The Red Dragon Poker Tour is one of Asia's most recognizable poker brands. The series launched in Macau in 2008 and, over the past 18 years, has expanded to the Philippines and South Korea, gradually evolving from a small local series into an international poker festival with signature trophies, impressive prize money, and a unique atmosphere.
In April 2026, the series added PLUS to its name, expanded its schedule, and significantly increased the prize pool. It was a huge success: the 4 million won ($2,600) main event attracted 931 entries, nearly doubling its guaranteed prize pool. A new trophy design was also released for the champions. They'll look great on any shelf!
The summer stage will take place from July 8 to 19 at the Les A Casino, part of the Jeju Shinhwa World resort, located on Jeju Island in South Korea.
Key Info About the Jeju Red Dragon Poker Tour
- 92 Tournaments in 12 Days: From satellites for ~$200 to a super high roller for $12,000, including more than a dozen tournaments in Omaha, short-deck, 9-Game, stud-mix, ROSET, lowball, and women's Lady Dragon+.
- $1,200,000 Main Event: 1,800,000,000 KRW (around $1.2M) is the guaranteed prize pool for the Red Dragon Plus Championship Main Event with a buy-in of 4,000,000 KRW (~$2,650).
- Last April's Series had a $9,000,000+ GTD: Organizers expect even more players this summer. Last year's Main Event champion took home over $330,000.
- The Top Bounty is Around $100,000: The Mystery Bounty top prize is a worthy addition to any bankroll. Instead of envelopes, bounties are awarded by breaking golden eggs brought by the title sponsor, WePoker.
- High Roller 50% Buy-In Refunds: The first 10 players who sit down at the table before the start of high roller tournaments get half their buy-in refunded, and the rake in premium tournaments is reduced to 3%.
Schedule
A full tournament schedule can be viewed in high quality in the official player's guide (which also contains detailed rules for each tournament).
Key Tournaments
The Red Dragon Plus Championship: the main tournament of the series has a guaranteed prize pool of 1,800,000,000 won (~$1,200,000). The buy-in is 4,000,000 won (~$2,650), the starting stack is 80,000 chips, and the levels are 60 minutes long. The tournament will have four starting days, including an evening turbo flight. The Red Dragon Plus Championship will run from July 13th to 18th.
WePoker Dragon Egg Mystery Bounty: The signature event of the RDPT. The buy-in is 4,500,000 won (~$3,000), of which 2,000,000 goes into the bounty pool. Three starting days, with the final on July 19th. Instead of the usual envelopes, there's a ceremony to open golden dragon eggs, and WePoker's top bounty is 150,000,000 won (~$100,000). The April stage generated a record-breaking 1,500,000,000 won in prize money.
Baby Dragon Plus: The flagship mid-stakes tournament, worth 2,200,000 won (~$1,450), comes with its own trophy. Four starting days, July 10–11 (two per day), with Day 2 on July 12. The tournament attracted 746 entries in April.
Red Dragon Team Event: A unique team tournament kicking off the series on July 8. 36 teams of four players (one of whom must be a newcomer to the RDPT series), with a buy-in of 2,000,000 won (~$1,300) per team. Two rounds are played in a knockout MTT format, with the second day featuring a combination of SNGs, Team Knockouts, and heads-ups.
High Roller Tournaments
- Dragon's Gate High Roller: July 9–10, buy-in 5,000,000 won (~$3,300), stack 300,000, levels 40 minutes.
- Red Dragon Prestige High Roller: July 11–13, 8,000,000 won (~$5,300) buy-in, three days of play with a separate final table.
- Super U Challenge: July 13–14, buy-in $8,000, stack size $300,000.
- Dragon Fire 6K High Roller: New to the series, July 16–17, $6,000 buy-in, $200,000 stack.
- Red Dragon Prestige Super High Roller: The festival's most expensive tournament, July 18–19, buy-in: $12,000, stack: $500,000.
In premium tournaments (Prestige High Roller, Prestige Super High Roller, Super U Challenge, Dragon Fire), the commission is reduced to 3%, while in other tournaments it is 4%. 15% of participants win prizes.
