Reiji Kono Wins WPT Prime Cambodia for $131,731! Bien Mai Finishes as Runner-Up

Photo:  WPT Prime Cambodia Champion Reiji Kono

Hand #209: Reiji Kono limps in from the button and Bien Mai checks to see a flop of , on which Mai check-calls a bet of 300,000.

After the turn, the same action repeats albeit for 1,200,000 and that leads them to the river.

Mai checks the third street in a row and Kono announces a bet of 3,500,000. After giving his opponent a brief stare down, Mai moves all-in and Kono instantly calls.

Mai tables the for trips sevens and Kono already celebrates before flashing the for a full house.

As a large rail gathers around the table, some whispers of “what a setup hand” emerges from the bystanders.

Kono not only wins a six-figure cash prize and the WPT Prime Main Event trophy but also the entry to the $10,400 WPT World Championship plus airfare and accommodation.

Congratulations to Reiji Kono!

1st:  Reiji Kono  –  $131,731*
2nd:  Bien Mai  –  $117,842
3rd:  Matthieu Lamagnere  –  $112,247
4th:  Charlie Chiu  –  $59,820
5th:  Jose Catela  –  $45,120
6th:  Sho Katsura  –  $34,400
7th:  Feng Ji Chua  –  $26,510
8th:  Lewis Cowell  –  $20,660
9th:  Nicolas Ragot  –  $16,280

Note:  After the elimination of Charlie Chiu in fourth place, the final three players made an ICM deal to adjust the final three payouts.

* First-prize amount includes the winner’s $10,400 seat into the season-ending WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas.

Photo:  Runner-Up Bien Mai