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Updated: 2025.12.20

Chee Hong Loh is a Malaysian professional poker player who has become an active competitor in the Asian poker circuit, notably in Taiwan and the Philippines.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

According to The Hendon Mob, Chee Hong Loh has accumulated total live earnings of $8,330. He is currently ranked 492nd on the Malaysia All Time Money List and holds a Global Poker Index (GPI) ranking of 28,583rd.

His career-best score came in November 2025 at the Asian Poker Tour (APT) Championship in Taipei City. Loh finished 48th in the NT$ 35,000 No Limit Hold’em – Mini Main Event Championship (Event #1012), earning NT$ 137,600 (∼$4,378).

He has maintained a high volume of play throughout 2025 with multiple deep runs:

Manila Megastack 23 (December 2025): He recorded two cashes at the Okada Manila, finishing 6th in the PHP 15,000 Run it Twice Turbo for PHP 44,000 (∼$747) and 26th in the PHP 9,000 Megastack Turbo for PHP 20,500 (∼$348).
Players Series Taiwan Championship II (August 2025): He finished 14th in the NT$ 15,000 Super Stack for NT$ 33,000 (∼$1,088) and 22nd in the NT$ 5,000 Warm Up for NT$ 15,600 (∼$515).
18th Taiwan Millions Tournament (July 2025): He secured several cashes, including an 11th-place finish in a Head Hunter event for NT$ 8,800 (∼$299) and 106th in the Mystery Bounty for NT$ 10,400 (∼$354).
APC Taiwan (May 2025): He reached the final table of the NT$ 5,000 Bubble Rush, finishing 6th for NT$ 10,000 (∼$331).

Biography & Poker Background

Originally from Malaysia, Loh is part of the robust community of Malaysian players traveling extensively to compete in the booming East Asian markets. While he maintains a presence in the technical fields of his home country, his 2025 trajectory shows a dedicated commitment to the “circuit grinder” lifestyle, focusing heavily on major festivals in Taipei and Manila. His steady accumulation of cashes suggests a player who is successfully building a professional resume through consistent participation in regional tours.

Play Style & Strategy

Loh is recognized for a versatile and tactical approach to tournament poker, particularly excelling in fast-paced formats like Turbo, Bubble Rush, and Run it Twice events. His ability to navigate deep into large fields, evidenced by his results in the APT Mini Main Event and the Manila Megastack series, indicates a strong command of short-stack dynamics and the aggressive adjustments required in late-stage tournament play. By successfully competing in various specialized structures across different countries, he demonstrates the adaptability needed to exploit diverse opponent archetypes found across the Asian circuit.

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