APT Korea Championships 2018


Event Information

Event Schedule

The APT Korea Incheon Championships 2018 will be held from August 8th to the 19th at the Paradise City Casino located in Incheon, South Korea.

Click here to view/download the APT Korea Championships 2018 Players Booklet

Events Buy-In (KRW) Fee (KRW)
Wed, Aug 8
13:00 Event 1: NLH Welcome Event* 300,000 30,000
15:00 Special Event: Super High Rollers Day 1  16,000,000 3% Prize Pool
17:00 Satellite 1: Main Event 110,000 10,000
Thu, Aug 9
13:00 Event 2: Head Hunter (KRW 100K/Bounty)* 400,000 40,000
15:00 Super High Rollers Final Day     
17:00 Event 3: Ante Up for Charity  300,000  
18:00 Satellite 2: Main Event 110,000 10,000
Fri, Aug 10
13:00 Main Event Day 1A 1,000,000 100,000
14:00 Event 4: Pot Limit Omaha Hi 1 300,000 30,000
17:00 Satellite 3: Last Chance "1 in 5" to Main Event 220,000 20,000
Sat, Aug 11
13:00 Main Event Day 1B 1,000,000 100,000
14:00 Event 5: NLH Single Day Event 1 300,000 30,000
18:00 Satelllite 4: Championships Event 165,000 15,000
Sun, Aug 12
13:00 Main Event Day 2    
14:00 Event 6: No Limit Hold'em 1* 400,000 40,000
17:00 Satellite 5: High Rollers 215,000 20,000
18:00 Satellite 6: Championships Event 165,000 15,000
Mon, Aug 13
13:00 Main Event Day 3    
14:00 Event 7: High Rollers Day 1  2,000,000 150,000
15:00 Event 8: No Limit Hold'em 2* 500,000 50,000
18:00 Satellite 7: Championships Event 165,000 15,000
Tue, Aug 14
13:00 Event 9: NLH Single Day Event 2 400,000 40,000
13:00 High Rollers Final Day     
13:30 Main Event Final 8    
15:00 Event 10: High Rollers Single Day (25 Min. Levels) 2,000,000 150,000
18:00 Satellite 8: Championships Event 165,000 15,000
Wed, Aug 15
13:00 Championships Event Day 1A 1,500,000 150,000
15:00 Event 11: NLH Single Day Event 3 400,000 40,000
18:00 Satellite 9: Last Chance "1 in 5" to Championships Event 330,000 30,000
Thu, Aug 16
13:00 Championships Event Day 1B 1,500,000 150,000
14:00 Event 12: Super Deep Stack Turbo  300,000 30,000
17:00 Event 13: Hyper Deep Stack Turbo 1 150,000 15,000
Fri, Aug 17
13:00 Championships Event Day 2    
15:00 Event 14: Pot Limit Omaha 2* 400,000 40,000
18:00 Event 15: WeLoveSport.com  Deep Stack Turbo 200,000 20,000
Sat, Aug 18
13:00 Championships Event Day 3    
15:00 Event 16: Monster Stack Day 1  500,000 50,000
18:00 Event 17: Deep Stack Turbo 200,000 20,000
Sun, Aug 19
13:00 Monster Stack Final Day     
13:30 Championships Event Final 8    
14:00 Event 18: 6 Handed Turbo w/ Antes  200,000 20,000
16:00 Event 19: Deep Stack Hyper Turbo 2 150,000 15,000

Re-Entry Policy: Multiple re-entry allowed before the close of registration:

  • Main and Championships Events: start of level 10
  • Monster Stack: start of level 9
  • Side Events and Satellites: start of level 7 unless specified
  • High Rollers: based on number of entries

Best stack forward format:

  • Players that qualify to Day 2 from a previous Day 1 may re-enter a new Starting Day.
  • Players qualifying with multiple stacks to Day 2 will only play their largest stack. Other stacks will be removed from play.
  • Players are allowed to forfeit their stack before close of registration to re-enter.

ALL Buy Ins and Fees are in South Korean Won (KRW)

  • 3% Staff Charge on all tournaments (excluding Satellites and Charity Event)
  • All events will be paid to the nearest KRW 1,000

Event Notes:

  • The "ANTE BB" format utilizes the ante first before big blind in the event the big blind cannot cover the full amount for the ANTE and BB.
  • The "ANTE BB" structure remains the same regardless number of the number of players at a table.
  • All Side Events marked with an * are designed to be 2 day events with the Final 8 Players restarting at 1:00 PM (unless specified) the day after starting.
  • A side event designed to finish in 2 days will become a 1 day event if the Final 8 Players are reached by 10:00 PM.
  • The starting level for the Final 8 Players of a will be at a minimum average stack of 30 times the Big Blind. (not applicable to Turbo events)

Korean nationals are not allowed to enter the Casino.
Minimum age limit is 19 years of age
This schedule may be updated without prior notice
Right reserved to cancel guarantee/s due to Force Majeure: Earthquake, Flooding and/or Typhoon
APT Tournament Rules Apply

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Hotel Accomodations

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Tournament Registration

All players are required to register with the Asian Poker Tour to be able to participate in any APT event. Here are the steps to register for an APT tournament…

  1. Just look for the APT Player Registration Desk. If it's your first time to play in an APT event, our team will assist you with APT Registration System. You’ll be asked to give and/or confirm your details (and/or fill in the Player Release Form and sign it).
  2. Show your ID or state your name to our Registration Staff and inform them of the particular tournament/s you would like to join. You will then be issued the Tournament Receipts which will be paid and verified at the Cashier.
  3. Bring your paid and verified Tournament Receipt to the Tournament Staff 5-10 minutes before the start of your tournament for your seat card.
  • Please don’t forget to bring a valid ID as this will be required for Tournament Registration as proof of identity and age. 
  • Please note that South Korean nationals are not allowed to enter the casino as stipulated by South Korean law.
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Results

Results of the APT Korea Championships 2018 will be posted on our Events & Results page.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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