Jiaxian Pan Leads WPT Cambodia Championship Day 3; Aleksandr Diudiaev Wins Mini Championship

The WPT Cambodia 2026 festival at NagaWorld in Phnom Penh reached a fever pitch as the marquee Championship event whittled its massive field down to the final 14 survivors. While the main event saw China’s Jiaxian Pan seize a commanding chip lead, the side event floor was equally electric, headlined by Aleksandr Diudiaev’s dominant seven-hour run to claim the Mini Championship title and the $58,100 top prize. From fast-paced PLO showdowns to high-stakes freezeouts, the day’s action showcased a diverse international field of talent all vying for a piece of the historic prize pools.

Aleksandr Diudiaev Crowned Champion Of Mini Championship

After seven hours of intense play, the Mini Championship at WPT Cambodia 2026 reached its dramatic conclusion at NagaWorld in Phnom Penh. Day 2 began with 29 players returning from a total field of 225 entries, all chasing the prestigious WPT trophy and the $58,100 top prize. From the early levels, the action was fast and unforgiving, with short stacks constantly pushed into all-in situations while the big stacks applied relentless pressure.

Multiple flips and domination spots shaped the day, as players like Shixiang Khoo , Hao Yang Chen , and William Tjokroprawiro found key double-ups to stay alive, while others saw their tournament runs come to an abrupt end. As the blinds climbed, momentum gradually shifted toward Aleksandr Diudiaev , who steadily accumulated chips through timely calls and well-timed aggressive moves.

The final table began with nine players, and the pace only accelerated. Rama Prema entered as chip leader, but the escalating blinds and repeated all-ins quickly reshaped the standings. Erik Rozhynskyi was the first to fall in 9th place, followed by Shixiang Khoo in 8th after a long and resilient run.

Prema’s stack dwindled after clashes with Brian Green and Tyler Adams , ultimately exiting in 7th place. Rindra Norodom was eliminated in 6th when he ran into Diudiaev’s pocket kings, and Hao Yang Chen’s aggressive surge ended in 5th as his pocket nines failed to crack aces.

Final Table Results

Tyler Adams fell in 4th after losing a flip against Green, and William Tjokroprawiro’s deep run ended in 3rd after his pocket sixes were outflopped by Diudiaev’s ace-king. Throughout the final table, Diudiaev controlled the action, winning key pots without showdown and applying relentless pressure, steadily building a dominant chip lead.

Heads-Up

Heads-up play began between Aleksandr Diudiaev and Brian Green, with Diudiaev holding a commanding 4-to-1 chip advantage, 8,900,000 to Green’s 2,350,000. The match was short and decisive. After Green folded the first hand, he shoved all in on the very next hand with pocket nines, only to be called by Diudiaev holding king-queen. The flop delivered top pair for Diudiaev, and the board ran out safely, eliminating Green in 2nd place.

After seven hours of play, Aleksandr Diudiaev was officially crowned the Mini Championship champion, claiming the new WPT trophy and the $58,100 first-place prize. From start to finish, he delivered a dominant and composed performance, earning a well-deserved victory in one of the toughest events of the series.

Jiaxian Pan Claims Commanding Chip Lead with 14 Survivors Remaining for the Final Day

The WPT Cambodia Championship at WPT Cambodia 2026 has reached its penultimate stage at NagaWorld in Phnom Penh, with the field narrowing down to just 14 survivors at the conclusion of Day 3.

Leading the charge into the final day is China’s Jiaxian Pan , who bagged a commanding stack of 2,300,000 chips. Pan’s performance was nothing short of dominant, as he managed to build a massive lead over his nearest competitors, including fellow countryman Chengcai Pan , who sits in second place with 2,200,000 chips.

WPT Cambodia Championship Day 3 Top Chip Counts

The remaining field is packed with international talent, promising a highly competitive race to the final table. French professional Julien Sitbon , with multiple titles across European circuits and in Las Vegas and over $4.5 million in total live earnings, remains a major threat in third position with 2,100,000 chips, while the United Kingdom’s Pedro Coloma rounds out the top four as the last player to cross the two-million mark.

