MYSTERY BOUNTY (200$ TO BOUNTY POOL) ($675)

Day 1 of the Won Poker Cup III Mystery Bounty has officially concluded, with Quan Qiu topping the final Day 1C flight. Out of 70 entries, Qiu bagged an impressive 762,000 chips, leading the nine survivors who advanced from this flight.

With Day 1C in the books, the event has now drawn a total of 264 entries, officially surpassing the turnout from last year’s Won Poker Cup II Mystery Bounty.

Day 1C came to a dramatic end as Richard Marquez, a prominent figure in the Asian poker scene, was eliminated as the bubble boy — narrowly missing out on a Day 2 berth.

Across all flights, 34 players have secured their spots for the Final Day. Neng Zhao leads the overall chip count with a towering 1,019,000, followed closely by Quan Qiu. Each finalist is now guaranteed a minimum cash payout of $800, but all eyes are set on reaching the final table, capturing the trophy, and claiming the top prize of $20,301.

The Mystery Bounty element adds an extra layer of excitement, with the top three bounties set at $5,000, $7,000, and a massive $10,000.

The stage is set for a thrilling finale at the Won Majestic Hotel & Casino in Sihanoukville, Cambodia. None of the remaining players will leave empty-handed — but only one will emerge victorious.

Stay tuned as we bring you wall-to-wall coverage of the finale of this high-stakes, adrenaline-charged event.

Action was picked up during bubble time with two players all-in — Richard Marquez under the gun and at risk against Hwang Hei Choong.

Richard Marquez: A♥ K♣

Hwang Hei Choong: K♦ K♥

Marquez was hoping for a double-up with his Big Slick, unaware he was charging straight into a pair of cowboys ready to end his tournament life.

The duel ended as expected, with the board running out 4♣ 8♠ 2♠ J♣ 9♣ — no help for Marquez, who fell just short of the money as the unfortunate bubble boy.