APT Jeju 2025 Features KRW 4.9 Billion in Guaranteed Prize Pool
APT Jeju 2025, a flagship event of the Asian Poker Tour, will be hosted from September 26 to October 5 at Jeju Shinhwa World. This edition features 103 tournaments with guarantees totaling KRW 4.9 billion, including a major KRW 2.2 billion Main Event. Distinctive elements include high-value Main Event trophies, APT Championship Main Event seats, and tournaments catering to various skill levels. The event is pivotal for poker enthusiasts, offering record-breaking stakes and diverse formats. It marks yet another significant stage in the APT's expansive 2025 calendar.
- APT Jeju 2025 will be held from Sept 26 - Oct 5 at Jeju Shinhwa World.
- 103 poker tournaments with KRW 4.9 billion total guarantees are lined up.
- Includes a major KRW 2.2 billion guaranteed Main Event.
APT Jeju 2025 runs from September 26 to October 5 at Jeju Shinhwa World with 103 tournaments and KRW 4.9B in guarantees. The series includes a KRW 2.2B Main Event and awards seven APT Championship Main Event seats.
The Asian Poker Tour (APT) Jeju 2025 is set to run from September 26 to October 5, marking the second South Korean stop of the year following Incheon.
Hosted at Jeju Shinhwa World in collaboration with Landing Entertainment Korea, the 10-day poker festival will feature 103 tournaments, including satellites and marquee events, with a combined KRW 4.9 billion (~USD 3.4 million) in guarantees.
This marks a significant increase in scale from previous APT Jeju editions and is expected to challenge existing records for poker festivals held in South Korea. Following strong turnouts at APT Manila Classic and APT Taipei 2025, the Jeju stop continues the tour’s momentum.
Main Event Overview
- Dates: September 28 – October 4
- Buy-in: KRW 2.6M (~USD 1,860)
- Guarantee: KRW 2.2 billion (~USD 1.5M)
- Starting Stack: 40,000 chips
- Structure: Four starting flights (A–D)
The APT Jeju 2025 Main Event is the headline tournament of the series. It offers one of the largest prize pools on the tour and awards a 24K Gold Lion APT Main Event Trophy to the winner.
The top three finishers will each secure a seat to the APT Championship Main Event, which comes with a USD 10,000 value.
Starting Flight Breakdown
- Flight A: Ten levels of 60 minutes
- Flight B: Six 45-minute levels, followed by four 60-minute levels
- Flight C & D: Six 30-minute levels, followed by four 45-minute levels
From Day 2 (October 1) onward, levels standardize to 60 minutes. Late registration closes before Day 2 begins.
APT Jeju 2024
The 2024 edition of APT Jeju drew 1,089 entries, generating a KRW 2.38 billion (~USD 1.73 million) prize pool. It holds the record for the highest turnout at an APT event in South Korea.
China’s Xixiang Luo won that edition and collected KRW 429.29 million (~USD 311,735). The broader APT record remains with APT Taipei 2025, which attracted 2,547 entries and generated TWD 121 million (~USD 3.7 million) in prizes.
High Roller and Premium Events
APT Jeju 2025 will host multiple high-stakes events:
Superstar Challenge
- Buy-in: KRW 35M (~USD 25,000)
- Dates: September 26–27
APT Super High Roller
- Buy-in: KRW 15M (~USD 10,750)
- Guarantee: KRW 500M (~USD 358K)
APT High Roller
- Buy-in: KRW 7M (~USD 5,000)
- Guarantee: KRW 700M (~USD 501K)
These events cater to elite players and will also award APT Championship seats to the winners of the APT Super High Roller, APT High Roller, and Superstar Challenge.
Marquee and National Events
- APT Jeju will include several mid-stakes and national tournaments:
- Korea National Cup: KRW 200M (~USD 140K) GTD
- Mystery Bounty (Sponsored by Natural8): KRW 350M (~USD 250K) GTD
- Zodiac Classic (Sponsored by Natural8): KRW 500M (~USD 358K) GTD
- Mini Main Event: KRW 300M (~USD 215K) GTD
The Zodiac Classic will also award a seat to the APT Championship, bringing the total to seven APTC seats distributed across Jeju’s major events.
One-Day Events
Players seeking lower buy-ins and shorter formats can participate in events like:
- Sunday Super Stack: KRW 500K (~USD 360)
- Micro Main Event: KRW 500K (~USD 360)
These events are structured for faster play and cater to recreational and entry-level players.
Championship Seat Distribution
Seven USD 10,000 seats to the Asian Poker Tour Championship (APTC) Main Event will be awarded in Jeju:
- Top three finishers of the APT Jeju Main Event
- Winners of the Superstar Challenge, APT Super High Roller, APT High Roller, and Zodiac Classic
- These seats offer direct access to the highest-profile event on the APT calendar.
Grinding in APT Jeju 2025
APT Jeju 2025, scheduled from September 26 to October 5, will bring 103 events and a total guarantee of KRW 4.9 billion (~USD 3.4 million) to Jeju Shinhwa World.
The festival combines high-stakes tournaments, accessible one-day events, and satellite opportunities for the broader poker community. With multiple APT Championship seats on offer and records likely to be tested, Jeju stands as a significant milestone in the Asian Poker Tour’s 2025 calendar.
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