The idea of a USD 3,500 buy in may have seemed steep for Southeast Asia but with renowned brand World Poker Tour (WPT) hosting its Main Tour for the first time in the region, it was an event many did not want to miss. Over two starting days, the flagship tournament drew 760 entries for […]
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Jinlong Hu wins Player of the Festival
On the last two days of World Poker Tour (WPT) Cambodia, China’sJinlong Hu reached final table ITM on three events to earn a combined total of 1,425 points and clinch the Player of the Festival. Hu also accrued a combined payout of USD 60,518. In recognition of his outstanding performance, Hu was awarded a coveted […]
WPT Cambodia – Daily updates
WPT Cambodia – Day 1 – Day 14 updates – January 30, 2024 WPT Cambodia – News Coverage WPT Cambodia – Festival Results WPT Cambodia – Player of the Festival standings WPT Cambodia – Player Guide WPT Cambodia – Photos WPT Championship – Live Updates Jinlong Hu wins Player of the Festival China’s Jinlong Hu […]
Konstantin Held wins inaugural WPT Cambodia Championship
Germany’s Konstantin Held entered the final table in a commanding lead and closed it out with the grand Mike Sexton WPT Champions Cup by his side. Held defeated Australia’s Joshua McCully at heads up, walking away with a payout deal of USD 350,910 plus the $10,400 WPT World Championship ticket, and a membership to the […]
Final 9 players of WPT Cambodia Championship
The stage is set for the exciting finale of the first-ever World Poker Tour (WPT) Championship in Southeast Asia! From what started as 760 entries, is now down to the Final 9 players, each one seeking to become the first champion of the region and be immortalized on the glorious Mike Sexton WPT Champions Cup. […]
Michael Kim Falcon leads record-breaking WPT Cambodia Championship, 48 players return for Day 3
The biggest story of Day 2 was Denmark’s Michael Kim Falcon who stole the spotlight early, catapulting to the top after numerous takedowns that included a crucial double bust. Falcon bagged the chip lead with 1,876,000 (125 bb). On January 25, 2024, Season XXII of the World Poker Tour (WPT) commenced with the most […]
WPT Cambodia side event highlights Day 10/11: Hyeonsik Yun scores second trophy; five first time WPT winners
More trophies have left the awards table with six players emerging triumphant at World Poker Tour (WPT) Cambodia these past two days. Most impressive was Korea’s Hyeonsik Yun, closing out the Mini HR Hyper Turbo for his second series win. Yun is the second player to achieve this, following fellow countryman Seongho Cho. Also outshining […]
Inaugural WPT Cambodia Championship sets $2.4M record prize pool in Asia; Nozomu Shimizu tops Day 1B
Setting ambitious goals for its inaugural Main Tour in Southeast Asia, the World Poker Tour (WPT) exceeded expectations, accumulating a staggering prize pool of USD 2,432,760. This standout achievement set a new benchmark as the most lucrative prize pool by the brand in Asia and solidified its flagship event as one of the most […]
WPT Cambodia Championship Day 1A soars past USD 1M, Punnat Punsri bags the chip lead
Five years ago in 2019, the World Poker Tour made its debut in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, marking the start of what would eventually evolve into the brand’s most significant event in the Asian region – the first WPT Main Tour in Southeast Asia. On January 25, 2024, the inaugural WPT Cambodia Championship, in partnership […]
WPT Cambodia Championship – Chip counts
WPT Cambodia Championship Date: January 25-29, 2024 Buy in: USD 3,500 Guarantee: USD 1,000,000 Entries: 760 (441 unique) Prize pool: USD 2,432,760 ITM: 95 places Day 1A entries: 373 (283 unique) / 118 survivors Day 1B entries: 387 (158 unique) / 113 survivors Day 2 qualifiers: 231 players Day 3 qualifiers: 48 players Day 3 […]