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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
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
[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 […]
[Video Interview] Getting to know French poker team “Cimitarra”
Somuchpoker interviews Asia-based French poker team “Cimitarra”.
[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) […]
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 […]
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:
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.
[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 […]
[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 […]
[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 […]
[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 […]
[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 […]
[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 […]
[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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
On the spot with Winfred Yu – Poker Dream creator
Emerging from the pandemic on a mission, poker player and businessman Winfred Yu created a new brand called Poker Dream. The brand launched in Malaysia in late-July 2022 then two months after, staged its second in Hoi An, Vietnam. In this interview, Yu gives us insight on his new project, why there is a need […]
Getting to know Thailand pro Punnat Punsri, 2022 Triton Poker SHR Cyprus Main Event champion
Hailing from Bangkok, Thailand, poker pro Punnat Punsri’s phenomenal year continued with another live tournament achievement in the bag. This time, Punsri upped his earnings by US$ 2,600,000 after taking down the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series Main Event in Cyprus. He has now catapulted to the top of the Hendon Mob Thailand […]
