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: 2025.12.24

Ferlyn Cabaling is a veteran professional poker player from the Philippines. As of late 2025, she is widely recognized as the most dominant female player in Asian tournament history, particularly within the Asian Poker Tour (APT) circuit. Known as the “Poker Queen” of the Philippines, she holds the record for the most Ladies Event titles in APT history.

Career Earnings & Global Ranking

As of December 2025, Ferlyn Cabaling has maintained a high level of consistency across both open fields and specialized events:

Total Live Earnings: 54,060 USD (The Hendon Mob)
Best Live Cash: 7,308 USD, achieved in the Baby Dragon event in Jeju.
Philippines All-Time Money List: 185th
Global Poker Index (GPI) Ranking: 158,840th

2025 Season: The “Golden Run” in East Asia

The 2025 season has been one of the most active and successful years for Cabaling, marked by three major victories in three different countries (Vietnam, Taiwan, and South Korea).

Gods of Poker (GOP) Eden Awakens, Jeju (December 2025): Captured another title by winning Aphrodite’s Mystery Bounty for 1,503 USD (2,206,000 KRW). She also recorded a deep run in the Titan Stack event, finishing 23rd.
APT Championship Taipei (November 2025): Secured a silver medal in the Women’s Event, finishing 2nd for 2,489 USD (78,200 TWD) after a hard-fought final table.
TMT Championship II, Taipei (October 2025): Continued her dominance in specialized fields by winning the TMT Ladies Event for 1,479 USD (45,600 TWD).
APT Manila Classic (February 2025): Reached the podium in her home country, finishing 3rd in the Women’s Event for 1,052 USD (61,000 PHP).

Playing Style & Legacy

Residing in Pasig City, Cabaling is a legendary figure in the Filipino poker community and a regular at the Metro Card Club.

Her play style is characterized by:

Ladies Event Specialization: With over six APT Ladies titles and several TMT and regional trophies, she is considered the gold standard for female players in Asia. Her ability to exploit psychological edges in these specific fields is unmatched.
Mystery Bounty Proficiency: Her recent win in Jeju’s Aphrodite’s Mystery Bounty highlights her transition into modern tournament formats, showing a sharp tactical understanding of bounty-adjusted equities.
Open Field Versatility: While her titles often come from Women’s events, her career resume includes deep runs in massive open fields like the WSOP Colossus in Las Vegas and the APT National Cup in Taipei, proving she can compete at the highest international level.