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Chun Yu Ma is a professional poker player from Hong Kong who has become a prominent fixture on the Asian tournament circuit, widely recognized for his high volume of cashes and a major breakthrough title at the Asian Poker Tour (APT) in 2025.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With over $300,000 in total live earnings, Chun Yu Ma currently ranks 60th on the Hong Kong All Time Money List. According to The Hendon Mob, his career best live cash of $32,494 was achieved in April 2025 at the HKPPA Premier League.
The year 2025 has been a definitive breakout for Chun Yu Ma, as he recorded nearly $200,000 in winnings during the season while reaching a career high Global Poker Index (GPI) ranking of 1,574th. His recent 1-2 triumphs include a victory in the AJPC Mini Main Event in Taipei for $7,609 and a win in the No Limit Hold’em Triple Elimination event during the same series in November 2025.
Other significant 2025 records include:
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Winner, APT Taipei NL Hold’em – Freezeout (Event #52) for $25,791.
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2nd Place, APT Championship Taipei Pot Limit Omaha Hi Lo (Event #154) for $5,181.
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3rd Place, TMT Championship Survival Bounty for $1,918.
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9th Place, APT Taipei Poker Classic High Roller (September 2024) for $4,625.
Biography & Poker Background
Originally from Hong Kong and currently residing there, Chun Yu Ma has transitioned from a consistent regional player to a specialized professional in the “New Era” of Asian poker festivals. While he is a staple of major series in Taiwan, such as the Taiwan Millions Tournament (TMT) and All Japan Poker Championship (AJPC) , he has increasingly focused on the Asian Poker Tour (APT), where he was noted for ending a long pursuit of a title with his 2025 Freezeout victory. His success has made him a top 20 player in Hong Kong according to current GPI rankings.
Play Style & Strategy
Chun Yu Ma is known for a resilient and high volume tournament strategy, often excelling in “Freezeout” and “Turbo” formats where tactical precision is paramount. During his breakthrough win at APT Taipei 2025, live reporting highlighted his ability to navigate a field of 296 entries, demonstrating elite stack management in a three way battle against fellow Hong Kong pros Hon Leung Ip and Tsz Fung Lo. His tactical approach combines a disciplined understanding of No Limit Hold’em with emerging proficiency in mixed formats such as PLO Hi Lo and Open Face Chinese Poker, making him a versatile threat across a wide range of tournament schedules.
My relationship with cards started thanks to my father. I was still in elementary school when he first taught me how to play Rummy, and I still remember the long evenings spent playing cards with my family. During the poker boom, I was still underage, but the televised tournaments immediately captured my attention. I became fascinated with the game and started learning different poker formats whenever I had the chance. Later in life, as an adult, I was fortunate enough to spend four years playing poker professionally. During that time, I mainly focused on Heads-Up Sit and Go games, where I found the format that suited me best. Even though my professional career was relatively short, poker remains something I’m grateful to have experienced as a major part of my life. Today, I play mostly as a hobby, while writing has become my main focus. That said, my enthusiasm for writing about poker is just as strong as my passion for playing the game once was.
