Asian Poker Tour returns to Paradise City Casino

The elite tournament circuit is set to make its return to South Korea as the Asian Poker Tour officially locks in its dates for the upcoming APT Incheon 2026 series. Running from August 7 to August 16, 2026, the multi-day festival will bring together regional and international poker players at the prestigious Paradise City Casino. 

The comprehensive schedule boasts high-stakes guarantees, a diverse lineup of events, and crucial paths toward qualifying for key regional championships.

The crown jewel of the festival is the headline APT Main Event, which commands a massive KRW 1,500,000,000 (KRW 1.5B) guarantee. The tournament features a buy-in of KRW 2.5M and will run across multiple flights beginning August 9. 

In addition to the significant prize pool, the Main Event will award 3 seats to the APTC Taipei 2026, providing players with a direct path to further regional championship action.

High-stakes enthusiasts will find several landmark tournaments tailored to premium bankrolls. The schedule includes the APT Super High Roller (8-Max), which requires a buy-in of KRW 15M and features a KRW 500M guarantee. 

Players can also target the high-tier Superstar Challenge, featuring a premium KRW 35M buy-in, or the standard APT High Roller, which carries a KRW 5M buy-in alongside a KRW 500M guarantee.

In addition to the major high-roller showdowns, the festival offers specialized marquee events sponsored by prominent industry names. 

Action kicks off on Friday, August 7, with the Korea National Cup (sponsored by DeepRun), featuring a buy-in of KRW 700K and a KRW 200,000,000 guarantee. 

The momentum continues on Saturday, August 8, with the popular Mystery Bounty Hunter (sponsored by Natural8), offering a KRW 300,000,000 guarantee for a KRW 900K buy-in.

Other notable tiered events scheduled throughout the festival include the Zodiac Classic (sponsored by Natural8) with a KRW 500M guarantee, the Mini Main Event boasting a KRW 400M guarantee, and the 

Ultra Stack tournament variants locked in at a KRW 150M guarantee.

To ensure a balanced offering for all participants, the schedule includes multiple dedicated Women's Events, diverse Omaha variations, and specific mixed structures like 9-Game. Off the felt, attendees can look forward to the celebrated APT Players Party, which takes place on August 13. 

With its massive guarantees and varied structures, the return to Paradise City Casino establishes APT Incheon 2026 as a premier stop on the regional poker calendar.