Boon Shen Ang (often listed as Ang Boon Shen) is a rising Malaysian poker player who has become a consistent name in the Southeast Asian tournament scene. He is primarily known for his steady performances in the Poker Dream series, where he has secured several significant final table finishes.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With total live tournament earnings of $20,905, Boon Shen Ang is establishing himself as a formidable competitor in mid-stakes regional events. He is currently ranked 289th on the Malaysia All Time Money List.
Key tournament highlights include:
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Poker Dream 8 Malaysia (2024): Achieved his career-best live score by finishing 4th in the Malaysia Open (Event #1) for $13,978 (RM 66,100). This result was particularly notable as it came in a massive field of 1,758 entries.
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Poker Dream 15 Malaysia (2025): Reached the final table of the Malaysia Open, finishing 9th for $3,579 (RM 16,100).
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Poker Dream 17 Malaysia (2025): Secured a 23rd-place finish in another Malaysia Open event, earning $2,092.
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Poker Dream 19 Malaysia (2025): Recorded a deep run in the Mystery Bounty Turbo, finishing 14th.
For a full breakdown of his tournament history and current rankings, you can view the Ang Boon Shen Hendon Mob Profile.
Biography & Poker Background
Originally from and currently residing in Malaysia, Boon Shen Ang is part of the growing wave of players based in Kuala Lumpur who frequent the major poker stops at Resorts World Genting. He began appearing in major tournament databases in early 2024, quickly focusing on the Poker Dream circuit, which has served as a primary platform for his professional development. His rapid ascent in the Malaysian rankings—reaching a career-high Global Poker Index (GPI) rank of #37,161—marks him as one of the region’s most improved players over the last two years.
Play Style & Strategy
Ang is recognized for a disciplined and resilient tournament strategy, a style that has allowed him to consistently outlast over 99% of the field in high-volume events like the Malaysia Open. His results suggest a strong proficiency in navigating the middle-to-late stages of large-field No Limit Hold’em events, where patient accumulation and risk management are critical.
As a developing player, his strategy appears to favor a solid fundamental approach, making him particularly effective in “Turbo” and “Mystery Bounty” formats where precise decisions under pressure are rewarded. His ability to reach back-to-back final tables in flagship regional events indicates a high level of technical consistency.













