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

Jeorge Robin Lagatuz (commonly known by his nickname “egoy”) is a top-tier professional poker player from the Philippines. He has established himself as a dominant force in the Asian tournament circuit, particularly during the 2024–2025 season where he achieved several career-defining results and reached major milestones.

Career Earnings & Global Ranking

As of late 2025, Jeorge Lagatuz is recognized as one of the most successful players in Filipino poker history:

Total Live Earnings: USD 273,305 (The Hendon Mob).
Philippines All-Time Money List: 46th.
Global Poker Index (GPI) Ranking: 3,827th (National rank: 40th).
2025 Career Peak: He has surpassed the USD 100,000 career milestone and experienced his most profitable year to date, earning over USD 118,000 in 2025 alone.

Notable 2024–2025 Results

Lagatuz is a frequent champion and final table contender in major Asian tours like the Asian Poker Tour (APT) and the World Poker Tour (WPT) Prime.

APT Taipei (May 2025): Won his third career APT title in the NTD 20,000 Double Stack event. He famously chopped the prize pool with fellow Filipino star Dave Erquiaga, claiming a career-best score of USD 74,020 (NTD 2,289,000).
APT Championship Taipei (Nov 2025): Finished 31st in the Ultra Stack Championship for USD 5,089.
Athena Poker Tournament (AAPT) Laos (June 2025): Recorded a 14th-place finish in the AAPT Main Event for USD 10,788.
Won Poker Cup III Cambodia (May 2025): Finished 10th in the Main Event for USD 9,600.
Won Poker Cup II Cambodia (Nov 2024): Secured a 4th-place finish in the Main Event for USD 45,000.
GOP Eden Awakens (Dec 2025): Most recently finished 5th in Pandora’s Mystery Bounty in South Korea.

Biography & Play Style

Originally from and residing in the Philippines, Lagatuz is a member of the “Action PH” team, a prominent group of Filipino professionals. He is known for being a high-volume grinder with a specialized edge in:

Deepstack and Multi-Day Championships: His results in Main Events across Taiwan, Cambodia, and Laos showcase the stamina and tactical patience required for large-field navigation.
Short-Handed Aggression: His victory in the APT Double Stack highlights an ability to transition effectively from large field play to the high-pressure dynamics of final table chops and head-up play.
Regional Specialization: Lagatuz is a “circuit master” in Southeast Asia, leveraging his deep understanding of the aggressive playstyles common in Vietnam, Taiwan, and the Philippines.