Cambodia, Phnom Penh
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WPT Cambodia Passport to the World Championship 2026 Results & Winners
The WPT Cambodia Passport to the World Championship 2026 concluded at the NagaWorld Integrated Resort in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, running from August 12 to August 24, 2026. Players competing in World Poker Tour events can qualify online or claim exclusive signup bonuses through WPT Global, the official online poker partner of the WPT.
WPT Cambodia Passport to the World Championship 2026 Festival Information
Festival: | WPT Cambodia Passport to the World Championship 2026 |
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Dates: | August 12 to August 24, 2026 |
Venue: | NagaWorld Integrated Resort, Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
Main Event Winner: | Ari Engel – $91,444 |
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Status: | CONCLUDED |
WPT Cambodia Passport to the World Championship Highlights & Results
The festival brought 13 days of high-stakes tournament action to Southeast Asia, drawing a total of 2,566 entries across 80 events and generating $1,334,889 in total prize money according to the official festival statistics. The flagship $1,300 Championship Event featured a $500,000 guarantee and attracted 391 total entries. Canadian poker pro Ari Engel secured victory in the Championship Event, earning the $91,444 first-place prize alongside a $10,400 seat to the WPT World Championship in Las Vegas, as detailed in the official WPT Cambodia recap. India's Aditya Agarwal finished as runner-up for $81,610, while Ireland's Micheal Oneill took third place for $43,811. Side events featured extensive action across No Limit Hold'em, Pot Limit Omaha, and Short Deck variants throughout the schedule.
Key Champions
The historic series crowned several prominent winners who etched their names into the regional poker circuit. A selection of the primary champions can be reviewed below:
Poker & Travel Guide: Cambodia
Phnom Penh has established itself as a premier tournament destination on the Asian poker circuit. Players visiting the country can explore full gaming regulations, local accommodation, and regional travel guidelines in our complete Cambodia poker guide.
The Venue: NagaWorld Integrated Resort
Located in central Phnom Penh near the Mekong River, NagaWorld Integrated Resort stands as the premier integrated entertainment complex in the region.
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