Satellites: Milestone satellites are held daily in a Win Your Seat format, where players receive a ticket once they reach the required stack size. Buy-ins range from 300,000 to 550,000 won (~$200–$360), and tournaments range from the Dragon Awakening to the Main Event and Dragon Egg.
Early Bird Packages
The organizers have prepared four packages containing tournament entry and accommodation. These packages are non-transferable.
Jeju Summer Journey: For those traveling for the entire series. Entrance fees to The Dragon Awakening (1,500,000), Baby Dragon Plus (2,200,000), and Red Dragon Plus Championship (4,000,000) plus nine nights' accommodation at the Marriott for $5,650 or at the Landing for $5,500.
Pick Your Play: Entry to the Red Dragon Plus Championship (4,000,000) and a 3,000,000 won side event voucher plus a 6-night stay at the Marriott for $5,050 or at the Landing for $4,950.
Red Dragon Prestige: Entry to the Prestige High Roller for 8,000,000 won and two free nights at the Marriott – 8,000,000 won (~$5,300).
Super U Summer Prestige: A VIP package for high rollers for $26,000: entry to the Dragon Fire 6K ($6,000), Red Dragon Prestige Super High Roller ($12,000), and Super U Challenge ($8,000), seven nights at the Marriott (plus an extra night for the top two Super High Rollers of the day), private airport transfers, personalized VIP support, and a private tour of Jeju Island.
Super HighRoller Supreme: The most expensive package costs 17 million won and 20,000 USDT, which includes 12 days of free accommodation at the Marriott. It includes buy-ins for the Red Dragon Plus Championship (4,000,000 won), Dragon's Gate High Roller (5,000,000 won), Prestige High Roller (8,000,000 won), Red Dragon Prestige Super High Roller ($12,000), and Super U Challenge ($8,000).
To book packages, write to WhatsApp or Telegram.
Cash Games
From July 8th to 19th, cash tables will be open 24/7 right in the tournament area: Hold'em and Omaha, with short deck and Squid Game available upon request. Commission at all limits is 5% with a cap:
| Blinds | Min/max buy-in | Commission | Cap rake |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5,000/10,000 (~$3/$7) | 500,000 – 3,000,000 | 5% | 80,000 (8BB) |
| 10,000/20,000 (~$7/$13) | 1,000,000 – 6,000,000 | 5% | 80,000 (4BB) |
| 20,000/40,000 (~$13/$26) | 2,000,000 – 12,000,000 | 5% | 120,000 (3BB) |
| 30,000/60,000 (~$20/$40) | from 30,000,000, without cap | 5% | 160,000 (2.5BB) |
| 50,000/100,000 (~$33/$66) | from 50,000,000, no cap | 5% | 160,000 (1.6 BB) |
Accommodation, Food and Recreation
Les A Casino (previously known as Landing Casino) is located within the Jeju Shinhwa World resort in the southwest of Jeju Island.
Hotel Transfer: From July 7th to 15th, from 6:00 AM to midnight, the RDPT PLUS counter is located at Gate 5 of the Jeju Airport arrivals hall. Ask the staff in red vests for a shuttle to the resort hotels. At night, a taxi is more convenient: approximately 30,000–35,000 won (~$20–$23).
Accommodation: Players without the Early Bird package can enjoy special rates when booking through official RDPT channels:
- Night at Landing – 121,000 won (~$80)
- A night at Marriott is 165,000 won (~$110)
- A night in a Marriott Suite is 341,000 won (~$225)
Food: The resort offers restaurants to suit every taste: Korean Jeju Seon with its signature marinated raw crab, Jejuseon The Black with the famous 192-hour-aged black Jeju pork, Chinese Yong Fu Family Feast from a Michelin-starred chef from Shanghai, and Japanese Izakaya Anju.
Entertainment: Go-karting at 9.81 Park with sea views, ATVs and shooting at Daeyoo Land, world-class golf (Nine Bridges is ranked in the world's top 100 and the only Korean course to have hosted a PGA Tour event), the UNESCO-listed Seongsan Ilchulbong volcanic peak, Udo Island with its white beaches, and the Osulloc Tea Museum with green tea ice cream.
Useful Contacts
Official website: playreddragon.com
General Inquiries: Facebook / Instagram / X — @playreddragon
Bookings and Early Bird packages: WhatsApp and Telegram
