MAIN EVENT ($1,320)

Following three days of pre-games, the Won Poker Cup III Main Event kicks off today at the Won Majestic Casino. This edition features a hefty $600,000 guaranteed prize pool, with four starting flights and a $1,320 buy-in.

• Buy-in: $1,320
• Guarantee: $600,000
• Day 1A: May 17, 2025 (Bubble Protection)
• Day 1B: May 18, 2025
• Day 1C: May 19, 2025
• Day 1D: May 19, 2025 (Turbo)

Looking back, the inaugural Won Poker Cup in July 2024 featured a $500,000 guaranteed Main Event, which was won by China’s Hong Ke in a field of 404 entries. Australia’s Armon Van Wijk finished as runner-up.

In late November 2024, the second edition saw an increased Main Event guarantee to $600,000. Irish player Henri Hinds defeated Vietnam’s Mai Bien in a field of 361 entries for a top prize of $117,000. Hinds was also awarded the W Ring for his victory.

Entering players begins with a 30,000 stack which is 300 times the opening blinds. Levels go up every 30 minutes and play down to ITM of 15% of the field.

Cards start flying at 3pm. Somuchpoker will bring you updates on the leaders throughout the day.