Derick Elomina discovered poker at 14, playing home games with his high school friends. What began as a pastime quickly grew into a passion that shaped his career. By 21, he entered the poker industry as a field reporter — just old enough to step foot inside the casino. Starting as a hand reporter, he steadily honed his craft, blending sharp observation with growing writing skills. Known for his dedication, he constantly roams the floor to capture the action, conduct interviews, and deliver live updates. With a strong commitment to the game and a passion for telling poker’s stories, Derick continues to build his path in the industry.

Updated: 2026.01.05

Chak Hei Chan is an Australian professional poker player who has rapidly emerged as a high-volume force on the international circuit. He is widely recognized for his dominance in major Asian festivals, particularly the APT, WPT Prime, and Red Dragon Poker Tour, as well as his consistent success in Australian regional championships.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

According to The Hendon Mob, his total live earnings stand at $326,894. He achieved his career-best cash of $54,950 in April 2025 at the WPT Prime Taiwan Main Event, where he secured a 5th-place finish.

Chan has had a spectacular 2025 campaign, recording elite finishes globally:

WPT Prime Cambodia (Feb 2025): 17th place in the WPT Prime Championship for $9,700 and 7th place in the Mini Championship for $14,004.
APPT Cambodia (May 2025): Claimed his first PokerStars “Spadie” trophy by winning the APPT Mini Main Event for $15,863.
APT Incheon (Aug 2025): Recorded a series of high-profile deep runs, including 52nd in the Main Event for $5,892, 7th in the Single Day High Roller Mystery Bounty for $6,829, and 48th in the Zodiac Classic for $3,612.
Australian Poker League (APL) Million (Aug 2025): 5th place in the Shot Clock 6-Max for $8,943.
GLPC II / USOP Hanoi (Oct 2025): 8th place in both the Super High Roller for $5,237 and the Highroller Finale for $3,071.

Biography & Poker Background

Originally from Sydney, Australia, Chan has transitioned from a local tournament regular to one of Australia’s most active international travelers. He is currently ranked 326th on the Australia All Time Money List and holds a prestigious Global Poker Index (GPI) ranking of 1,276th. His trajectory is marked by a relentless volume of play, having recorded over 50 live cashes in 2025 alone across Australia, Taiwan, South Korea, Vietnam, and Cambodia. He is currently ranked 41st in the Australia 2025 Player of the Year race.

Play Style & Strategy

Chan is known for an aggressive and highly technical tournament strategy, often excelling in the late-stage pressure of High Roller and Short Clock formats. His ability to navigate massive fields, evidenced by his deep run in the 1,281-entry APT Incheon Main Event, demonstrates strong situational awareness and a willingness to apply maximum pressure as a chip leader.

He is noted for his fearless post-flop play, as seen in the WPT Australia Championship, where he successfully pushed opponents off significant pots with large river bets. His technical proficiency in high-leverage situations, such as set-over-set confrontations and four-bet shoves against world-class professionals, has solidified his status as a premier threat in both the Australian and Asian poker landscapes.

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