The World Poker Tour (WPT) is wrapping up its cease at Montreal’s Playground. Nonetheless, they received’t relaxation lengthy as they’re already gearing up for the WPT Korea, which is able to return to Touchdown On line casino at Jeju Shinhwa World for the Jeju Poker Competition from November 15—December 1.
The two,500,000 KRW (~US $1,860) buy-in WPT Korea Championship Occasion will run from Nov. 16-22 and boasts a 1.68 billion KRW (~US $1.25 million) assure. That match options three beginning flights.
“Jeju Island is a sensational location and has change into a well-liked cease on the WPT schedule,” mentioned WPT CEO Adam Pliska. “Because of our companions at Touchdown On line casino and Pink Dragon who’ve spearheaded the planning to convey WPT Korea again for a second time this season.”
It marks the third WPT Korea Occasion in three years. Earlier this yr in late March into early April, Mate Hanusi topped a 1,065-entry area to assert the title and US $322,174 in prize cash.
In July 2023, Yin Tao navigated a 757-entry area to win the match for US $232,667, whereas at that very same cease Steve O’Dwyer received the 170 million KRW (~US $125,000) buy-in WPT Alpha 8 One Drop Korea (18 entries) for US $1,009,520, and Daniel Merriless bested a 47-entry area to win the 17 million KRW (~US $12,500) buy-in WPT Korea Excessive Curler for US $205,538
“Touchdown On line casino at Jeju Shinhwa World is once more honored and excited to companion with WPT in internet hosting the WPT Korea Championship this coming November,” mentioned Jenny Lim, Chief Working Officer at Touchdown On line casino. “Poker excursions in Korea are on a gradual improve, and the occasions held at Jeju Shinhwa World with excellent companions resembling WPT add to the joy and progress of poker within the area.”
Two different championship occasions spotlight the Jeju Poker Competition schedule, the Korea Poker Cup (Nov. 21-26) and Pink Dragon Poker Tour (Nov. 26-Dec. 1). Any participant reaching the ultimate desk of two or extra championship occasions will obtain an additional prize. Prize particulars will likely be launched on social media within the coming weeks.
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