Fung Lin is a poker player from Hong Kong who made headlines in late 2025 by capturing his first major Asian Poker Tour (APT) title in Taipei. He is best known for his clutch performance in the series finale, turning a modest career record into a breakout success story.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

According to The Hendon Mob, Fung Lin’s career live earnings experienced a massive surge in late 2025, with his total winnings approaching the $100,000 mark.

His career-defining moment came on the final day of the APT Championship Taipei 2025 (November 30, 2025). Lin triumphed in the Trip Saver Championship (Event #1019), a tournament designed for players looking for one last shot at glory before the festival concluded. He topped a field of 394 entries to win his first “Pewter Lion” trophy and a career-best prize of TWD 2,310,960 (~$71,994).

This single victory reportedly quadrupled his previous career live earnings, marking a significant milestone in his poker journey. Prior to this win, he had recorded smaller cashes in regional events, but the Taipei victory established him as a tournament champion.

Biography & Poker Background

Hailing from Hong Kong, Fung Lin is described as an amateur player who competes in the Asian circuit. His win in the Trip Saver Championship was celebrated as a “buzzer-beater” moment, as he secured the title in the very last Championship event of the record-breaking series.

He defeated South Korea’s Wonchul Bae in heads-up play to seal the victory, demonstrating the composure required to close out a tournament after days of grinding.

Play Style & Strategy

As an amateur player capable of navigating large fields (nearly 400 players in the Trip Saver), Lin’s style appears to be adaptable and resilient. His success in a “Trip Saver” format – often characterized by aggressive play and faster structures – suggests he is comfortable with high-variance spots and short-handed dynamics.

Event	Entries	Buy-In	Prize	Place	SPI
APT Championship Taipei 2025 Trip Saver 2025.11.29 - 2025.11.30	394 ITM: 55	35,000 TWD (31,500 + 3,500)	$74,070 TWD 2,310,960	1	1,964.37
RDPT Jeju 2024 Red Dragon Championship 2024.07.30 - 2024.08.04		2,200,000 South Korean Won

Full Fung Lin Poker History: Earnings, Cashes & Rankings