Finale Highlights Of Poker Dream 19 Malaysia: Carter Chan Wins Main Event; Eugene Zhou Clinches POY

Poker Dream wrapped up its 2025 season at its home base in Malaysia, hosting twelve days of nonstop action from October 23 to November 3 at Resorts World Genting. The festival paid out MYR 20.9 Million (~$4.98M) and crowned 71 new champions, including the  Dream Player of the Year title. Here’s a look back at key highlights from the season finale.

As always, host country Malaysia asserted its home-ground dominance, fielding the largest contingent and clinching a commanding 31 event titles. While other nations paled in comparison, Singapore did produce two major victories in Chik Fatt Carter Chan at the Main Event and Yujian Eugene Zhou for the Dream Player of the Year title. Also running well  were players from China with 42 cashes across the board and India with 32 cashes.

Poker Dream 19 Malaysia – RESULTS

Poker Dream 19 Malaysia – Highlights

• Events: 71
• Festival Prize Pool: MYR 20,900,000 (~$4,980,800)
• Main Event champion: Chik Fatt Carter Chan
• Dream Player of the Year: Yujian Eugene Zhou
• Mystery Jackpot Bounty Draw: Barry Tay Zhen Quan – MYR 200,000 (~$47,500)
• Most Trophies by Flag: Malaysia (31)
• Most Cashes: Yujian Eugene Zhou (18)

Carter Chan Wins PD 19 Main Event

Singapore’s winning streak continues! On November 3, 2025, Chik Fatt Carter Chan emerged victorious at the Main Event to bring Singapore its third consecutive PD Main Event title. Following in the footsteps of Dingxiang Ong (PD 17) and Kok Kong Liew (PD 18), Chan outlasted of a field of 1,547 runners, defeating Vince Cheong Kim Fye at heads up for a payout deal of MYR 589,000 (~$140K).

In a post-win interview with Poker Dream, Chan revealed,

After I bubbled the Super High Roller, I was very frustrated with myself, I made those silly mistakes and I cannot control my mood. After that, my friends told me that I should transform my mindset, be calm, and then I aimed for the Main Event trophy. I began talking to myself saying ‘I must make it, I must make it.’ …. I feel so proud that I made it in less than two years. I have two small Poker Dream trophy and now I have this one. In my dream, I always wanted this one.

I use poker as a skill to transform my mindset. It helps me transform my character. It has helped be become more patient, more calm, to control my emotions. It helps me everyday.

#29 Main Event (3,200 MYR)

Total Prize USD

$1,192,838

Total Prize

MYR 5,000,000

Guaranteed

MYR 5,000,000

Entries

1,547

ITM

161

#	Payout	Player	SPI
1	MYR 589,000 $139,465	CF Chik Fatt Carter Chan Singapore	3,606.69
2	MYR 550,000 $130,230	KF Kim Fye Vince Cheong Malaysia	2,550.32
3	MYR 300,000 $71,035	VF Vladimir Fedorov Russia	2,082.32
4	MYR 225,900 $53,490	DL Daniel Lim Hung Chun Malaysia	1,803.35
5	MYR 172,400 $40,820	KW Kok Wei Teoh Malaysia	1,612.96
6	MYR 125,700 $29,765	ST Soo Tjan Joshua Tan Malaysia	1,472.43
7	MYR 94,300 $22,330	MC Mingrui Cen China	1,363.20
8	MYR 67,200 $15,910	BK Bhavik Khatsuria India	1,275.16
9	MYR 52,200 $12,360	CH Chin Hei Chan Hong Kong	1,202.23

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Yujian Eugene Zhou Crowned Dream Player Of The Year

After five thrilling Poker Dream editions staged this year (PD 15-19), it came down to a razor-thin finish for the Dream Player of the Year title with Singapore’s Yujian Eugene Zhou edging over Malaysia’s Cheng Ming Kong to hoist the coveted black dragon trophy and win US$ 15,000 in Poker Dream tournament credits.

Throughout the year, Zhou cashed in 63 events for 493,000 points, 18 of those cashes were in this series alone! Kong was close behind at 478,000 points.

Other Events

Malaysian Open Attracts 2016; Redemption For Yew Faii Chen

The largest turnout of the festival was the Malaysian Open which opened the series on October 23 and ran until October 26. A massive field of 2016 signed on across ten flights for a prize pool of MYR 2,066,288 (~$489,265). A long list of 259 players claimed a piece of the pot with South Korea’s Jongbea Jang locking up the largest cut of MYR 301,095 (~$71,295) on an ICM deal while Malaysia’s Yew Faii Chen seized the title for his career first win and high score of MYR 220,854 (~$52,295). Impressively, this was a redemption run for Chen who finished 3rd in this exact same event at PD 17.

