As the cherry blossoms bloom and the ocean breeze sweeps across Jeju Island, poker players from around the world are getting ready for one of Asia’s most exciting poker festivals—the 2025 Korea Poker Cup (KPC).
From April 7-13, the Jeju Landing Casino will become the ultimate poker battleground, offering high-stakes action and ten figures in combined guarantees.
While the cards may be the main attraction, KPC understands that the players want a holistic experience and will deliver top-tier action at the tables and unforgettable moments away from them.
Arriving in Jeju is easy, with a visa-free entry for most players. Check into the luxurious Marriott Hotel at a special discounted rate and get ready for a week of serious poker. The festival boasts a 1.35 billion KRW (~$945,474) prize pool, with the Main Event guaranteeing 800 million KRW (~$560,000)—all for a buy-in of just 1.3 million KRW (~$900). Whether you're a seasoned pro or a recreational player chasing a dream, it’s a great opportunity.
When you’re not in the action, Jeju offers plenty to explore. From volcanic landscapes and cherry blossom parks to mouth-watering seafood, it’s the perfect place to unwind between hands. Think of it as poker with a side of paradise.
2025 KPC Schedule
The KPC tournament schedule suits all types of players. Whether you prefer deep-structured events or the excitement of bounty formats, there’s something for everyone. Some of the key tournament besides the Main Event include:
Jeju Open Mystery Bounty – 150 million KRW (~$105,000) guaranteed from April 7
Unlimited No-Limit Hold’em Fighter – 100 million KRW (~$70,000) guarantee from April 9
A $25,000 buy-in Single Day Super High Roller on April 10.
A $50,000 buy-in Short Deck Super High Roller from April 11.
Jeju Cup – 200 million KRW (~$140,000) guaranteed, second only to the Main Event from April 12
Mega Stack Closer – 100 million KRW (~$70,000) guaranteed from April 13.Players advancing to the Main Event or Mega Stack-Closer' will also receive one free night’s stay at the next KPC event in June.
Plus, there are unique side games to keep things fresh—All-In or Fold, Bomb Pots, and Win the Button. For something different, try 3-card poker or ante short deck.
Date
Time (KST)
#
Event
Buy-in (KRW)
Buy-in (USD)
Mon, Apr 7
11:00
1
Freeroll - GTD 9 places
FREE
-
Mon, Apr 7
12:30
2
Jeju Open Mystery Bounty Day 1A (KRW 150M GTD)
800,000
$558
Mon, Apr 7
14:00
3
Single Day High Roller
2,500,000
$1,742
Mon, Apr 7
16:30
2
Jeju Open Mystery Bounty Day 1B (KRW 150M GTD)
800,000
$558
Mon, Apr 7
21:00
2
Jeju Open Mystery Bounty Day 1C-Turbo (KRW 150M GTD)
800,000
$558
Mon, Apr 7
22:00
4
Fun Game - Win The Button
300,000
$209
Tue, Apr 8
11:00
MS1
Milestone Satellite to Main Event (Win Your Seat @ 60,000)
250,000
$174
Tue, Apr 8
12:00
2
Mystery Bounty Day 2
-
-
Tue, Apr 8
12:15
5
Main Event Day 1A-Early Bird Flight (GTD 800M)
1,240,000
$795
Tue, Apr 8
15:00
6
PLO High
600,000
$418
Tue, Apr 8
17:00
7
High Roller Day 1
5,000,000
$3,485
Tue, Apr 8
19:30
8
NLH-Turbo
500,000
$348
Tue, Apr 8
20:30
MS2
Milestone Satellite to Main Event (Win Your Seat @ 60,000)
250,000
$174
Tue, Apr 8
22:00
9
Fun Game - ALL IN or FOLD
300,000
$209
Wed, Apr 9
11:00
MS3
Milestone Satellite to Main Event (Win Your Seat @ 60,000)
250,000
$174
Wed, Apr 9
12:00
5
Main Event Day 1B (GTD 800M)
1,300,000
$836
Wed, Apr 9
14:00
7
High Roller Day 2
5,000,000
$3,485
Wed, Apr 9
15:00
10
NLH-Fighter (KRW 100M GTD)
