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: 2025.12.19

Eric Widjaja is a poker player from Singapore who has established a presence in the Southeast Asian tournament scene. He is primarily active in regional events and is recognized as a consistent mid-stakes competitor within the Singaporean player community.

Career Rankings & Performance

As of late 2025, Eric Widjaja holds several competitive rankings on the Singaporean leaderboards:

Singapore All Time Money List: Ranked 850th out of nearly 1,800 recorded players (The Hendon Mob).
Singapore Number of Cashes: Tied for 725th place.

Regional Presence & Tournament Circuit

Widjaja primarily competes in major festivals and ship-based tournaments in the Southeast Asian region. Key circuits and events where he is a known participant include:

Singapore Poker Championships (SPC): Frequent participant in events held at the MV Aegean Paradise Cruise, which serves as a major hub for Singaporean poker.
Regional Series: Known to compete in events that draw players from across Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore, such as the Taiwan Millions Tournament (TMT) and Asian Poker Tour (APT) side events.

Biography & Poker Background

Widjaja is part of a broader “poker family” of players with similar surnames active in the region, including Anton Widjaya (8th in Indonesia) and Abraham Widjaja (active in Australia). Unlike high-rolling professionals like John Juanda, Widjaja is characterized as a tactical mid-stakes player who focuses on high-volume regional tournaments.

Recent Attendances