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WPT Prime Cambodia: Main Event Day 1A breaks previous turnout; Mike Takayama clinches $10K SHR
On Thursday, August 17, WPT Prime Cambodia welcomed players in for the highly anticipated Main Event $500K guaranteed. The WPT team along with partners Connaissance and NagaWorld held a brief presentation. Actor / WPT commentator Vince Van Patten officially launched the big event with the customary poker kickoff address ” Shuffle up and Deal!” […]
08/18/2022
WPT Prime Cambodia: Trong Hieu Ngo banks it big at the Mystery Bounty; Akshay Kapoor and Zarvan Tumboli win trophies; SHR closes at 1pm
Swinging day at WPT Prime Cambodia with four tournaments scattered around the ballorom of NagaWorld Phnom Penh. Trong Hieu Ngo emerged the biggest winner, two players from India lifted trophies, and the heavy hitters were in battle gear at the Super High Roller. Here are the highlights. For pics, head to the Somuchpoker FB […]
08/17/2022
Philippines’ William Ysmael bags latest Asia Poker Championship title and Php 5,400,000 (~US$ 96,607) in winnings
Manila’s live poker scene has recovered staggeringly this year as tournament operators left and right continue to take advantage of the increased attendance. The country’s largest poker room, Metro Card Club, was not one to miss the action and joined in on the buzz with its second edition Asia Poker Championship for 2022. The freshly […]
08/17/2022
WPT Prime Cambodia: Shardul Parthasarathi takes the Super High Roller; Richard Mari wins Short Deck; Asmiati tops the Ladies NLH
Indian players continue to dominate the WPT Prime Cambodia headlines with Shardul Parthasarathi as the latest to join the champions list. Also bagging titles were UK’s Richard Mari and Indonesia’s Ms. Asmiati. We’ve got those stories below including the updated Player of the Festival leaderboard with Trong Hieu Ngo in the lead. Here are the […]
08/17/2022
WPT World Championship arrives at Wynn Las Vegas this December; Full schedule unveiled
The live poker scene is back in full swing with operators and players altogether, celebrating the smashing success of recently concluded festivals. While the summer games have just wrapped up, tournament runners can now set their eyes on the upcoming 2022 World Poker Tour World Championship happening this December. The series is geared to play […]
08/15/2022
WPT Prime Cambodia: Anand Kumar & Kunal Patni win trophies; Player of the Festival update; Mystery Bounty draws 250 entries, 31 advance
South Africa’s Anand Kumar and India’ Kunal Patni were the latest players minted at WPT Prime Cambodia. The ongoing festival has now awarded six trophies. Action continues with games running from August 11 to 23 at NagaWorld Phnom Penh. Make sure to check the links provied for all your needs. WPT Prime Cambodia schedule […]
08/15/2022
WPT Prime Cambodia: late game surge by Younghoon Joo and JK Sorn earn victories; Player of the Festival update
Day 3 of World Poker Tour Prime Cambodia saw lots of fist pumps as two players celebrated their first ever WPT victories. At the 8-Max NL Hold’em Single Day, JK Sorn‘s late game surge landed him the win, and at the Deepstack NLH Freezeout, Younghoon Joo crushed it at the final four. The top […]
08/14/2022
World Poker Championship to stage a massive ₫20 Billion guarantee at Grand Loyal Poker Club Hanoi
Since the lifting of border restrictions, Vietnam’s capital city, Hanoi, has been the hotbed for some of the most thrilling poker festivals in Asia. This year has already seen international and regional brands present their style of poker. Coming next month, another festival will storm the city with the World Poker Championship (WPC) and […]
08/14/2022
Russia’s Semen Kapitonov wins WPT Prime Cambodia Opener for US$ 35,000
After four days of competition, with a final day that ran over twelve grueling hours, Russia’s Semen Kapitonov clinched the WPT Prime Cambodia Opener for his first ever live tournament title. Kapitonov earned the higher cut of the three way deal, pocketing US$ 35,000, and the cool WPT side event trophy. “This is probably […]
08/14/2022
China’s Ji Jun Xu towers over the 56 remaining players of WPT Prime Cambodia Opener
It was another fiery day at WPT Prime Cambodia as players made their way in to NagaWorld Phnom Penh Ballroom for the last two entry flights of the Opener $150K GTD. At the close of registration, Day 1C drew a big crowd of 164 and the Day 1D turbo flight pulled in 82. Combined […]
08/13/2022
WPT Prime Cambodia: Ashish Munot wins SuperStack, leads Player of the Festival race
Indian pro Ashish Munot is having a spectacular 2022 season. It has only been five months since he returned to the live scene and already has picked up his eighth cash. At WPT Prime Cambodia, Munot closed out the NagaWorld SuperStack 50K for his second side event title this year. Just ten days prior, […]
08/12/2022
WPT Prime Cambodia Opener headed for a quarter million dollar prize pool; Day 1B and Deepstack NLH Freezeout Day 1 results
Day 2 at WPT Prime Cambodia was brimming with action as more players flocked in to take part in the festivities. The day saw three events light up the NagaWorld Phnom Penh Ballroom. The first to complete was the NagaWorld SuperStack 50K which saw decorated WPT champion Ashish Munot lift the first side event […]
08/12/2022
Shuffle up and deal! WPT Prime Cambodia underway – August 11 to 23
Welcome to opening day of the much awaited World Poker Tour Prime Cambodia here at NagaWorld Phnom Penh! The opening ceremony dazzled the crowd with a live dance number followed by a short speech by WPT Live Events Specialist, Danny McDonagh. With him were Connaissance Management Directors Bryan Huang and Kelvin Chua, CEO of […]
08/11/2022
WPT Prime Cambodia off to a roaring start; SuperStack draws 183 entries, WPT Opener Day 1A picks up 54
Opening day of WPT Prime Cambodia saw a horde of players eagerly awaiting the first event to kick off. Once cards were in the air for the NagaWorld SuperStack 50K, more than six tables were quickly occupied. The pace continued for the rest of the day with players snatching up seats resulting in a […]
08/11/2022
APPT Manila: over US$ 2.6 Million paid out; Xin Hua Lai wins the Main Event; James Mendoza walks away as the biggest earner; full festival highlights inside
Last July 29 to August 7, PokerStars LIVE produced the biggest event in the Philippines since the pandemic, the Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT), at their hub in Okada Manila. Over the ten days, players flocked into the bustling capital city. Among the largest contingents were from South Korea, Singapore, Japan, India, and the […]
08/10/2022
A Quick Guide to WPT Prime Cambodia: August 11 to 23
In just a few days, the World Poker Tour returns to the Kingdom of Wonder with what promises to be the biggest event hosted by the brand in Asia this year. WPT Prime Cambodia takes place at the country’s capital, Phnom Penh, from August 11 to 23 at the luxurious NagaWorld Integrated Resort. To […]
08/07/2022
Experience WPT Prime Cambodia: August 11 to 23 at NagaWorld Phnom Penh
For years, the globally renowned World Poker Tour has been staging multiple festivals in the Asian region with the largest international turnout seen at the Kingdom of Wonder. In just over a week’s time, the premier brand returns. WPT Prime Cambodia makes landfall from August 11 to 23 at the luxurious NagaWorld Phnom Penh. […]
08/01/2022
Red Dragon Poker lands on Philippine Shores
Article sponsored by Red Dragon The Philippine Poker industry is about to explode! The Red Dragon Poker lands on Philippine shores breathing fire into the poker scene to boost players into action. Located at the 3rd floor of Casino Filipino Malate, the Red Dragon Poker Room will have 16 live gaming action tables offering exciting […]
07/29/2022
Taiwan Millions Tournament 12 highlights: Zhong Hao Lee wins record breaking Main Event; You Da Tsai tops Player of the Series; Zong Chi He banks the most
Record-breaking numbers at the 12th edition of the Taiwan Millions Tournament which ran from July 8 to 25 at the Chinese Texas Hold’em Poker Association (CTP Club). For years, this biannual homegrown festival has been one of the most sought after events in Taipei City, Taiwan, and for this season, the results were through […]
07/29/2022
Asian Poker Tour wraps up biggest festival at the VSOP; Vamerdino Magsakay wins Main Event and POS; Slade Fisher banks record Championships
The Asian Poker Tour (APT) concluded its fourth international festival of the year with thirteen days of games running from July 12 to 24 at the Viet Nam Series of Poker (VSOP) in Hanoi, Vietnam. This was the brand’s first series at the venue and it was an ambitious one. A total of 29 […]
07/28/2022
