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Man Cheng Hoi is a professional poker player from Macau who has rapidly ascended the ranks of the Asian tournament circuit. He is currently a top-tier performer in the region, holding a high position on the Macau All-Time Money List.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

According to The Hendon Mob, his total live earnings stand at $162,564. The year 2025 was a massive breakout season for Hoi, during which he earned over $142,000 of his career total, significantly increasing his profile on the global stage.

His career-best score came in February 2025 at the 2025 Players Series Championship Taiwan in Taipei. Competing in the NTD 16,500 No Limit Hold’em – Taiwan Open (Event #7), he finished as the runner-up in a massive field to earn NTD 929,200 (∼$28,387). Other major 2025 highlights include:

WPT Prime Taiwan (August 2025): Won the NTD 80,000 Turbo High Roller for NTD 830,900 (∼$27,700).
ACE Poker League (APL) Taipei (June 2025): Won the Hyper Turbo Win The Button for ∼$1,142 and placed 2nd in a Hyper Turbo 3 Cards event.
MPT Macau Poker Open (March 2025): 6th place in the Mystery Bounty for HKD 55,340 (∼$7,121).

Biography & Poker Background

Originally from Macau, Man Cheng Hoi is one of the most successful players representing the territory. He currently ranks 11th on the Macau All Time Money List and is a prominent fixture in the top 5 of the Macau Global Poker Index (GPI).

While he is a frequent winner in the local Macau poker rooms, such as MGM COTAI, he has become a “road warrior” across Asia, frequently traveling to major stops in Taiwan, the Philippines, and South Korea. His professional trajectory in late 2025 showed a shift toward international competition, with scheduled appearances at major festivals in London, Cannes, and the 2026 Irish Poker Open in Dublin.

Play Style & Strategy

Hoi is recognized for a highly versatile and aggressive tournament strategy, which has made him particularly successful in fast-paced “Turbo” and “Hyper Turbo” formats. His victory in the WPT Prime Taiwan Turbo High Roller showcased his ability to navigate short-stacked situations and apply maximum pressure during the late stages of a tournament.

He is also proficient in non-standard formats, recording cashes in Pot Limit Omaha (PLO), Double Board Bomb Pots, and Short Deck. This multi-game fluency, combined with his high volume of play in massive-field “National Cup” and “Main Event” structures, makes him one of the most well-rounded and dangerous opponents on the modern Asian circuit.

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