800,000
$558
Wed, Apr 9
19:30
11
Doubles Team Event
800,000
$558
Wed, Apr 9
20:30
MS4
Milestone Satellite to Main Event (Win Your Seat @ 60,000)
250,000
$174
Wed, Apr 9
22:00
12
Fun Game - Win The Button
300,000
$209
Thu, Apr 10
11:00
MS5
Milestone Satellite to Main Event (Win Your Seat @ 60,000)
250,000
$174
Thu, Apr 10
12:00
5
Main Event Day 1C (GTD 800M)
1,300,000
$836
Thu, Apr 10
14:00
13
Big Bounty
700,000
$488
Thu, Apr 10
16:00
14
Single Day Super High Roller
25,000 USD
$25,000
Thu, Apr 10
19:00
15
Deep Stack Turbo
700,000
$488
Thu, Apr 10
21:00
16
Mini High Roller - Turbo
1,500,000
$1,045
Thu, Apr 10
22:00
17
Fun Game - Three Card Poker
300,000
$209
Fri, Apr 11
11:00
MS6
Milestone Satellite to Main Event (Win Your Seat @ 60,000)
250,000
$174
Fri, Apr 11
12:00
5
Main Event Day 1D (GTD 800M)
1,300,000
$836
Fri, Apr 11
14:00
18
Short Deck - Ante Only
400,000
$279
Fri, Apr 11
16:00
19
Super High Roller - Short Deck Ante Only Day 1
50,000 USD
$50,000
Fri, Apr 11
17:00
20
PLO High / NLH Mixed
600,000
$418
Fri, Apr 11
20:00
5
Main Event Day 1E-Turbo Last Chance (GTD 800M)
1,300,000
$836
Sat, Apr 12
12:00
5
Main Event Day 2
-
-
Sat, Apr 12
13:00
21
Jeju Cup Day 1A (GTD 200M)
1,000,000
$697
Sat, Apr 12
14:00
22
High Roller Day 1
6,000,000
$4,182
Sat, Apr 12
15:00
19
Super High Roller - Short Deck Ante Only Day 2
50,000 USD
$50,000
Sat, Apr 12
16:30
23
Big O - 5 cards Omaha / High
600,000
$418
Sat, Apr 12
18:00
21
Jeju Cup Day 1B (GTD 200M)
1,000,000
$697
Sat, Apr 12
22:00
24
Fun Game - Bomb Pot
300,000
$209
Sun, Apr 13
12:00
21
Jeju Cup - Final Day
-
-
Sun, Apr 13
12:30
5
Main Event - Final Day
-
-
Sun, Apr 13
13:00
25
Mega Stack - Closer (GTD 100M)
1,000,000
$697
Sun, Apr 13
14:00
22
High Roller Day 2
6,000,000
$4,182
A Growing Legacy After Debut Year
Joris Michl
The inaugural KPC last year made a huge splash as part of the Jeju Poker Carnival, alongside WPT and RDPT events.
Dutch pro Joris Michl took home the first-ever Main Event win, bagging 190 million KRW (~$134,900), with Taiwanese player Wei Chen Lin coming in second. With the 2025 festival offering an even bigger guarantee, you can expect top-tier talent and some fierce competition. Who will rise to the occasion this year?
KPC Main Event Final Table Results
Place
Name
Country
Prize (KRW)
Prize (~USD)
1
Joris Michl
Netherlands
190,000,000
$134,900
2
Wei Chen Lin
Taiwan
117,500,000
$83,425
3
Cheng Yen Lo
Taiwan
83,900,000
$59,569
4
Changyang Liu
China
65,000,000
$46,150
5
Yi Ma
China
51,000,000
$36,210
6
Jianfeng Sun
China
40,000,000
$28,400
7
Jianwei Lin
China
30,000,000
$21,300
8
Xiao Liu
China
20,700,000
$14,697
Plan Your Trip—Early Bird Deals Available
If you’re thinking about heading to Jeju, now’s the time to start planning. Early bird packages, including hotel and travel discounts, are available now.
With a stunning location, massive prize pools, and an unforgettable atmosphere, the 2025 KPC Korea Poker Cup promises to be more than just another poker festival—it’s an experience you won’t want to miss.
Calum has been a part of the PokerNews team since September 2021 after working in the UK energy sector. He played his first hand of poker in 2017 and immediately fell in love with the game.
Calum has written for various poker outlets but found his home at PokerNews, where he has contributed to various articles and live updates, providing insights and reporting on major poker events, including the World Series of Poker (WSOP).