#2 Malaysia Open (1,500 MYR)

Total Prize USD

$489,265

Total Prize

MYR 2,066,288

Guaranteed

MYR 2,000,000

Entries

2,016

ITM

259

#	Payout	Player	SPI
1	MYR 220,854 $52,295	YF Yew Faii Chen Malaysia	2,800.68
2	MYR 301,095 $71,295	JJ Jongbea Jang South Korea	1,980.38
3	MYR 172,939 $40,950	TO Taro Otani Japan	1,616.97
4	MYR 100,000 $23,680	DM Daniel Moran United Kingdom	1,400.34
5	MYR 80,400 $19,035	JH Jiaqi He China	1,252.50
6	MYR 63,900 $15,130	DW Danyang Wang China	1,143.37
7	MYR 48,900 $11,580	AN Akshay Nasa India	1,058.56
8	MYR 34,500 $8,170	MY Mun Yee Wan Malaysia	990.19
9	MYR 26,300 $6,225	CY Choon Yap Fam Malaysia	933.56

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First Title For Chi Ngong Tang At Super High Roller

The Super High Roller event showcased the festival’s international appeal, drawing some of Asia’s elite to the felt. Among them were Triton champions: Thailand’s top-ranked Punnat Punsri who finished in 8th place and Singapore’s second-ranked Jun Hao Wu who finished just one spot shy in 2nd place. Stealing the spotlight and all the glory was the lone Hong Kong player at the table, Chi Ngong Tang, for a career high payout of MYR 771,000 (~$182,560).

#46 Super High Roller (30,000 MYR)

Total Prize USD

$710,350

Total Prize

MYR 3,000,000

Guaranteed

MYR 3,000,000

Entries

106

ITM

15

#	Payout	Player	SPI
1	MYR 771,000 $182,560	CN Chi Ngong Tang Hong Kong	1,941.07
2	MYR 530,000 $125,495	JH Jun Hao Wu Singapore	1,372.55
3	MYR 348,000 $82,400	WJ William Jia Australia	1,120.68
4	MYR 282,000 $66,775	CW Chin Wei Lim Malaysia	970.54
5	MYR 227,000 $53,750	AG Aaron Goh Malaysia	868.07
6	MYR 177,000 $41,910	DY David Yuan Jan Wang Australia	792.44
7	MYR 140,000 $33,150	GP Ghai Pang Yap Malaysia	733.66
8	MYR 107,000 $25,335	PP Punnat Punsri Thailand	686.27
9	MYR 78,000 $18,470	KM Kar Mun Tho Malaysia	647.02

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Maiden Title For Si Han Tan At The Monster Stack Event

#63 Monster Stack (2,700 MYR)

Total Prize USD

$127,370

Total Prize

MYR 537,912

Guaranteed

MYR 500,000

Entries

248

ITM

38

#	Payout	Player	SPI
1	MYR 110,000 $26,045	SH Si Han Tan Singapore	1,261.14
2	MYR 73,012 $17,290	KS Kai Shuen Goh Malaysia	891.76
3	MYR 52,700 $12,480	UJ U Jin Lum Malaysia	728.12
4	MYR 42,600 $10,085	CF Chui Foong Liew Malaysia	630.57
5	MYR 33,500 $7,930	LT Leon Tay Singapore	564.00
6	MYR 25,100 $5,945	AJ Ankit Jain India	514.86
7	MYR 18,500 $4,380	YH Yong Heng Liau Malaysia	476.67
8	MYR 13,600 $3,220	SB Sam Baa Koh Malaysia	445.88
9	MYR 11,200 $2,650	YL Yue Liu China	420.38

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Third Time’s The Charm For Lay Sheen Lau At Mini Main Event

After two final tables, Malaysian recreational player Lay Sheen Lau finally captured his first-ever live career title at the Mini Main Event. In a field of 323 runners., Lau secured the win after an even-split deal with runner-up Kwang Hui Seow .

