Ben Soon Yung Loo is a Malaysian professional poker player who has become a prominent fixture on the Asian and international circuits. He is widely recognized for his consistency in high-stakes regional festivals and has established himself as a top-tier competitor in the Malaysian poker community.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With total live earnings surpassing $545,800, Ben Soon Yung Loo ranks 33rd on the Malaysia All Time Money List (The Hendon Mob). He reached a significant career milestone in 2025 by crossing the $500,000 mark in live tournament cashes.
His most prestigious victories and deep runs include:
Best Live Cash: His career-best score of $176,776 came from a deep run in a major international event.
APT Championship (2025): Finished 32nd in the Main Event Freezeout in Taipei for NT$844,300 (approx. $26,000).
Manila Megastack (2025): Recorded multiple cashes, including a 27th-place finish in the Mini Main Event and 90th in the Main Event.
Asian Poker Tour (2023): Secured a significant score of TWD $1,074,500 at a major Taipei tournament.
APPT Manila (2025): Won the Teams Event Turbo for ₱225,800.
Biography & Poker Background
Originally from and currently residing in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Loo has been an active force on the live tournament scene for several years. He is a regular at premier Asian stops, including Taiwan, South Korea, Vietnam, and the Philippines. His career trajectory shows a significant increase in high-stakes participation, maintaining a steady Global Poker Index (GPI) ranking around 4,047th worldwide and 28th in Malaysia as of late 2025.
Play Style & Strategy
Loo is characterized by his high volume and versatility across multiple poker formats, including No Limit Hold'em and Pot Limit Omaha (PLO). His results in diverse structures—ranging from massive multi-day Freezeout events to high-speed Turbo and Mystery Bounty formats—demonstrate a highly adaptable strategy. He is particularly dangerous in regional Asian fields, where he has consistently shown the ability to navigate large fields to secure final table appearances in both high-roller and championship events.
About the Editor
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