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: 2025.12.20

Kiu Sum Leung is a professional poker player from Hong Kong who has become a rising fixture in the Asian tournament circuit over the last two seasons. He is currently recognized for his technical proficiency in “Mystery Bounty” and “Turbo” formats, where he has secured several podium finishes in 2024 and 2025.

Career Earnings & Ranking

As of late 2025, Kiu Sum Leung has recorded total live earnings of USD 18,314 (The Hendon Mob). He has seen a significant climb in his national standing due to a high volume of scores in Macau and South Korea:

Hong Kong All Time Money List: 439th.
Global Poker Index (GPI) Ranking: 31,960th.
2025 Player of the Year (PoY) Points: He currently holds approximately 321.74 points, reflecting his consistent activity in the 2025 regional circuit.

Notable 2024–2025 Results

The 2025 season has been highly productive for Leung, highlighted by deep runs in flagship events in Macau and Incheon.

MPT Winter Poker Festival (Dec 2024): Secured a 2nd-place finish in the Mystery Bounty event in Macau for USD 9,739 (HK$ 75,610), marking his largest career score to date.
MPT Macau Poker Summer Event (July 2025): Finished 69th in the Main Event for USD 2,654.
Super Cup Incheon (Oct 2025): Recorded two deep runs, finishing 10th in the Mini High Roller (USD 1,066) and 23rd in the Kick Off event (USD 926).
MPT Macau Poker Open (March 2025): Finished 7th in the Turbo event for USD 1,130.

Biography & Play Style

Originally from and residing in Hong Kong, Leung is part of the robust community of traveling professionals who frequent the high-action hubs of Macau and Jeju.

His play style is characterized by:

Mystery Bounty Specialist: His runner-up finish and multiple deep runs in this format indicate a strong understanding of “bounty equity” and the shifting tactical requirements of modern bounty structures.
Short-Stack Technicality: Success in Turbo and Mini High Roller events shows he can effectively adjust his ranges to account for high-pressure “push-fold” math and late-stage aggression.
Large Field Resilience: Reaching the late stages of fields with hundreds of entries, such as the Macau Poker Summer Main Event, suggests a disciplined approach to tournament longevity.