Marcus Tan is a professional poker player from Singapore who has established himself as a versatile competitor on the Asian circuit, particularly excelling in mixed games and Omaha variants.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

According to The Hendon Mob, Marcus Tan has accumulated $46,640 in total live tournament earnings. His career-best live cash of $7,843 was achieved in October 2024 at the APT Taipei Poker Classic, where he finished 3rd in the NT$ 35,000 Mix Game Masters – 9 Game event.

Other significant results from his career include:

3rd Place: APT Championship Taipei (November 2025) NTD 30,000 Seven Card Stud Masters for $3,751.
5th Place: APT Manila Classic (February 2025) PHP 60,000 Pot Limit Omaha Masters for $3,738.
4th Place: WPT Cambodia (July 2024) $500 + 50 Pot Limit Omaha for $3,420.
2nd Place: APT Jeju (May 2024) KRW 400,000 PLO – Win The Button for $2,274.

Biography & Poker Background

Originally from Singapore, Marcus Tan has become a mainstay at major regional festivals, including the Asian Poker Tour (APT), World Poker Tour (WPT), and Poker Dream. He is currently ranked 175th on the Singapore All Time Money List. Tan’s results highlight a specialized proficiency in Omaha and mixed-game formats, frequently traveling to Taiwan, Malaysia, South Korea, and the Philippines to compete at the highest level of regional play.

Marcus Tan’s recent performance during the APT Championship Taipei 2025 was exceptionally prolific, recording six cashes in just ten days. These results were capped by a 3rd-place finish in the Seven Card Stud Masters and a 5th-place finish in a large-field Super Hyper Turbo event. His consistent deep runs in 2024 and 2025 have solidified his status as one of Singapore’s premier mixed-game specialists.

Play Style & Strategy

Known for his versatility across diverse poker variants, Marcus Tan is particularly dangerous in non-standard formats like 9-Game, Seven Card Stud, and Pot Limit Courchevel. His results in both deep-stack “Masters” events and high-speed “Turbo” formats suggest a well-rounded strategy that balances patient accumulation with aggressive final table pressure. His ability to navigate the complex dynamics of high-stakes mixed games demonstrates a technical depth that distinguishes him from many pure Hold’em players on the circuit.

The Best of Marcus Tan: Exclusive Poker Image Gallery