Won Poker Cup II Main Event Down To Final 9 Players

The Won Poker Cup II has reached its final day and on center stage will be the conclusion of the Main Event with the final 9 players returning to the Won Majestic Hotel for one last battle to the top at Sihanoukville, Cambodia.

Won Poker Cup II Main Event 

Main Event Review

The Won Poker Cup II Main Event attracted 361 entries across seven flights with 48 players advancing to Day 2 each one guaranteed a piece of the US$ 600,000 prize pool. Just before the ninth hour kicked in, the final 9 players was formed.

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•  Date: November 26 to December 2
• Buy in: US$ 1,220
• Guarantee: US$ 600,000
• Entries: 361
• Prize pool: US$ 600,000
• ITM: 48 players

When action resumes, they are all guaranteed US$ 12,000 and will be hunting down the US$ 117,000 top prize. This hefty payout is a whopping US$ 43K more than the runner up prize of US$ 74,000. Here are the final 9 contenders.

Henri Hinds: 1,905,000 (64 BB)

Henri Hinds, an accomplished poker player from Ireland, has made significant strides in his poker career, with one of his most notable achievements being a 85th place finish in the No Limit Hold’em – 6 Handed (Event #28) at the 2018 World Series of Poker (WSOP) in Las Vegas. However, his journey to the final table in his current main event could be his most remarkable accomplishment yet.

Aladin Reskallah, with 1,900,000 chips (63 BB)

This French-Canadian poker player has solidified his reputation as a rising star in the international poker scene. A seasoned player since 2012, his impressive resume includes victories in prestigious events like the PokerStars Red Dragon APPT Manila and APPT Cambodia’s Warm-Up High Roller, both in 2024. Aladin’s run in the Won Poker Cup Main Event showcased his skill and resilience, highlighted by a crucial hand against Day 2 chip leader Ramos. Aladin’s trip kings secured the win and eliminated Ramos in 11th place, propelling him into the final table as a top contender.

Jeorge Lagatuz: 1,585,000 (53 BB)

Jeorge Lagatuz, a seasoned poker professional from the Philippines, has been competing in international tournaments since 2015, showcasing remarkable skill and consistency. His career highlights include finishing 5th in the No Limit Hold’em Survivor Knockout at APPT Cambodia in 2024. His steady performance has solidified his reputation as a formidable force on the felt. In the Won Poker Cup Main Event, Jeorge delivered a standout moment during his Day 1-G flight by bursting the bubble in dramatic fashion.

Gyeonseok Jeon: 1,385,000 (46 BB)

Gyeonseok Jeon, a rising star from South Korea, has made an impressive debut in the international poker scene in 2024. Jeon’s defining moment came when he secured his place in the final nine by eliminating Mike Takayama in 10th place.

Martin Gonzales: 1,190,000 (40 BB)

With over a decade of experience in international poker tournaments, Martin Gonzales from the Philippines has been a formidable presence since 2010. His accolades include multiple victories, such as the Mystery Bounty at Manila Megastack 19 and the High Roller Bounty at APPT Cambodia in 2024. Martin’s path to the final table of the Won Poker Cup Main Event was marked by pivotal hands, including a cooler against Huynh Ngoc Thai with aces dusting kings. 

Fujishiro Kazuki: 940,000 (31 BB)

Fujishiro Kazuki from Japan, has carved his path to the Won Poker Cup Main Event final table through calculated risks and high-stakes plays. A standout moment in his journey was an electrifying three-way all-in that saw his pocket Kings dominate throughout.

Bien Mai: 810,000 (27 BB)

Bien Mai, a skilled Vietnamese poker player, has a series of impressive wins across multiple tournaments, with significant achievements since 2022. Among them were No Limit Hold’em – DeepStack Turbo at the Hanoi Spring Championship, No Limit Hold’em – SuperStack at WPT Prime Vietnam, No Limit Hold’em – Midweek Superstack in Hai Phong, and the No Limit Hold’em – 8-Max at WPT Prime Cambodia.

Oleg Voshchinin: 575,000 (19 BB)

Oleg Voshchinin, a rising poker star from Russia, has made his mark in several high-profile Cambodia tournaments since 2023. His achievements include finishing 30th in the APPT NagaWorld Kickoff and 26th in the Nagaworld Superstack. He also competed in the 2024 WPT Cambodia Championship.  

Joshua Figuerres: 485,000 (16 BB)

Joshua Figuerres, a talented poker player from the Philippines, brings up the rear. He has made notable strides in the international poker scene with several key achievements. He finished 3rd in the No Limit Hold’em – Hyper Turbo #2 at PokerStars LIVE Manila Super Series 10 in 2019. His victory in the No Limit Hold’em – Bubble Rush at the U Series of Poker (USOP) Da Nang in 2024 further highlighted his skill. He also secured another 3rd place finish in the No Limit Hold’em – Mystery Bounty Turbo at Poker Dream 9 in Kuala Lumpur, 2024.  One of Joshua’s most crucial hands in his journey to the final table occurred when he knocked out Leong Chuen Wai with a dominated ace that further improved to two pair.

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Links:

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