#69 Mini Main Event (1,500 MYR)

Total Prize USD

$91,898

Total Prize

MYR 385,206

Guaranteed

MYR 200,000

Entries

323

ITM

50

#	Payout	Player	SPI
1	MYR 60,003 $14,210	LS Lay Sheen Lau Malaysia	1,182.05
2	MYR 60,003 $14,210	KH Khang Hwui Seow Malaysia	835.84
3	MYR 34,800 $8,240	CY Chung Yee Ho Malaysia	682.46
4	MYR 28,400 $6,725	CY Chin Yu Lim Malaysia	591.02
5	MYR 22,300 $5,280	PP Pinard Pol Sok France	528.63
6	MYR 17,400 $4,120	SK Sathish Kumar Muthusangili India	482.57
7	MYR 12,800 $3,030	WL Wai Ling Loh Malaysia	446.77
8	MYR 9,400 $2,225	MG Milan Gurung Australia	417.92
9	MYR 7,700 $1,825	WY Wai Yuen Ching Malaysia	394.02

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Mystery Bounty Events

Mystery Bounty events are the most popular tournaments at Poker Dream festivals that 20 were scheduled throughout the series. Listed below are the key event results. There was also a Mystery Jackpot Bounty Draw for MYR 200,000 (~$47,500) with Barry Tay Zhen Quan as the lucky winner. Click image below for the winning moment.

#64 Mystery Bounty High Roller (12,000 MYR)

Total Prize USD

$236,785

Total Prize

MYR 1,000,000

Guaranteed

MYR 1,000,000

Entries

97

ITM

13

#	Payout	Player	SPI
1	MYR 178,000 $42,145	YK Yohei Kitazato Japan	1,326.11
2	MYR 124,000 $29,360	CH Chung Howe Sean Tan Singapore	937.70
3	MYR 82,000 $19,415	CH Chin Hau Ngooi Malaysia	765.63
4	MYR 64,000 $15,155	MK Ming Ken Thoo Malaysia	663.06
5	MYR 52,000 $12,315	YE Yujian Eugene Zhou Singapore	593.06
6	MYR 40,000 $9,470	JL Juns Leong Malaysia	541.38
7	MYR 32,000 $7,575	MT Muneyuki Tanimura Japan	501.22
8	MYR 25,000 $5,920	WL Wenyan Liao China	468.85
9	MYR 19,000 $4,500	MP Muk Pin Lai Malaysia	442.04

Check the 13 Payouts & Results ...

#16 Mystery Big Bounty (1,500 MYR)

Total Prize USD

$119,605

Total Prize

MYR 505,130

Guaranteed

MYR 300,000

Entries

474

ITM

69

#	Payout	Player	SPI
1	MYR 53,800 $12,740	YR Yun Rong Cheong Singapore	1,375.77
2	MYR 33,930 $8,035	WK Wei Kit Fan Malaysia	972.82
3	MYR 24,300 $5,755	BS Binit Saraf India	794.30
4	MYR 19,100 $4,525	KH Kong Hui Patrick Soh Malaysia	687.89
5	MYR 15,000 $3,550	MF Ming Fei Wong Malaysia	615.26
6	MYR 11,700 $2,770	KY Kai Yin Man Singapore	561.66
7	MYR 8,800 $2,085	WH Wai Hao Chan Malaysia	519.99
8	MYR 6,100 $1,445	KH Kian Huah Tan Malaysia	486.41
9	MYR 4,900 $1,160	YS Yong Siong Tan Malaysia	458.59

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#22 Mystery Bounty Deepstack (1,500 MYR)

Total Prize USD

$86,780

Total Prize

MYR 366,501

Guaranteed

MYR 300,000

Entries

344

ITM

52

#	Payout	Player	SPI
1	MYR 49,000 $11,600	VJ Vasaav Jain India	1,171.92
2	MYR 31,261 $7,400	SM Shojiro Morita Japan	828.68
3	MYR 22,400 $5,305	SK Sathish Kumar Muthusangili India	676.61
4	MYR 18,000 $4,260	YC Yunhao Chen China	585.96
5	MYR 14,200 $3,360	VS Vikaash Shah India	524.10
6	MYR 10,900 $2,580	AD Alina Dana Paduraru Romania	478.44
7	MYR 8,000 $1,895	NL Ning Liu China	442.95
8	MYR 5,800 $1,375	JG June Guan Puah Singapore	414.34
9	MYR 4,700 $1,115	JY Jin Yiap Chua Malaysia	390.64

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#33 Mystery Bounty (3,000 MYR)

