I joined the Somuchpoker team in January 2025 as Head of Live Poker. With a strong background in client relations, I bring a fresh perspective and a customer-focused approach to everything we do. For me, delivering an outstanding customer experience is the top priority. It’s not just about running smooth and professional live poker events – it’s about making sure every player, partner, and guest feels truly valued and appreciated.My goal is to elevate Somuchpoker’s live events to a new level, combining operational excellence with a human touch that sets us apart in the global poker scene.

Updated: 2025.11.19

🇵🇭 Justin Ong

Profile Bio

Justin Ong is a Filipino poker professional who has emerged strongly in the Asia-Pacific live tournament scene, with live earnings surpassing US $325,000. He is primarily active in regional festivals and shows the makings of a rising contender.

Career Highlights

Ong achieved a major breakthrough at the 2025 APPT Manila Main Event by outlasting a large field and securing his first major title, claiming around US $256,370 for the win. He followed this up within days by winning another event at the same festival, netting approximately US $81,600, making for a very strong week of results.

Recent Results & Global Presence

In the last 12-24 months, Ong’s sudden two-event victory run at Manila marked a clear shift in his trajectory – from cash game player and regional participant to live-tournament winner. His results suggest he is expanding his presence and may soon appear in more international major festival fields. One of his most successful results in 2025 was achieved at the APPT Manila 2025 .

Playing Style & Outlook

Ong’s recent success reflects an aggressive, confident style suited for large-field live tournaments. He appears comfortable shifting gears between cash games and tournament play, and his momentum suggests he could quickly step into deeper runs and higher buy-in structures on the Asia-Pacific circuit and beyond.