KPC Poker: Rebranding and a $2.3 Million Guaranteed Series in Jeju

In October 2024, the renewed KPC Poker series with a prize pool of $2.3 million will kick off on Jeju Island. The tournament brings together the K Poker Cup and King Poker Cup under a new brand.

In October 2024, a major event for live poker enthusiasts will take place on Jeju Island: the unified KPC Poker tournament festival. The organizers have announced a rebranding—now the K Poker Cup and King Poker Cup series will operate under a single brand, KPC Poker. The first festival under the new name will be held from October 10 to 21 at LES A Casino, located in the Shinhwa World complex on Jeju. The guaranteed prize pool for the entire series will be an impressive $2.3 million (₩3.1 billion). Brand Unification: A New Chapter for KPC Poker Until now, the K Poker Cup and King Poker Cup were held as separate series, each with its own features and audiences. Now, after the official merger, they form a single platform—KPC Poker. This decision aims to combine the best aspects of both brands and offer players even larger-scale events. The first festival after the merger immediately makes a statement with an ambitious schedule and record guarantees. The prestigious LES A Casino on Jeju was chosen as the venue for the debut festival, highlighting the organizers’ serious intentions. The series will last 12 days and offer players a wide selection of tournaments with various buy-ins and formats, catering to both beginners and high-level professionals. Schedule and Key Tournaments of the Series The festival kicks off on October 10 with the KPC Bankroll Builder tournament, featuring a ₩800,000 buy-in and a ₩180 million guarantee. This tournament offers three starting days (flights), allowing more players to try their luck and build a bankroll with relatively small investments. Just 90 minutes after the Bankroll Builder begins, the King's Debut starts, with a $5,000 buy-in and a $1,000,000 guarantee—one of the largest tournaments in the series, previously the hallmark of the King Poker Cup. The King's Debut tournament includes three starting flights, held on October 10 and 11, with the final day scheduled for October 12. This event traditionally attracts the region’s strongest players and sets the tone for the entire festival. Alongside the King's Debut final, the series’ main tournament—the KPC Main Event —begins, with a ₩1,300,000 buy-in and the largest guarantee in Korean won—₩880 million. The Main Event features six starting flights from October 11 to 14, including accelerated (turbo) evening options. All players who make it through the starting days will meet at the tables on October 15 for Day 2, and the champion will be determined on October 16. From the middle of the festival, the focus shifts to tournaments with higher buy-ins. On October 12, the High Roller kicks off, with a ₩5,000,000 buy-in and a ₩420 million guarantee. The next day, October 13, will see the first $25,000 Single Day Super High Roller —a one-day tournament for players who prefer fast-paced, high-stakes action. The most expensive tournament of the festival—the $60,000 King's Super High Roller —will start on October 14 and run through October 16. This event will be the highlight for high rollers and will bring together the elite of the poker community at the tables. On October 15, the $15,000 Single Day High Roller Turbo is scheduled, and on October 16—the $20,000 Crown Hunt . Both tournaments are designed for experienced players ready for high stakes and quick decisions. The final part of the festival includes another key tournament—the $15,000 King's Main Event . It starts on October 17 and consists of just two starting flights: 1A on October 17 and 1B on October 18. Remaining participants combine on October 19, with the final table and champion determined on October 20. On the same day as the King's Main Event final, the $30,000 Final Coronation begins, and the festival concludes on October 21 with the one-day $20,000 Single Day Super High Roller . Table of Main Tournaments and Guarantees KPC Bankroll Builder : ₩800,000 buy-in, ₩180,000,000 guarantee, 3 starting flights (October 10) King's Debut : $5,000 buy-in, $1,000,000 guarantee, 3 starting flights (October 10-12) KPC Main Event : ₩1,300,000 buy-in, ₩880,000,000 guarantee, 6 starting flights (October 11-14), final on October 16 High Roller : ₩5,000,000 buy-in, ₩420,000,000 guarantee (October 12) $25,000 Single Day Super High Roller : October 13 $60,000 King's Super High Roller : October 14-16 $15,000 Single Day High Roller Turbo : October 15 $20,000 Crown Hunt : October 16 $15,000 King's Main Event : October 17-20, 2 starting flights, final on October 20 $30,000 Final Coronation : October 20 $20,000 Single Day Super High Roller : October 21 Player Packages and Special Offers The KPC Poker organizers have prepared a variety of packages for festival guests, which include not only tournament buy-ins but also credits and hotel accommodation. This is especially convenient for players coming from other regions or countries. For example, if you prepay buy-ins totaling $70,000, you receive free accommodation for the entire festival, allowing you to focus on the game without worrying about everyday matters. Detailed package terms and up-to-date information can be obtained through the official KPC Poker VIP service. This approach makes participating in the series as comfortable and profitable as possible for both professional players and enthusiasts planning to play multiple events. Early Registration Discounts: Savings for the Proactive The festival features a special promotion: players who register and take their seat at the table before the tournament starts receive a 50% discount on the administrative fee. This offer applies to 17 tournaments and starting flights, including key events such as King's Debut, $60,000 Super High Roller, Poker Players Championship, and both starting days of the $15,000 King's Main Event. Tournaments included in the promotion are marked with a special icon (gift box) in the official schedule. This allows players to plan their participation in advance and save significantly on fees, especially if they intend to play in several tournaments. Combined with package deals for accommodation and buy-ins, early registration becomes an additional incentive for players to take care of all organizational matters before arriving on Jeju. What This Means for PPPoker Club Players For PPPoker club members, this news can serve as excellent motivation to improve their game and plan to participate in live series. KPC Poker demonstrates how modern tournament series integrate flexible formats, value packages, and incentives for active players—all of which can be applied in PPPoker online clubs. For example, the practice of early registration with reduced fees can be implemented in club tournaments to encourage discipline and planning. Moreover, the variety of buy-ins and formats at KPC Poker shows that successful series cater to a wide range of players—from beginners to high rollers. PPPoker clubs should take this experience into account when creating their own schedules to attract as many participants as possible with different bankroll levels. Finally, KPC Poker’s experience in organizing package deals with accommodation and buy-ins may inspire PPPoker clubs to create their own promotions and loyalty programs, motivating players to participate in more events and build long-term relationships with the club.