The APT Jeju, South Korea 2024 – #APTJeju2024 – marks the Asian Poker Tour’s return to the picturesque South Korean Island of Jeju. Following a seven-year hiatus, Asia’s premier poker tour has teamed up with Landing Entertainment Korea (LEK) to bring top flight tournament poker to the popular tourist destination, with the world-class Landing Hotel & Casino and the luxurious Jeju Shinhwa Resort playing host to the ten-day festival.
Running April 26 to May 5, the APT Jeju, South Korea 2024 boasts over KRW 5 billion (~USD 3.76 million) in guaranteed prize money, with the Main Event coming with a whopping KRW 2 billion (~USD 1.5 million) prize pool guarantee – twenty times larger than the tour’s previous offering here which saw Japan's Katsuhiro Muto crowned APT Jeju Main Event champion back in March 2017.
The festival boasts 91 tournaments in total, with the series comprising a substantial 86 Trophy Events. With so much poker action on offer, we’ve compiled the ultimate guide containing all the information needed to make your poker journey to Jeju a memorable one. Read on for the schedule, a highlight of the marquee events, the APT’s guide to Jeju, and all the other key information pertaining to the festival:
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LOCATION: APT Jeju, South Korea 2024 is taking place at the Jeju Shinhwa Resort with all tournaments and cash games running at the Landing Casino Jeju 랜딩 카지노. 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. Identification: Players must bring a valid government-issued passport or photo ID for event participation and prize redemption. No Photography: Use of cameras and video equipment is not permitted inside the casino. No Smoking in Tournament Area: Players can only smoke in the designated smoking area.
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HOW TO GET THERE: You can pre-book an airport pickup and dropoff via APT's official travel partner DK Poker Tour Bookings, who will be operating an APT branded booth at Jeju airport where you can arrange private car hire to the venue using the below QR codes.
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. REGISTER ONLINE: Apply for your APT Registration Card online; your Digital APT Registration Card can be used for all upcoming APT Events. The cut-off date for online registration is 12pm local time on April 25. If you prefer a physical card, after registering online, collections can be done at APT registration counters at the venue. You can use your physical APT Registration Card to enjoy discounts at selected Jeju Shinhwa World Resort bars and restaurants.
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KEY INFORMATION: All key information for APT Jeju, South Korea 2024 covering the venue, the airport shuttle schedule, food menus, buy-in and payout information, and cash game information.
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SCHEDULE: Full schedule for APT Jeju, South Korea 2024 including all tournament buy-in, structure, and game mechanics information, which can be viewed in more detail by selecting an event.
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MEET-UP GAME (MUG): Playing out at the APT Jeju cash tables on April 26 from 2-6pm; rub shoulders with poker superstars including reigning APT Taipei Main Event champion Daisuke Ogita, top professionals Weiran Pu, Guangcheng Chen, and Dong Chen, with special appearances by Bertrand “ElkY” Grospellier, and Victor Chong.
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APT JEJU, SOUTH KOREA 2024: THE PREVIEW – Take a look at the festival’s ten key events in more detail, with information about the buy-in, structure, guarantee, and potential field size estimates based on the tour’s previous offerings.
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GUIDE TO APT JEJU 2024: WHERE TO STAY & THINGS TO DO – All the essential information on how to get to the venue, where to stay, great places to eat, and entertainment available away from the tournament tables.
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PEEL & PLAY: Win a share of KRW 26 million (~USD 20,000) worth of prizes that include a KRW 7M ticket to the APT High Roller, three KRW 3M tickets to the Zodiac Classic – Sponsored by Natural8, eight KRW 800,000 tickets to the Mini Main Event, and 100 Instant Prizes awarding APT merchandise.
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APT STORE: You can get your hands on exclusive APT merchandise at the new APT online store with a twenty percent discount available for a pre-order series bundle.. Only those pre-ordering can enjoy the discount, with all orders available for pick up at the APT Merchandise Booth.
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APT JEJU 2024 LINKTREE: All key links for APT Jeju, South Korea 2024 including hotel bookings with APT discounts, the Full Schedule, APT Card Registration, the APT Guide to Jeju, the APT Jeju Event Preview, the new APT store, links to APT official partners, and information about future events.
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APT JEJU 2024 VIDEO PREVIEW: A preview of what to expect at the upcoming APT Jeju, South Korea 2024. Check out more content on the official APT YouTube Channel.