Won Poker Cup III: Hoang Hai Nam, Neng Zhao, Hoang Duy Hien Ng Among Early Standouts

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Won Poker Cup III: Hoang Hai Nam, Neng Zhao, and Hoang Duy Hien Ng Among Early Standouts

Now halfway through its eight-day run at the Won Majestic Hotel & Casino in Sihanoukville, Cambodia, the Won Poker Cup III has kicked off in full force. The first four days have delivered a vibrant mix of first-time participants and returning regulars, all soaking in the action-packed festivities.

The event continues to gain momentum, particularly among players from Vietnam and China, who make up a strong share of the field. The international presence is just as notable, with competitors from Australia, the Philippines, and neighboring regions contributing to the tournament’s diverse atmosphere.

Set to run through May 21, the series is anchored by its marquee attraction, the USD $600,000 guaranteed Main Event currently underway, drawing all the attention across the room. Among the early winners are Australia’s Neng Zhao, Vietnam’s Duy Hien, and most recently, Vietnam’s Hoang Hai Nam, who claimed victory in the prestigious W High Roller event.

Here’s what you’ve missed so far:

Hoang Hai Nam Shines in W High Roller Victory, Nears $1M Milestone

This season’s W High Roller once again proved to be one of the standout highlights of the Won Poker Cup III, with its $5,000 buy-in attracting some of the festival’s most seasoned contenders. The high-stakes affair was not for the faint of heart, and it was Vietnamese regular Hoang Hai Nam who rose to the occasion, skillfully outlasting a 59-entry field to claim the title and walk away with two exclusive Won hardware in hand.

As the saying goes, third time’s the charm and for Hoang, this third visit to the coastal city of Sihanoukville finally delivered the breakthrough. His final table performance was nothing short of dominant, blending composed strategy with well-timed aggression to run the table and secure the win.

For his impressive showing, Hoang pocketed $78,681, pushing his total live earnings to over $966,000, just steps away from entering the prestigious $1 million club. With the Main Event still in play, another deep run could very well see him reach that milestone before the festival concludes.

#9 W HIGHROLLER ($5,000)

After two days of high-stakes action, the prestigious W High Roller has crowned a new champion - Vietnam’s Hoang Hai Nam. A familiar face at the Won Poker Series, Hoang returned to Sihanoukville, Cambodia for his third appearance, and this time, he’s heading home with not one, but two pieces of exclusive Won hardware.

For his latest victory, Hoang claimed a well-earned $78,681, along with the W High Roller trophy and the coveted W Ring, cementing his place among the region’s elite.

Total Prize

$268,981

Guaranteed

100,000

Entries

ITM

#	Payout	Player
1	$78,681	HH Hoang Hai Nam Viet Nam
2	$56,500	CJ Craig Jones United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
3	$36,600	MF Mr. Fendy Indonesia
4	$27,700	PH Phan Huu Minh Tri Viet Nam
5	$21,500	CB Conor Berry Grimsley United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
6	$16,700	ZY Zhifan Ye China
7	$13,200	AV Armon Van Wijk Australia
8	$10,100	DE David Erquiaga Philippines
9	$8,000	FR Fabian Rolli Switzerland

Neng Zhao Rallies From Short Stack to Win Warm Up

The series kicked off in style with the Warm Up event setting a strong tone for the week ahead. A healthy 177-entry field broke the ice, signaling the momentum building around the Won Poker Cup III.

Emerging victorious was Australia’s Neng Zhao, who walked away with $16,475 following a heads-up deal with China’s Jinlin Shi. Zhao’s victory was particularly impressive — down to just over three big blinds with two tables remaining, he staged a remarkable comeback to capture his first Won trophy.

#1 WARM-UP ($565)

Neng Zhao Goes From 3 Bigs To Warm Up Champion

How do you feel after winning the Warm Up Event?

I was overwhelmed because all of my best friends are around next to me so in live event when you win and your friends are there, it’s the best feeling.

You were down at one point, how did you manage to recover?

I was down to 3.2 bigs left with 17 players left. Players were making lots of mistakes, calling when they shouldn’t call, trying to bust me out but my hands were holding up.

