In just under two weeks, cards will be flying at the world class NagaWorld Phnom Penh as the World Poker Tour returns for a twelve-day festival from July 12 to 23, 2024. In partnership with Connaissance Managament Group, the upcoming WPT Cambodia Passport to the World Championship features 41 tournaments and over USD 750,000 in guarantees. The Player Guide has been released so make sure to browse through it for a detailed review of the structures and what to expect.
PLAYER GUIDE – WPT Cambodia Passport to the World Championship
If you are just hearing of this festival, there are many reasons to plug it in your poker calendar. Aside from big cash prizes in tow, tournament buy ins are affordable and cater to all types of players.
Cool WPT trophies can be won for as low as USD 200 rising up to USD 800; for deep pockets, it starts at USD 1,650 and can go up to USD 5,000. The WPT Cambodia Championship will be the most sought after especially with its half a million USD guarantee and package to the WPT World Championship valued at USD 12,230. This event has a price tag of USD 1,300. For more info on this event, scroll to the bottom of the page.
In addition to the games, Cash Tables are abundant and juicy, offering a wide range of stakes. Both No Limit Hold’em and Pot Limit Omaha are offered with stakes of $1/$3, $2/$5 and $25/$50. Tables run around the clock upon demand. Players will also be glad to know that there is “no tax” on both cash and tournament winnings.
Through the years, poker events at NagaWorld have consistently drawn players from all over the region and beyond. Located along the famous Mekong River, Cambodia’s capital city Phnom Penh is an easy travel from Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore. For players in India, China, and the Philippines, travel is slightly further with direct flights also available.
Prior to WPT’s arrival, Phnom Penh didn’t come across as a premier poker destination, however, it has since reestablished its reputation as a poker go-to and a melting pot of cultures. Over the years, this stop has become a favorite for WPT that in January 2024 it staged the its first Main Tour in Southeast Asia at NagaWorld and went on to pay out over USD 2.4 Million.
With the festival drawing near, several players have already confirmed attendance such as some of India’s finest Dhaval Mudgal and Vishal Ojha. Mudgal is a WPT frequent flyer and a decorated champion having won the WPT Vietnam Main Event in 2018. Mudgal shared,
“It has been a strange couple of months with so many cancellations! Excited about the next month with a bunch of tournaments happening in casinos so less likelihood of any issues. I am only playing the main and high roller at WPT Cambodia but it should be great considering loads of the heroes are in Vegas!”
Another player certain to attend is American-Vietnamese Kyle Bao Diep who has had numerous successes all over Asia. Diep placed 6th at the first WPT Cambodia Championship last January for his largest career payout of USD 90,500. Diep expressed,
“I have been attending the WPT Cambodia stops since 2019 and have consistently had a positive experience. The events are well-organized, and Danny and the WPT team consistently demonstrate exceptional professionalism. I have achieved notable success in recent WPT stops and hope to maintain this momentum, potentially achieving deep runs and securing another WPT trophy. Poker in Asia is experiencing significant growth and is becoming a popular destination for players worldwide. I genuinely hope this trend continues and that more players from regions include an Asian stop in their poker journeys.
Also making a return is Junnie Pamplona who will be arriving with a contingent from the Philippines. Despite not having a major title in his portfolio, Pamplona is overdue having come very close to glory with two final table appearances in Cambodia, finishing 2nd and 3rd. Pamplona is optimistic,
“Gusto bumalik sa WPT kasi gusto makuha ung Main Event champion. Sana someday makuha ko ung trophy ng main event. Maganda maglaro sa WPT kasi madami ka matutanan sa mga ibang players na mga pro para mag improve ung laro. (Translated: I plan to return to WPT because I hope to become the Main Event champion. Maybe someday I’ll be able to claim that trophy. It is always great playing at WPT because there are so many things to learn and my game improves whenever I play alongside the pros.”
WPT Cambodia Passport Championship
The $1,300 WPT Cambodia Passport Championship runs from July 18 to 22, 2024 and it comes with a USD 500,000 guarantee. The winner will not only take home a cash prize but also the coveted World Championship package valued at USD 12,230. This includes the USD 10,400 seat and seven nights of accommodation in Sin City for one of the biggest live poker events of the year. The second and third place finisher in this tournament will also earn a trip to Las Vegas with a USD 1,100 WPT Prime Championship allotted for them. Full event details and structure was recently revealed.
Just as desired are WPT Prime Championship $1,100 seats with another four of these awarded to the winners of select festival tournaments in Cambodia including the remaining two marquee events boasting a guaranteed prize pool:
Event #3 $550 Championship Warm-Up ($100,000 gtd) – July 12 to 14, 2024
Event #10: $80 8-Max Survivor Bounty ($150,000 gtd) – July 15 to 17, 2024
Event #32: $550 Mini Championship – July 21 to 22, 2024
Event #36: $3,000 High Roller – July 22 to 23, 2024
Accommodations
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