The World Poker Tour (WPT) Cambodia – Championship Warm Up was the hottest item on the menu the past two days, drawing a combined 489 entries over three entry flights. This sent the prize pool soaring over double to USD 341,518. WPT Cambodia Championship Warm Up – Day 1A Day 1B drew the largest crowd […]
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WPT Cambodia Day 2 winners and Championship Warm Up Day 1A chip counts
Running from January 17 to 30, 2024, Season XXII of the World Poker Tour (WPT) completed its second day of games at the grand ballroom of NagaWorld in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Four players emerged victorious – Seongho Cho, Luke Keay, Thi Xuan Ha Tran, and Sean Ragozzini. Also wrapping up was Day 1A of the […]
World Poker Tour (WPT) Cambodia kicks off in one week! – January 17 to 30, 2024 at NagaWorld in Phnom Penh
In a week’s time the World Poker Tour (WPT) in partnership with Connaissance Management, will kick off its 22nd season in Phnom Penh, Cambodia featuring the first ever Main Tour in Southeast Asia. Running January 17 to 30, 2024 at the world-class NagaWorld Integrated Resort, it is the biggest festival ever announced by the brand in the region […]
GPI reveals 2023 POY champs: A First for Bin Weng, A Fourth Female POY for Foxen, Nick Pupillo wins tight race for Mid-Major POY, Ren Lin is Asia’s best
As the Global Poker Index (GPI) unveiled the Players of the Year (POY) winners, it was a season of firsts, record-extending titles, and a banner year for poker with 85 players earning National titles and the Asian region notching 2 of the Top 5 positions in the POY rankings. A first for Bin Weng […]
[Video Interview] Getting to know French poker team “Cimitarra”
Somuchpoker interviews Asia-based French poker team “Cimitarra”.
[1 of 4] Top live poker achievements by Asia players in 2023 – five of 20 players
The year 2023 may well have been the busiest year of live poker for Asian players. While many outshined, Somuchpoker has picked 20 players for our top performers list. Here are the first five. Valeriy Pak – Uzbekistan Since his first major win at the WPT Korea Incheon Main Event in 2018, Valeriy Pak […]
Cambodia’s e-arrival card eases travel requirements for players anticipating the World Poker Tour
WPTCambodia2024 Heads up, poker enthusiasts! Cambodia is simplifying its arrivals process by introducing e-arrival cards starting January 1, 2024. The trial period will last until June 30, 2024, when tourists can file immigration, customs, and health information online. Cambodia e-Arrival “By providing a seamless and expedited entry procedure, the app could substantially enhance the country’s […]
Daniel Sepiol clinches WPT World Championship; Ren Lin wins WPT Alpha8
Amidst a crowd of exuberant fans, USA’s Daniel Sepiol and Greece’s Georgios Sotiropoulos engaged in a gripping heads up battle for the most prestigious World Poker Tour title. These two finalists emerged as the last WPT World Championship contenders remaining from a vast field of 3,835 entries. Both were guaranteed their first ever seven […]
WPT World Championship down to Final 6; Calvin Anderson wins Prime Championship; Mikita Badziakouski banks $7.1M at Big One for One Drop
After three weeks of thrilling poker, the World Poker Tour World Championship Season XXI is coming to an end at Wynn Las Vegas with six players remaining at the World Championship. Last night also saw the conclusion of two flagship events – WPT Prime Championship and The Big One for One Drop. Here are the highlights […]
WPT World Championship final 45 includes Asian players Ren Lin, Ankit Ahuja, James Chen; WPT Prime Championship resumes, Valeriy Pak among final 6
As the World Poker Tour (WPT) season ender grinds down to its final days at Wynn Las Vegas, coveted titles and top prizes are now within reach at the WPT World Championship and WPT Prime Championship. Asian players and circuit regulars are among the contenders. Here’s a quick update on the incoming action. WPT […]