Andrei Kalgin Triumphs at WPT Prime Cambodia Championship as Day 14 Concludes

Day 14 of the WPT Cambodia 2026 at NagaWorld concluded as the first major trophy of the festival was hoisted, for the prestigious WPT Prime Championship event, while a series of side events set the stage for the upcoming $1.5M Championship.

The spotlight of Day 14 belonged entirely to Russia’s Andrei Kalgin , who navigated a difficult final table to claim the WPT Prime Cambodia Championship title and the $164,570 top prize. The victory also grants Kalgin a prestigious $10,400 seat to the WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas later this year.

Kalgin entered the final stretch on a relentless winning spree. After a series of calculated bluffs and thin value bets that left his opponents guessing, he found himself heads-up against the Philippines’ Joshua Figuerres . The final hand was a classic cooler: Figuerres flopped a set of Jacks, but Kalgin had flopped a straight. Despite the vocal Filipino rail begging for the board to pair, the turn and river stayed clean, handing Kalgin the title with Broadway.

This victory is a transformative moment for Kalgin. With recorded live earnings previously sitting around $32,000, this single payout has effectively quintupled his career total in one afternoon. His breakthrough follows a steady climb through the Asian circuit, but this win establishes him as a major force to watch as the high-stakes Championship events begin.

Runner-up Joshua Figuerres earned $103,000, a score that pushes his total live earnings over the $360,000 mark. Figuerres continues his ascent up the Philippines’ All-Time Money List, where he currently sits at a career-high rank of 50th.

Side Event Spotlight

Soumitra Choudhury Navigates #49 Big Bounty Field

The $1,100 Big Bounty (Event #49) proved to be one of the more intense side events of the week. India’s Soumitra Choudhury outlasted a 97-entry field to take home the top prize of $12,649.

Choudhury has been a consistent presence in the Asian circuit. This victory adds a significant boost to his live earnings, which have seen a steady climb over the last two years. Historically, he has found success in mid-stakes events across Vietnam and India, but this WPT victory in Cambodia marks one of his more prominent international titles to date. He defeated Michel Johannes Maria Molenaar heads-up, a player with a growing reputation in the Abu Dhabi and European poker circles.

#49 BIG BOUNTY ($1,100)

Total Prize

$94,090

Entries

97

ITM

13

#	Payout	Player	SPI
1	$12,649	SC Soumitra Choudhury India	974.94
2	$7,864	MM Michel Molenaar Netherlands	689.38
3	$5,129	CD Christoph Dufhaus Germany	562.88
4	$4,058	FR Fabian Rolli Switzerland	487.47
5	$3,146	LC Lewis Cowell United Kingdom	436.00
6	$2,576	ET Elliot Thomas Nicholls New Zealand	398.02
7	$2,166	AR Aleksandras Rusinovas Lithuania	368.49
8	$1,801	AG Asish Ghosh India	344.69
9	$1,459	MA Myo Aung Myanmar	324.98

Check the 13 Payouts & Results ...

David Wayne Vining Claims Early Bird Megastack

The M13 Early Bird Megastack saw a fast-paced final table where David Wayne Vining emerged victorious. Vining, whose background includes several deep runs in smaller regional tournaments, managed to navigate the 42-player field to bank $2,726.

While a smaller buy-in event, this win serves as a momentum builder for Vining, who has been seen active in several preliminary events this series. He overcame South Africa’s Frank Chilchik, who added $1,663 to his tally for the runner-up finish.

#M13 EARLY BIRD MEGASTACK ($250)

Total Prize

$8,870

Entries

42

ITM

9

#	Payout	Player	SPI
1	$2,726	DV David Vining United States of America	385.94
2	$1,663	FC Frank Chilchik South Africa	272.90
3	$1,142	MM Makoto Miyatake Japan	222.82
4	$976	PL Peter Laird Bennett Singapore	192.97
5	$710	PP Pierre Poiras France	172.60
6	$621	VN Vannarith Nget United States of America	157.56
7	$532	JF Jason Fernandes India	145.87
8	$250	OP Ostap Perfilev Russia	136.45
9	$250	TR Toni Ravnak Serbia	128.65

The Day Ahead

The festival shifts it’s attention away from the WPT Prime as the $3,500 WPT Cambodia Championship officially begins. This is the flagship event of the series, featuring a massive $1.5 Million Guarantee.

All eyes are on Day 1A of the Championship. With 60-minute levels and a 50,000-chip starting stack, it is a true test of endurance and skill. Late registration remains open until approximately 9:45 PM tonight.