Journey to APT Jeju 2025
Jeju’s Got Chips – And We Don’t Mean the Kind with Dip!
👋 Get ready for APT Jeju 2025! From 26th Sept to 5th Oct 2025, join your fellow poker players at APT Jeju live in South Korea and experience a world where poker and culture converge.
But wait – here’s a piece of great news: You don’t have to wait till September – Start your journey to APT Jeju 2025 from 17th August - 26th September, where you can win the live event seats at a fraction of the cost!
Table of Contents
- $50,000 Bonus to APT Jeju Main Event Winner
- Target Stack Satellites
- Korea National Cup – Shoot for the $610 Seats!
- Secure Your Seat in APT Jeju Main Event LIVE Day 1!
- Main Event OnLive - Play Online Day 1s and Immediately Jump to Live Day 3 (ITM)!
- Other Ways to Qualify
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
$50,000 Bonus to APT Jeju Main Event Winner
If you’re a Natural8 player who secures your spot at the APT Main Event, whether it’s through our exclusive Mega Satellites to APT Jeju $1.5M GTD Main Event LIVE Day 1 or APT Jeju $1.5M GTD Main Event OnLive Day 1 or through a direct buy-in, you will receive an additional $50,000* upon claiming victory in the APT Main Event.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
If I win the APT Main Event, can I receive the $50,000 Main Event bonus in cash?
If I win the APT Main Event, can I cash out my $50,000 Main Event bonus immediately?
How can I be a Natural8 qualifier who can be eligible for this bonus?
Target Stack Satellites
Play Target Stack Satellites for the fastest way to qualify for an APT Jeju event – win a seat the moment you hit the target stack!
Example: Let’s say that the event has a Target Stack of 120,000 chips. The moment you get 120,000 chips, you will immediately be awarded a seat to the target event. No more playing till the end!
Korea National Cup – Shoot for the $610 Seats!
Taekwondo has Korean Tigers, poker has the Korea National Cup. Play the $80 Mega Satellites happening every Sunday and be among the first to qualify for the live $143K GTD Korea National Cup.
| Date | Time (HKT) | GTD Packages/Seats |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug 2025 | 9:00 p.m. | 5 x $610 KNC Seats |
| 7 Sep 2025 | 9:00 p.m. | 5 x $610 KNC Seats |
| 14 Sep 2025 | 9:00 p.m. | 5 x $610 KNC Seats |
| 21 Sep 2025 | 9:00 p.m. | 5 x $610 KNC Seats |
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday - Friday | 8 p.m. - 12 a.m. (Hourly) |
| Saturday | 3 p.m. - 12 a.m. (Hourly) |
| Sunday | 3 p.m. - 8 p.m. (Hourly) 11 p.m. - 12 a.m. (Hourly) |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can I buy in to APT Korea National Cup LIVE Day 1 directly via Natural8?
What happens if I cannot attend the LIVE Day 1?
What happens if I win multiple tickets to APT Korea National Cup LIVE Day 1?
How do I claim my seats?
Secure Your Seat in APT Jeju Main Event LIVE Day 1!
Kickstart your journey to APT Jeju with the Natural8-exclusive Mega & Step Satellites and win a share of $86,380 in guaranteed prizes!
This APT season, we are giving away 45 seats (each worth at least $1,864) to the APT Main Event LIVE Day 1 at Jeju, South Korea. That’s not all – 5 of these exclusive seats will come bundled with additional $500 as luxurious $2,364 Main Event packages!
