Richard Yong

🇲🇾 Richard Yong

Profile Bio

Richard Yong is a Malaysian businessman and high-roller tournament player known throughout the elite poker world. With career live earnings exceeding US $17 million, he stands as one of Asia’s most influential poker figures. His combination of business acumen and tournament experience has made him a respected name both at high-stakes tables and behind the scenes.

Career Highlights

Yong’s standout moments include a win at the 2015 Aussie Millions AUD 100K Challenge and a major result of approximately US $2.13 million for a third-place finish in a Triton Super High Roller Series event. Beyond his own results, he is also a co-founder of the Triton Poker Series, which has helped elevate the high-roller circuit globally.

Recent Results & Global Presence

In recent seasons, Yong has remained active in the most prestigious live tournaments around Asia and beyond. His presence in events across Jeju, Manila and Europe underscores his global reach and enduring competitiveness in high-buy-in fields, even as the live poker world evolves.

Playing Style & Outlook

Yong is known for a calm, steady table presence and strong structural understanding—qualities that serve well in ultra-high-stakes environments. As the global live poker circuit continues to expand, including growth in Asian festivals and super-high-roller events, Yong is positioned to build on his legacy and remain a prominent figure in the game.

Additional Information About Richard Yong

• Richard Yong was born on December 25, 1957, and is widely regarded as one of Malaysia’s most influential high-stakes poker players.
• Before becoming involved in the poker world, he built a successful career in the IT, data-mining and security systems industry, which contributed significantly to his business foundation.
• Yong is a co-founder of the Triton Poker Series, established in 2016, which has since become one of the world’s premier platforms for super-high-roller tournaments.
• He participated in the prestigious US$1,000,000 Big One for One Drop event in 2012, finishing 8th for over US$1.2 million – one of his earliest major international results.
• In 2014, he briefly faced legal scrutiny connected to a sports-betting investigation during the WSOP period, but the matter was later resolved and closed.
• His son, Wai Kin Yong, is also a well-known high-roller professional, making the Yong family one of the most recognized poker families in Asia.

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