World Poker Tour announced that WPT Seoul will be held from October 30 to November 9, 2026, at the INSPIRE Entertainment Resort in South Korea, marking the first major event in the resort's new entertainment space on the second floor. The 11-day schedule includes 46 events, with facilities for live broadcasting and high-stakes player services.
Event Buy-ins Cover Multiple Player Levels
The 46 events have buy-ins ranging from 300,000 Korean Won to 8,000,000 Korean Won, approximately equivalent to 203 to 5415 USD. The wide range of buy-ins allows both local casual players and international high-stakes participants to engage, also creating a progression path between side events and the main event.
Championship Event Guarantee Reaches 1 Billion Korean Won
The WPT Seoul Championship Event starts on November 5, with the final table on November 9, featuring a guaranteed prize pool of 1 billion Korean Won. The final table will be broadcast globally, managed by Danny McDonagh, who has long been involved in Asia-Pacific poker events.
New Venue Features 70 Poker Tables and Broadcasting Facilities
YY Poker Club is planned with 70 poker tables and a dedicated live broadcasting studio; the same entertainment area also includes Daia space for high-stakes players, and Ultra Lounge that combines nightlife and bar experiences.
The Integrated Resort Offers Accommodation and Entertainment Capabilities
INSPIRE features 1275 five-star hotel rooms, a 15,000-seat Arena, indoor water facilities, an outdoor Discovery Park, and commercial cultural spaces, extending the stay of event participants to accommodation, dining, entertainment, and retail.
Proximity to Incheon Airport Benefits International Traffic
The resort's proximity to Incheon International Airport reduces the transit costs for overseas players. For destination events, visa, flights, connections, and accommodation capacity are as crucial as the number of poker tables, influencing whether players are willing to extend their stay.
WPT Continues to Expand its Live Event Network in Asia
Since 2002, WPT has hosted events in 48 countries, attracting over 400,000 participants and awarding over 1.5 billion USD in prizes. The Seoul event serves both to validate the new venue and to test the long-term capability of South Korean integrated resorts to host international poker festivals.
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