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Winfred Yu’s Dream Room Taipei Unique Offerings And High Stakes Vision

Winfred Yu’s Dream Room Taipei Unique Offerings And High Stakes Vision

In the heart of Taiwan’s poker landscape, Winfred Yu is making waves with his Dream Room poker venues. Currently operating two rooms, one in Taoyuan near the airport with nine tables, and the newest in central Taipei – one of the most prestigious poker rooms to open in the city – with eleven tables, Yu … Read more

10/19/2024
Getting up close with Australia’s Anton Zhen Zhao Lu

Getting up close with Australia’s Anton Zhen Zhao Lu

Seen in the mix across the U Series of Poker Hai Phong games, Somuchpoker had a chance to catch up with Anton Zhen Zhao Lu. The Australian runner is relatively new to the live tournament scene, having just begun his career last 2023. Within a short span of time, the young gun has successfully locked … Read more

09/24/2024
On and off the felt with Tony Miles

On and off the felt with Tony Miles

In 2018, Tony Miles reached poker stardom, finishing runner-up in the 2018 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event. While grateful, the experience was bittersweet. “There’s this battle between feeling grateful for the life-changing money and disappointment at not becoming the world champion,” he recalls, knowing another shot at the title was rare. Since that moment, Miles has been … Read more

09/20/2024
[Interview] Homegrown TMT at its high with CTP’s David Tai and Raymond Wong

[Interview] Homegrown TMT at its high with CTP’s David Tai and Raymond Wong

With the World Poker Tour Prime Taiwan 2024 in cooperation with the Chinese Texas Hold’em Poker Association (CTP Club) currently running at the Asia Poker Arena, Taipei, Somuchpoker had a chance to sit down with the Association’s very own founder Hsing ‘David’ Tai and Head of International Relations, Raymond Wong. In the exclusive interview, Tai […]

08/16/2024
[Video Interview] Getting to know French poker team “Cimitarra”

[Video Interview] Getting to know French poker team “Cimitarra”

Somuchpoker interviews Asia-based French poker team “Cimitarra”.

01/04/2024
[Interview] Filipino poker figure Moses Saquing hungry for more

[Interview] Filipino poker figure Moses Saquing hungry for more

When Moses Saquing garnered his first official cash in a WSOP Circuit event in 2006, it was the by-product of being a curious television viewer who immediately became enamored with the game’s dynamics. “I was watching ESPN one night and (the) WSOP was on,” the Filipino poker ace shared. “I started watching it and (it) […]

01/02/2024
Hyeon Ho Shin For the Win: Dream Big, Win Big

Hyeon Ho Shin For the Win: Dream Big, Win Big

The poker scene in Korea is reaching new heights and in a pack of fast climbers, 23-year-old Hyeon Ho Shin is one to keep an eye on. Since his December debut win at the 2022 UPP Daegu City Tour Main Event, Shin was burning the felt the following year. It was a memorable 2023 for […]

12/20/2023
Unleashing the USOP poker experience: Exclusive Interview with Alex Wong, COO of U Series of Poker

Unleashing the USOP poker experience: Exclusive Interview with Alex Wong, COO of U Series of Poker

Somuchpoker’s exclusive video interview with Alex Wong, COO of U Series of Poker:

12/19/2023
Exclusive interview with Ting-Yi “Eric” Tsai – Taiwanese player / poker vlogger

Exclusive interview with Ting-Yi “Eric” Tsai – Taiwanese player / poker vlogger

Somuchpoker’s exclusive video interview with Ting-Yi “Eric” Tsai, Taiwanese pro / poker vlogger. Tsai recently finished 2nd at the 2023 WSOP Europe Main Event.

11/30/2023
[Interview] Getting to know actor Arden Cho

[Interview] Getting to know actor Arden Cho

In July 2023, American actor Arden Cho was spotted at WPT Korea in Jeju Island. Somuchpoker got a chance to interview Cho on her poker hobby. Somuchpoker: How long have you been playing poker and what got you started?  Arden Cho: I’ve been playing off and on for the last 15 years. I started playing […]

11/09/2023
[Interview] Getting to know Stephen Song – WPT Prime Championship Season XX winner

[Interview] Getting to know Stephen Song – WPT Prime Championship Season XX winner