Other notable contenders with over seven figures in total live earnings still in the hunt for the $1,500,000 prize pool include WSOP bracelet winner Vietnam’s Nguyen Le (1,790,000), Australia’s David Wang (1,750,000), and Indian veteran Kunal Patni , who successfully navigated the day with 1,685,000 chips.

As play moves toward the final day, the pressure is mounting with a $294,200 top prize and a seat at the WPT World Championship awaiting the winner. The diverse lineup of 14 players, representing nations such as China, France, Australia, and Malaysia, highlights the global appeal of the WPT brand in Asia. With several short stacks like Fabian Rolli (445,000) looking for an early double-up, fans can expect high-octane action as the tournament plays down to a champion.

Younghun Kim Triumphs in the Early Bird Megastack

The M21 Early Bird Megastack, held on February 7, 2026, as part of the WPT Cambodia 2026 festival at NagaWorld, drew a field of 26 entries. With a buy-in of $250, the tournament generated a total prize pool of $5,491. The competition concluded with five players reaching the money, each securing a portion of the prize fund.

The event was won by South Korea’s Younghun Kim, who claimed the top prize of $2,196. Hungary’s Daniel Tamas Lengyel finished as the runner-up, taking home $1,318, followed by Kok Wei Tang of Singapore in third place with a payout of $824. Rounding out the final payouts were Qi Li from China in fourth for $659 and Chang Hyeon Kim, also representing South Korea, in fifth place for $494.

Final Table Results

Somashekar Kurkhepally Wins 5 Card PLO Hyper Turbo 20 Sec

The #66 5 Card PLO Hyper Turbo 20 Sec tournament, held as part of the WPT Cambodia 2026 festival at NagaWorld, featured a fast-paced format that drew a total of 44 entries. With a buy-in of $200, the event generated a total prize pool of $7,392. The tournament reached its conclusion with seven players finishing in the money, each securing a portion of the prize fund.

India’s Somashekar Kurkhepally emerged as the champion, claiming the top prize of $2,440 after a dominant performance. He was followed by fellow countryman Gagandeep Singh Malik, who finished as the runner-up for $1,552, making it a one-two finish for India. The final table also featured diverse international representation, with the Philippines’ Richard Serrano Marquez taking third place for $1,035, and New Zealand’s Lucian Lett finishing fourth for $813.

5 Card PLO Hyper Turbo 20 Sec Results

Fabrice Georges Emile Ho Claims Superstack Turbo Freezeout Victory

The #65 Superstack Turbo Freezeout 20 Sec tournament, part of the WPT Cambodia 2026 festival at NagaWorld, concluded on February 7, 2026, with a field of 41 entries. With a $450 buy-in, the event generated a total prize pool of $15,941. The tournament’s fast-paced format saw the top seven players reach the money, each securing a minimum payout of $956.

France’s Fabrice Georges Emile Ho emerged as the champion, taking home the top prize of $5,261 for his first-place finish. He was followed by Peteris Enders of Latvia, who secured $3,348 as the runner-up. The final table featured a diverse international lineup, including Vietnam’s Phuong Ngoc Nguyen in third place for $2,232, and Russia’s Dmitrii Shumeiko in fourth for $1,753.

Other players finishing in the money included Toni Ravnak (Serbia), Przemyslaw Mark (Poland), and Ronan John Sweeney (Ireland).

Superstack Turbo Freezeout 20 Sec Final Table Results

As the festival draws toward its grand finale, the stage is set for a high-stakes showdown in the Championship, where a $1,500,000 prize pool and a coveted seat in the WPT World Championship await the winner. With seasoned veterans like Julien Sitbon and Kunal Patni still in contention, the final day promises high-octane action and elite-level play. Stay tuned as the world’s premier poker circuit prepares to crown its next champion in Southeast Asia.