Tournament poker is back in action at the luxurious Landing Casino, Jeju Shinhwa World, South Korea with a fun filled ten days ahead for those coming in to play at the picturesque island. The awaited return of the Red Dragon Poker Tour hosts an exciting 38 trophy event lineup centered around its KRW 1,680,000,000 (~USD 1,236,390) guaranteed Championship Event.
Kicking off the festivities today, July 26th are two main highlights – KPC Baby Dragon, and the esteemed RD Super High Roller event. At least three trophies will be awarded by night’s end with the Red Dragon TAG Team Event, MonsterStack NLH, and Hyper Turbo Bounty NLH playing down to completion, crowning this season’s first few champions.
Red Dragon Poker Tour Jeju – Player Guide
Korea Poker Cup Baby Dragon
Ideally located Jeju has grown to become a prime poker destination for many leading Jeju Shinhwa World Hotels & Resorts to team up with Red Dragon Poker Tour in unveiling its newest brand – Korea Poker Cup. The collaboration will set stage from July 26-28 with tournament runners of multi-day Event #1: KPC Baby Dragon eligible for additional rewards: a prestigious Korea Poker Cup trophy, RDPT Jeju 2024 Championship Event Day 1A entries for the Top 3 winners, and one night complimentary accommodation at Landing/ Shinhwa Hotel for ITM players on opening day of the next KPC in Mid-November (TBC).
Additionally, the first 100 entries of the opening event will receive a bonus Red Dragon tee, limited to one shirt per entry with sizes subject to availability.
Date/s: July 26-28, 2024
Buy in: KRW 1,500,000 (~USD 1,080)
Day 1A: Friday, July 26
Day 1B: Saturday, July 27
Day 1C Turbo: Saturday, July 27
Day 2: Sunday, July 28
Somuchpoker will be onsite to bring everyone up to date with action reported via the Live Updates tab.
Red Dragon Poker Tour Jeju Championship Event
A grand entrance for Red Dragon Poker Tour, this season’s Championship Event hoists a head turning seven figure guarantee for a buy-in of KRW 2,200,000 (~USD 1,620). The weeklong games are set to run four starting flights in total with only 15% of the field guaranteed a share of the smashing pot. Once the qualifying rounds wrap up, three more days of play come in following, all running one hour blind levels down to the champion. The winner to be crowned on the festival’s concluding day, August 4th, will not only claim a notable payout but also the inaugural RDPT Championship trophy and an exclusive RDPT Winner’s Jacket.
Additionally, tournament players are encouraged to register early and take advantage of the bubble protection promotion as sponsored by Korea Poker Cup. All interested runners have to do is complete registration, claim their KPC badge and wear the piece throughout the event in order to qualify. Limited in quantity, the promotion runs on a first come, first served basis with no badges to be reissued once forgone.
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
A livestream will be up throughout the festival with major highlights Red Dragon Championship Event, Super High Roller, KPC Baby Dragon, and Dragon Egg Mystery Bounty featured across the tour’s official channels. Tune in for all the latest via the links listed below.
https://www.youtube.com/@reddragonpokertour
https://www.twitch.tv/playreddragon
High Roller Rewards
With high tiered tournaments becoming a fan favorite across the regional scene, the first running of Red Dragon Poker Tour features five thrilling High Roller events throughout the ten day schedule. Players eager to splash a chunk of their bankrolls can easily secure High Roller Rewards, where runners who pre-register and take their seats before the tournament starts are guaranteed a 50% refund of the entry fee. While relatively small, all five events put together can save one as much as KRW 2,050,000 (~USD 1,480) in fees alone. A nice bonus for just being early, this promotion encourages an action-packed experience right on Level 1.
| Date/s | Event | Buy-in (KRW) | Buy-in (~USD) | |
| July 26 – 27 | 2 | RD Super High Roller | ₩30,000,000 | $22,080 |
| July 28 | 8 | Single Day High Roller #1 | ₩8,000,000 | $5,880 |
| July 30 | 17 | Single Day High Roller #2 | ₩8,000,000 | $5,880 |
| August 2 | 28 | Single Day High Roller #3 | ₩8,000,000 | $5,880 |
| August 3-4 | 30 | Red Dragon High Roller | ₩16,000,000 | $11,775 |
Milestone Satellites
In addition to the great value games day in and out, Milestone Satellites will likewise be available on schedule, allowing players to maximize their budgets. A great way to minimize expenses, entries for Events: Baby Dragon, Single Day High Roller, Main Event, Mini Main Event, and High Roller, are up for the taking for merely a fraction of the cost.
Red Dragon Poker Tour Jeju Full Schedule
Accommodations
With the venue situated inside the Jeju Shinhwa World Resort, the best place to stay would be on property which houses a number of choices based on one’s preference. 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.
Player Shuttle Bus Service
Getting to Shinhwa World Resort right off the CJU Airport is as easy as can be with a player shuttle bus provided by the Tour from July 25 through August 1st. The service will be available from 7 in the morning up until midnight for all arriving players. Simply locate RDPT staff wearing red colored vests at the Arrival Hall and head down to the shuttle bus location. Transit to the venue takes approximately an hour.
For more information on Red Dragon Poker Tour Jeju including registration details and event schedules, please visit https://linktr.ee/RDPTpoker.
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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