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: 2026.03.28

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:

Total Live Earnings: 67,844 USD (The Hendon Mob)
Best Live Cash: 12,400 USD
Hong Kong All-Time Money List: 180th
Global Poker Index (GPI) Ranking: 5,119th
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.

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.
2025 Players Series Taiwan Championship II (August 2025): Demonstrated elite consistency with two major results:
- 1st place in the No Limit Crazy Pineapple (Event #66) for 1,848 USD (56,500 TWD), securing a regional trophy.
- 17th place in the 29,700 TWD PS Championship Main Event for 5,977 USD (182,500 TWD).
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).
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:

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).
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.
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.