Kevin Owen Meng
Kevin Owen Meng is an American professional poker player who recorded a career-best $52,499 score for winning the $550 No-Limit Hold’em event at the Venetian Deep Stack Extravaganza in Las Vegas. With over $53,000 in recorded live tournament earnings, he has competed in major tournament series across the United States and international stops in Southeast Asia.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With total live tournament earnings of $53,688 across recorded cashes (according to The Hendon Mob), Kevin has built a solid tournament record featuring victory at a major Las Vegas festival and deep runs on international circuits. His top career tournament results in reverse chronological order include:
- August 2026: 1st place in the WPT Cambodia Passport to the World Championship Event #8: 20/20/20/20 20 Sec for $2,578.
- June 2010: 1st place in the Venetian Deep Stack Extravaganza III $550 No-Limit Hold’em Event in Las Vegas for $52,499, capturing his career-best live cash.
- June 2010: 29th place in the Venetian Deep Stack Extravaganza III $550 No-Limit Hold’em Event in Las Vegas for $1,189.
Biography & Poker Background
Kevin hails from the United States, where he honed his skills in competitive No-Limit Hold’em multi-table tournaments before traveling to major poker venues across North America, Europe, and Asia.
Kevin scored his signature career breakthrough during the summer of 2010 at the Venetian Deep Stack Extravaganza in Las Vegas. Competing in a massive field in the $550 No-Limit Hold’em tournament, he navigated his way to the winner’s circle to take down the title and a top prize of $52,499. Beyond his success in Las Vegas, Kevin has expanded his tournament schedule internationally, participating in European and Southeast Asian festivals, including the WPT Cambodia Passport to the World Championship hosted at NagaWorld Integrated Resort in Phnom Penh.
Play Style & Strategy
Kevin plays a calculated, aggressive, and highly opportunistic No-Limit Hold’em tournament strategy. Proficient in deepstack freezeouts, turbo formats, and fast-paced short-clock event structures, he focuses on pre-flop range discipline, positional leverage, and active stack preservation during middle and late tournament stages. His ability to navigate deep through multi-flight fields in Las Vegas and international stops demonstrates technical adaptability and composure under high-pressure payjump conditions.
