The Gods of Poker (GOP) Phnom Penh "Wandering Road" tournament continued its third day of competition at NagaWorld. Kyle Bao Diep staged a legendary comeback from just three big blinds down to win the GOP Olympia title and a $18,476 prize, becoming the focus of the day. The day also saw Wouter Beltz conquer the $12,600 Demigods Challenge, while Martijn Gerrits and Alfie Adam continued their hot streak, both adding more trophies to their series.
Kyle Bao Diep stages an epic comeback at NagaWorld Casino
Diep staged an incredible comeback in the opening event of the GOP Olympians – The Winding Road at Gods Poker Phnom Penh. The event attracted 294 entries, creating a total prize pool of $84,672. However, for a considerable period, Diep seemed unable to even reach the final table. At one point, he was left with only... 3 big blindsForced to fight for every chip, he managed to gradually recover his losses, eventually eliminating Mauricio Ott in 18th place. In a crucial three-way pot, he defeated pocket Js and AQ with pocket Kings, doubling his chip stack and severely damaging Day 1 leader Takuma Terada's chip lead.
As the tournament progressed, Joonhee Cho emerged as the biggest threat, having once secured a full house with KQ in a double takedown, defeating his opponent's pocket aces and holding nearly half the chips. However, Diep remained aggressive, first defeating Jounghun Kim's AQ with pocket 7s in a crucial showdown, and then pulling off a huge comeback against Terada. In that hand, Diep went all-in with J-10 and made a straight on the river, beating Terada's top pair of aces.
After Terada finished in third place, Diep, with a 2-to-1 chip lead, entered heads-up play against Cho. The match lasted only six hands. Diep's 98 suited outmaneuvered Cho's 86 unsuited, and although Cho hit a pair of sixes on the flop, Diep ultimately made a backdoor flush, winning the $18,476 prize.
"This is my first trophy in over a year! I feel fantastic. I was very lucky, played well, and had some good fortune."
This victory marks Diep's first WPT Cambodia title since winning at the same venue, NagaWorld Casino, in July 2024.
#1 GOP Olympiacos ($330)
| Ranking | bonus | player | Country of Citizenship | SPI Integral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $18,476 | Kyle Bao Diep | Vietnam | 1,132.33 |
| 2 | $11,293 | Joonhee Cho | South Korea | 800.67 |
| 3 | $7,671 | Takuma Terada | Japan | 653.75 |
| 4 | $5,583 | Hsing Hsiung Tai | Taiwan | 566.16 |
| 5 | $4,267 | Jounghun Kim | South Korea | 506.39 |
| 6 | $3,381 | Micha Hoedemaker | Netherlands | 462.27 |
| 7 | $2,756 | Lei Zhang | China | 427.98 |
| 8 | $2,298 | Wenhai Li | China | 400.34 |
| 9 | $1,951 | Jonathan Looi Tek Wye | Malaysia | 377.44 |
Wouter Beltz wins the first black gauntlet trophy in the series' highest buy-in event.
The Demigods Challenge, despite its small number of participants, was fiercely competitive, boasting the highest buy-in in the series at $12,600. Only three players paid this hefty entry fee, creating a total prize pool of $34,920. After Daniel Neilson's early exit, Beltz and Gustavo Silva Campos faced off in a winner-takes-all heads-up match. They quickly reached an ICM agreement, reserving $12,000 for the eventual champion, and then resumed their duel.
The match was decided almost immediately after the tournament resumed, with only two hands played. Beltz quickly gained a chip lead and snap-called Campos' bluff in the final hand. Beltz's pocket tens secured the victory, earning him the most prestigious black gauntlet trophy in the series to date.
Martijn Gerrits wins his third title
Gerrits, the reigning GOP Player of the Series champion, is on a historic run. This marks his third consecutive day lifting the trophy – he took home the Hyper Turbo – High Roller title. This is his eighth GOP championship, earning him $2,192 in prize money, proving he remains one of the toughest players to beat in Phnom Penh.
Alfie Adam adds a second title
Adam continued his hot streak, winning his second title in the 5-Card NL Omaha – Hyper Turbo series. He had previously won the Big O – Hyper Turbo – $100 Bounty on Day 1, accumulating two victories in just a few days.
Cupid's Contest: Si Sun Shines Brightly
The series featured its inaugural Aphrodite's Event, where female players showcased their skills. Si Sun emerged victorious from the fierce competition, becoming the series' first female event champion and joining the growing list of winners on Day 2.
Pandora's Mystery Bounty Tournament kicks off Sunday's final battle.
The Pandora's Mystery Bounty featured four starting groups, each with a buy-in of $660, attracting 59 entries and creating a total prize pool of $33,984. Eleven players advanced to the money, with Adrien Berger leading by a commanding 147 big blinds.
Advancing players and chip stacks
| player | Chip quantity | Big Blind | Table number - seat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adrien Berger | 881,000 | 147 | 3-5 |
| Kanghoon Lee | 522,000 | 87 | 2-1 |
| Hwisoo Kim | 514,000 | 86 | 3-9 |
| Gustavo Silva Campos | 349,000 | 58 | 2-2 |
| Ke Lyu | 248,000 | 41 | 3-8 |
| Tom Eady | 232,000 | 39 | 2-8 |
| Anirban Kundu | 206,000 | 34 | 2-9 |
| Yao Liu | 198,000 | 33 | 2-5 |
| Patrik Selin | 153,000 | 26 | 2-3 |
| Jack Maris | 131,000 | 22 | 3-6 |
| Younghun Kim | 106,000 | 18 | 3-7 |
The event will be held March 29 (Sunday) 12:30 PM The tournament is restarting, with a top cash prize of $6,575, and a mystery prize to be revealed later. The final rankings and corresponding points and prizes for the top 11 will range from 4,391 points and $6,575 for the champion to 1,353 points and $624 for the 10th and 11th place finishers.
Bonus distribution
| Ranking | bonus | POS Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | $6,575 | 4,391 |
| 2nd | $4,055 | 3,448 |
| 3rd | $2,780 | 2,855 |
| 4th | $2,041 | 2,446 |
| 5th | $1,574 | 2,148 |
| 6th | $1,259 | 1,921 |
| 7th | $1,035 | 1,742 |
| 8th | $871 | 1,598 |
| 9th | $746 | 1,479 |
| 10th | $624 | 1,353 |
| 11th | $624 | 1,353 |
The battle for the best player in the series has reached a fever pitch.
At NagaWorld Casino, the competition for Player of the Series (POS) has intensified. Adam currently holds the lead with a strong performance, winning five times and twice in the Omaha variant. Closely following is defending champion Gerrits, who boasts a perfect record of three wins in three days. Since the rules require at least three wins to earn the highest prize of $1,500 event credit, both players have already crossed that threshold, turning the early stages of the tournament into a high-intensity battle between consistency and perfect records.
Coming Soon: March 29, 2026
Day 4 is equally packed with trophies, featuring a variety of gauntlet, Spartan, and shield events. The final Cupid's Mirror event will also determine the winner, giving female competitors their last chance to vie for the championship.
Today's highlight is GOP Super High RollerThe second glove trophy in the series will be awarded. This event will be held... 1:00 PM and 8:00 PM Two initial groups will be held, with a purchase amount of... $8,500The starting chips are 120,000(120 big blinds). Registration closes at the start of Level 3, and each group will continue until the prize pool is filled.
The first 12 players to bet chips in their first hand of the tournament will receive [awards/benefits]. 50% cashback reward。
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