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Edgar Asehan is a Filipino professional poker player who has become a powerhouse in the Asian circuit, currently ranked among the top 20 players on the Philippines All Time Money List. He is widely recognized for his mastery of the high-stakes tournament scene in Manila, where he holds a top-five position for total career earnings at the prestigious Okada Manila venue.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
According to The Hendon Mob, Edgar Asehan has total earnings of $877,722. His career reached new heights in 2025, a year in which he has already accumulated $375,050 in live cashes. His career-best score came in October 2025 at the Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT) Manila Championship, where he emerged victorious in the PHP 500,000 APPT Super High Roller to claim PHP 5,070,000 (∼$87,085).
Asehan has consistently performed across the region’s major tours. In August 2025, he secured a 7th place finish in the APPT Manila Main Event for PHP 2,310,000 (∼$40,182). His dominance extends to the Asian Poker Tour (APT) , where he recently finished 5th in the NTD 165,000 APT Taipei Single Day High Roller for NTD 1,581,100 (∼$50,405). Other notable results include a 6th place finish in the Philippine Poker Millions Main Event for PHP 2,000,000 (∼$35,027) and a title in the Manila Super Series 22 Main Event for PHP 696,955 (∼$12,487).
Biography & Poker Background
Originally from the Philippines and currently residing in Manila, Asehan has built his reputation as one of the most active and successful grinders in the local circuit. He is a staple at major Filipino venues like Okada Manila and the Metro Card Club, where he transitioned from a regional standout to an international high roller regular.
His trajectory has seen him expand beyond the Philippines to compete at elite levels in Taiwan and across Southeast Asia. With over 90 recorded cashes at Okada Manila alone, he is recognized not just for his peak performances, but for his longevity and consistent ability to navigate large, competitive fields.
Play Style & Strategy
Asehan is known for a high-pressure, technical play style that excels in both large-field tournaments and elite, small-field high rollers. His ability to win the APPT Super High Roller against a field of top-tier professionals demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of short-handed dynamics and final table aggression.
He is often described as a versatile competitor who can adapt his strategy between the exploitative needs of regional events and the more theoretical, GTO-heavy requirements of high-stakes series like the APT and APPT. His resilience is a hallmark of his game, evidenced by his frequent deep runs in back-to-back events within a single festival.
