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  Another major series has been added to the 2026 Asian poker year-end schedule. The full schedule for Jeju Poker Festival 2026 has been officially announced. The event will take place from October 28th to November 11th, a collaboration between RDPT (Red Dragon Poker Tour) and KPC, featuring 15 consecutive days of intensive tournaments in Jeju. Public tournament information also shows that the 2026 Jeju Poker Festival is scheduled to kick off on October 28th. According to the official schedule poster, this year's festival will feature a total of 123 trophy events, with a total guaranteed prize pool of 3,880,000,000 Korean Won (3.88 billion Korean Won). From the length of the tournament and the density of events to the joint participation of two major brands, this event will become one of the most important major series in the 2026 Asian live poker year-end season. 15 Days, 123 Tournaments: The Jeju Poker Festival 2026, running from October 28th to November, spans 15 full days. The official schedule has been released, showcasing multiple tournaments daily with varying buy-in levels, structures, and lengths, allowing participants to choose events based on their schedules and preferences. Jeju Poker Festival 2026 Key Information: Tournament Series: October 28th to November 11th, 2026; Duration: 15 days; Tournament Count: 123; Total Guaranteed Prize Pool: 3,880,000,000 KRW; Partner Brands: RDPT, KPC; Location: Jeju, South Korea. Compared to single-brand series, the biggest feature of this event is the consolidation of RDPT and KPC tournaments within the same festival period, eliminating the need for players to frequently switch between different dates and series. RDPT and KPC Join Forces Again, Two Brands Form the Main Theme of the Jeju Poker Carnival. RDPT and KPC remain the core of the Jeju Poker Carnival. Public information indicates that the two brands will once again co-host in Jeju, continuing the past model of the Jeju Carnival using multiple brands to form a large-scale tournament cycle. Looking at the official full tournament poster, different brand events are marked with their respective visual colors, with the main events and numerous side events distributed throughout the 15-day schedule. For players who regularly follow the Asian Poker Tour, this means that a single trip to Jeju allows them to participate in the main events of both brands within the same trip. A Total Guarantee of 3.88 Billion KRW: Jeju Welcomes Another Large Player Lineup at the End of the Year. Another key figure is the total guaranteed prize pool of 3.88 billion KRW. With 123 trophy events over 15 days, this year's carnival distributes the events across different buy-ins and tiers, rather than concentrating on a single main event. This arrangement allows the series to accommodate competition in the core main event and higher buy-ins, while also retaining a large number of side events for different types of players. Earlier public information confirmed that the 2026 Jeju Poker Carnival will be held.