Updated: 2025.12.04

Elton Tsang is a Hong Kong-based professional poker player and entrepreneur, widely recognized as one of the most successful high-stakes cash game players in Asia and a multiple Triton Series champion.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

With over $27.1 million in total live earnings, Elton Tsang ranks among the top 50 on the All Time Money List and sits at #2 on Hong Kong’s all-time leaderboard.

His legendary status was cemented in 2016 when he won the Big One for One Drop Extravaganza in Monte Carlo, securing a massive €11,111,111 ($12,248,912), the third-largest single payout in poker history at the time. You can check his profile on The Hendon Mob also.

Tsang has since become a dominant force on the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series . In 2024, he broke his “runner-up curse” by winning the $150k Triton Jeju Main Event for **$4,210,000**. He followed this with another victory in September 2025 at Triton Jeju II, taking down the $100k Short Deck event for **$1,697,000**.

Biography & Poker Background

Born in Canada and currently residing in Hong Kong, Tsang (also known as Ka-wai Tsang) has been a pivotal figure in the Asian poker boom. Unlike many pros who started online, Tsang built his bankroll and reputation in the ultra-high-stakes private cash games of Macau, often referred to as the “Big Game” involving wealthy businessmen and elite pros.

He was also instrumental in organizing some of the first major live tournaments in Macau, bridging the gap between Western professionals and Asian VIPs.

Play Style & Strategy

Tsang is known for a fearless and aggressive style, honed in deep-stacked cash games where swings of millions are common. While originally a No Limit Hold’em specialist, he has evolved into one of the world’s best Short Deck (6+ Hold’em) players, evidenced by his consistent final table appearances in this format.

His unpredictable nature and willingness to play huge pots make him a dangerous opponent who exerts maximum ICM pressure on tournament specialists.