Asian Poker Tour Jeju 2025 Festival

mrinal-gujare
16 Dec 2025
Mrinal Gujare 16 Dec 2025
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  • 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
APT Jeju 2025 runs from September 26 to October 5 at Jeju Shinhwa World with 103 events and KRW 4.9 billion (~USD 3.4M) in guarantees, headlined by the KRW 2.2B Main Event and multiple high roller tournaments.

The Asian Poker Tour (APT) Jeju 2025 will be hosted at Jeju Shinhwa World from September 26 to October 5, 2025, in partnership with Landing Entertainment Korea. 

The festival will feature 103 tournaments, including satellites, with a combined guarantee of KRW 4.9 billion (~USD 3.4 million).

This marks APT’s second stop in South Korea for the year following Incheon, continuing the momentum built from APT Manila Classic 2025 and APT Taipei 2025. With its wide schedule, APT Jeju 2025 is expected to attract both regional and international players.

Key Dates and Venue

  • Dates: September 26 – October 5, 2025
  • Venue: Jeju Shinhwa World Resort, South Korea
  • Events Scheduled: 103 tournaments (including satellites)
  • Total Guarantees: KRW 4.9 billion (~USD 3.4 million)

The festival will showcase a variety of formats, including marquee trophy events, high rollers, and accessible side events.

Main Event

The APT Jeju Main Event will serve as the centrepiece of the festival, running from September 28 to October 4 with a buy-in of KRW 2.6M (~USD 1,860) and a KRW 2.2 billion (~USD 1.5M) guarantee.

Starting Flights: Four flights (September 28–30)
  • Flight A: ten 60-minute levels
  • Flight B: six 45-minute levels + four 60-minute levels
  • Flight C/D: six 30-minute levels + four 45-minute levels

Day 2 Onwards: 60-minute levels

  • Late Registration: Open until the start of Day 2 (October 1)
  • Starting Stack: 40,000 chips

The top three finishers in the Main Event will also receive seats to the USD 5 million guaranteed APT Championship (APTC) Main Event later in 2025.

High Roller and Super High Roller

APT Super High Roller

  • Buy-in: KRW 15M (~USD 10,750)
  • Guarantee: KRW 500M (~USD 358,000)

APT High Roller

  • Buy-in: KRW 7M (~USD 5,000)
  • Guarantee: KRW 700M (~USD 501,000)

Both events will also award a seat into the APTC Main Event.

Marquee Events

APT Jeju 2025 will feature several signature side events:
  • Korea National Cup – KRW 200M (~USD 140,000) GTD
  • Mystery Bounty – Sponsored by Natural8 – KRW 350M (~USD 250,000) GTD
  • Zodiac Classic – Sponsored by Natural8 – KRW 500M (~USD 358,000) GTD
  • Mini Main Event – KRW 300M (~USD 215,000) GTD

Other events include the Sunday Super Stack (KRW 500K buy-in) and the Micro Main Event (KRW 500K buy-in), catering to one-day players.

Championship Seats

A total of seven seats to the APTC Main Event (USD 10,000 value each) will be awarded at APT Jeju 2025. These will go to:
  • Top three finishers of the Main Event
  • Champions of the Super High Roller, High Roller, Superstar Challenge, and Zodiac Classic

APT Jeju 2025

The APT Jeju 2025 festival at Jeju Shinhwa World will deliver 103 events and KRW 4.9 billion in guarantees. With a KRW 2.2 billion Main Event, multiple high rollers, and seven APTC Championship seats at stake, the series is set to be one of the year’s most significant stops in South Korea.

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