GOP Phnom Penh Day 7: Main Event prize money shortfall warning issued, Marte Sandberg leads Group D with 857,500 chips; Gustavo Campos avenges Wouter Beltz in Titan Stack High Roller, winning the Rose Gloves Trophy and $14,400.
Published: April 2, 2026Updated: 2026.04.02Category: International News
International Poker NewsThe GOP Main Event faces a "prize money shortfall warning": Marte Sandberg and Gustavo Campos shine on Day 7.
The Gods of Poker (GOP) Phnom Penh's "Wandering Road" tournament entered its crucial Day 7 at NagaWorld. The day's highlights included the release of the "Overlay Alert" for the GOP Main Event and a high-stakes heads-up revenge match in the Titan Stack High Roller event. As the series enters its final stretch, the organizers have injected additional value into the total prize pool, making the path to the championship even more intriguing.
GOP Phnom Penh Station
With the organizers having actually invested more in the prize pool than the total amount purchased by the players, the battle for the black and gold gauntlet trophy is of unprecedented value.
Prize Money Shortage Alert: Free Chips in the GOP Main Event
Good news, players! A pity system is now available. $500,000 The GOP Main Event is currently trending towards a "prize gap." In the first four starting brackets, the $1,540 buy-in level attracted 205 entries. To reach the guaranteed prize pool, the event needs approximately 150 more entries.
If the target is not ultimately reached, the organizers will absorb the difference. This means players will be competing for a prize pool exceeding the total buy-in amount. In poker terms, this significantly increases the players' expected value—they already have a higher "value for money" the moment they sit down to compete.
Last chance to participate: Group E (final group) Will be This evening (April 2nd) at 6:00 PM The competition will begin, and registration will be open from [date]. 10:15 PM Deadline.
Marte Sandberg dominates Group D of the main tournament.
Marte Sandberg leads the chip count in Group D of the GOP Phnom Penh Main Event.
Group D attracted 88 entries today, employing a special format with a 9-hour registration period and a slow-blind structure. At the end of this group, 40 players advanced, including one from Norway. Marte Sandberg Leading the pack. Sandberg delivered a masterful performance, putting... 857,500 The chips were bagged, which was equivalent to an astonishing amount. 7 times starting stake。
GOP Main Event: Top 10 Chip Counts in Group D
Ranking
player
Country/Region
Chip quantity
1
Marte Sandberg
Norway
857,500
2
Shyh Chyn Lim
Malaysia
670,000
3
Anton Iakimenko
Russia
653,500
4
Romans Lihacovs
Latvia
546,500
5
Kunal Patni
India
470,500
6
Yingmeng Li
China
422,000
7
Wenhai Li
China
404,500
8
Ngoc Khanh Le
Vietnam
401,500
9
Manabu Sato
Japan
345,500
10
Yao Liu
China
312,000
Campos avenges defeat in Titan Stack High Roller.
GOP Phnom Penh Day 7: Main Event Prize Money Shortage Alert Issued
This week $4, 400 Titan Stack High Roller Tournament A familiar scenario unfolded.Gustavo Silva Campos with Wouter Beltz This week marked the second time the two teams battled for the gauntlet trophy in heads-up play. Although Beltz had won the previous Super High Roller match, Campos emerged victorious this time.
Campos won the Rose Gauntlet Trophy and $14,400 The championship prize money, his second victory in this series. Meanwhile,Yoke Wei Woon He won his second individual championship in event 53, and Cheung Qibang He also set a record, becoming the first player in this series to achieve this. Two championships won in a single day The contestants.
#45 Titan Stack High Roller Tournament ($4, 400)
Ranking
player
bonus
SPI Integral
1
Gustavo Silva Campos
Brazil
$14,400
383.58
2
Wouter Beltz
Netherlands
$8,640
271.23
Results of key matches on Day 7
Tournament
champion
bonus
#45 Titan Stack High Roller Tournament
Gustavo Silva Campos
$14,400
#52 Medusa Headhunter Tournament
Takuma Terada
$4,981
#53 5-card pot-limit Omaha
Yoke Wei Woon
$3,072
#58 Speed Race – High Roller
Robertus Hollink
$3,360
Latest report on the best player in the series (POS)
The competition for the Player of the Series (POS) title is becoming increasingly fierce.Martijn Johannes Gerrits It still maintains a considerable lead, but Yoke Wei Woon Following his latest victory, he has surged into the top three, replacing Alfie Adam. Please note that to qualify for leaderboard rewards, a player must achieve at least three prize wins in this series.
Thursday's (April 2, 2026) schedule
GOP official Facebook page or POS points page
The main event will reach its climax today, with all remaining groups concluding and merging into the second day of competition tomorrow. For detailed start times and registration information, please refer to the full schedule below.
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