WPT Championship Cambodia 2025: Arjun Agarwal Leads the Indian Charge With Maiden Title in Single Day Megastack Mini HR (₹29.12 Lakhs)

The Asian live poker scene is ablaze with action, and the World Poker Tour (WPT) Championship Cambodia 2025 at NagaWorld in Phnom Penh is cooking up a storm. Underway since February 6 and running until February 24, this high-stakes festival is drawing poker heavyweights from across the globe. The Indian contingent has arrived in force and is already making a serious statement.

Eighteen champions have been crowned so far, and India has claimed its first title of the series, courtesy of Arjun Agarwal (cover image)!

Building on their impressive performances throughout 2024, Indian players are continuing their dominance in the South Asian poker circuit. While a strong contingent has been busy making waves at the APT Manila Classic 2025 (racking up four wins and 24 cashes already), another Indian brigade has descended upon Cambodia, making their presence felt with 25 cashes, including 13 final table appearances with four runner-up finishes, and now, a coveted title victory. With APT Manila wrapping up soon, many players are expected to make the trip to Cambodia, ready to take on the bigger, more prestigious events in the latter half of the series.

Arjun Agarwal’s Landmark Victory

Arjun Agarwal is the talk of the tables. He emerged victorious in Event #4: $1,650 Single Day Megastack Mini HR, seizing his maiden live title and a well-deserved $33,524 (~₹29.12 Lakhs). But Agarwal’s run of form didn’t end there. He followed up this triumph with a commendable fourth-place finish in Event #12: $3,000 Single Day HR, adding another $15,646 (~₹13.59 Lakhs) to his tally. With total earnings of $49,170 (~₹42.71 Lakhs) so far in the series, he’s setting the pace for other Indian players!

Amit Kaushik: The Podium Regular

Another Indian player making a significant impact is Amit Kaushik. This Haryana-based pro, known for his consistent performance in the region, has already achieved three final table finishes, including two close calls in second place. His total earnings currently stand at $37,933 (~₹32.95 Lakhs), making him the second-highest Indian scorer here, and he seems to have a particular knack for the turbo events!

• Event #6: $550 Deepstack Turbo 20 sec: 2nd for $3,405 (~₹2.96 Lakhs)
• Event #9: $800 Mystery Bounty: 2nd for $30,760 (~₹26.72 Lakhs)
• Event #16: $1,000 Hyper Turbo 20 sec: 4th for $3,768 (~₹3.27 Lakhs)

Team India Scores at WPT Championship Cambodia 2025

International Players Shine

While the Indian contingent has been grabbing headlines, several international players have also made their mark in the ongoing series.

France’s Johan Lees made a spectacular debut on Asian soil, topping a 180-entry field in Event #1: $400 NagaWorld SuperStack to claim his first title in the region. He earned $16,281 for his victory, while Russia’s Oleg Titov finished as the runner-up for $10,921.

Lithuania’s Simas Karaliunas has been on an absolute tear, scoring two victories in quick succession. He stormed through Event #12: $3,000 Single Day HR, bagging a massive $50,660 and then followed it up with another commanding win in Event #16: $1,000 Hyper Turbo 20 sec, adding another $14,698 to his impressive tally!

WPT Championship Cambodia 2025 Winners

Arjun Agarwal Clinches Maiden Live Title in Event #4: $1,650 Single Day Megastack Mini HR For $33,524 (~₹29.12 Lakhs)

The WPT Championship Cambodia 2025 witnessed a thrilling victory by India’s Arjun Agarwal, who conquered Event #4: $1,650 Single Day Megastack Mini HR. Facing a tough 64-entry field, Agarwal battled his way to claim his first-ever live title and a handsome $33,524 (~₹29.12 Lakhs) payday.

The tournament, held on February 7, was a gruelling 12-hour marathon of high-stakes poker. When the final three players remained, Agarwal found himself as the short stack. But he wasn’t about to give up.

In a crucial double-up against chip leader Tom Verbruggen, Agarwal clawed his way back into contention before eliminating Ukraine’s Renat Bohdanov in third place. Entering heads-up play with a slight chip lead, Agarwal maintained his aggressive play.

The heads-up battle was short and decisive. In the final hand, Verbruggen pushed his last 10 big blinds with , and Agarwal quickly called with . The board ran out King-high, sealing the deal for Agarwal and his first live tournament win. Verbruggen collected $19,695 for his second-place finish.

Complete Payouts (USD)

1. Arjun Agarwal – $33,524
2. Tom Verbruggen – $19,695
3. Renat Bohdanov – $12,338
4. Amin Riyazati – $8,381
5. Thomas Boivin – $6,518
6. Kyosuke Nagami – $5,122
7. Ali Hassan – $4,190
8. Daniel Charlton – $3,352

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