World Poker Tour heads to Cambodia after record event in Australia – March 9 to 21 at NagaWorld Phnom Penh
Season XXI of the World Poker Tour is off to a smashing start with back to back Prime festivals setting new records. Opening in Paris, France in January, the Main Event drew 1,071 entries to surpass the 1,050 turnout set in Cambodia last year.
Proceeding to Gold Coast, Australia, it continued the trend with 1,224 Main Event entries for a prize pool of AU$ 2,203,200 (~US$1,483,200). This is now the largest and richest WPT Prime Main Event (non-Championship event).
If you missed the past Prime festivals, the next one is just one day away. Starting March 9 and running through March 21 is WPT Prime Cambodia at NagaWorld Integrated Resorts. This is the brand’s third Prime series of the season.
Season XXI WPT Prime Cambodia – Player Guide
Last year, the WPT Prime Cambodia Main Event surged over ONE MILLION USD, becoming one of the few brands in the region to reach seven digits for a single tournament. In total, the festival paid out US$ 2.9+ Million.
In partnership with boutique gaming consulting company Connaissance Management, WPT aims to smash all past figures. The upcoming event features a 30-game lineup and US$ 1 Million in guaranteed prize pools. Whether you are a cash game player or a tournament enthusiast, the WPT has something prepared. Highlights and Key events are listed below:
- Meet Up Game with Andrew Neeme and Brad Owen: March 15 at 12pm
- Cash Game Bonanza: Daily
- WPT Prime Cambodia NagaWorld Millions US$ 150,000 guarantee: March 9 to 12
- Mystery Bounty US$ 100,000 guarantee: March 12 to 14
- WPT Prime Cambodia Main Event US$ 500,000 guarantee: March 16 to 20
- WPT Prime Cambodia 3x HR US$ 250,000 guarantee: March 19 to 20
Make sure to read our Event Breakdown via the link below. For players in need of accommodations, NagaWorld is the place to be. Special player rates may still be available.
