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The K Poker Cup & King Poker Cup (KPC) festival is set to begin on July 25 and run through August 10, 2026, at Les A Casino in Jeju. Backed by title sponsor QQPK, the series carries a total guarantee of KRW 2,000,000,000 across more than two weeks of tournament action.
Organizers have introduced three separate “Player of the Series” races, rewarding players for repeated cashes throughout the festival. Rewards are distributed as Tournament Credits rather than cash, with some restricted to King Poker Cup events and others usable across both branches of the series.
A satellite-style structure will also allow strong finishes in select events to convert into non-transferable seats in larger buy-ins, funded directly from prize pools. The King’s Main Event champion will additionally receive a custom “Crown K” necklace alongside the cash prize.
More than a dozen professionals, including poker personality Tan Xuan, are expected to compete, with a dedicated commentary team providing analysis throughout. International viewers can follow Mandarin-language broadcasts on YouTube starting July 26, with the KPC Main Event final table set for August 3 and the King Poker Cup Main Event final table on August 9.
Standard early-bird packages have sold out, including the Supreme Package priced at KRW 5,650,000, though limited premium options remain through KPC VIP customer service. Two capped specialty events—an OFC Challenger and an NLH Heads-Up tournament—require registration via WhatsApp or LINE.
Organizers also announced the cancellation of Event #18, with affected buy-ins automatically transferred to the newly added Road to KPC LIVE Super League, running July 27–29, which offers direct entry into the January 2027 edition for its top three finishers.
