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Jereld Sam is a Singaporean professional poker player and WPT Prime champion, known for his resilient play and ability to execute dramatic heads-up comebacks, widely recognized as a consistent force on the Asian poker circuit.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With $691,457 in total live earnings, according to The Hendon Mob, Jereld Sam is ranked 13th on the Singapore All Time Money List. His career-best live cash stands at $250,700, which he secured for winning the record-breaking 2024 WPT Prime Taiwan Championship. He followed this major victory with a 24th-place finish in the APT Championship Main Event Freezeout for $34,990 and a 7th-place result in the Trip Saver Championship for $12,097 at APT Championship Taipei 2025 .
Biography & Poker Background
Jereld Sam was born and raised in Singapore. After playing poker for about 10 years, he transitioned his focus to major international events, establishing a solid tournament track record across the Asian circuit and in Las Vegas. He has consistently campaigned in locations like Taiwan, where he achieved his career-defining victory, and Malaysia.
Play Style & Strategy
Jereld Sam is known for an adaptive and resilient play style, particularly at final tables. His WPT Prime Taiwan victory, which included an impressive comeback from a nine-to-one chip deficit during the heads-up battle, highlights his clutch performance and tactical prowess in short-stack scenarios. His continuous deep runs in high-field tournaments across the Asian region underscore strong technical skills and patient ICM awareness.
