Kai Cocklin | Head of Live Poker at SoMuchPoker
Kai Cocklin is Head of Live Poker at SoMuchPoker, overseeing live tournament coverage, reporting teams and festival partnerships across the Asia Pacific region and beyond. Before joining SoMuchPoker he worked with PokerNews at major festivals including the World Series of Poker and the European Poker Tour, where he managed live reporting teams and helped develop new writers.
Leading Live Poker Coverage
I oversee SoMuchPoker’s live tournament coverage, from WSOP bracelet events in Las Vegas to festivals across Asia Pacific such as the Asian Poker Tour (APT), TMT in Taipei, Poker Dream, RDPT and TLPT. That means coordinating reporting teams on the ground, working directly with tournament organizers, and making sure results and recaps get to readers quickly and accurately.
Background in Live Reporting
Before joining SoMuchPoker I worked with PokerNews at major festivals including the World Series of Poker and the European Poker Tour. There I managed live reporting teams and helped train new writers, experience that now shapes how I build and run SoMuchPoker’s own coverage across the region.
Content Philosophy
Live reporting runs on deadlines, but accuracy still comes first. I focus on building a team and a process that can deliver consistent, high quality coverage under pressure, whether that is a WSOP final table or a regional festival in Asia Pacific.
Areas of Expertise
- Live Tournament Reporting & Coverage
- Asia Pacific Poker Festivals
- WSOP Bracelet Event Coverage
- Reporting Team Management & Training
- Tournament Organizer Partnerships
Connect
Lee Liew Wins Korea National Cup as APT Jeju Day 2 Awards 9 Titles
APT Jeju 2026 Day 2 sees Lee Liew win the Korea National Cup as Teeraphat Rangkatekarn and Kunal Patni lead two major events.
APT Jeju 2026 Starts This Week With KRW 5.2B GTD
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SMP x APT Jeju Points Race: $1,000 in Natural8 Prizes
Join the SMP x APT Jeju Points Race from Sept 25 to Oct 7, 2026. Earn SPI points when you cash and compete for $1,000 in Natural8 credits.
14 Countries Join WPF Ladies Weekend 2026
WPF Ladies Weekend returns from October 16 to 18, 2026, with 14 countries confirmed after its debut attracted more than 1,500 women.
Billy ‘The Croc’ Argyros Wants Poker’s Character Back
Billy "The Croc" Argyros recalls facing Johnny Moss, earning his famous nickname and why today’s poker pros must respect recreational players.
Nick Petrangelo Wins $150K Triton Anniversary Event
Nick Petrangelo wins the $150K Triton Anniversary Special for $2,212,910 after defeating Joao Simao heads-up in Jeju for his second title.
Ailen Ji’s King-High Hero Call Fuels AUD 83,740 Win in Australian Poker Cup
Ailen Ji wins the Australian Poker Cup at WPT Australia for AUD 83,740 after a huge king-high call and a memorable final table in Sydney.
US Poker Pro Ends 10-Year Wait at WPT Australia
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One-Outer Crushes Top Full House at WPT Australia
A brutal WPT Australia cooler saw Ardi Jaya hit a one-out river to make quad eights and beat an opponent’s top full house during the opening level.
Inside INSPIRE: Exploring the New Home of WPT Seoul
Explore INSPIRE Entertainment Resort, the new home of WPT Seoul 2026, from its casino and hotel to dining, entertainment and more.
Somuchpoker and Poker Dream Announce Media Partnership
Somuchpoker announces a Poker Dream media partnership, bringing daily recaps, interviews and onsite coverage from every PD festival.
WPT Australia 2026 Just 1 Week Away From Sydney Return
WPT Australia 2026 begins September 10 at The Star Sydney, with 36 events, nine WPT World Championship tickets and three weeks of poker.
Off the Felt in Sanya: The Best Things to Do Away From the CPG Tables
Discover six outdoor things to do in Sanya away from CPG, from paddleboarding and surfing to rainforest walks and canyon stream trekking.
RPT Championship IV Returns with VND 80 Billion Guaranteed
RPT Championship IV runs in Hanoi from September 11–22, 2026, with over VND 80b guaranteed and a VND 20b Main Event at Royal Poker Club.
KPC Poker Returns to Jeju with KRW 3.1 Billion Guaranteed
The KPC Poker Series October 2026 heads to Jeju from October 10-21 with ₩3.1 billion guaranteed, two Main Events and four Early Bird packages.
CPG Championship Main Event Draws 3,972 Entries in Sanya
The CPG Championship 2026 Main Event attracts 3,972 entries in Sanya, producing the fourth-largest field in the tournament’s 14-year history.
Two Victory Laps, Eight Records and One Huge APT Incheon
APT Incheon 2026 drew 14,059 entries and awarded KRW 15.96B as Stephen Pang won the Main Event and 8 tournament records fell in Korea.
Why the CPG Championship Returns to Sanya Every August
Why CPG returns to Sanya each August, how Howard Johnson backed the festival and what the Championship brings to Hainan.
Is There Really Poker in China? Inside the Country’s Growing Tournament Scene
Is there really poker in China? Discover how CPG uses online qualification and organised competition to grow the country’s tournament scene.
14,059 Entries as Lee and Liao Close APT Incheon
APT Incheon 2026 ends with 14,059 entries and KRW 15.96 billion awarded as Chang Hwan Lee, Po Hao Liao and six more champions win titles.
Chang Hwan Lee Flies High With KRW 200M APT Incheon High Roller Victory
Chang Hwan "Jack" Lee turns the Day 1 chip lead into a KRW 199.87 million APT Incheon High Roller victory after defeating Jun Li heads-up.
