RDPT Plus Jeju 2026 at LES A Casino has officially concluded its inaugural series, and the brand-new Red Dragon Poker Tour (RDPT) festival delivered an impressive debut performance.
As one of the most talked-about poker brands in Asia in recent years, RDPT Plus Jeju not only lived up to expectations, but also established a new benchmark for future stops through its remarkable attendance figures and massive prize pools. The festival further proved itself to be one of the must-attend poker tours on the Asian circuit.
Over the 12-day series, the festival recorded a total of 6,410 entries and generated more than KRW 13.4 billion (approximately USD 9 million) in prize money, far surpassing the original KRW 1.8 billion (approximately USD 1.22 million) guaranteed prize pool.
A total of 66 trophies were awarded throughout the series, with strong participation and steady action maintained from opening day through the final event, highlighting the growing influence and market strength of the RDPT brand.
Chinese Players Completely Dominated The Series
One of the biggest storylines of this edition of RDPT Plus Jeju 2026 was the overwhelming dominance displayed by Chinese players throughout the festival.
Across all 66 events, players from China captured an incredible 55 championship trophies, making them by far the most dominant force of the entire series.
The remaining titles were claimed by players from Japan (3), Denmark (2), Serbia (2), Vietnam (2), Poland (1), and Switzerland (1). However, overall, the Chinese contingent nearly swept the entire festival and firmly established themselves as the strongest presence at this Jeju stop.
RDPT Plus Jeju Return Officially Confirmed
Following the successful conclusion of the inaugural series, organizers have officially confirmed that the next RDPT Plus Jeju Summer 2026 will return to LES A Casino from July 8 to July 19.
Building on the momentum and success of the debut edition, the summer series is expected to attract an even larger international player pool, with participation numbers and overall scale likely to grow even further as RDPT continues strengthening its position within the Asian poker market.
Jieming Xu Captures Red Dragon Plus Championship Title As RDPT Plus Jeju High Rollers Shine
RDPT Plus Jeju 2026 delivered one of the biggest highlights of the series with the Red Dragon Plus Championship, the festival’s flagship event featuring a KRW 1.8 billion (~USD 1.22 million) guaranteed prize pool.
The tournament attracted a massive 931 entries, generating a huge KRW 3.2 billion (~USD 2.18 million) prize pool and comfortably surpassing the original guarantee. A total of 140 players reached the money.
After an intense five-hour heads-up battle, China’s Jieming Xu defeated American professional Christian Harder to secure the championship title.
Xu earned a massive KRW 508,000,000 (~USD 343,475) payday for the victory, marking the biggest live score of his career and a major breakthrough result on the international stage.
Runner-up Harder collected KRW 400,000,000 (~USD 270,467).
Xixiang Luo Wins Prestige High Roller
The high roller schedule at RDPT Plus Jeju also delivered plenty of action, with another major spotlight falling on China’s Xixiang Luo.
Luo conquered a 157-entry field in the Red Dragon Prestige High Roller, where the prize pool reached KRW 1,115,733,000 (~USD 751,180).
The three-time World Series of Poker bracelet winner continued his strong form by defeating John Perry heads-up to capture the KRW 276,483,300 (~USD 186,145) top prize.
Konstantin Held Takes Down $8K Super U Challenge
Another major high roller event, the $8,000 Super U Challenge, produced a total prize pool of USD 783,600 and attracted a strong field of elite players.
Germany’s Konstantin Held ultimately emerged victorious after outlasting a 108-entry field.
Held collected USD 205,300 for the win, along with the complete Red Dragon winner’s package, including the trophy, signature jacket, and diamond bracelet.
Already a WPT champion and two-time WSOP bracelet winner, this latest result pushed Held’s career live earnings beyond USD 1.8 million.
Multiple Chinese Winners Further Strengthen Trophy Dominance
Beyond the massive prize pools and high roller action, another defining storyline throughout RDPT Plus Jeju 2026 was the overwhelming dominance displayed by Chinese players across the trophy standings.
One of the standout performers was China’s Xiangyu Yu, who captured three titles during the series by winning:
- NLH Short Deck
- 9 Game Dragon Mix High Roller
- NLH Super Hyper Turbo
His success showcased remarkable versatility across multiple formats and further strengthened China’s overwhelming lead in the overall trophy count.
Several Chinese Players Secure Multiple Titles
In addition to Xiangyu Yu, several other Chinese players also recorded multiple victories during the festival.
Jianting Cai, Dong Li, Tian Liu, Tianhao Zheng, and Yujie Sun each collected two titles during the series.
With Chinese players consistently adding trophies throughout the festival, China ultimately finished with an incredible 55 titles out of 66 events, establishing complete dominance over the series leaderboard.
Complete results for RDPT Plus Jeju 2026 are available on Somuchpoker.
Christian Harder Finishes As Series Top Earner
Despite not winning a title, Christian Harder finished as the overall biggest earner of the series.
Harder accumulated a total of USD 381,152 in winnings through multiple deep runs, including:
- Runner-up finish in the Red Dragon Plus Championship
- Third-place finish in the Red Dragon Prestige High Roller
- Two additional cashes during the festival
Thanks to his consistency and repeated deep runs, Harder remained near the top of the series earnings leaderboard throughout the entire festival.
RDPT Plus Jeju Summer Returns This July
Following the successful conclusion of the inaugural series, organizers officially confirmed that the next RDPT Plus Jeju Summer 2026 will return to LES A Casino from July 8 to July 19.
After record-breaking attendance and prize pool figures during the debut edition, the upcoming summer series is expected to attract an even larger international field and further strengthen Jeju’s reputation as one of Asia’s premier live poker destinations.
Full schedules, satellite information, and upcoming promotional announcements are expected to be released soon.
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.