On his first poker trip to Asia, highly decorated American pro Stephen Song, shared with Somuchpoker the early chapters of his poker journey, leading up to his incredible victory at the renowned World Poker Tour (WPT) Prime Championship in Las Vegas on December 2022. SMP: What were you doing before poker? Stephen Song: I […]

10/19/2023
[Interview] WPT commentator Tony Dunst shares insights on poker commentary

[Interview] WPT commentator Tony Dunst shares insights on poker commentary

In this exclusive interview, Somuchpoker sat down with renowned figure in the world of poker, Tony Dunst, who shared his insights on livestream commentary. He is a WPT commentator, co-host for WPT TV shows, and an ambassador for WPT Global. SMP: What do you think the general audience goes for, coaching experience or entertainment with […]

07/23/2023
[Interview] Filipino Terry Gonzaga continues strong run in Las Vegas, wins Aria’s 1600 PLO for six figures

[Interview] Filipino Terry Gonzaga continues strong run in Las Vegas, wins Aria’s 1600 PLO for six figures

This summer, Filipino player Terry Gonzaga secured his career first six figure payout of $172.8K after winning Aria’s $1,600 PLO in Las Vegas. The victory was his third deep run of the year, boosting his live tournament earnings to over half a million dollars. SMP: You’ve been having a pretty good year. You won […]

07/15/2023
[Interview] Yang Zhang experiences health scare before winning a bracelet

[Interview] Yang Zhang experiences health scare before winning a bracelet

Chinese poker player Yang Zhang won the WSOP $3,000 No Limit Hold’em (Event 44) for a career high payout of $717,789. Somuchpoker had a chance to chat with Zhang about his thrilling WSOP adventure. He shared the ups and downs, and his heart condition that subdued the milestone moment. SMP: How many years have […]

07/10/2023
[Interview] Chris Moneymaker on poker today, reveals Moneymaker Poker Tour expansion to the Philippines

[Interview] Chris Moneymaker on poker today, reveals Moneymaker Poker Tour expansion to the Philippines

Twenty years ago, Chris Moneymaker turned his $86 PokerStars online satellite ticket to $2.5 Million after winning the 2003 World Series of Poker Main Event. This resulted in a massive poker boom which is known worldwide as the “Moneymaker Effect”. Shortly after Moneymaker’s welcome speech at the 2023 World Series of Poker Main Event, Somuchpoker was […]

07/08/2023
[Interview] Reiji Kono on his yearly Las Vegas visits

[Interview] Reiji Kono on his yearly Las Vegas visits

Online poker player from Japan, Reiji Kono, is back at the World Series of Poker for a third consecutive year. He made his foray into live tournament poker at the 2021 WSOP for his inaugural live series and cashed in five times. Although his results didn’t reach remarkable heights, Kono returned in 2022, and […]

07/06/2023
Interview: Filipino pro David Erquiaga on Action PH Poker Coaching Academy

Interview: Filipino pro David Erquiaga on Action PH Poker Coaching Academy

Many recognize David Erquiaga as the 2022 breakout player from the Philippines and WPT Prime Cambodia Main Event champion. In addition to his table success, Erquiaga is a poker coach for Action PH Poker Coaching Academy. Although the academy attracts mainly Filipino players,  the classes are available to anyone and everyone willing to learn, and […]

02/04/2023
Hong Kong Game Club founder Ricky Cheung: pioneering international festivals in Hong Kong

Hong Kong Game Club founder Ricky Cheung: pioneering international festivals in Hong Kong

International poker festivals are making their way to Hong Kong and steering it in is Ricky Cheung, founder of Hong Kong Game Club. Somuchpoker had a chance to talk to Cheung about his poker room, what it offers, and what players have to look forward to.  SMP: When did you start the Hong Kong Game […]

02/03/2023
On the Spot with City of Poker Team Pro Toan Phan

On the Spot with City of Poker Team Pro Toan Phan

On this exclusive interview, online player / City of Poker (COP) Team Pro Toan Phan talked to Somuchpoker about his poker life and future plans.

11/27/2022

Ashley Frank ‘PokerfaceAsh’

Ashley Frank Interviewed by Somuchpoker’s Gaelle Jaudon Somuchpoker: You recently moved to Texas for poker, which is the place to be right now to play, as we’ve recently interviewed many other players like Andrew Neeme, Doug Polk or Cedrric Trevino “poker_traveler,” who have done the same. Poker rooms are booming in the state. So how … Read more

11/04/2022