Claude Henoud
Claude Henoud is a Canadian poker player who has become a familiar face in the Philippines tournament circuit, frequently competing in major festivals at Okada Manila.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
According to The Hendon Mob, Claude Henoud has accumulated total live earnings of $20,963. His poker resume is characterized by a high volume of cashes in low-to-mid stakes events, particularly within the Asian region.
His largest recorded live cash to date stands at $2,409. In December 2025, he maintained his consistency in PokerStars LIVE Manila at the Manila Megastack 23, where he recorded multiple deep runs. He finished 7th in the No Limit Hold’em – Sunday Millions event and also placed 7th in the Showtime Hyper Turbo , earning ₱20,000 (~$342) for the latter. Earlier in the year, he was active during the Manila Megastack 21 in January, cashing in the Bubble Rush event.

Biography & Poker Background
Originally from Welland, Ontario, Canada, Claude Henoud has established a trans-Pacific presence by regularly grinding in Southeast Asia. While he hails from North America, his recorded results show a strong focus on the Philippines, specifically at Okada Manila during recurring festivals like the Manila Super Series and Manila Megastack. This pattern suggests a dedicated traveler or expat who targets the value found in the vibrant Manila poker scene.
Play Style & Strategy
Henoud’s tournament history reveals a willingness to play a wide variety of formats, from standard No Limit Hold’em events to faster structures like Hyper Turbos and Bubble Rush tournaments. His repeated cashes in these high-variance formats indicate a solid grasp of short-stack strategy and an ability to adjust to the rapid pace of turbo events.



Derick Elomina is SoMuchPoker's Lead Content Writer and Interview Specialist, reporting live from WSOP bracelet events and Asia Pacific poker festivals such as TMT, APT, RDPT and APL Jeju, alongside player features and interviews for the site's Stories section. He discovered poker at 14 playing home games with friends, and by 21 he had entered the industry as a field reporter, starting as a hand reporter before building his current role on the tournament floor.
















