Christian Zetzsche | Senior Journalist at SoMuchPoker
Christian Zetzsche is SoMuchPoker's Senior Journalist and Live Event Specialist, reporting live from WSOP events and major poker festivals and tours around the world. A veteran live reporter since late 2010, he has covered tournaments across nearly every continent, with South America the only major destination still missing from his travels.
A Career on the Road
I have been a live reporter on the international poker circuit since late 2010, traveling to cover major festivals and tours around the world. South America is the only region still missing from my poker bucket list, everywhere else I have already covered on the ground.
Covering the Games
My reporting spans the WSOP and major tours across Asia Pacific and beyond, from APT Incheon and the APT Championship in Taiwan to the JOPT Grand Final in Tokyo, WPT Prime Thailand, Triton Jeju, Won Poker Cup and Poker Dream Malaysia. I also cover the industry side of the game, including tournament controversies and moves like Lloyd Fontillas’ departure from the Asian Poker Tour. Pot-Limit Omaha is my favorite variant, but I cover everything from two card games to mixed rotations with up to seven.
Notes From the Floor
I still take handwritten notes with pen and paper during live coverage, and I pick up a camera during festivals when the moment calls for it. It is an old school approach, but it keeps me close to the action.
Content Philosophy
Live reporting has to hold up to scrutiny. I focus on getting results, chip counts and storylines right in real time, not just fast.
Areas of Expertise
- WSOP Live Reporting
- International Poker Festival Coverage
- Asia Pacific Poker Tours
- Pot-Limit Omaha & Mixed Games
- Live Tournament Photography & Note-Taking
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Deep Runs By APAC Players At 2025 WSOP & Other Las Vegas Events
Ongoing results of Asia-Pacific players at the 2025 WSOP and at other venues in Las Vegas include Najeem Ajez, Biao Ding, Kunal Patni, Marc Rivera, Josh McCully.
Start Preparing For WPT Australia Sydney Feat. Estimated AUD 10M In Prize Pools
Announced in late May, the World Poker Tour announced that the 2025 WPT Australia is now set to take place in Sydney from September 18 to October 1.
2025 WSOP Millionaire Maker Heads-Up Duel Sparks Controversy
The 2025 WSOP Event #53 Millionaire Maker sparked controversy after possible collusion at heads up between Jesse Yaginuma and James Carroll for the WPT 1M promo.
Fast Approaching! Inaugural WPT Prime Thailand Exhibition One Month Away
With full support of Thailand's Ministry of Tourism and Sports, the inaugural WPT Prime Thailand Exhibition will be hosted in Bangkok July 30 to August 5, 2025.
Over $2 Million In Guarantees At APT Incheon 2025 This August
The Asian Poker Tour returns to Korea for APT Incheon from August 1 to 10, 2025. The schedule features 96 events and over KR₩ 3.4B (~USD 2.38M) in guarantees.
2025 WSOP: More Deep Runs For Asia As Chang Lee Secures Second Asian Gold
Just over two weeks of games at the 2025 WSOP - World Series of Poker in Las Vegas and more Asians have gone deep with Korea's Chang Lee locking up a gold.
Xixiang Luo Wins First Asian WSOP Gold Bracelet of the 2025 Summer Series
Two time WSOP gold bracelet champion Xixiang Luo clasps a career third bracelet at the PLO Bomb Pot Double Board, becoming the first Asian to win at the 2025 WSOP.
Asian Poker Tour to Reach New Heights With APT Championship Series in November 2025
The Asian Poker Tour returns to Taiwan with its biggest series in history - the APT Championship featuring NT$ 276,000,000 (~US$ 8.4 million) in guarantees.
James Mendoza, Quan Zhou, Punnat Punsri, Yu Hsiang Huang Among Close Calls for Bracelet Early in the 2025 WSOP
The 2025 WSOP is now underway and more than a dozen of the highly sought-after WSOP gold bracelets have already found new owners. Many Asian players came close.
WSOP 2025 in Las Vegas Officially Underway With Many Asians Hoping for Glory
It has been a week since the WSOP 2025 officially kicked off on May 27, 2025 at the Horseshoe and Paris Hotel Las Vegas. This is the fifth installment at the joint venue on the Las Vegas Strip.
World Poker Tour Makes Historic Debut In Thailand Feat. $1M Guarantee
The World Poker Tour is set to become the first brand to host an event in Thailand. This July, WPT Prime Thailand Exhibition opens in Bangkok featuring $1M in guarantees.
2025 APPT Manila to Feature $1 Million Guarantee for Flagship Main Event at The Cove Okada Manila
During the summer months, APPT Manila will take place from July 23 until August 4 in the Philippines and it will boast another seven-figure Main Event
Big Side Event Winners At The Close Of Record-Breaking APT Taipei 2025 Series
The Asian Poker Tour has made history in Taiwan with the just concluded APT Taipei 2025 stop at the brand new Red Space venue filled to the brim during an
Jun Obara Wins Inaugural Colossus by Mission RunGood During 2025 JOPT Grand Final
Known under his moniker “misawa”, Jun Obara sealed the victory worth ~ USD 26,053 at the Colossus by Mission RunGood at 2025 JOPT Grand Final in Tokyo, Japan.
World Poker Tour To Host Groundbreaking First-Ever Live Poker Tournament in Thailand
The World Poker Tour announced a first-ever live poker tournament in Thailand - WPT Prime Thailand which is scheduled to take place in Bangkok later this year.
The Lord Poker Tournament Roars Into Jeju With $8 Million Guaranteed
Rising powerhouse, The Lord Poker Tournament, is set to unleash a jaw-dropping US$ 8 Million guaranteed festival this May in Jeju, South Korea.
All The Reasons To Be At APPT Cambodia
The Asia Pacific Poker Tour stages its fourth installment of APPT Cambodia from May 2 to 13, 2025 at NagaWorld Integrated Resorts in Phnom Penh with $1.5M in guarantees.
Won Poker Cup Returns in May 2025 With Over $880K in Guarantees
From May 14 to 21, 2025, the Won Poker Cup returns for the third edition featuring 22 tournaments and nine satellites at the Won Majestic Hotel in
Poker Dream Returns to Malaysia for 17th Edition With Seven Figure Guarantee
Poker Dream returns this April for its 17th edition set to take place in Malaysia. This is the brand's most popular stop, running from April 10-21 at Genting Highlands just outside Kuala Lumpur.
Young Guns Emerge and Asian Wizards Shine at Triton Poker Series Jeju 2025
The Triton Poker Series Jeju 2025 set a new brand record with a total of 3,350 entries and a gargantuan festival prize pool of $148,730,000.
The End of an Era: Lloyd Fontillas to Leave Asian Poker Tour
At the end of May 2025, Lloyd Fontillas will part ways with the Asian Poker Tour after he guided the live poker operator to one of the prime brands in the entire region.
