En Hao Chan, universally known by his moniker Mars Chan, is a top-tier professional poker player from Taiwan. He is one of the most prolific “grinders” in Asia, having recorded nearly 200 cashes over a decade-long career. By late 2025, he has fully transitioned into the high-stakes circuit, becoming a regular fixture at final tables in Macau, Taipei, and Jeju.
Career Earnings & Global Ranking
As of December 2025, Mars Chan’s resume places him among the elite players in the East Asian region:
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Total Live Earnings: 223,621 USD (The Hendon Mob)
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Best Live Cash: 19,153 USD
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Taiwan All-Time Money List: 88th
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Global Poker Index (GPI) Ranking: 6,172nd
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Taiwan National Rank: 34th
2025 Season: The High Roller Ascent
The 2025 season has been a landmark year for Chan, characterized by high-volume play and several podium finishes in elite, high-buy-in fields.
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APT Championship Taipei (November 2025): Recorded a standout performance in the 50,000 TWD Turbo High Roller, finishing 3rd for 14,500 USD (467,100 TWD).
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Players Series Taiwan Championship II (August 2025): Captured a major score in the 50,000 TWD Natural8 Open Super High Roller, finishing 3rd for 15,500 USD (500,000 TWD).
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Macau Poker Championship (MPT) (March 2025): Won the 3,800 HKD No Limit Hold’em event outright, taking home 16,355 USD (127,104 HKD) and adding another international title to his mantle.
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APT Taipei (February 2025): Demonstrated his endurance in a massive field, finishing 42nd in the No Limit Hold’em flagship event for 1,025 USD (33,000 TWD).
Playing Style & Background
As a prominent member of the Chinese Texas Hold’em Poker Club (CTP), Chan is respected for his deep technical knowledge and his ability to maintain a high level of play across an exhausting schedule.
His profile is defined by:
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Volume Leadership: Chan is one of the few players in Asia who maintains a “volume first” strategy, often entering multiple events per day during major festivals, which has contributed to his nearly 200 recorded cashes.
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High-Stakes Versatility: While rooted in No Limit Hold’em, his 2025 results show a successful expansion into High Roller “Shot Clock” formats and “Deepstack” structures where tactical edges are most pronounced.
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Regional Ambassador: Beyond his play, he is an influential figure in the Taiwanese poker community, often seen at the Asia Poker Arena mentoring rising players.























