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:
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Total Live Earnings: USD 273,305 (The Hendon Mob).
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Philippines All-Time Money List: 46th.
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Global Poker Index (GPI) Ranking: 3,827th (National rank: 40th).
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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.
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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).
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APT Championship Taipei (Nov 2025): Finished 31st in the Ultra Stack Championship for USD 5,089.
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Athena Poker Tournament (AAPT) Laos (June 2025): Recorded a 14th-place finish in the AAPT Main Event for USD 10,788.
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Won Poker Cup III Cambodia (May 2025): Finished 10th in the Main Event for USD 9,600.
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Won Poker Cup II Cambodia (Nov 2024): Secured a 4th-place finish in the Main Event for USD 45,000.
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
