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Chin Hei Chan is a professional tournament poker player from Hong Kong. As of late 2025, he has established himself as a high-volume “circuit grinder” in the Asian market, achieving a breakout year with significant scores in Taiwan, South Korea, and Malaysia. He is currently one of the fastest-climbing players on the Hong Kong All-Time Money List.
Career Earnings & Ranking
As of December 2025, Chin Hei Chan has significantly elevated his professional standing:
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Total Live Earnings: 67,844 USD (The Hendon Mob)
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Best Live Cash: 12,400 USD
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Hong Kong All-Time Money List: 180th
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Global Poker Index (GPI) Ranking: 5,119th
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2025 Player of the Year (PoY) Rank: 4,572nd
2025 Season: The “Asian Circuit” Breakthrough
The 2025 season has been the most productive period of Chan’s career, with over 34,820 USD in earnings recorded this year alone. He has maintained a relentless schedule, traveling to nearly every major stop in East Asia.
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Poker Dream 19 Malaysia (November 2025): Recorded his career-best score by finishing 9th in the 3,200 MYR No Limit Hold’em – Main Event. He earned 12,400 USD (52,200 MYR) after navigating a massive field of 1,547 entries.
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2025 Players Series Taiwan Championship II (August 2025): Demonstrated elite consistency with two major results:
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1st place in the No Limit Crazy Pineapple (Event #66) for 1,848 USD (56,500 TWD), securing a regional trophy.
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17th place in the 29,700 TWD PS Championship Main Event for 5,977 USD (182,500 TWD).
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Gods of Poker (GOP) Eden Awakens Jeju (December 2025): Closed the year with a deep run in the 2,000,000 KRW GOP Main Event, finishing 41st for 3,411 USD (4,860,000 KRW).
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APT Taipei (April 2025): Recorded a deep run in the flagship 55,000 TWD APT Main Event, finishing 204th for 3,488 USD (113,500 TWD).
Playing Style & Background
Residing in Hong Kong, Chan is part of the “new wave” of young professionals who focus on the high-value, large-field events in Taipei and Jeju.
His play style is characterized by:
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Large-Field Navigation: His 9th-place finish in a 1,500+ entry field (Poker Dream) and his 17th-place in an 897-entry field (Players Series) indicate an advanced understanding of tournament phases and ICM (Independent Chip Model).
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Variant Proficiency: His victory in Crazy Pineapple suggests a versatile technical foundation beyond standard No-Limit Hold’em, making him a dangerous opponent in mixed-game or “fun” format side events.
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Marathon Volume: Recording over a dozen significant cashes in 2025 across four different countries points to high mental stamina and a disciplined approach to the traveling circuit life.
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.
