The GOP Journey Continues in Phnom Penh This March

Posted January 21, 2026 by Kira Yang

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The dust has barely settled from GOP Taipei 2026: The Titan Assembly, and Gods of Poker is already moving forward. With champions crowned, gauntlets claimed, and the tone of the season firmly set, the 2026 journey continues with its second stop of the year — GOP Phnom Penh 2026: The Coiled Path.

From March 26 to April 5, 2026, GOP arrives at NagaWorld Integrated Resort in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, bringing its signature structures and player-first approach to one of Southeast Asia’s most established live poker venues. It is a natural next step — familiar standards in a new setting, and an important chapter early in a season that still has many miles to go.

NagaWorld: A Proven Stage for the Next Chapter

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NagaWorld Integrated Resort, Phnom Penh

Set in the heart of Phnom Penh, NagaWorld has long been a destination for international poker. Its scale, consistency, and comfort make it an ideal home for a festival built around patience, discipline, and long-form decision-making.

Across 11 days and 87 events, players will find a full range of options — from steady multi-day builds to high-pressure elite battles, all delivered with the same structural care that defines every GOP stop. Whether you’re committing to a handful of events or settling in for the entire series, The Coiled Path is designed to let players find their rhythm without rushing the process.

GOP Phnom Penh 2026 Full Schedule

The GOP Main Event

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At the core of each GOP stop stands the GOP Main Event — a USD 1,540 buy-in tournament that blends prestige, innovation, and player-first design. More than just the festival’s headline, it is the crown jewel of the series, built around GOP’s exclusive Cronus Structure to ensure fairness, balanced pacing, and meaningful play from the very first deal.

Anchored by a USD 500,000 guarantee and spread across five distinct starting flights, the Main Event gives players genuine freedom in how they approach the competition. Extended opening levels encourage early, well-considered decisions, while the range of flight formats allows players to choose their path — from efficient single-day pushes to longer, deep-play routes suited for those who thrive on endurance and sustained pressure.

GOP Main Event Schedule

  • Date/s: March 30 - April 4, 2026
  • Buy-in: USD 1,540
  • Guarantee: USD 500,000
  • Flight A (120/120/40 mins): Monday, March 30
  • Flight B (60/120/30 mins): Tuesday, March 31
  • Flight C (60/120/20 mins): Tuesday, March 31
  • Flight D – Day 1 (240/300 mins): Wednesday, April 1
  • Flight D – Day 2 (60 mins): Thursday, April 2
  • Flight E (60/120/20 mins): Thursday, April 2
  • Day 2: Friday, April 3
  • Final Day: Saturday, April 4

Key Events

Beyond the Main Event, GOP Phnom Penh 2026 features a curated lineup of key tournaments designed to reward both volume and selectivity, offering meaningful opportunities across every buy-in tier.  

DateEventBuy-In (USD)
Mar 26–28GOP Olympians$330
Mar 28–29Pandora’s Mystery Bounty$660
Mar 28Demigods Challenge$12,600
Mar 29–30Titan Stack$440
Mar 29–30GOP Super High Roller$8,500
Mar 30–Apr 4GOP Main Event$1,540
Mar 31–Apr 1Titan Stack High Roller$4,400
Apr 3–4, 2026GOP Mini Main Event$550
Apr 4–5, 2026Kraken Stack$770
Apr 4–5, 2026GOP High Roller$4,400

The GOP Gauntlets: Progress You Can See and Wear

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By now, the GOP Gauntlets have become an unmistakable part of the tour’s identity. They are more than trophies — they mark moments where patience paid off, pressure was managed, and decisions held up over time.

At GOP Phnom Penh 2026, winning comes with something tangible. Champions will take home these wearable symbols of achievement, each designed to turn a deep run into a lasting memory and reflect the effort, discipline, and composure it takes to win at this level. From the iconic Black-and-Gold Main Event Gauntlet to the distinctive high-roller variants, every gauntlet tells its own story.

For some, it will be a first taste of what winning on the GOP stage feels like.
For others, it’s another chapter added to a growing season and a symbol worth chasing.

Gauntlets at GOP Phnom Penh 2026

  • GOP Main Event: Black-and-Gold Gauntlet
  • Demigods Challenge: Black Gauntlet
  • GOP Super High Roller: Gold Gauntlet
  • GOP High Roller: Silver Gauntlet
  • Titan Stack High Roller: Rose Gold Gauntlet

Player of the Series

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Across GOP Phnom Penh 2026, consistency is rewarded. The Player of the Series race runs throughout the festival, with players earning points every time they cash. To qualify, players must reach the money in at least three events, encouraging active participation across the full schedule.

At the end of The Coiled Path, one player will rise above the rest to claim the Player of the Series Crown — a symbol of sustained excellence, adaptability, and discipline over the course of the festival.

Stay tuned for more updates as the countdown to Cambodia begins!

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