In just less than a week, the awaited Asian Poker Tour games is slated to hit the tables with its second offering for the year, APT Jeju 2024 running at the luxurious Landing Casino, Jeju Shinhwa World, South Korea in partnership with Landing Entertainment Korea. From April 26 – May 5, the ten-day festival is in for a smashing return since its previous 2017 appearance on the island, this time boasting over KRW 5,000,000,000 (~USD 3.76 Million) in prizes to be awarded across a busy 91 event lineup. Players can expect a variety of games to choose from with several guaranteed tournaments listed on schedule whilst covering a wide range of buy-ins from KRW 300,000 (~USD 228) to KRW 30,000,000 (~USD 22,830).
Aside from the great value events in store, international runners who wish to take a short break in-series can do so with at least fifteen cash game tables available beginning on Thursday, April 25th. Additionally, those in search of other avenues away from poker will be glad to know that the island offers a ton of scenic spots, stunning beaches, and a number of UNESCO World Heritage sites to explore. Scroll down below for all the information you’d need for your upcoming Jeju trip.
Address: 304 38 Sinhwayeoksa-ro, 특별자치도, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do, South Korea
Minimum Age: 19+
Dress Code: Smart casual; short pants, vests, and sandals are not permitted
APT Jeju 2024 Main Event
This season’s star of the show remains to be the festival’s KRW 2,000,000,000 (~US$ 1,500,000) guaranteed Main Event which kicks off this coming Monday, April 29th. For a buy-in of KRW 2,500,000 (~US$ 1,800), players can choose from four different starting flights on schedule, offering varying blind levels – the first one allowing more room for play with 60 minute blinds. Flight B comes in following with 45 minutes on the clock, and two final flights on Wednesday, May 1st, both running 30 minute blind levels.
Each entry buys a starting stack of 40,000, equivalent to 400 times the starting blinds. Runners who fail to survive the qualifying rounds will have a last minute chance to enter just before the start of Day 2. Daily gameplay will conclude at the end of ten levels, all the way down to a champion by evening of Day 4, Saturday, May 4th.
Date/s: April 29 – May 4, 2024
Buy-in: KRW 2,500,000 (~US$ 1,800)
Guarantee: KRW 2,000,000,000 (~US$ 1,500,000)
Flight A (60 minute blinds) – April 29, Monday
Flight B (45 minute blinds) – April 30, Tuesday
Flight C & D (30 minute blinds) – May 1, Wednesday
Day 2 (Reg open until start) – May 2, Thursday
Day 3 – May 3, Friday
Final Day – May 4, Saturday
Last 2023 saw the tour break the country record at APT Incheon, with Japan’s Shoichiro Tamaki claiming the lion’s share of the KRW 1,867,347,000 (~USD $1,411,975) Main Event prize pool after besting the 930-entry field. Expected to command a similar magnitude, players can prepare to course through a sizeable field for a chance to claim the highly coveted APT Gold Lion Trophy along with the juicy top prize.
Key Events
Korea National Cup
Date/s: Apr 26-27, 2024
Buy-in: KRW 800,000 (~USD 600)
Guarantee: KRW 200,000,000 (~USD 150,000)
Superstar Challenge
Date/s: Apr 29-30, 2024
Buy-in: KRW 30,000,000 (~USD 22,500)
Mystery Bounty Hunter – Sponsored by Natural8
Date/s: Apr 27-28, 2024
Buy-in: KRW 1,000,000 (~USD 750)
Guarantee: KRW 300,000,000 (~USD 225,000)
APT Super High Roller
Date/s: Apr 27-28, 2024
Buy-in: KRW 13,500,000 (~USD 10,000)
Guarantee: KRW 500,000,000 (~USD 375,000)
Sunday Super Stack
Date/s: Apr 28, 2024
Buy-in: KRW 1,100,000 (~USD 825)
Guarantee: KRW 200,000,000 (~USD 150,000)
Zodiac Classic – Sponsored by Natural8
Date/s: May 2-3, 2024
Buy-in: KRW 3,000,000 (~USD 2,200)
Guarantee: KRW 500,000,000 (~USD 375,000)
Double Stack
Date/s: May 3-4, 2024
Buy-in: KRW 1,000,000 (~USD 750)
Guarantee: KRW 300,000,000 (~USD 225,000)
Mini Main Event
Date/s: May 4-5, 2024
Buy-in: KRW 800,000 (~USD 600)
Guarantee: KRW 250,000,000 (~USD 187,000)
APT High Roller
Date/s: May 4-5, 2024
Buy-in: KRW 7,000,000 (~USD 5,200)
Guarantee: KRW 650,000,000 (~USD 487,000)
Micro Main Event
Date/s: May 5, 2024
Buy-in: KRW 400,000 (~USD 300)
Guarantee: KRW 50,000,000 (~USD 37,500)
Cash Games
Adding to the buzz, at least fifteen cash game tables with stakes listed below will begin running at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 25th. Still a few days before the festivities begin, early birds can lock up a seat across the varying limits and earn a bankroll boost just in time for the series games. On a different note, those out of luck in-series can turn their attention to the daily cash games available from 11 a.m. – 5 a.m.
