In just a few days, the World Poker Tour will kick off another exciting festival at NagaWorld Integrated Resorts with the WPT Cambodia Passport to the World Championship set to run on July 12 to 23, 2024 in capital city Phnom Penh. In partnership with Connaissance Management Group, the schedule features 41 tournaments and over USD 750,000 in guarantees.
Whether you are a recreational player or poker pro, there are plenty of chances to enjoy the festival and hopefully lift one of the coveted trophies. Listed are phased events, single day events, evening events, speedy events, even satellites to enter select tournaments for cheap. As always, players with deep pockets are covered with several high roller events in the lineup. Be sure to browse through the Player Guide for all of the details.
PLAYER GUIDE – WPT Cambodia Passport to the World Championship
The most sought after title will of course be the WPT Cambodia Championship which boasts a USD 500,000 guarantee and a package to the WPT World Championship valued at USD 12,230 for the champion (taken from the prize pool). The WPT World Championship is the biggest year-ender festival by the brand taking place at the Wynn in Las Vegas.
Players interested in Cash Games will also find a wide range of stakes available for both No Limit Hold’em and Pot Limit Omaha. Stakes offered are $1/$3, $2/$5 and $25/$50. Tables run around the clock upon demand.
Additionally, in Cambodia, there is “no tax” on both cash and tournament winnings which means all your winnings go straight to your pocket.
Tourist Guide To WPT Cambodia
As we count down the days until opening, one of the ways to ensure a smooth trip is to secure your visa ahead of time. Cambodia customs has now transitioned to online. All international players entering the country by land, air, or sea are required to secure their visa via the Cambodia E-Arrival site. Signing up is easy and can be submitted as early as one week prior to arrival. For visa-exempt nations, this is also required.
Once you get through immigration, there are several money exchange kiosks that offer reasonable rates. Officially, the Cambodia currency is the Riel however the US Dollar is also widely used. If you need a SIM card, we suggest buying it at the airport as it is difficult to find elsewhere.
When you’ve finally made your way outside, heading to the venue is easy. We recommend taking Grab or metered taxi. For big groups, you can book a van at one of the airport kiosks. The ride to and from the venue should take around 15-35 minutes depending on the time of day. If you are okay with the heat, give the tuk-tuk a try, they are three-wheeled vehicles and are super cheap.
For players needing accommodations, look no further than NagaWorld with two towers to choose from. Special player rates are available for as low as $55/night! NagaWorld is a multi-award winning world class facility and is the only premium hotel in the city.
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On game day, the festival takes place at the grand ballroom located on the 2nd floor of NagaWorld 1. It should be easy to find with signs posted all over the lobby and casino halls. Once there, head to the registration area, sign up, and head on over to the felt.
While English is the language at the festival, the most widely spoken language of Cambodia is Khmer. When speaking to the locals outside of the venue, it is best to have internet access to help communicate via translator.
We do suggest to set aside time to explore the city. Phnom Penh has plenty of historical architecture to sightsee along with museums and pagodas. A couple of main attractions are the Royal Palace and Independence Museum. With the city situated along the Mekong River, taking a ferry is also fun.
Aside from tourist spots, the city has plenty of restaurants and cafes to choose from, a must are the night markets. Once the sun goes down, night markets come to life and are great way to try to local cuisine for cheap. If you seek nightlife, there is no shortage of bars and clubs scattered all over the city and along the boulevard by the river.
Players Look Forward To Upcoming WPT Cambodia Passport to the World Championship
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