Janette Dee | News Copywriter at SoMuchPoker
Janette Dee is SoMuchPoker's News Copywriter and Live Event Specialist, covering poker news and live festivals across Asia Pacific's established and emerging markets. Alongside her reporting, she plays recreationally, which shapes how she covers the game from a player's perspective as well as a journalist's.
Covering Asia Pacific’s Poker Markets
I cover live poker news and festivals across Asia Pacific, from established stops like the Taiwan Millions Tournament and Manila Megastack to newer markets such as Alluxi Casino in Laos, the Korea Poker Cup in Jeju, and the Won Poker Cup in Cambodia. My coverage follows the circuit as it expands into new destinations across the region.
Industry Standards & Interviews
Beyond event coverage, I report on the standards side of the game, including the WPF and TDA Continental Summit in Taipei, and I interview the people building the region’s poker scene, such as Alluxi Group’s Lawrence Ho on Laos’ poker breakthrough.
A Player’s View
I play poker recreationally, and that experience at the tables informs how I write about the game, from tournament structures to what players actually care about when a new series launches.
Content Philosophy
Asia Pacific’s poker scene is expanding quickly into new markets. I aim to cover it accurately and put new festivals and destinations in context for readers, rather than just repeating press releases.
Areas of Expertise
- Asia Pacific Poker Festival Coverage
- Emerging Poker Markets (Laos, Korea, Cambodia)
- Poker Industry News & Standards
- Live Tournament Reporting
- Player & Industry Interviews
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TDA Continental Summit 2025: Asia Joins Global Conversation on Poker Standards
The inaugural WPF + TDA Continental Summit: Asia Edition, held on July 21, 2025 at the CTP Asia Poker Arena in Taipei, marked a milestone moment for poker across the region. More than just a forum for standardizing rules, the summit sparked a lively and insightful discussion that reflected just how far Asian poker has come and where it’s headed next.
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The Taiwan Millions Tournament (TMT) has become one of Asia’s most beloved poker series, drawing massive fields while endlessly spotlighting the region’s rising talent.
TMT 18 Opening Week Shatters Expectations; Main Event Set to Break New Ground
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Alluxi Group’s Lawrence Ho, the Man Behind Laos’ Poker Breakthrough
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Diving Headfirst Into Alluxi Casino: Laos’ New Poker Destination
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Get ready for another thrilling chapter in Philippine poker! From August 4 to 26, the Philippine Poker Millions (PPM) makes its long-awaited debut, ushering
Taiwan Millions Tournament 18 Set to Blow the Roof in July
The spotlight shines once again on Taipei as Asia’s largest poker festival gears up for its highly anticipated return from July 10 to 28. Taiwan Millions
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A bold new chapter in the Asian poker scene is about to unfold as Alluxi Athena Poker Tournament makes its inaugural splash this June, officially putting Laos
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Won Poker Cup III Wraps Up Another Successful Series, Over $1.3M in Prizes Awarded
In just over a year, Won Poker has swiftly cemented its reputation as a premier name on the regional tournament circuit with three successful installments
Khayal Abbasov Crushes Final Day to Win Won Poker Cup III Main Event
In a true display of dominance, Azerbaijan’s Khayal Abbasov captured the Won Poker Cup III Main Event title, overcoming a 415-entry field to earn the $116,500 top prize, the prestigious Won Trophy, and the coveted W Ring, marking the biggest win of his career.
Won Poker Cup III: Hoang Hai Nam, Neng Zhao, Hoang Duy Hien Ng Among Early Standouts
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Korea Poker Cup Front and Center this April, Seven Figure Pool on the Horizon
Another captivating series is set to conquer the coastal shores of Jeju Island, South Korea, with Korea Poker Cup’s inaugural standalone showing on the front
