Record Field Expected For KPC x LPT Jeju Main Event as International Interest Soars
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The upcoming K Poker Cup (KPC) x Long Poker Tour (LPT) Main Event at Jeju, South Korea’s Les A Casino (formerly Landing Casino) looks set to welcome a record field when cards go in the air on January 6, with organizers expecting 2,000+ runners after a surge of international interest in the event.
The showpiece occasion of the KPC x LPT festival, which runs from January 6-11, has seen strong early registration, with the KPC projecting one of the largest fields in their history for the KRW 880 million (~$600,000) Main Event across six starting flights.
Accordingly, organizers are warning players who are not yet registered that accommodation options at Jeju Shinhwa World on the South Korean island are now limited and that they should contact KPC customer service to avoid missing out, though exclusive packages are still available.
The entire KPC x LPT Festival runs from January 3-12 with a total guaranteed prize pool of KRW 2.01 billion (~$1.45m), before the inaugural running of the King Poker Cup on January 11th to 18, meaning it’s set to be an exciting start to 2026 in Jeju.
KPC X LPT Series Main Event Details
The KRW 1.3 million (~$930) KPC x LPT Main Event has attracted significant international interest due to its hefty prize pool, structure, bonuses, and the chance to bag early across multiple starting flights.
Held in the same casino as Triton Poker’s Super High Roller Series stops, players can look forward to a deep structure with 40-minute levels and Big Blind Ante throughout.
Multiple flight bonuses also add extra incentives for those making several deep runs, as players can earn between KRW 7 million (~$5,200) and KRW 22 million (~$16,500) for advancing, with the biggest stack bagged the one returned with on Day 2.
There are also a number of opportunities to get into the Main Event at a cut price, with a number of satellites starting from KRW 60,000 (~$40) available to the tournament. Similarly, several other headline events are also accessible via satellites, including the Mystery Bounty and the Challenger Event Day, both of which offer a KRW 300 million (~$200,000) GTD.
Owing to the large field already brewing, there is limited availability on package deals for the Main Event, with only the Double M Package (5 nights) and Mixed Game Package (4 Nights) remaining, offering stays in Landing Hotel (a 1-minute walk from the casino).
King Poker Cup Exclusive Packages
There is still availability of exclusive packages for the King Poker Cup festival, offering a combo deal that includes tournament buy-ins, free hotel accommodation, and exclusive airport transfers.
The Four-Crown Package (8 nights) provides accommodation at Jeju Marriott Hotel from January 11-19 alongside VIP airport transfer and a total of $60,000 in buy-ins to play the #S1 King’s Debut event, #S3 Crown Hunt, #S4 The King’s Main Event, and #S7 Final Coronation.
Meanwhile, the Triple-Crown Package (6 nights), running January 11-17, also offers accommodation at Jeju Marriott Hotel, VIP transfers, and $30,000 in buy-ins to play the same three events as above, with the exception of #S7 Final Coronation.
Interested players can get in touch with the KPC VIP Service now and take advantage of some Early Bird pricing that is available for a limited time.
