WPT Prime Thailand Exhibition The Opener Event: Final Table Preview

What was originally slated as a two-day event has stretched into an exhilarating third day as the WPT Prime Thailand Exhibition Opener heads into its final table. From a field of 677 entries in a freeroll freezeout format, nine players remain, each with their sights set on the title.

The lineup is a melting pot of poker talent from Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, ensuring a thrilling battle of playing styles and strategies. With a deep-stack chip leader and a pack of experienced mid-stacks ready to challenge, the stage is set for a high-stakes showdown.

Final Table Lineup (Sorted by Chip Count)

Seat 7: Andreewitsch Ilja Neuenschwander (Switzerland) — 2.9 million chips

A mainstay in Europe’s high-stakes scene, Andreewitsch has earned a reputation for his aggressive play and relentless table presence. With multiple deep runs in EPT side events, he enters this final table as the overwhelming chip leader, poised to dominate proceedings from the get-go.

Seat 4: Jiang Junhao (China) — 1.8 million chips

Representing China’s rapidly growing poker community, Jiang is known for his patient, methodical approach. Regularly spotted in Macau and Jeju events, he’s a dangerous contender who knows how to pick his spots and capitalise on opponents’ mistakes.

Seat 1: Charles Marques (United Kingdom) — 1.5 million chips

A London-based entrepreneur-turned-poker-pro, Charles blends business acumen with sharp, adaptive gameplay. This final table marks his first major appearance on the WPT stage, and he’s looking to make it a memorable debut.

Seat 9: Shaofeng Zhang (China) — 1.48 million chips

A cash game specialist from Shanghai, Shaofeng recently transitioned to tournament play and has already made waves with his bold, fearless bluffs. His unpredictable aggression could make him a key disruptor in the final table dynamics.

Seat 2: Pratik Modi (India) — 1.24 million chips

Known for his calm demeanour under pressure, Pratik is a regular on the Indian domestic circuit with several deep runs in Deltin Poker Tour events. His steady approach and disciplined playstyle make him a strong contender, especially in the mid-stack battle.

Seat 8: Wu Bin (China) — 1.2 million chips

Wu Bin is a disciplined tournament grinder, often seen at Jeju and Macau events. Having recently final-tabled the Korea Poker Cup Series, Wu’s tight-aggressive strategy positions him well to navigate the complexities of the final table.

Seat 5: Mikhail Potemkin (Russia) — 960,000 chips

Hailing from St. Petersburg, Mikhail brings a wealth of experience from Russia’s mid-stakes scene. His old-school fundamentals and precise reading ability have allowed him to outmaneuver more aggressive opponents time and time again. He got half his stack from eliminating Talita Setyady, the final remaining female player in the event, on the bubble.

Seat 6: Avi Cohen (Israel) — 690,000 chips

Avi is a recreational player and tech investor whose unpredictable and unorthodox strategies have kept opponents guessing. Though coming in as a short stack, his fearlessness and willingness to gamble make him a wild card at the final table.

Seat 3: Nikhil Kedia (India) — 500,000 chips

The shortest stack in the field, Nikhil is an up-and-coming talent from Mumbai who has been refining his GTO-based strategies. Despite his chip disadvantage, his disciplined, patient play has kept him alive, and this final table marks a significant milestone in his budding poker career.

Watch the livestream:

• Thai: Poker Talk Thailand Facebook page.
• English: WPT Prime Thailand Youtube

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