Did you imagine winning it after winning every showdown?

I actually said to my mate when I got to the final table with eight left, I can t literally lose from here. I even took a video before the final table started, I was holding the trophy and I said may as well take a photo of me now and get it done because I am going to win it anyways.

At four left, I was second in chips, I called my mate over and I said get ready for photos. I was that confident because the players were making many mistakes and I wasn’t making mistakes so I can’t lose from here.

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Total Prize

$85,845

Guaranteed

50,000

Entries

177

ITM

#	Payout	Player
1	$16,475	NZ Neng Zhao Australia
2	$18,000	JS Jinlin Shi China
3	$9,000	TD Tomas Dedinas Lithuania
4	$7,380	NH Nguyen Hoang Duy Viet Nam
5	$5,920	NH Nguyen Hoa Thinh Viet Nam
6	$4,590	PH Phan Huu Minh Tri Viet Nam
7	$3,400	WW Weixuan Wang China
8	$2,500	QH Quang Huy Nguyen Viet Nam
9	$2,000	AV Anzhela Vasylenko Ukraine

Check the 22 Payouts & Results ...

Hoang Duy Hien Ng Wins Mystery Bounty

A strong turnout of 263 entries filled the field for this season’s Mystery Bounty event, with the format’s unpredictable and entertaining nature bringing a vibrant buzz to the festival floor. The final stretch was dominated by two Vietnamese players, Nguyen Long and Duy Hien, who agreed to an even heads-up chop. Long emerged as the event’s top overall earner, boosted by a hefty collection of bounty prizes, while Hien claimed the trophy and spotlight, along with a cool $20,836 payout for his efforts.

Meanwhile, China’s Anshu Zheng made headlines of his own despite finishing in 7th place. His lucky draw revealed the event’s biggest mystery bounty $10,000 ticket, catapulting his overall earnings to nearly 20 times his buy-in and making him one of the most profitable runners on the list.

Other Highlights

#2 Highroller Warm-up (50% RAKE BACK for 16 players, before lvl 1 starts ) ($1,350)

Total Prize

$13,968

Entries

ITM

#	Payout	Player
1	$9,078	ER Erik Rozhynskyi Ukraine
2	$4,890	NT Nguyen Trung Chien Viet Nam

#4 Single Day Highroller (50% RAKE Back for 16 players, before lvl 1 starts) ($2,300)

Total Prize

$42,777

Entries

ITM

#	Payout	Player
1	$17,967	AC Abhijith Cheruku India
2	$11,980	NK Ngo Khoa Anh Viet Nam
3	$7,700	NH Nguyen Huu Dung Viet Nam
4	$5,130	ER Erik Rozhynskyi Ukraine

#13 Sunday Deepstack ($340)

Total Prize

$14,550

Entries

ITM

#	Payout	Player
1	$4,600	AV Anzhela Vasylenko Ukraine
2	$3,300	NT Ngoc Tu Pham Viet Nam
3	$2,100	KH Kinh Huyen Nguyen Viet Nam
4	$1,600	TV Thanh Van Tran Viet Nam
5	$1,250	LW Leo Wai Australia
6	$950	WL Wenhai Li China
7	$750	KP Kai Perng Heng Malaysia

#14 Hyper Turbo Highroller ($1,650)

Total Prize

$11,640

Entries

ITM

#	Payout	Player
1	$7,570	VF Valeriy Fokin Russian Federation
2	$4,070	DR Deesit Rawinruchiroch Thailand

$600,000 Guaranteed Main Event Heating Up

$600,000 Guaranteed Won Poker Cup Main Event Heating Up

The Won Poker Cup III Main Event is in full swing, with two of four starting flights already in the books. So far, 20 players have secured their spots for Day 2, with the remaining two flights set to run today — both expected to draw the biggest fields of the series and potentially surpass last season’s turnout.

Among the notable names in the mix is defending champion Henri Hinds, who has been spotted in the field but has yet to lock in a qualifying spot. The Irish pro etched his name into the history books last year after besting a 361-entry field to claim $117,000 in prizes, and now returns with eyes on a repeat and redemption.

Stay tuned for all the latest action, chip counts, and highlights via SMP Live Updates.