Phnom Penh, Cambodia – The action is heating up at the WPT Cambodia Championship, with only 194 players remaining from a starting field of 750 entrants. The prestigious event, featuring a $ 3,500 buy-in, has generated a massive $ 2,400,750 prize pool, making it one of the most anticipated tournaments of the season. As the tournament progresses, we take a closer look at the top chip stacks and the lucrative prize payouts awaiting the eventual champion.
Top Chip Counts After Day 1
The battle for supremacy continues as players fight for a coveted spot at the final table. Leading the pack is Adrien Berger, who bagged an impressive 615,000 chips, followed closely by Supakit Anukoolpitaknil with 600,000. Ivan Karatayeu rounds out the top three with 599,500 chips.
Here’s a look at the current top 10 chip counts:
| Rank | Player | Chip Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adrien Berger | 615,000 |
| 2 | Supakit Anukoolpitaknil | 600,000 |
| 3 | Ivan Karatayeu | 599,500 |
| 4 | Joshua Gebissa | 571,000 |
| 5 | Daniel Neilson | 483,000 |
| 6 | Dylan DeStefano | 471,500 |
| 7 | Juyeol Lee | 428,500 |
| 8 | Thi Bao An Nguyen | 392,000 |
| 9 | Sungmin Cho | 390,000 |
| 10 | Thomas Boivin | 370,000 |
With blinds now at 1,500/3,000/3,000, players will need to navigate the pressure and increasing stakes as they chase a spot in the money.
Payouts and Player of the Year Points
A massive payday awaits the champion, with $ 390,650 reserved for the winner. The runner-up will take home $ 255,000, while third place secures $ 189,000. The top nine finishers will all walk away with at least $ 38,500.
| Rank | Prize | POY Points |
| 1 | $ 390,650 | 1,100 pts |
| 2 | $ 255,000 | 900 pts |
| 3 | $ 189,000 | 700 pts |
| 4 | $ 142,000 | 550 pts |
| 5 | $ 107,000 | 450 pts |
| 6 | $ 82,000 | 350 pts |
| 7 | $ 63,000 | 300 pts |
| 8 | $ 49,000 | 250 pts |
| 9-10 | $ 38,500 | 200 pts |
What’s Next?
With the field narrowing and players vying for a spot at the final table, the WPT Cambodia Championship is shaping up to be an exhilarating showdown. Can Adrien Berger maintain his chip lead, or will an underdog rise to the occasion? Stay tuned as we bring you more updates from the tournament floor.
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Sources – https://www.worldpokertour.com/
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