WPT Seoul Festival Kicks Off, YY Poker Club Draws Attention

The World Poker Tour (WPT) is running a schedule of 46 events in Seoul from October 30 to November 9. The festival's biggest draw is a championship tournament with a guaranteed prize pool of 1 billion Korean won. The schedule covers a wide range of options, from satellite tournaments in various formats to high-stakes tables and more accessible buy-in events.

Another highlight of the event is the newly opened YY Poker Club. Located inside the INSPIRE Resort, the room may be one of the most beautiful poker rooms a PokerNews editor has ever seen. The large, crisp LED screen in the entrance lobby, custom-made artwork, and a traditional boat stage set between East Asian style facades draw attention.

The WPT's iconic Mike Sexton Champions Cup is on display in the room, placed between two red bonsai trees. Series gold cups and championship titles can be seen amid a crowd of participants and champions gathered around them. The final table has a distinctly WPT look but carries clear Korean touches. The entire area is located in the INSPIRE Arena, just a few minutes from Incheon International Airport.

The cards are now in play and the festival will continue for the remaining 11 days. For those unable to travel to Seoul, the WPT will livestream some of the festival's key events, with expert commentators joining the broadcast.