KPC Poker Jeju 2024: New Series, Guarantees, and Updates

In two weeks, KPC Poker Jeju 2024 kicks off — a major poker festival with a 3.1 billion won guarantee, new tournaments, and bonuses for players.

The long-awaited KPC Poker Jeju series kicks off in two weeks — the first major event under the new brand that unites K Poker Cup and King Poker Cup. From October 10 to 21, 2024, the LES A casino at Jeju Shinhwa World will host a 12-day poker festival with a guaranteed prize pool of 3.1 billion Korean won (about $2.3 million). Organizers have revealed new details: alternative ways to enter the Main Event, expanded offerings for high rollers, three Player of the Series races, free transfers, and live broadcasts. In this article, we break down all the key innovations and opportunities for participants. Format and Schedule of KPC Poker Jeju 2024 KPC Poker Jeju is a series that brings together the best features of two renowned Asian brands: K Poker Cup and King Poker Cup. The October festival will be the first large-scale event since their merger. Players can expect a packed schedule, two Main Events, numerous high roller tournaments, as well as events in various poker formats — from classic Hold’em to mixed and exotic games. Over the 12 days, more than 20 tournaments are planned, including: ₩800,000 KPC Bankroll Builder — starts October 10, guarantee ₩180,000,000 $5,000 King's Debut — also October 10, guarantee $1,000,000 ₩1,300,000 KPC Main Event — guarantee ₩880,000,000 ₩5,000,000 High Roller — guarantee ₩420,000,000 $60,000 King's Super High Roller — one of the most expensive events of the series $15,000 King's Main Event — the main tournament, more details below Mixes: Omaha Mix, Triple Draw Mix, Drawmaha, Stud Mix, Big O, 2-7, and more ₩2,000,000 Poker Players Championship — October 16 Tournaments marked with a special gift icon in the schedule offer a 50% discount on the administrative fee for players who register and take their seat before the official start. How to Enter the $15,000 King's Main Event: New Stairs Satellite Format The series’ main tournament — $15,000 King's Main Event — will take place from October 17 to 20. The format includes two starting days, after which all survivors combine for Day 2 (October 19), with the final and the crowning of the champion on October 20. For players not ready to pay the $15,000 buy-in upfront, KPC Poker offers an alternative route — a two-step Stairs Satellite : Stage 1: October 15 at 19:30, buy-in ₩1,100,000. All players who make the money receive a ticket to Stage 2 and a cash prize. Stage 2: October 16 at 19:30, buy-in ₩3,150,000. Here, players who qualify earn a ticket to the $15,000 King's Main Event and an additional cash prize. This approach allows participants not only to compete for a seat in the Main Event but also to receive payouts at each stage, reducing risk and increasing motivation. The exact prize amounts will be announced on site by KPC Poker organizers. Exclusive Packages for High Rollers: $70,000 SOLD OUT and New $100,000 Ultimate Elite Package High stakes have always held a special place at KPC Poker festivals. The original offer — the $70,000 High Roller Package , which allowed players to prepay $70,000 for buy-ins and receive free accommodation for the entire festival — is now sold out. In response to high demand, organizers have introduced a new option — the $100,000 Ultimate Elite Package . This package is designed for the most active high rollers who want to make the most of the schedule. Package holders have access to the following events during the festival: $60,000 King's Super High Roller Several $25,000 Single Day Super High Rollers $20,000 Crown Hunt $15,000 King's Main Event $30,000 Final Coronation For detailed information and to book a package, please contact the KPC Poker VIP service. Player of the Series Races: Three Leaderboards for Different Formats For the first time in KPC Poker history, the festival will feature three Player of the Series titles — for different player categories: KRW Player of the Series — for regular tournaments in Korean won High Roller Player of the Series — for high roller event participants Mixed Games Player of the Series — for mixed game players Each race has its own participation requirements and prize pool: KRW Player of the Series: at least three cashes required. The winner receives an exclusive Rose Gold bracelet and $2,000 in Player Wallet credit. Second and third place share $2,500. High Roller Player of the Series: two cashes are enough to qualify. The prize pool is significantly higher: the winner gets a custom Gold Ring and $10,000 in Player Wallet credit, second place receives $8,000, and third place gets $5,000. Mixed Games Player of the Series: three cashes required. The winner receives a custom Gold Bracelet and $2,000 in Player Wallet credit. All leaderboard cash prizes are paid as deposits to the Player Wallet. Mixed game players can look forward to a packed schedule: Omaha Mix, Triple Draw Mix, Drawmaha, Stud Mix, Big O, 2-7, and other formats, as well as a separate ₩2,000,000 Poker Players Championship on October 16. Free Airport Transfers for Participants KPC Poker organizers care about the comfort of festival guests, providing free transfers to and from Jeju International Airport. The service is available at the start and middle of the series: Airport pick-up: October 9-10 Airport drop-off: October 16-17 To use the transfer service, you must book in advance and provide your flight details. Same-day requests are not accepted. Premium High Roller Package and new $100,000 High Roller Package holders get extra flexibility: their transfers can be arranged for any date, according to their individual schedule. Festival Live Streams: Schedule and Commentary Team You can follow the action at KPC Poker Jeju online: organizers have announced daily streams from October 11 to 21. Tournament commentary will be provided by Wesley Chen , Bobby James , Aaron Paul Kramer , and Jin Bo . Broadcasts will be available on the official KPC Poker YouTube channel and the 17 POKER QQ Live platform. Fans will be able to watch everything from the opening KRW tournaments to the highest-stakes high roller battles. The first streams will feature the ₩800,000 KPC Bankroll Builder and $5,000 King's Debut on October 10, with guarantees of ₩180,000,000 and $1,000,000, respectively. The schedule quickly ramps up: ₩1,300,000 KPC Main Event with a ₩880,000,000 guarantee, ₩5,000,000 High Roller with a ₩420,000,000 guarantee, and in the second half of the festival — the $60,000 Super High Roller and $15,000 King's Main Event . For the latest information, it is recommended to contact the KPC Poker VIP service directly. Player of the Series Prize and Leaderboard Table KRW Player of the Series Winner: Rose Gold Bracelet + $2,000 Player Wallet credit 2nd place: share of $2,500 3rd place: share of $2,500 Requirement: at least 3 cashes High Roller Player of the Series Winner: Gold Ring + $10,000 Player Wallet credit 2nd place: $8,000 Player Wallet credit 3rd place: $5,000 Player Wallet credit Requirement: at least 2 cashes Mixed Games Player of the Series Winner: Gold Bracelet + $2,000 Player Wallet credit Requirement: at least 3 cashes What This Means for PPPoker Club Players For PPPoker club members, the news about KPC Poker Jeju is a great reason to pay attention to international live events and broaden their poker experience. First, the two-stage Stairs Satellite format can be adopted for organizing your own club qualifiers: the step-by-step structure with intermediate payouts makes satellites more attractive and reduces risk for players. Second, the Player of the Series leaderboard system for different categories (regular tournaments, high rollers, mixed games) shows how you can reward active participants not just for individual wins, but for consistent results throughout a series. This approach can easily be adapted for PPPoker online clubs to maintain interest and engagement in regular events. Finally, attention to service — free transfers, flexible high roller packages, live broadcasts — sets a high standard for poker event organization. PPPoker clubs should adopt these best practices: thoughtful bonuses, prompt support, and quality media content can significantly boost player loyalty and engagement.