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Alfie Poetra is a distinguished Indonesian professional poker player who has solidified his status as a premier figure on the global tournament circuit. Currently based in Jakarta, he has consistently climbed the ranks to become one of the most successful players in his nation’s history, known for his technical prowess in high-stakes fields across North America and Asia.
Career Earnings & Rankings
With over $1 million in total live earnings, Alfie Poetra currently ranks 3rd on the Indonesia All Time Money List, trailing only legends John Juanda and Ferdinand Putra . According to The Hendon Mob, he reached the $500,000 milestone in 2024 and nearly doubled that figure through an exceptional 2025 campaign. His career-best live cash of $235,000 was earned for a 3rd-place finish in the 2025 WPT Shooting Star Championship (Event #7). His peak Global Poker Index (GPI) ranking reached 354th in the world during 2025, a year in which he was ranked the #1 player in Indonesia by the GPI.
Recent Records and Triumphs
The year 2025 has been a definitive breakout season for Alfie Poetra, marked by major titles and deep runs in world-class fields. His recent triumphs and records include:
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Winner, APT Taipei Single Day High Roller (April 2025) for $37,313 (NT$ 1,212,400).
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3rd Place, WPT Bay 101 Shooting Star Championship (December 2025) for $235,000.
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12th Place, WPT Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown Championship (April 2025) for $65,000.
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Winner, RunGood Director’s Cut No Limit Hold’em for $16,840.
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8th Place, APT Taipei Baby Superstar Challenge (May 2025) for $21,575.
His victory in Taipei was a major highlight, as Poetra kicked off the APT Taipei 2025 series by securing his second career APT title after defeating an elite 85-entry high-roller field.
Biography & Poker Background
Alfie Poetra has transitioned from a regional standout to a feared international professional, frequently competing at the highest levels of the World Poker Tour (WPT) and the World Series of Poker (WSOP) . While he is a mainstay of Asian poker festivals, he spends a significant portion of his year competing in the United States, recording deep runs at prestigious venues such as the Wynn and the Seminole Hard Rock. His consistent performance is showcased by his 3rd-place finish at the 2025 WPT Shooting Star event in San Jose, where he held the chip lead going into the final stages against some of the world’s top professionals.
Play Style & Strategy
Alfie Poetra is known for a calculated and high-pressure tournament strategy, often excelling in “High Roller” and “Deepstack” formats where technical precision is paramount. During the 2025 WPT Bay 101 Shooting Star Championship, he demonstrated elite endgame tactical precision, entering the final day as the chip leader through a series of disciplined “big pot” victories. His tactical approach combines a sharp understanding of No Limit Hold’em dynamics with the aggression required to thrive in championship environments, a skill evidenced by his ability to consistently bag top-tier stacks in massive fields across both the American and Asian circuits.
My relationship with cards started thanks to my father. I was still in elementary school when he first taught me how to play Rummy, and I still remember the long evenings spent playing cards with my family. During the poker boom, I was still underage, but the televised tournaments immediately captured my attention. I became fascinated with the game and started learning different poker formats whenever I had the chance. Later in life, as an adult, I was fortunate enough to spend four years playing poker professionally. During that time, I mainly focused on Heads-Up Sit and Go games, where I found the format that suited me best. Even though my professional career was relatively short, poker remains something I’m grateful to have experienced as a major part of my life. Today, I play mostly as a hobby, while writing has become my main focus. That said, my enthusiasm for writing about poker is just as strong as my passion for playing the game once was.
