Derick Elomina discovered poker at 14, playing home games with his high school friends. What began as a pastime quickly grew into a passion that shaped his career. By 21, he entered the poker industry as a field reporter — just old enough to step foot inside the casino. Starting as a hand reporter, he steadily honed his craft, blending sharp observation with growing writing skills. Known for his dedication, he constantly roams the floor to capture the action, conduct interviews, and deliver live updates. With a strong commitment to the game and a passion for telling poker’s stories, Derick continues to build his path in the industry.

Updated: 2026.01.10

Juns Leong is a prominent Malaysian professional poker player who has established himself as a dominant force on the Asian tournament circuit, recently crossing a significant financial milestone in his career.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

According to The Hendon Mob, his total earnings stand at $529,720. Leong has been exceptionally active throughout 2024 and 2025, recording numerous deep runs in major festivals across South Korea and Malaysia. His career-best score occurred in June 2025 during the K Poker Cup (KPC) in Jeju. Competing in the KRW 1,300,000 KPC Main Event (Event #5), he outlasted a massive field to finish as the runner-up, taking home a payout of KRW 214,500,000 (∼$155,180).

His consistency on the circuit is further evidenced by his high volume of cashes. In early 2024, he secured a 6th-place finish in the RM 3,300 No Limit Hold’em – Poker Dream 9 Malaysia Main Event for RM 109,200 (∼$23,200). Leong is also a regular in the Asian Poker Tour (APT) and U Series of Poker (USOP) , recently placing 18th in the KRW 2,000,000 Mystery Bounty at the Jeju Poker Festival for KRW 4,300,000 (∼$3,100). He currently holds a top 40 position on the Malaysia All Time Money List.

Biography & Poker Background

Hailing from Malaysia, Leong represents the growing wave of Southeast Asian professionals who have transitioned from regional grinders to international championship contenders. He is a familiar face at major stops in the Philippines, Vietnam, and Taiwan, often traveling alongside the elite Malaysian poker community. His professional trajectory saw a significant spike in 2024, where his aggressive scheduling and deep runs in the Red Dragon Poker Tour (RDPT) and WPT Prime circuits saw him climb nearly 1,000 spots in the Global Poker Index (GPI) rankings.

Play Style & Strategy

Leong is recognized for a resilient and highly adaptable tournament strategy, which is particularly effective in the massive field sizes of Asian “Main Event” structures. He demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of stack dynamics, often excelling in the middle-to-late stages of tournaments where ICM pressure is highest. His runner-up finish in the KPC Main Event highlighted his technical proficiency in short-handed play and his ability to navigate the volatile swings of a high-pressure final table. Known for his disciplined “grinder” mentality, Leong combines solid GTO-based fundamentals with sharp exploitative adjustments against local recreational fields.

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