Total Prize USD

$236,785

Total Prize

MYR 1,000,000

Guaranteed

MYR 1,000,000

Entries

375

ITM

55

#	Payout	Player	SPI
1	MYR 94,898 $22,470	CS Chee Seong Ng Malaysia	1,661.33
2	MYR 95,000 $22,495	JL Juns Leong Malaysia	1,174.74
3	MYR 53,400 $12,645	CH Chong Hwee Tan Singapore	959.17
4	MYR 43,200 $10,230	TX Tongfei Xu China	830.67
5	MYR 34,300 $8,120	ZC Zhuoyue Cen Singapore	742.97
6	MYR 26,400 $6,250	CF Chik Fatt Carter Chan Singapore	678.24
7	MYR 19,700 $4,665	BS Binit Saraf India	627.92
8	MYR 14,200 $3,360	ZQ Zhen Quan Barry Tay Malaysia	587.37
9	MYR 11,500 $2,725	SM Shelley Mcdermott United Kingdom	553.78

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High Roller Highlights

Poker Dream’s High Roller events continue to draw some of the most decorated pros in the region. Thanks to the brand’s close relationship with the prestigious Triton Super High Roller Series, Poker Dream became the first tour to put the world’s elite and everyday grinders in the same arena – a rare crossover that captures the spirit of its motto: “Dream the Impossible.”

Capturing the finales High Roller title was China’s Xiangyu Yu, who finally clinched his first Poker Dream title which came just two months after his final table finish at the Triton One Jeju.

#32 High Roller

Total Prize USD

$317,870

Total Prize

$1,342,444

Entries

109

ITM

15

#	Payout	Player	SPI
1	$346,000	XY Xiangyu Yu China	1,491.61
2	$237,444	RS Rafael Sitepu Sandhy Indonesia	1,054.73
3	$156,000	YZ Yu Zhang China	861.18
4	$126,000	DL Defeng Liu China	745.80
5	$101,000	GO Gakuto Oshiro Japan	667.07
6	$79,000	WL Wei Lin Taiwan	608.95
7	$62,000	JP Julindo Purba Hica Indonesia	563.77
8	$48,000	MB Matthew Belcher United Kingdom	527.36
9	$35,000	HL Hsien Loong Foo Malaysia	497.20

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At the Single Day High Roller, India’s Aditya Agarwal was hoping to turn his missed gold in Manila to capturing it at PD 19, however, his run was halted in 2nd place. Malaysian player Kian Howe Yeo emerged victorious for his first tracked win and career high score of MYR 193,000 (~$45,700).

#39 Single Day High Roller (10,000 MYR)

Total Prize USD

$173,035

Total Prize

MYR 730,779

Entries

89

ITM

13

#	Payout	Player	SPI
1	MYR 193,000 $45,700	KH Kian Howe Yeo Malaysia	1,177.45
2	MYR 134,779 $31,915	AA Aditya Agarwal India	832.58
3	MYR 89,000 $21,075	JS Jianzhong Song China	679.80
4	MYR 70,000 $16,575	BC Brian Chung United States of America	588.73
5	MYR 56,000 $13,260	YC Yunhao Chen China	526.57
6	MYR 44,000 $10,420	TH Teck Hooi Dato Sri How Malaysia	480.69
7	MYR 35,000 $8,285	HL Hsien Loong Foo Malaysia	445.03
8	MYR 27,000 $6,395	HM Hiu Man Ng Hong Kong	416.29
9	MYR 20,000 $4,735	PL Po Lam Lun Hong Kong	392.48

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#70 Mini High Roller (5,000 MYR)

Total Prize USD

$61,810

Total Prize

MYR 261,040

Entries

65

ITM

9

#	Payout	Player	SPI
1	MYR 76,400 $18,090	KO Kosei Oguri Japan	792.81
2	MYR 54,740 $12,960	KH Kaijia Hou China	560.60
3	MYR 35,600 $8,430	XX Xiao Xun Wong Malaysia	457.73
4	MYR 26,900 $6,370	JH Jun Hao Wu Singapore	396.41
5	MYR 20,900 $4,950	AG Aaron Goh Malaysia	354.56
6	MYR 16,200 $3,835	RJ Ronak Jignesh Chaudhary India	323.67
7	MYR 12,800 $3,030	SL Shi Li Ngoi Malaysia	299.66
8	MYR 9,900 $2,345	PX Po Xiang Jun Thomas Singapore	280.30
9	MYR 7,600 $1,800	DC Dong Chang Ong Malaysia	264.27

That officially closes another exciting season of Poker Dream. Dates and destinations for the next series have yet to be announced, but with the brand having launched in Malaysia in 2023 and consistently anchoring its biggest festivals there, a return to its home base seems highly likely.

Stay tuned for updates and announcements through Poker Dream’s official channels: