The Big Wins And Biggest Stories From WPT Cambodia 2026

Missed the Action? Here’s How WPT Cambodia 2026 Went Down!

If you missed the 20-day poker festival at NagaWorld , don’t worry, you can catch up on all the action and excitement right here. The WPT Cambodia 2026 delivered thrilling final tables, huge cashes, and unforgettable moments from start to finish. From epic heads-up battles to record-breaking prize pools, this recap brings you all the highlights, the champions, and the big stories from one of Asia’s biggest poker events.

Festival Overview

The WPT Cambodia 2026 drew 7,944 entries across all events, with a total of $3,500,000 in guaranteed prize pools. In total, 95 trophies were awarded, and $6,200,213 in prize money changed hands. Players from all over the world came to compete, making the event a true international poker celebration.

The two main highlights of the festival were the WPT Cambodia Championship and the WPT Prime Cambodia events.

WPT Cambodia Championship

The $3,500 buy-in Championship brought thrilling action, and it was Xiaosheng Zheng who came out on top. After a long final day, Zheng held strong in heads-up play against Micheal O’Neill .

Zheng’s performance was nothing short of remarkable. He also won a Deepstack Turbo High Roller event earlier in the festival and cashed seven times, with six of those being final table finishes. His total earnings for the series reached $302,088, making him the top earner of WPT Cambodia 2026, while O’Neill took second with $259,916.

Following the win, Zheng shared how eager he had been to claim this Championship title.

I feel very happy and excited right now. This is my first Championship title in so many years. I believed that as long as I stuck to my strategy I was going to win this eventually. I think it’s always been in my heart. I would encourage myself and believe that I could win. And I also believe it’s just a step by step process.

#52 WPT CAMBODIA CHAMPIONSHIP ($3,500)

The final chapter of WPT Cambodia 2026 was written on Day 20 at NagaWorld Integrated Resort , where the $3,500 Championship Event reached its conclusion and crowned a new WPT champion. Xiaosheng Zheng took down the title after an ICM deal heads-up with Micheal O'Neill.

Xiaosheng Zheng emerged as the Season 24 WPT Cambodia Champion after a grueling final day at NagaWorld, Phnom Penh. The $3,500 buy-in event drew 425 entries, creating a $1,500,000 guaranteed prize pool that saw a slight overlay, which WPT and NagaWorld covered. In the heads-up showdown, Zheng held A♠ A♣ and overcame Micheal O’Neill, who moved all in with A♦ J♣ , securing the winning hand even as O’Neill paired on the turn.

Following an ICM deal agreed upon before heads-up play, Zheng earned $244,500 and had his name engraved on the Mike Sexton WPT Champions Cup. Nearly 200 hands of intense play on the final day tested every player, but Zheng’s steady play and key final-hand victory cemented his championship run.

Total Prize

$1,500,000

Guaranteed

$1,500,000

Entries

425

ITM

54

#	Payout	Player	SPI
1	$244,500	XZ Xiaosheng Zheng China	3,138.79
2	$249,700	MO Micheal Oneill Ireland	2,219.46
3	$145,000	KP Kunal Patni India	1,812.18
4	$110,000	CP Chengcai Pan China	1,569.39
5	$83,000	JS Julien Sitbon France	1,403.71
6	$63,000	PK Pang Kok Yong Malaysia	1,281.40
7	$48,500	PC Pedro Coloma United Kingdom	1,186.35
8	$3,800	AB Alen Bakovic Canada	1,109.73
9	$29,500	DW David Wang Australia	1,046.26

Check the 54 Payouts & Results ...

WPT Prime Cambodia

The $1,100 buy-in WPT Prime Cambodia delivered nonstop excitement throughout the festival. Attracting 1,095 entries, the event easily surpassed its $750,000 guarantee, creating a massive $1,062,150 prize pool. Players battled through multiple flights and exciting sessions, making for an action-packed event that had everyone at NagaWorld fully engaged from start to finish.

Andrey Kalgin took home the title and $164,570, marking his career-best win, after defeating Joshua Figuerres , who earned $103,000. Kalgin also cashed four times during the series for a total of $170,384, showing consistent form throughout the festival. Figuerres, meanwhile, had a strong run with a back-to-back runner-up finish, including $18,290 from the $800 Survivor Bounty, totaling $122,540 in earnings.

#36 WPT PRIME CAMBODIA ($1,100)

Andrei Kalgin captured the Season 24 WPT Prime Cambodia Championship, topping a massive 1,095-entry field to win $154,170 at NagaWorld. The final hand saw Kalgin four-bet shove with ace-jack and get snap-called by Joshua Figuerres’ pocket queens, only for Kalgin to flop broadway and lock up the title. Figuerres finished runner-up for $103,000, more than doubling his previous best live cash after a strong final-day performance.

Kalgin entered the last day second in chips, surged ahead during short-handed play, and closed it out quickly in heads-up action. Along with the trophy, Kalgin also earned a seat to the season-ending WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas.

Total Prize

$1,062,150

Guaranteed

$750,000

Entries

1,095

ITM

136

#	Payout	Player	SPI
1	$164,570	AK Andrei Kalgin Russia	3,275.65
2	$103,000	JF Joshua Figuerres Philippines	2,316.24
3	$76,000	PK Pang Kok Yong Malaysia	1,891.20
4	$58,000	HK Hwisoo Kim 2 South Korea	1,637.83
5	$43,500	TD Tomas Dedinas Lithuania	1,464.92
6	$33,000	IS Ilias Sagias Australia	1,337.28
7	$25,000	JL Jan Leoncio Philippines	1,238.08
8	$19,800	RN Rindra Norodom France	1,158.12
9	$15,600	CH Chak Hei Chan Hong Kong	1,091.88

Check the 136 Payouts & Results ...

Multiple Trophy Winners

The festival saw some players dominate multiple events. Xiaosheng Zheng, Kazuo Yamamoto , Patrik Selin , Nguyen Le , Santiago Sanchez , Adrian Berger , Younghun Kim , and Fabrice Ho each won two trophies.

But the standout performers were first timer Ranno Sootla and David Vining , each winning three trophies. Sootla claimed the $10K Single Day Challenge, Turbo Mini High Roller, and Superstack Turbo, while Vining earned three titles from the Early Bird Megastack events.

VIP Treatment

WPT Cambodia 2026 didn’t disappoint high roller players either. A VIP lounge at NagaWorld offered exclusive food and drinks from top restaurants from start to finish. Players could relax, recharge, and enjoy gourmet meals and drinks between sessions, and the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive.

Everyone praised how comfortable and well-catered the festival was, making it just as enjoyable off the tables as on. Many players said it felt like being treated like a true VIP from start to finish.

The Final Word

If you missed the action, now you know why WPT Cambodia 2026 was one of the most exciting poker festivals in Asia. With thrilling final tables, huge cashes, and unforgettable champions like Xiaosheng Zheng and Andrey Kalgin, the festival proved once again that NagaWorld is the ultimate poker destination.

Whether you were following the live updates or just catching up now, the stories, the wins, and the moments from WPT Cambodia 2026 are ones to remember.