Another special surprise, APT’s Meet-Up Game (MUG) is opening its Jeju 2024 season on Friday, April 26th from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m, featuring poker icons Bertrand “ElkY” Grospellier, and Victor Chong, APT Taipei Main Event Champion Daisuke Ogita, along with top crushers Weiran Pu, Guangcheng Chen, and Dong Chen. Stakes are currently set at KRW 3,000/6,000 (~USD 2.20/4.40) with a minimum buy-in of KRW 300,000 (~USD 220) and a maximum of KRW 1,000,000 (~USD 725).
No Limit and Pot Limit Games
- KRW 1,000/3,000 (~USD 0.75/2.25) – 10% rake capped at KRW 15,000 – KRW 100,000 min buy-in, KRW 300,000 max buy-in.
- KRW 3,000/6,000 (~USD 2.20/4.40) – 10% rake capped at KRW 30,000 – KRW 300,000 min buy-in, KRW 1M max buy-in.
- KRW 5,000/10,000 (~USD 3.70/7.40) – 10% rake capped at KRW 40,000 – KRW 500,000 min buy-in, KRW 2M max buy-in.
- KRW 10,000/25,000 (~USD 7.40/18.60) – 5% rake capped at KRW 75,000 – KRW 1M min buy-in, no max cap.
- KRW 25,000/50,000 (~USD 18.60/37.20) – 5% rake capped at KRW 100,000 – KRW 2.5M min buy-in, no max cap.
- KRW 50,000/100,000 (~USD 37.20/74.40) – 5% rake capped at KRW 200,000 – KRW 5M min buy-in, no max cap.
Limit Games
- KRW 6,000/12,000 (~USD 4.45/8.90) – 10% rake capped at KRW 15,000 – KRW 120,000 min buy-in, no max cap.
- KRW 10,000/20,000 (~USD 7.40/14.80) – 5% rake capped at KRW 20,000 – KRW 200,000 min buy-in, no max cap.
- KRW 20,000/40,000 (~USD 14.80/29.60) – 5% rake capped at KRW 30,000 – KRW 400,000 min buy-in, no max cap.
Registration
To avoid any delays, players are suggested to pre-register for their APT Registration Card online, open until 12 noon, April 25th. Once registered, a physical card can be collected at the venue and be used for all upcoming APT events, as well as to enjoy certain discounts at Jeju Shinhwa World.
Moreso, players will be required to present proper identification such as a valid government issued passport or photo ID in order to join the games and eventually, claim their winnings.
Getting to Jeju Shinhwa World
Roughly 40 minutes to an hour from the Jeju International Airport, players can take advantage of the bus service running at least thrice a day with seven different pick up points available throughout the two routes. Another option would be a private transfer for those on stricter schedules by simply scanning the qr codes shown below to process their booking in advance.
Special Room Rates
Tournament runners are greeted with three five-star hotel options onsite – Landing, Shinhwa Hotel, and Marriott Resort, each offering its own charm accompanied by luxurious amenities all within a short walking distance to Landing Casino. A special rate for APT players is given for the time period (April 24 – May 7, 2024) and may only be availed via the site’s online booking.
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 diiverse volcanic and naturally magnificent characteristics that make the island unique and of interest to many seasoned travelers.
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