APT Jeju 2026: Festival of 135 Tournaments and Guaranteed Million-Dollar Prizes

APT Jeju marks the second stop of the year on the Korean island for the Asian Poker Tour in its 20th anniversary, from September 25 to October 7, 2026. The festival will feature 135 distinct tournaments, covering variants and poker formats for all preferences, from high rollers to accessible events, with notable guarantees such as the $1.6M for the Main Event and various challenges that attract both local and international players.

APT Jeju 2026: Festival Schedule and Structure

The festival begins on September 25, offering high rollers two accelerated tournaments: the $3,300 High Roller (event #3) and the $1,100 Turbo High Roller (event #5), both concluding on the same day. On that day, mixed variants enthusiasts can register for the $550 Limit Triple Draw Mix (event #4), taking advantage of APT's renowned mixed games offering.

On September 26, the $900 Mystery Bounty Hunter, sponsored by Natural8 (event #9), kicks off with a guaranteed prize pool of $300,000 and three starting flights during the day. Alongside this, the $11,000 Super High Roller (event #10) begins its Day 1, where at least $370,000 in prizes will be distributed.

Main Event APT Jeju: Focus on Guaranteed Prize and Key Variants

September 27 features the first flight of the $2,000 Main Event, which boasts a guaranteed prize of $1.6 million (event #19). This event represents the main attraction of the festival in terms of prizes.

There is also a $3,200 High Roller Mystery Bounty (event #21) and options for those seeking alternative formats such as the $150 Turbo NLO Double Board Bomb Pot (event #26).

Variety of Disciplines: Daily Offerings and Signature Events

On September 28, the $220 Women’s Heads-Up (event #31) and high-stakes tournaments like the $3,300 High Roller Ultra Stack (event #33) or the $1,000 NLH Freezeout, sponsored by Japan Open Poker Tour (event #32), stand out. The $27,000 Superstar Challenge (event #35) also begins that day. On September 29, the $1,100 9-Game Mix (event #45), showcasing types such as Hold’em, PLO, Stud, and 2-7 commences. Additionally, the $600 Women's Main Event (event #47) starts alongside PLO, Single Draw, and Win The Button tournaments.

September 30 offers the $1,100 Masters Fixed Limit Draw (event #55) for traditionalists and variations like the $370 NLO Cry Me a River (event #58), $330 No-Limit Stud Mix (event #60), or the $220 Tick Tock BOOM! (event #61), where levels decrease in duration every hour.

Exotic Games, Innovations, and High Roller Challenges

October 1 brings proposals like the $370 Atomic Pineapple (event #71), where players discard one card after each betting round, and the pot-limit $550 Super Hold’em (event #70) featuring an extra hole card. The $900 heads-up (event #64) and the $2,700 Zodiac Classic, sponsored by Natural8, guarantee $370,000 over two days (event #66).

On October 2, the $1,100 Mini Main Event with $222,000 guaranteed (event #74), the $450 Hold'em team tournament (event #76), the $2,200 9-Game High Roller (event #77), the $5,500 Baby Superstar Challenge (event #78), and the $330 Dealer’s Choice Hi/Lo (event #82) are highlighted.

October 3 is significant for Open-Face Chinese Poker players, featuring the $900 heads-up tournament (event #86). As the Main Event and Mini Main conclude, the $3,700 APT High Roller (event #87) and a $220 All-in-or-Fold Bomb Pot (event #95) commence.

Offer for All Budgets: Micro Events, Variants, and Farewell

October 4 highlights the $1,100 Masters Dealer Choice (event #97), the $370 turbo No-Limit 8-Game (event #104), and a $4,400 single-day High Roller (event #99). The Baby Zodiac Classic, sponsored by Natural8, also begins (event #100).

On October 5, the $550 Micro Main Event (event #109) and the $330 ROSET No-Limit Hyper-Turbo (event #116) take center stage, combining razz, Omaha hi/lo, stud, stud hi/lo, and 2-7 triple draw.

October 6 includes the $550 Big O Oceans (event #119), where the format includes a sixth community card, and a $5,500 single-day High Roller (event #120). After dinner, four turbo tournaments round off the day.

Festival Closing and Relevant Details for Operators and Providers

On October 7, all tournaments after 17:00 will be turbo, ideal for those seeking quick action before saying goodbye. Highlighting the day are the $330 Closer (event #128) and the $2,800 Last Chance High Roller (event #129).

APT Jeju takes place at the LES A Casino, Jeju, with Poker.org covering each phase of the event. The series includes a unique array of disciplines with more than ten tournaments per day on average, solidifying Jeju’s status as a regional reference in the Asian circuit. All amounts have been converted from Korean won to US dollars, with approximate values verified as of the publication date.

Impact of APT Jeju on the Asian Poker Ecosystem

APT Jeju strengthens the Asian Poker Tour's position as a leader in organizing multifaceted festivals. The integration of unusual variants along with significant guarantees in the main events increases the appeal to a diverse audience of players and operators. Highlighting collaborations with sponsors such as Natural8 and Japan Open Poker Tour contributes to the circuit's expansion in the region. Player participation from across Asia is expected, with the event's capacity to surpass its own attendance records, as seen in previous editions.