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Lok Ming Chan is a professional poker player from Hong Kong who has established himself as an elite force on the international circuit, widely recognized for his high level of consistency and substantial cashes in major global series like the WSOP and APT.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With over $1,342,000 in total live earnings, Lok Ming Chan currently ranks 21st on the Hong Kong All Time Money List. According to The Hendon Mob, he reached the prestigious $1,000,000 career milestone in 2025, a year that saw him accumulate nearly $500,000 in winnings. His career best live cash of $321,830 was achieved in July 2025 at the 56th World Series of Poker (WSOP), where he finished 3rd in the $1,500 No Limit Hold’em – The Closer.
The year 2025 has been a definitive breakout for Lok Ming Chan, yieldling multiple high stakes results across Asia and the United States. His recent triumphs and records include:
Winner, Poker Dream 19 Malaysia Turbo (October 2025) for approximately $13,800.
Winner, Harbour Poker Cup Taipei Open Face Chinese Poker Heads Up (October 2025).
Winner, APT Incheon Pot Limit Omaha Win the Button Turbo (August 2025).
Runner-up, APT Championship Taipei Turbo High Roller (November 2025) for $22,702.
Runner-up, 2025 GPI Asia Poker Festival The Hendon Mob Championship (March 2025).
Biography & Poker Background
Originally from Hong Kong and currently residing there, Lok Ming Chan has transitioned from a regional standout to a feared professional regular on the global stage. While he is a staple of prominent Asian festivals like the Asian Poker Tour (APT) and Poker Dream, he has also become a frequent traveler to Las Vegas for the World Series of Poker (WSOP). In 2025, he recorded an impressive run at the WSOP with over 10 cashes, including a deep run in the $10,000 Main Event where he finished 709th for $25,000. His steady climb is reflected in his Global Poker Index (GPI) ranking, where he currently sits as a top 10 player in Hong Kong.
Play Style & Strategy
Lok Ming Chan is known for a highly versatile tournament strategy, often excelling in specialized formats like Pot Limit Omaha (PLO) and Mixed Games alongside traditional No Limit Hold’em. During his podium finish at the 2025 WSOP, he demonstrated elite resilience by navigating a massive field in a high pressure "Closer" event. His tactical approach combines a disciplined understanding of mixed game dynamics, evidenced by his deep runs in Big O and Dealer's Choice events, with the aggressive stack management required to dominate large field championships in Asia and North America.
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