Derick Elomina discovered poker at 14, playing home games with his high school friends. What began as a pastime quickly grew into a passion that shaped his career. By 21, he entered the poker industry as a field reporter — just old enough to step foot inside the casino. Starting as a hand reporter, he steadily honed his craft, blending sharp observation with growing writing skills. Known for his dedication, he constantly roams the floor to capture the action, conduct interviews, and deliver live updates. With a strong commitment to the game and a passion for telling poker’s stories, Derick continues to build his path in the industry.
Derick Elomina - SOMUCHPOKER
Artur Martirosyan Bubbles $100K Event After Pocket Aces Lose Twice
Four-time bracelet winner Artur Martirosyan exits the 2026 WSOP $100,000 tournament on the bubble after losing with aces in two hands.
Variance Spares No One: Inside Phil Ivey’s Cashless Start to the 2026 WSOP
Eleven-time bracelet winner and poker GOAT Phil Ivey faces a rare losing streak, remaining without a cash finish 17 days into the 2026 WSOP.
Team Event and Creator Program Open for RDPT PLUS Jeju Summer 2026
Red Dragon opens applications for the Team Event and Creator Program at RDPT PLUS Jeju Summer 2026. View full schedule and player guide.
Joshua McCully Ships First Career WSOP Gold Bracelet on GGPoker
Australia's Joshua McCully captured his first WSOP gold bracelet after winning the $1,000 NLH Turbo Online event on GGPoker for $113,097.
Santhosh Suvarna Captures Third WSOP Gold Bracelet in $50,000 High Roller NLH for $1.92m
Santhosh Suvarna won his third WSOP bracelet after conquering the 167-entry $50K High Roller at WSOP 2026, earning $1,922,870 in Las Vegas.
USOP Vietnam Halong Bay 2026 Recap: Pham Makes History, Ooi Wins POS, VND 185 Billion Awarded
USOP Vietnam 2026 in Halong Bay concluded with VND 185.3 billion in prize money, 9,135 entries, a historic Main Event victory for Pham.
ZSOP The Rising Horse Approaches Peak as Main Event Takes Center Stage in Jeju
ZSOP The Rising Horse 2026 reaches its midway point with several champions crowned and the Zodiac Horse Main Event set to take center stage.
RPT Championship III Crosses Midway Point Following Record-Breaking Opening Events
RPT Championship III hits its halfway mark after record-breaking fields. Check out the early winners and the upcoming VND 20 Billion Main Event.
VPT Championship III 2026 Festival Concludes with Cong Song Phan Claiming Main Event Glory and Edition IV Announced
Cong Song Phan wins the VPT Championship III 2026 Main Event as the festival concludes and Edition IV is confirmed for October 7-19.
Naoya Kihara Becomes First Double Bracelet Winner of 2026 WSOP Following Incredible Three-Day Blitz
Naoya Kihara makes history at the 2026 WSOP by capturing two gold bracelets in just three days. Full recap of his historic Las Vegas run.
Thi Minh Hong Pham Tops 1,520 Entries to Become USOP’s First Female Main Event Champion
Thi Minh Hong Pham made history at USOP Vietnam 2026, becoming the first female USOP Main Event champion after topping a 1,520-entry field.
USOP Vietnam 2026 Main Event Reaches 1,520 Entries as 193 Players Advance to Day 2 for a Share of VND 39 Billion Prize Pool
USOP Vietnam 2026 Main Event generated a VND 39B prize pool from 1,520 entries. Minh Thang Tran leads the remaining 193 players into Day 2.
USOP Vietnam 2026 High Rollers Draw Huge Fields and Massive Prize Pools
High Roller events at USOP Vietnam 2026 smashed initial guarantees, with stars like Jinwoo Jung and Chuan Feng claiming massive payouts.
Minh Thang Tran Tops Main Event Day 1A, Peng Chen Leads Player of the Series at USOP Vietnam 2026
USOP Vietnam 2026 Main Event has reached 554 entries after two flights. Minh Thang Tran lead Day 1A while Peng Chen tops the POTS race.
Quoc Bao Huy Nguyen Overcomes 5-to-1 Deficit to Win USOP Vietnam 2026 Championship Event
Quoc Bao Huy Nguyen wins the USOP Vietnam 2026 Championship Event after a huge comeback, earning a career-best VND 3.6 billion top prize.
USOP Vietnam Ha Long Bay 2026 Main Event Starts Tomorrow; Free Exclusive Hoodies for Early Birds!
The USOP Vietnam 2026 Main Event begins May 28 in Ha Long Bay with a massive VND 30 Billion guaranteed and bonus rewards for chip leaders.
Peng Chen Wins the Billionaire Club Challenge with a Straight Flush After Two Runner-Up Finishes
China’s Peng Chen captured the USOP Vietnam 2026 Billionaire Club Challenge title for over VND 2 billion after defeating Guoliang Wei heads-up.
China’s Chengshan Wu Wins USOP Vietnam Ha Long Bay 2026 Mini Main Event for VND 3 Billion (~USD 113,760)
China's Chengshan Wu topped a 1,061-entry field to win the USOP Vietnam 2026 Mini Main Event for career-best of VND 3 Billion (~USD 113.7K).
Guarantees Smashed as USOP Vietnam Ha Long Bay 2026 Fires Up the Championship Event
The upcoming USOP Vietnam Ha Long Bay 2026 Championship Event carries VND 20 Billion guaranteed prize pool across five starting flights.
Toan Chan ‘Tony T’ Truong Captures Superstar Challenge Title After Incredible Comeback
Toan Chan Truong makes a comeback to win the USOP Vietnam Ha Long Bay 2026 Superstar Challenge. Peng Chen leads the High Roller 6 Max.
Van Lam Nguyen Claims Victory in USOP Vietnam Ha Long Bay 2026 Madness Kickoff
Local grinder Van Lam Nguyen defeated Tien Dat Nguyen to win the USOP Vietnam 2026 Madness Kickoff for a career-best VND 1.8 Billion.
