WPT Cambodia 2026 Day 6: Yuequan Jia Wins Survivor Bounty; Wei Yan Leads 8-Max

Day 6 of the WPT Cambodia 2026 festival at NagaWorld was a showcase of tactical brilliance and high-speed action, headlined by a dramatic comeback in the Survivor $1.5K Bounty. As the festival’s momentum builds, the tournament floor saw a mix of seasoned champions and rising stars navigating diverse formats, from the high-pressure bounty hunts to rapid-fire deepstack sprints, all while the highly anticipated 8-Max Championship officially ignited the field.

From Short Stack to Champion: Jia’s Tactical Climb in the WPT Cambodia Survivor

Yuequan Jia of China secured victory in the Survivor $1.5K Bounty at the WPT Cambodia 2026 inside the NagaWorld, navigating a field of 319 entries to claim the title. The $800 buy-in event surpassed its guarantee to create a $222,790 prize pool, characterized by high-intensity play due to the $1,500 bounty placed on every elimination.

Jia is a poker player with a strong presence in the Asian live tournament circuit. His best-known victory was at the 2025 Athena Poker Tournament (AAPT) Main Event in Laos, where he secured a career-high score of $156,641. His win at the Survivor $1.5K Bounty further solidified his reputation as a consistent force in high-pressure, bounty-format events across Vietnam, South Korea, and Southeast Asia.

Jia began the final table as one of the shorter stacks but used a mix of patience and timely cards, including a crucial rivered straight, to overcome the momentum of the chip leaders. The final showdown saw Jia face off against Joshua Figuerres, who entered heads-up play with the lead. In the decisive hand, Jia’s superior straight on the turn ended the match, earning him a $28,500 top prize, several bounty payouts, and a $1,100 WPT Prime Championship seat.

Final Table Results

Despite finishing as the runner-up, Figuerres actually walked away with the largest total payout of $30,290 thanks to an aggressive performance that netted him eight bounties and a rare double knockout at the final table.

The event’s podium was rounded out by India’s Anmol Mehta in third place. The tournament lived up to its “Survivor” branding, defined by constant all-ins and rapid swings as players chased the lucrative $1,500 bounties from the start of Day 2 until the final trophy was awarded.

Alen Bakovic Claims Victory in Fast-Paced Deepstack Hyper Turbo Final

The Event #20 Deepstack Hyper Turbo took place on January 26, as part of the WPT Cambodia 2026 festival. The event featured a buy-in of $200 and generated a total prize pool of $22,680. With its “Hyper Turbo” structure and a rapid 15-second shot clock, the tournament was designed for fast-paced action, ultimately rewarding the top 18 players for their performance.

Alen Bakovic emerged as the champion, securing the first-place prize of $5,896. Bakovic is a seasoned Canadian professional poker player from Burnaby, British Columbia, who has become a prominent figure on the international circuit with over half a million in live tournament earnings. He achieved a major career milestone in June 2024 when he secured his first WSOP gold bracelet and a career-best payout of $207,064 by winning the $600 No Limit Hold’em/Pot Limit Omaha Deepstack event at the 55th World Series of Poker (WSOP) in Las Vegas.

An adaptable competitor, Bakovic has recorded significant victories and deep runs across a wide array of formats, including No Limit Hold’em, Pot Limit Omaha, and Short Deck. His tournament resume spans the globe, with notable successes in the United States, Brazil, South Korea, Vietnam, and Malta. His win at the Deepstack Hyper Turbo further expanded his trophy collection and reinforced his reputation as a high-speed specialist and a consistent threat in the Asian poker landscape.

Final Table Results

Bakovic defeated Feng Liu in the final stages, with Liu taking home $3,651 for his runner-up finish. The podium was completed by Finland’s Jussi Rintalahti, who earned $2,333 for third place, leading a final table that showcased a diverse range of international talent from countries including India, China, France, and the USA.

The remaining payouts saw several notable deep runs, including Chakshu Deep Raina from India in fourth place for $1,900, and Xiang Ou from China in fifth place for $1,450. Other established players making the money included American pro Michael Lech in seventh place for $950, and Filipino standout Mike Takayama in eighth for $800. The results highlight the high-volume nature of the 2026 schedule, where even lower buy-in events attracted a global field of competitors.

Chaouki Saybi Edges Out David Gavin Murphy in Exclusive Deepstack Finale

Deepstack 20/15/10 20sec event at WPT Cambodia 2026 featured a focused field of 10 entries, creating a total prize pool of $4,850. The $550 buy-in tournament utilized a rapid 20-second shot clock to keep the action moving swiftly through the deepstack structure. With only the top two spots paid, the stakes were high as the final table narrowed down to a heads-up battle between representatives from France and Ireland.

Chaouki Saybi of France ultimately secured the victory, claiming the top prize of $2,430. Saybi is an active presence in the international circuit, frequently appearing in major festivals across Europe and Southeast Asia. This win adds another trophy to his resume, following a consistent track record of deep runs in mid-to-high stakes tournaments throughout the 2024 and 2025 seasons.

Final Table Results

The runner-up position went to David Murphy from Ireland, who earned a nearly identical payout of $2,420. Murphy is well-known in the poker community as a veteran player with a deep history of success in both live and online arenas. Murphy brought significant experience to the final table, though he was ultimately edged out by Saybi in the final confrontation.

Wei Yan Claims Top Spot as 109 Entries Ignite 8-Max Championship Day 1A

The 8-Max Championship Day 1A (Event #19) kicked off at WPT Cambodia 2026 in NagaWorld with high intensity, drawing a robust field of 109 entries. By the end of the opening flight, the total chips in play reached 5,480,000, signaling a competitive start for this $800 buy-in tournament. The 8-Max format, favored for providing more room for aggressive play and tactical maneuvering, lived up to its reputation as players battled for a spot in the final stage.

Wei Yan from Taiwan emerged as the definitive chip leader of the session, bagging a massive stack of 727,000. He is followed closely by Ukraine’s Ihor Yerofieiev, who secured the second-place spot with 685,000, and Ostap Perfilev, who rounded out the top three with 658,000.

Day 1A Top Ten Chip Counts

Other notable international players who successfully navigated the field included Pham Bao from Vietnam (500,000), a highly decorated professional with two WPT titles under his belt; multiple WPT title holder Norberto Andres Korn from Germany (492,000), who boasts over $4 million in total live earnings; and one WPT title winner, Adrien Berger (475,000) from France.

The action continues tomorrow with Day 1B, the final starting flight, scheduled to begin at 11:30 AM. This will be the last opportunity for players to enter or re-enter the tournament before the field merges. All survivors from both flights will then return for the Final Day on January 28 at 1:00 PM, where the blinds will continue to increase until a champion is crowned.

With several trophies already handed out and champions like Yuequan Jia and Alen Bakovic solidifying their legacies, the focus now shifts to the remaining qualifying opportunities. The 8-Max Championship continues tomorrow with Day 1B, offering a final chance for players to join chip leader Wei Yan in the quest for the title on the Final Day.

Stay tuned as we continue to bring you all the results and highlights from the heart of the action in Phnom Penh.