The APT Jeju Classic 2026 celebrates its milestone 20th edition with ten days of high-stakes action, drawing players from across Asia and beyond. Running through February 8, the festival features a mix of formats catering to both recreational players and high-roller elites, with massive guarantees that make it one of the season’s most anticipated events.
Festival Highlights
Key tournaments of the APT Jeju Classic 2026 include:
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Main Event: 2.2 billion KRW guarantee
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Super High Roller: 500 million KRW guarantee
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Mystery Bounty: 400 million KRW guarantee
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National Cup: Opening event with a more accessible buy-in, setting the stage for the festival
With this diverse lineup, the series promises opportunities for both emerging stars and established pros to shine.
National Cup: 690 Entries, Chinese Dominance
The opening trophy event, the APT National Cup, drew 690 entries across three starting flights, quickly surpassing its guaranteed prize pool and creating nearly $300,000 in total prizes.
Final Day: 97 players returned, all guaranteed a payout, but all eyes were on the $64,854 top prize.
The final table showcased the dominance of Chinese players, although Vishal Ojha (India) and Methavee Taveekitvatee (Thailand) made notable runs. Ultimately, the heads-up clash between Junyu Huang and Zu You Wang ended with Huang claiming victory and the festival’s first major trophy.
National Cup Final Table Results:
| Position | Player | Country | Prize ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Junyu Huang | China | 64,854 |
| 2 | Zu You Wang | China | 39,634 |
| 3 | Qiang Xu | China | 28,314 |
| 4 | Vishal Ojha | India | 21,444 |
| 5 | Jiaqi He | China | 17,063 |
| 6 | Yifei Chen | China | 13,096 |
| 7 | Methavee Taveekitvatee | Thailand | 9,475 |
| 8 | Wei Hong | China | 6,462 |
| 9 | Weihong Liu | China | 5,128 |
Mystery Bounty Championship: Zhou Takes the Crown
The Mystery Bounty Hunter tournament proved to be another highlight, drawing 991 entries at a 1,100,000 KRW buy-in. This event combined a traditional prize pool with a bounty component, adding extra excitement and strategy as players hunted for eliminations.
On the final day, Chinese players dominated, with Yuan Shu Zhou steadily taking control and racking up multiple bounties along the way. Zhou’s total winnings reached 167,556,400 KRW (~$115,000), combining regular prizes and bounty rewards.
Mystery Bounty Final Table Results:
| Position | Player | Country | Prize ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yuan Shu Zhou | China | 115,488 |
| 2 | Yingfei Gu | China | 53,210 |
| 3 | Chi Ngong Tang | Hong Kong | 39,673 |
| 4 | Shun Bo Yu | Taiwan | 55,512 |
| 5 | Kaihua Huang | China | 27,149 |
| 6 | Gao Qian Zhang | China | 32,719 |
| 7 | Wen Jie Sun | China | 12,372 |
| 8 | Qi Heng Liu | China | 12,958 |
| 9 | Wei Ni | China | 6,851 |
The APT Jeju Classic 2026 continues to solidify Jeju Island as a premier poker destination in Asia, blending massive guarantees, diverse events, and strong international participation — making this 20th edition a festival to remember.
