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Hok Man Ben Cheung is a poker player from Hong Kong who has made a notable impact on the Taiwanese circuit, particularly through his high-efficiency performances in the Taiwan Millions Tournament (TMT).
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
Hok Man Ben Cheung has accumulated total live earnings of nearly $5,000. His tournament record is defined by a series of successful cashes during the TMT 19 festival in early 2026.
His career-best live cash of all time occurred in January 2026 at the 19th Taiwan Millions Tournament (TMT 19) in Taipei. Competing in a massive field of 4,428 entries, Cheung finished in 31st place in the Mini Main Event, earning TWD 67,700 ($2,140). He continued his strong form in February 2026, securing a 4th-place finish in the Senior 50+ event for TWD 10,400 ($330) and a 27th-place finish in the NLH Head Hunter for TWD 6,600 ($210). These results have placed him at #915 in the Asia-Pacific region on the Somuchpoker Poker Index (SPI).
Biography & Poker Background
Originally from Hong Kong, Hok Man Ben Cheung is a frequent competitor in the Asian live poker scene, with his most significant recent results coming from the CTP Club Asia Poker Arena in Taipei. He established himself as a specialized deep-run threat during TMT 19, demonstrating the ability to navigate both ultra-large fields and age-specific championship events. His consistent presence in the TMT series marks him as a rising name among the region’s veteran-class players.
Play Style & Strategy
Hok Man Ben Cheung is characterized by an exceptionally high tournament efficiency, currently boasting a 100% ITM (In The Money) rate across his recorded major events. His ability to reach the top 1% of a 4,428-player field in the Mini Main Event suggests a patient, disciplined strategy focused on surviving high-variance tournament phases. Furthermore, his final table appearance in the Senior event highlights a versatile tactical approach that can adapt from the chaotic dynamics of large-field No Limit Hold’em to the more calculated environment of short-handed final table play.
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.
