Originally from the Lake District, UK, I’ve spent the last few years living and breathing the Southeast Asian poker circuit. Since 2025, I’ve been a fixture on the floor at the APT, PokerStars, and WSOP events, serving as a lead reporter and media specialist for Somuchpoker. My work is about more than just recording action; I manage the social media and digital content that brings action rail to the fans. By combining a business education and creative background, I aim to look past the technical hand histories to capture the actual human grit and drama that happens during a deep run.

Updated: 2026.01.18

Arlene Rivera is a professional poker player from the Philippines who has established herself as a top competitor in the Asian circuit’s specialized fields. Known for her technical proficiency in Women’s events and turbo structures, she is part of a “poker power couple” alongside Marc Rivera, who currently holds the #2 spot on the Philippines All-Time Money List.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

As of late 2025, Ma Arlene Rivera has recorded over $10,189 in total live earnings (The Hendon Mob), a figure that continues to rise with her high volume of “In The Money” finishes in regional Asian festivals.

Her career reached a definitive peak in February 2025, where she secured several major titles:

APT Manila Classic (2025): Won the Turbo – Women’s Event (Event #96) for her second career APT title, topping a 29-entry field.
APT Manila (2024): Captured her first Asian Poker Tour (APT) trophy in the Women’s Event, a historic moment that established her as a rising force in the Filipino poker community.
APPT Philippines (Cebu): Previously recorded a final table finish (5th place) in the Ladies Event at the Asia Pacific Poker Tour.

Biography & Poker Background

Originally from the Philippines, Rivera is a frequent competitor at the Asian Poker Tour (APT) and the Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT). She is famously the partner of Marc Rivera, a world-class professional with over $4 million in earnings who won the inaugural PSPC and is a four-time APT title winner. Her success in the 2024–2025 season highlights a family tradition of poker excellence, moving her up to 505th on the Philippines All-Time Money List.

Play Style & Strategy

Rivera is recognized for her mastery of short-handed and high-speed structures. Her strategy focuses on:

Turbo Specialist Dynamics: Excelling in high-blind environments where precise “push-fold” mathematics and aggressive late-game positioning are rewarded.
Ladies Event Consistency: Dominating the regional Women’s circuit through a disciplined approach that leverages her experience in large, multi-day Asian championships.
Adaptability: Successfully navigating the aggressive field tendencies typical of Filipino and regional Asian tournaments, which are known for high-action and tactical volatility.