The Jin Bei Cup set a record-breaking $5,000,000 GTD for the Short Deck Main Event.
One of the wealthiest Short Deck poker tournaments, it crowned its champion at the luxurious five-star Jin Bei Palace Hotel in Sihanoukville, Cambodia.
After two days of intense competition, Kobe emerged victorious in the Jin Bei Cup 2024 $50,000 Short Deck Main Event, outlasting 105 participants.
Entering the final day as the chip leader, Kobe remained among the top contenders throughout the event before securing the win in a thrilling heads-up battle against Aori.
Kobe claimed the top prize of $1,656,000, while runner-up Aori took home a consolation prize of $1,022,000.
The Jin Bei Group hosted the first poker tournament in Cambodia since 2016, making a significant impact with a guaranteed prize pool of $5,000,000. This figure was surpassed, with the total prize pool reaching $5,250,000.
$50,000 Short Deck Main EventFinal Table Results
|
Rank |
Player |
Country |
Prize (USD) |
|
1 |
Kobe |
United Kingdom |
$1,656,000 |
|
2 |
Aori |
China |
$1,022,000 |
|
3 |
Ming Zhong Liu |
China |
$670,000 |
|
4 |
Fei Xu |
China |
$461,000 |
|
5 |
Joy |
China |
$327,000 |
|
6 |
Zong Tao |
China |
$240,000 |
