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Hon Cheong Lee is a professional poker player from Hong Kong, recognized as one of the most prolific and consistent competitors on the international circuit, particularly within the Asian market.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With almost $3,000,000 in total live tournament earnings, according to The Hendon Mob, Lee currently ranks 10th on the Hong Kong All-Time Money List. He is a highly decorated champion, having secured four major titles in 2024 alone.
His most significant results and titles include:
- USOP Hai Phong Grand Finale (2024): Won the High Roller 6-Max for ~$60,000.
- APT Taipei (2024): Captured the Last Chance High Roller title in October.
- USOP Taiwan (2024): Claimed victory in the Super High Roller.
- WPT Cambodia (2024): Won the Megastack Single Day High Roller.
- World Series of Poker (WSOP) : Finished 296th in the 2024 Main Event for $45,000 and 7th in the 2023 $1,000 Super Turbo for $29,417.
- Asian Poker Tour (APT) Incheon (2025): Reached the final table of the Zodiac Classic, finishing 8th for $17,455.
Lee has achieved the $2,000,000 career earnings milestone and maintains a high Global Poker Index ranking, frequently appearing in the top 500 players worldwide. For a full breakdown of his extensive tournament history, you can view the Hon Cheong Lee Hendon Mob Profile.
Biography & Poker Background
Originally from and currently residing in Mongkok, Hong Kong, Lee has become a staple of major live series across the globe. He is particularly well-known for his incredible volume of play; he ranks among the top players from Hong Kong for the total number of recorded tournament cashes.
His career trajectory shows a mastery of the Asian circuit, with frequent deep runs in Taiwan, Vietnam, South Korea, and Cambodia, while successfully competing at the highest levels in Las Vegas during the WSOP and WPT World Championship festivals.
Play Style & Strategy
Lee is recognized for his technical proficiency and elite mental stamina, traits that allow him to maintain a high volume of success across back-to-back festivals. He is often described as an “end boss” of the Asian high-roller scene, possessing a strategy that fluidly adapts between high-stakes 6-max environments and massive field championships.
His tactical approach features:
- High-Stakes Versatility: Proven ability to win in “Super High Roller” and “Turbo” formats, which require precise push-fold ranges and aggression.
- Resilience Under Pressure: Demonstrated by his heads-up victory in the USOP Hai Phong High Roller, where he outplayed opponents in just thirty minutes of final-table battle.
- ICM and Field Navigation: His record-breaking number of cashes highlights a patient strategy capable of navigating the complex bubble and final table dynamics of the modern game.
