fee a bit too steep can take advantage of the daily Milestone Satellites available on schedule. A great way to minimize expenses, tournament runners can score Championship Event tickets for as low as KRW 370,000 (~USD 260).
About Jeju Island
The largest island in 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.
For more information on Red Dragon Poker Tour, Jeju including registration details and event schedules, please visit https://linktr.ee/RDPTpoker.
