Charles Lesmana is an Indonesian professional poker player and a prominent figure in the Southeast Asian circuit. Currently ranked 14th on the Indonesia All Time Money List, he is best known for his consistent performances at the Singapore Poker Championships (SPC) and the Poker Dream series.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

With total live tournament earnings of $89,422, Charles Lesmana has built a reputation as a highly efficient “in the money” finisher in regional mid-stakes events. His career-best score of $14,847 reflects his dominance in major Singaporean festivals.

Key tournament highlights include:

Singapore Poker Championships 6 (2017): Captured the title in the Main Event for a career-high $14,847 (S$ 20,000).
Singapore Poker Championships 9 (2018): Secured a runner-up finish in the Main Event for $9,511 (S$ 12,700).
Poker Dream 11 Malaysia (2024): Nearly claimed another trophy with a 2nd-place finish in the Mystery Bounty Turbo for $5,821 and a deep run in the Main Event (24th) for $6,376.
Poker Dream 15 Malaysia (2025): Won the Mystery Bounty event for $2,365 and reached the final table of the Mini Main Event, finishing 7th.

For a full record of his tournament results, visit the Charles Lesmana Hendon Mob Profile.

Biography & Poker Background

Originally from Indonesia and currently residing in Singapore, Charles Lesmana has been active in the international poker scene for over a decade. His results date back as far as 2015, where he was noted as a chip leader in major Asian Poker Tour (APT) events in Manila. Since then, he has expanded his reach beyond Asia, recording cashes in the United States, Australia, and the Netherlands. Despite his international travels, he remains a specialist of the “Cruise” poker scene in Singapore and the high-volume festivals at Resorts World Genting in Malaysia.

Play Style & Strategy

Lesmana is recognized for a disciplined and resilient tournament strategy, particularly excelling in Mystery Bounty and Deepstack formats. His ability to navigate massive fields—evidenced by his multiple deep runs in the Poker Dream and USOP circuits—suggests strong fundamental play and patience during the middle stages of large-scale events. Furthermore, his success in high-speed “Turbo” environments indicates an adaptable approach to No Limit Hold’em, capable of switching between conservative accumulation and the aggressive pressure required in short-stacked bounty phases.

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