APPT Cambodia Main Event opens today! US$ 400,000 guaranteed – NagaWorld Phnom Penh, May 12 to 15

Following a week of exciting pre-games at the Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT), the Main Event is ready to kick off! This is the most awaited tournament of the series, taking place from May 12 to 15 at the elegant Nagaworld Integrated Resorts in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The event boasts a US$ 400,000 guarantee, and judging by the previous days’ turnout, this figure is just a teaser.

The APPT Main Event is a prestigious title that attracts players from around the world. Since the festival’s opening day, a large group of Chinese players have arrived with up to 100 strong expected for the Main Event. With these numbers, they have a good chance of taking down the title, as six of them have already won side events. Other large contingents are Russia, India, Korea, and Australia.

One player back in action is reigning champion Alexander Puchalski from Canada who won the Main Event last year. He will be aiming for a repeat performance and another big payday.

In partnership with Connaissance Management, the Main Event opens on May 12 with three flights to enter. Buy in is US$ 1,500 with one re-entry allowed per flight. Each flight will play 13 levels, with blinds increasing every 40 minutes for the first two flights and every 20 minutes for the third flight, which is a turbo. Players who qualify for Day 2 will enjoy a slower pace of play, with blinds increasing every 60 minutes. You can track the action via the Live Updates on Somuchpoker.

Main Event details

Date: May 12 to 15, 2025
Guarantee: US$ 400,000
Buy in: US$ 1,500

Day 1A: Friday, May 12 at 1pm – reg closes at 8:10pm
Day 1B: Saturday, May 13 at 1pm – reg closes at 8:10pm
Day 1C Turbo: Saturday, May 13 at 8pm – reg closes at 11:40pm
Day 2: Sunday, May 14 at 1pm – play down to the final table
Day 3 / Final Table: Monday, May 15 at 1pm

For the structure, head to the APPT CAMBODIA 2023 – Player Guide