| Date | Time (HKT) | Buy-in (USD) | Guarantee (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug 2025 | 8:00 PM | $250 | 3 x $1,864 Main Event Seats |
| $40 | 1 x $1,864 Main Event Seat | ||
| 24 Aug 2025 | 8:00 PM | $250 | 3 x $1,864 Main Event Seats |
| $40 | 2 x $1,864 Main Event Seats | ||
| 31 Aug 2025 | 8:00 PM | $250 | 3 x $2,364 Main Event Packages |
| $40 | 2 x $2,364 Main Event Packages | ||
| 7 Sep 2025 | 8:00 PM | $250 | 6 x $1,864 Main Event Seats |
| $40 | 2 x $1,864 Main Event Seat | ||
| 14 Sep 2025 | 8:00 PM | $250 | 6 x $1,864 Main Event Seats |
| $40 | 3 x $1,864 Main Event Seats | ||
| 21 Sep 2025 | 8:00 PM | $250 | 6 x $1,864 Main Event Seats |
| $40 | 3 x $1,864 Main Event Seats | ||
| 22 Sep 2025 | 8:00 PM | $250 | 1 x $1,864 Main Event Seats |
| 23 Sep 2025 | 8:00 PM | $250 | 1 x $1,864 Main Event Seats |
| 24 Sep 2025 | 8:00 PM | $250 | 1 x $1,864 Main Event Seats |
| 25 Sep 2025 | 8:00 PM | $250 | 1 x $1,864 Main Event Seats |
| 25 Sep 2025 | 8:00 PM | $250 | 1 x $1,864 Main Event Seats |
In addition to the Mega Satellites, Natural8 will also be running daily Step Satellites where you can begin your journey to APT Jeju from as low as $4!
| Day | Time (HKT) |
|---|---|
| Monday - Friday | 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. (Hourly) |
| Saturday | 2 p.m. - 11 p.m. (Hourly) |
| Sunday | 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. (Hourly) 9 p.m. - 12 a.m. (Hourly) |
*The target Mega Satellites for these Step Satellites will take place in the following week. Make sure you read the event description carefully.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What happens if I cannot attend the LIVE Day 1?
Can I use my $1,864 seat to play the APT Jeju Main Event OnLive Day 1?
How do I claim my seats & packages?
What happens if I win multiple Mega seats?
What happens if I win multiple tickets to APT Main Event LIVE Day 1?
What if I already qualified for Day 3 through the APT OnLive Day 1s?
Can I buy in to APT Jeju Main Event LIVE Day 1 directly via Natural8?
Main Event OnLive - Play Online Day 1s and Immediately Jump to Live Day 3 (ITM)!
Hate waiting and want to jump straight to the money? Well, you’re in luck – the Natural8’s APT Main Event OnLive Day 1 is the very thing you need.
All you have to do is play in the APT Jeju $1.5M GTD Main Event OnLive Day 1s and survive until the end. Once you are in the money, you will automatically qualify for the live APT Jeju Main Event Day 3 at Jeju, South Korea. No more grinding through Day 2!
The APT Jeju OnLive Satellite Events will begin on 6th July!
| Date | Time (HKT) | Buy-in |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug 2025 | 7:30 p.m. | $1,864 |
| 7 Sep 2025 | 7:30 p.m. | $1,864 |
| 14 Sep 2025 | 7:30 p.m. | $1,864 |
| 21 Sep 2025 | 7:30 p.m. | $1,864 |
| Day | Time (HKT) | Buy-in | Guarantee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 5:30 p.m. | $250 | 1 x APT Jeju ME OnLive Day 1 Seats |
| Sunday | 5:30 p.m. | $250 | 2 x APT Jeju ME OnLive Day 1 Seats |
| Date | Time (HKT) | Buy-in |
|---|---|---|
| Monday - Friday | 7:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. | $25 |
| Saturday | 11:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Hourly) 4:30 p.m. (Express) | $25 |
| Sunday | 11:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Hourly) 4:30 p.m. (Express) | $25 |
Note: Express satellites are quick games that are expected to last around 1 hour
Other Ways to Qualify
CREATING MORE WAYS FOR YOU TO GO TO JEJU! STAY TUNED!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
If you need more assistance, feel free to contact our friendly support staff who are ready to assist you 24/7.
What happens if I cannot attend the LIVE Day 1?
You will forfeit your $1,864 APT Jeju Main Event seat entirely
Can I use my $1,864 LIVE Day 1 seat to play the APT Jeju Main Event OnLive Day 1?
Yes, you will be able to use this for the OnLive Day 1s. Please contact events@natural8.com to do so. Your entry to the LIVE Day 1 will then be forfeited.
