WPT Cambodia Day 17: Pedro Coloma Leads Final 54; Terry Gonzaga Wins PLO Trophy

Day 17 of

WPT Cambodia 2026

 at 

NagaWorld

saw a massive shift in momentum as the flagship 

WPT Cambodia Championship

 whittled its massive field down to the final 54 players. While international stars dominated the leaderboards in the Main Tour, regional specialists secured trophies in the side event action.

WPT Cambodia Championship: Pedro Coloma Leads Final 54

Day 2 of the $3,500 WPT Cambodia Championship lived up to its reputation for high-octane action, as the starting field of 154 returnees was slashed to just 54 survivors. The bubble burst earlier than expected, ensuring all remaining players a slice of the $1,500,000 guaranteed prize pool.

The day belonged to Pedro Coloma, who amassed a towering stack of 1,574,000 (197 BB). Coloma surged into the lead during the final level after eliminating two players in a single hand. He is followed closely by French pro Julien Sitbon, who bagged 1,085,000 (136 BB).

The tournament saw several high-profile casualties, including Pete Chen, two-time WPT winner Marvin Rettenmaier, and Dmitry Gromov, ensuring a new champion will be crowned. Play resumes today, Saturday, February 7, at 11:30 AM local time.

Mini Championship: Rozhynskyi and Chen Dominant

In the $1,100 Mini Championship, Day 1A concluded with 15 survivors from a field of 116 entries. Erik Rozhynskyi (Ukraine) and Hao Yang Chen (Taiwan) established themselves as the ones to beat, both bagging seven-figure stacks.

WPT Cambodia Mini Championship Survivors

The bubble was burst by Rozhynskyi, who eliminated Sreekanth Narayanan to secure the money for the remaining 15 players. Day 2 will begin today February 7, at 11:30 AM.

Side Event Results

#60 Pot Limit Omaha: Terry Gonzaga Triumphs

Filipino PLO veteran Terry Gonzaga showcased his mastery of the four-card format, taking down Event #60: $800 PLO. Gonzaga navigated a 28-entry field to secure the $7,822 top prize, defeating France’s Matthieu Lamagnere heads-up.

#M19 Early Bird Megastack: Nicole Chilchik Wins

The early morning action saw South Africa's Nicole Chilchik claim her first trophy of the series in the $250 Early Bird Megastack. Chilchik topped a 23-player field to bank $2,089 after a final table battle with Norway’s Nils Arne Oevertun.

As the festival moves into Saturday, February 7, the action at NagaWorld intensifies with two major championships headlining a packed schedule.

Marquee Events: Championship Focus

• WPT Cambodia Championship (Day 3): Resuming at 11:30 AM, the remaining 54 players return to the felt for the flagship $1,500,000 GTD event. All survivors are officially in the money and will battle through 90-minute levels to reach the final table.

• Mini Championship (Day 2): Also kicking off at 11:30 AM, the $250,000 GTD event enters its second stage. Erik Rozhynskyi and Hao Yang Chen lead the 15 survivors from Day 1A as they aim to navigate the field toward the title.

Saturday’s High-Stakes Highlights

In addition to the championship play, several key side events offer significant opportunities for trophy hunting: