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Ferdinand Putra is an elite Indonesian professional poker player who has become a prominent fixture on the global high-stakes circuit, widely recognized for his presence in the world’s most exclusive tournaments and televised cash games. Representing Indonesia at the highest levels of the game, he has built a reputation for competing against the world’s best in both No Limit Hold’em and Short Deck formats.
Career Earnings & Rankings
According to The Hendon Mob, Ferdinand Putra has amassed total live tournament earnings of nearly $2 millions. This significant total places him 2nd on the Indonesia All Time Money List, trailing only the legendary John Juanda . He reached the prestigious $1,000,000 career earnings milestone during his prolific 2024–2025 campaigns. His career-best live cash of $598,000 was achieved in September 2025 at the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series Jeju II.
Recent Records and Triumphs
The 2025 season has been particularly successful for Ferdinand Putra, yielding several massive six-figure scores in elite fields. His recent triumphs and top records include:
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4th Place, Triton Poker Super High Roller Series Jeju II $100,000 No Limit Short Deck Hold’em (September 2025) for $598,000.
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20th Place, Triton Poker Super High Roller Series Jeju II $50,000 No Limit Hold’em (September 2025) for $92,000.
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45th Place, Triton Poker Super High Roller Series Jeju $100,000 No Limit Hold’em Main Event (March 2025) for $163,000.
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23rd Place, Triton Poker Super High Roller Series Jeju $50,000 No Limit Hold’em (March 2025) for $111,000.
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17th Place, Triton Poker Super High Roller Series Monte Carlo $200,000 Special Triton Invitational (November 2024) for $320,000.
Biography & Poker Background
Originally from Indonesia, Ferdinand Putra has transitioned from a regional competitor to a high-stakes regular frequently seen on televised programs such as High Stakes Poker. While his early records date back to 2008 in Australia and 2011 in Macau, his recent career has been defined by his participation in the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series across global stops in Jeju, Monte Carlo, and Cyprus. He is known for playing some of the highest-stakes cash games in the world, with recorded net winnings in tracked high-stakes sessions exceeding $1.7 million.
Play Style & Strategy
Ferdinand Putra is known for a fearless and aggressive tournament strategy, often excelling in “High Roller” and “Invitational” formats where he competes against an elite mix of professional players and wealthy businessmen. His ability to navigate deep-stacked environments was showcased on Season 12 of High Stakes Poker, where he was praised for his willingness to “gamble” and engage in major pots against top-tier pros like Andrew Robl and Phil Ivey. His tactical approach is particularly effective in Short Deck Ante-Only formats, as evidenced by his multiple final table appearances and his career-best score in the 2025 Triton Jeju Short Deck championship.
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.