How do I claim my seats & packages from the Mega Satellites to LIVE Day 1s?
The Natural8 team will reach out to you via email with further details and instructions. Once you have confirmed your attendance, all you have to do is approach the APT registration counter at the venue for your Day 1 seat. For package winners, your additional $500 will be credited to you in Natural8 credits.
What happens if I win multiple seats to APT Jeju Main Event LIVE Day 1?
You may use all of them for LIVE Day 1s. For any additional unused seats, you will receive$1,677.60 (buy-in minus the rake $186.40) in the form of Natural8 credits after the Live Main Event is over
What happens to extra LIVE Day 1 seats if I already qualified for Day 3 through the APT Jeju OnLive Day 1s?
For any additional unused seats, you will receive $1,677.60 (buy-in minus the rake $186.40) in the form of Natural8 credits after the Live Main Event is over
When does the OnLive Day 1 conclude?
Day 1 ends once less than 15% of the field is remaining, and all players make the money.
What happens if 2 or more players bubble at the same time in the OnLive Day 1?
All players will not make it to Day 3 and will not make the money.
What happens once I survive until the end of OnLive Day 1?
You are in the money and automatically qualify for the APT Jeju Main Event Day 3, to be played LIVE at Jeju, South Korea on 2nd October 2025. The Natural8 team will reach out to you via email with further details and instructions. Once you have confirmed your attendance, all you have to do is approach the APT registration counter at the venue for your Day 3 seat.
Can I play another OnLive Day 1 after qualifying into Day 3?
Yes, you are allowed to play multiple OnLive Day 1s, however only your best qualifying stack will move forward to Day 3 and the rest of your lower stacks will be forfeited. You will receive the minimum cash for the forfeited stacks that qualified into Day 3.
Can I also play the APT Jeju Main Event LIVE Day 1 after qualifying into Day 3?
Yes, you can still play in the live APT Jeju Main Event Day 1 even if you have qualified for Day 3 via Onlive Day 1s. However, do note that by playing in the live Day 1, you will have to reach the In-The-Money stage of the live Day 2 in order to qualify for Day 3. The same Best Stack Forward rules will apply. All lower stacks (between online and live) that qualified for Day 3 will be forfeited and receive the minimum cash.
Must I play the APT Jeju Main Event LIVE Day 3?
If you choose to not play the live event, your stack will be forfeited, and you will receive the minimum cash in the form of online credits after the Live Main Event is over.
If I win the APT Main Event, can I receive the $50,000 Main Event bonus in cash?
No. The $50,000 Main Event bonus will be credited into your playing account as Natural8 credits.
If I win the APT Main Event, can I cash out my $50,000 Main Event bonus immediately?
To withdraw the $50,000 Main Event bonus, the usual withdrawal requirements as per our Withdrawal Policy will apply.
Terms & Conditions
- Players must be aged 18 and above to participate in this online event. However, take note that players must meet all the entry requirements of the live event venue at the time of the live event and that the legal age limit for Jeju Shinhwa World (where APT Jeju will be held) is 19 years old.
- All currencies are quoted in US Dollars unless stated otherwise.
- The event guarantees are subject to change, and the amounts listed on this website may not be current. For the latest information, check the tournament lobby of the Natural8 app.
- The withdrawal of the $50,000 Main Event bonus is subject to Natural8’s withdrawal requirements as per the Withdrawal Policy. The $50,000 Main Event bonus will be credited to the player's online Natural8 account as credits.
- Natural8 reserves the right to investigate any players suspected of fraudulent activity, and take any necessary action. In the event of multi-accounting, bonus hunting, or foul play, Natural8 reserves the right to forfeit any prize amounts that have been paid along with any remaining cash balances, without prior notice.
- Natural8 reserves the right to cancel or modify this tournament and its promotions at any time without prior notice, and at its sole and absolute discretion.
- This promotion is subject to the terms and conditions of the Natural8 website.
- Natural8 is an advocate of safer gambling. If you feel you might have an online gambling problem, do seek further advice or counseling at www.begambleaware.org
