Singapore Poker 2025 SPI Review: Top Ten Singaporean Poker Players

The 2025 poker season has highlighted the depth of talent within the Southeast Asian circuit, with Singapore’s top ten players delivering steady results throughout the year. According to the Somuchpoker Poker Index (SPI) , the 2025 leaderboard reflects a year where Singaporean pros successfully balanced heavy volume in stops like Taiwan and Vietnam with high-stakes precision on the global stage.

The following table details the consistency and raw earning power of the top ten Singaporean poker players in 2025.

2025 SPI Score: Singapore Top Ten

Player Profiles

1. Yujian Eugene Zhou

Sitting at the summit of the top ten Singaporean poker players is Yujian Eugene Zhou , whose 2025 season was a masterclass in relentless volume. Zhou accumulated a 2025 SPI Score of 21,696 by navigating a grueling schedule of 73 events. With an incredible 72 “In The Money” finishes, he demonstrated a level of consistency rarely seen on the circuit. His efforts resulted in SPI earnings of $217,525, driven by deep runs in nearly every major festival in the region.

With nearly $800,000 in his career earnings, Zhou earned his career-best cash of $325,640 at the 55th World Series of Poker by finishing as a runner-up in the COLOSSUS event. Regarding his 2025 highlight, it came from the Poker Dream 18 Malaysia , where he secured the title in the Pot Limit Omaha (Event #73) for the top prize of MYR 98,000 (~$23,150).

2. Beng Hong Ker

Ranked second among the top ten Singaporean poker players is Beng Hong Ker . Ker was the busiest traveler in the group, attending 20 different festivals throughout the year. He reached a 2025 SPI Score of 18,651 through 58 cashes. His total SPI earnings of $175,595 reflect a dedicated campaign focused on high-volume regional events where he remains a constant threat.

With nearly $400,000 in total live earnings, Ker’s highlight in 2025 came from the Players Series Championship in Taiwan. He secured a 4th-place finish in the PS Taiwan Championship event for a payout of TWD 1,238,000 (~$37,499).

3. Jun Hao Wu

Jun Hao Wu secures the third spot with a 2025 SPI Score of 16,622. While playing fewer events than the grinders above him, Wu focused on high-stakes quality, resulting in the highest financial return in the top ten with SPI earnings of $1,388,655.

With over $2.3 million in total live earnings, his 2025 highlight was a massive victory in a major High Roller event, which set a new benchmark for his career-best cash. Wu’s crowning moment in 2025 came from the Triton One Jeju series, where he won the High Roller for a career-best $969,000, setting a new mark in his resume.

4. Bao Qiang Ho

Occupying the fourth position, Bao Qiang Ho recorded a strong 2025 SPI Score of 16,305. Ho proved to be highly efficient in elite fields, turning 34 event entries into 30 cashes and significant SPI earnings of $1,095,860. Currently ranking 3rd on the Singapore All Time Money List, his performance at major Asian stops has cemented his reputation as one of the most technical “trophy hunters” in the country.

With nearly $2 million in career earnings, his career-best live cash of $477,000 was achieved in September 2025 at the  Triton Poker Super High Roller Series Jeju II , where he finished 9th in the $100,000 NLH Main Event.

5. Abraham Ceesvin

The high-stakes specialist Abraham Ceesvin takes the 5th spot among the top ten Singaporean poker players with a 2025 SPI Score of 13,231. Ceesvin utilized 6 festival appearances to secure SPI earnings of $654,630. Known for his calculated tournament strategy, he often excels in “High Roller” and “Super High Roller” formats across the global circuit.

Ranking 4th on the Singapore All Time Money List with nearly $2 million in career earnings, Ceesvin’s career-best live cash of $460,850 came from winning the Asian Poker Tour (APT) Main Event in Jeju , South Korea, in September 2025, marking a highlighted moment in his year.

6. Kim Wah Chiu

Kim Wah Chiu holds the 6th spot with a 2025 SPI Score of 11,867. Chiu displayed incredible work by participating in 38 events and securing 36 cashes. His total SPI earnings for the season reached $105,855, proving that steady regional participation is a doable path to the top ten for those with the discipline to grind.

With total live tournament earnings of nearly $300,000, Chiu has hit several major milestones in the 2025 season, including his career-best cash came in June 2025 at the ACE Poker League (APL) Taipei , where he took down the High Roller Turbo for $36,533.

7. Chung Howe Sean Tan

Sitting at 7th place, Chung Howe Sean Tan recorded a 2025 SPI Score of 11,831. Tan turned 31 event entries into 28 cashes, maintaining a very high level of efficiency. His efforts across 10 festivals resulted in SPI earnings of $148,195, further solidifying his status as a regular deep-stack threat in the Asian tournament scene.

With total live earnings crossing the $300,000 mark, Tan’s highlight in 2025 came from Poker Dream 15 , where he secured a 4th place finish in the Main Event for his career-high score of MYR 216,100 (~$47,9970).

8. Kok Kong Liew

Kok Kong Liew takes the 8th position among the top ten Singaporean poker players with a 2025 SPI Score of 10,201. Liew focused on selective high-value stops, attending 6 festivals to secure SPI earnings of $298,140. With over $1 million in total live earnings, his 2025 highlight included a major podium finish in a championship event in Vietnam.

Liew has amassed over $330,000 in total live earnings. His career reached a new height in August 2025 at the Poker Dream 18 festival in Kuala Lumpur, where he outlasted a massive field of 1,860 entries to win the Main Event . This victory earned him a career-best payout of MYR 880,000 (~$207,926) and the prestigious Golden Dragon Trophy.

9. Jereld Sam

Jereld Sam ranks 9th with a 2025 SPI Score of 9,663. Sam was one of the most active travelers, recording 22 cashes across 9 festivals. His total SPI earnings of $131,350 reflect a consistent performance throughout the 26 events he entered, establishing himself as a rising force in the Singaporean community.

With over $700,000 in total live earnings, Sam is currently ranked 13th on the Singapore All Time Money List. His career-best live cash stands at $250,231, which he secured for winning the 2024 WPT Prime Taiwan Championship . Sam’s 2025 reached its peak at the APT Championship with his deep run in the APT Championship Main Event Freezeou t for a payday of TWD 1,096,600 (~34,989).

10. Ravn Teo

Rounding out the top ten is Ravn Teo with a 2025 SPI Score of 8,509. Despite attending only 4 festivals, Teo made them count, securing 19 cashes and SPI earnings of $172,510. His season was defined by extreme efficiency and several deep runs in major series, ending his year as one of the country’s elite competitors.

Teo’s 2025 reached its peak at the APT Jeju , where he claimed the title in the High Roller event for KWR 148,050,000 ($104,995), contributing a bulk of his total live earnings of $258,725 and setting a mark in his poker resume.

Where to Play in Singapore

While Singapore does not host large-scale open poker festivals on land due to regulations, the local community remains one of the most active in Asia, often congregating at:

• Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) : Offers a premium gaming environment with high-stakes cash game action.
• MV Aegean Paradise : Known as Singapore’s premier “poker on the high seas” destination, offering a unique gaming escape from the mainland’s strict land-based regulations.

Singapore’s Poker Festivals

• The Singapore Poker Championships : The SPC started as the Leisure World Poker Series, a simple weekend getaway for poker fans in Singapore. Today, it takes place on the luxury cruise ship M/V Aegean Paradise and regularly draws packed crowds for its Friday-to-Sunday events.

Advancing into 2026, the race for the next Player of the Year is already heating up. With top players building on their 2025 successes, the competition promises to be even fiercer as Singapore continues to produce some of the most feared tactical minds in the game.