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The biggest story of Day 2 was Denmark’s Michael Kim Falcon who stole the spotlight early, catapulting to the top after numerous takedowns that included a crucial double bust. Falcon bagged the chip lead with 1,876,000 (125 bb). On January 25, 2024, Season XXII of the World Poker Tour (WPT) commenced with the most […]

Setting ambitious goals for its inaugural Main Tour in Southeast Asia, the World Poker Tour (WPT) exceeded expectations, accumulating a staggering prize pool of USD 2,432,760. This standout achievement set a new benchmark as the most lucrative prize pool by the brand in Asia and solidified its flagship event as one of the most […]

After 21 years of bringing poker all over the globe, World PokerTour (WPT) Season XXII opens in Southeast Asia with the long-awaited WPT Championship! In partnership with Connaissance Management, this marks the world-renowned brand’s inaugural main tour launch in the region and the first time the brand boasts a USD 1,000,000 guarantee in Phnom Penh, […]

Action packed Day 8 at World Poker Tour (WPT) Cambodia as another six winners were added to the champions list. With 24 events out of the 44-game schedule now completed, the WPT Player of the Festival race is heating up. The top three are very close in chips and plenty of chances for others to […]

Five years ago in 2019, the World Poker Tour made its debut in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, marking the start of what would eventually evolve into the brand’s most significant event in the Asian region – the first WPT Main Tour in Southeast Asia. On January 25, 2024, the inaugural WPT Cambodia Championship, in partnership […]

The World Poker Tour (WPT) concluded Day 6 of games at NagaWorld Phnom Penh, Cambodia with another three first time WPT winners crowned. We’ve got those stories down below. WPT Cambodia – News Coverage and Results WPT Cambodia – Player of the Festival standings WPT Cambodia – Player Guide WPT Cambodia – Photos ANDREJ DESSET […]

The Super High Roller title came down between the top two Philippine players Mike Takayama and Marc Rivera. Both players quickly opted to evenly split the remaining cash then battled for the trophy. One hour in, Takayama doubled up and never looked back. He defeated Rivera on a flip with trips over on a board […]

World Poker Tour (WPT) Cambodia experienced yet another impressive turnout as the highly popular Mystery Bounty event lit up NagaWorld Phnom Penh, attracting a total of 532 entries across three starting days. Not only did the event smash its guarantee, the top mystery reward is set at a mighty USD 20,000. Here is the breakdown: Mystery Bounty […]

Cards have been flying nonstop in Cambodia with the World Poker Tour (WPT) hosting its first Main Tour in Southeast Asia. Taking place at NagaWorld Phnom Penh, the past two days saw five players join the winners club with Korea’s Seongho Cho becoming the first to win two trophies. Other minted players were Steve Ferry […]

On Day 5 of World Poker Tour (WPT) Cambodia, another three players emerged victorious – Jonald Garcia, Chi Wai Will Kwok, Hwany Lee – to score their first WPT hardware. We’ve got those stories below. In addition, the Player of the Festival race is well underway with 13 events in the books. Two-time winner Seongho Cho […]

The World Poker Tour (WPT) Cambodia – Championship Warm Up was the hottest item on the menu the past two days, drawing a combined 489 entries over three entry flights. This sent the prize pool soaring over double to USD 341,518. WPT Cambodia Championship Warm Up – Day 1A Day 1B drew the largest crowd […]

Running from January 17 to 30, 2024, Season XXII of the World Poker Tour (WPT) completed its second day of games at the grand ballroom of NagaWorld in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Four players emerged victorious –  Seongho Cho, Luke Keay, Thi Xuan Ha Tran, and Sean Ragozzini. Also wrapping up was Day 1A of the […]

In a week’s time the World Poker Tour (WPT) in partnership with Connaissance Management, will kick off its 22nd season in Phnom Penh, Cambodia featuring the first ever Main Tour in Southeast Asia. Running January 17 to 30, 2024 at the world-class NagaWorld Integrated Resort, it is the biggest festival ever announced by the brand in the region […]

As the Global Poker Index (GPI) unveiled the Players of the Year (POY) winners, it was a season of firsts, record-extending titles, and a banner year for poker with 85 players earning National titles and the Asian region notching 2 of the Top 5 positions in the POY rankings. A first for Bin Weng […]

Somuchpoker interviews Asia-based French poker team “Cimitarra”.

The year 2023 may well have been the busiest year of live poker for Asian players. While many outshined, Somuchpoker has picked 20 players for our top performers list. Here are the first five. Valeriy Pak – Uzbekistan Since his first major win at the WPT Korea Incheon Main Event in 2018, Valeriy Pak […]

WPTCambodia2024 Heads up, poker enthusiasts! Cambodia is simplifying its arrivals process by introducing e-arrival cards starting January 1, 2024. The trial period will last until June 30, 2024, when tourists can file immigration, customs, and health information online.  Cambodia e-Arrival  “By providing a seamless and expedited entry procedure, the app could substantially enhance the country’s […]

Amidst a crowd of exuberant fans, USA’s Daniel Sepiol and Greece’s Georgios Sotiropoulos engaged in a gripping heads up battle for the most prestigious World Poker Tour title. These two finalists emerged as the last WPT World Championship contenders remaining from a vast field of 3,835 entries. Both were guaranteed their first ever seven […]

After three weeks of thrilling poker, the World Poker Tour World Championship Season XXI is coming to an end at Wynn Las Vegas with six players remaining at the World Championship. Last night also saw the conclusion of two flagship events – WPT Prime Championship and The Big One for One Drop. Here are the highlights […]

As the World Poker Tour (WPT) season ender grinds down to its final days at Wynn Las Vegas, coveted titles and top prizes are now within reach at the WPT World Championship and WPT Prime Championship. Asian players and circuit regulars are among the contenders. Here’s a quick update on the incoming action. WPT […]