WPT Cambodia — Passport to the World Championship
The WPT's Southeast Asian flagship returns to NagaWorld in Phnom Penh with 70+ events across 13 days and a total festival guarantee of over $1M. The $1,300 Main Event runs Aug 20–24 with a $500K guarantee, and every WPT Cambodia Main Event cash awards a Passport package into the December WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas.
The schedule
| Date | Event | Buy-in | Guaranteed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12 | Festival opens — Warm-Up, side events, satellites | Multi | NagaWorld tournament floor |
| Aug 14 | WPT Prime Cambodia (NLH) | $550 | 3 starting flights |
| Aug 17 | High Roller (NLH) | $3,500 | 2-day event |
| Aug 20 | WPT Cambodia Main Event Day 1A | $1,300 | GTD $500K, multiple flights |
| Aug 24 | Main Event Final Day | — | WPT livestream, Passport awarded to top cashes |
How to register
From the lobby cage to the buy-in.
Online: Open the official registration page →
On-site hours: Cage 10:00 – 02:00 daily throughout the festival; late-reg on Main flights through Level 12.
Late reg: Every Main flight allows re-entry through the end of Level 12; check the WPT app on the day.
ID: Passport with 6 months validity + Cambodian e-visa (apply online at evisa.gov.kh, ~$36, 3 business days) or visa-on-arrival at PNH ($30 + one photo).
Payment: USD cash at the cage (Cambodia runs USD as a de-facto second currency). Wire transfer accepted for buy-ins above $3,500; KHR only for small change.
Getting there & where to stay
Airport, transit, hotels.
Airport: Phnom Penh International (PNH) — 30 min by taxi or Grab to NagaWorld; the resort runs a complimentary shuttle for booked guests.
Transit: NagaWorld is directly across from the Royal Palace on the riverfront; walkable to the old town and BKK1 restaurants.
- NagaWorld HotelOn-siteAttached to the casino and tournament floor. WPT block available — the best rate during festival dates.
- Rosewood Phnom Penh~5 min taxiHigher-end tower on Norodom Blvd with skyline pool; popular with high-roller players.
- Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra~10 min taxiFull-service hotel with lower rates than Rosewood, quiet neighbourhood.
From lobby to your seat
The walk-in walkthrough.
- 01Get your e-visa before you fly (or use visa-on-arrival with one passport photo and $30 USD cash).
- 02Buy in with USD cash at the NagaWorld cashier; conversion counter on-site if you're coming in from THB/VND.
- 03The tournament floor is inside NagaWorld 2, connected to NagaWorld 1 by an underground walkway — follow WPT signage from the main lobby.
- 04Play through late reg then break to secure your Passport paperwork if you cash the Main.
Satellite paths
Win your seat online before you fly.
| Site | Format | Buy-in | When | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WPT Global | Main Event online satellites | $5 – $215 | Nightly through Aug 10, 2026 | Visit ▸ |
| ClubWPT Gold | US sweeps satellites into Passport packages | Sweeps | Weekly | Visit ▸ |
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On the ground
What seasoned regs already know.
- ♣Cambodia uses USD as a de-facto currency — bring clean, non-torn US bills for buy-ins; you'll get change in KHR under $1.
- ♣Grab and PassApp both work in Phnom Penh; taxis on the street rarely use meters.
- ♣August is monsoon season — humid, warm (28–32°C), afternoon storms. The tournament floor is heavily air-conditioned; bring a hoodie.