Just three days after the conclusion of Triton Poker SHRS Jeju II, the Asian Poker Tour (APT Jeju) will take over LES A Casino (formerly Landing Casino at Jeju Shinhwa World). For the world’s elite players already on the island, it’s the perfect reason to extend their stay — because APT Jeju 2025 promises a full schedule packed with major high-stakes action.
For newcomers, it’s also an ideal opportunity to experience one of Asia’s most prestigious poker brands firsthand — and to see why the iconic Lion Trophy has become one of the most coveted symbols of victory across the region.
The festival will run from September 26 to October 5, 2025, featuring an impressive lineup of both international and regional talent. Expected participants include:
Punnat Punsri
Biao Ding
Daniel Tang
Calvin Lee
Jun Obara
All of them have previously earned APT titles and deep runs on the tour.
As the Triton series wraps up, poker’s global heavyweights — including Isaac Haxton, Steve O’Dwyer, Santhosh Suvarna, Henrik Hecklen, Samuel Mullur, and Winfred Yu — are also expected to remain in Jeju to take their shot at APT glory and chase their next championship title.
APT Jeju 2025 High Roller Lineup Announced
From the opening day to the grand finale, APT Jeju 2025 has crafted a schedule filled with action-packed events tailored for high-stakes players.
In addition to the highly anticipated Main Event, a series of prestigious High Roller tournaments will highlight the festival.
Event | Guarantee | Buy-in | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
Event 2: Superstar Challenge | ₩35M / ≈US$25K | – | September 26–27 |
Event 4: Single Day High Roller | ₩3M / ≈US$2.1K | – | September 26 |
Event 11: APT Super High Roller | ₩500M / ≈US$360K | ₩15M / ≈US$12.5K | September 27–28 |
Event 12: Pot Limit High Roller | ₩3M / ≈US$2.1K | – | September 27 |
Event 23: Single Day High Roller | ₩5M / ≈US$3.6K | – | September 28 |
Event 35: Baby Superstar | ₩10M / ≈US$7.2K | – | September 29–30 |
Event 46: Single Day High Roller | ₩4.5M / ≈US$3.2K | – | September 30 |
Event 57: High Roller | ₩4M / ≈US$2.9K | – | October 1 |
Event 72: Zodiac Classic by N8 | ₩500M / ≈US$360K | ₩3.3M / ≈US$2.4K | October 2–3 |
Event 80: Single Day HR Mystery Bounty | ₩4.5M / ≈US$3.2K | – | October 3 |
Event 90: APT High Roller | ₩650M / ≈US$466K | ₩7M / ≈US$5K | October 4–5 |
Event 100: Last Chance HR | ₩3M / ≈US$2.1K | – | October 5 |
🏆 Road to the APT Championship — Win Your $10,000 Seat
While every event offers star-studded lineups and huge prize pools, the most coveted are those that award seats to the APT Championship (APTC) Main Event,
a US$5,000,000 guaranteed tournament taking place in Taipei this November.
Each seat is worth US$10,000, and seven entries are up for grabs throughout the festival.
Events awarding APTC seats:
🥇 APT Jeju 2025 Main Event — Top 3 finishers
🥇 APT Super High Roller — Champion
🥇 APT High Roller — Champion
🥇 Superstar Challenge — Champion
🥇 Zodiac Classic (Sponsored by Natural8) — Champion
2024 APT Jeju Review — Record-Breaking Numbers Set the Stage for 2025
Looking back at last year’s APT Jeju, the festival delivered a milestone performance.
The Main Event set a new brand record in South Korea at the time — a record that stood until APT Incheon recently surpassed it. The 2024 Jeju Main Event generated a massive ₩2,766,660,000 prize pool (just under US$2 million).
High roller events were equally impressive, producing some of the largest prize pools and payouts in APT history.
| Event | Entries | KR₩ Prize pool | ~USD (1st prize) |
|---|---|---|---|
| APT Main Event | 1,089 | ₩2,376,742,500 | $311,843 |
| APT Super High Roller | 67 | ₩831,872,000 | $166,790 |
| APT High Roller 8 Max | 191 | ₩1,204,255,000 | $196,375 |
| Zodiac Classic by N8 | 238 | ₩633,322,000 | $95,271 |
| Superstar Challenge | 36 | ₩1,012,680,000 | $272,186 |
🏆 APT Jeju 2025 Main Event
The upcoming APT Jeju 2025 is set to feature 103 events, boasting a ₩4.9 billion total guaranteed prize pool (≈ US$3.4 million).
The crown jewel — the APT Main Event — carries a ₩2.2 billion guarantee (≈ US$1.57 million).
📅 Dates: September 28 – October 3, 2025
📍 Location: LES A Casino, Jeju
This prestigious event will include four entry flights, with late registration open for one level on Day 2.
🎯 Structure Highlights
- Starting Stack: 40,000
- Starting Blinds: 100-100 with a 100 ante
- Late Registration Stack: ≈ 25 big blinds
- Buy-in: ₩2.6 million (≈ US$1,870)
- Guaranteed Prize Pool: ₩2.2 billion (≈ US$1.57 million)
🗓 Tournament Schedule
Day | Blinds | Date |
|---|---|---|
Day 1A | 60-min levels | Sunday, Sept 28 |
Day 1B | 45/60-min levels | Monday, Sept 29 |
Day 1C | 30/45-min levels | Tuesday, Sept 30 |
Day 1D | 30/45-min levels | Tuesday, Sept 30 |
Day 2 | 60-min levels / Late reg open for 1 level | Wednesday, Oct 1 |
Day 3 | 60-min levels | Thursday, Oct 2 |
Day 4 | 60-min levels | Friday, Oct 3 |
Final Day | 60-min levels | Saturday, Oct 4 |
Plan Your Journey
APT Jeju Korea 2025 is just around the corner — it’s time to start planning your trip and booking your stay!
Players can enjoy exclusive hotel rates and travel packages through APT’s official travel partner, DK Poker Tour Bookings.
In addition, APT has released the “APT Jeju 2025 Complete Player Guide,”which details all entry requirements, registration information, and helpful tips —making it easier than ever to prepare for this premier poker festival in Asia.
Red Dragon Poker APP Officially Launched
The long-established tournament brand Red Dragon Cup has now released its own app — “Red Dragon Poker.”
The Red Dragon Cup is a well-known Asian poker brand with a strong reputation across the region. Originating in Macau, it quickly became one of the most influential poker events in Asia. Red Dragon Poker tournaments regularly attract players from all over the world, offering massive fields and impressive prize pools.
For those interested, we highly recommend downloading the “Red Dragon Poker” app to join more exciting tournaments.