Mark Furniss is an Australian professional poker player who has become one of the most successful and consistent “hardware collectors” on the Asian tournament circuit, particularly within the mixed-games community.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

According to The Hendon Mob, Mark Furniss has accumulated $167,349 in total live earnings. He currently holds a prominent position on the Australia All Time Money List and has surpassed the $100,000 milestone in live cashes. His career-best live cash stands at $15,442.

Furniss is widely known for his dominance in the Asian Poker Tour (APT), where he has amassed an incredible eight career titles. His recent good records highlight a spectacular run at the APT Championship (APTC) Taipei 2025 in November, where he secured 1st place in the NTD 6,000 Pot Limit Omaha Hi Lo – Cry Me A River Turbo (Event #60) for $3,235. During the same series, he also finished as the runner-up in the NTD 15,000 Pot Limit Omaha Hi Lo – 5 Card (Event #25) for $6,031.

Originally from and residing in Melbourne, Australia, Mark Furniss has established himself as a premier “mixed-games specialist”. He is a frequent traveler on the Asian circuit, with a significant majority of his results coming from major festivals in Taiwan, the Philippines, and South Korea. Furniss is highly regarded by his peers for his deep understanding of non-Hold’em variants, including 8-Game, Omaha Hi-Lo, and Dealer’s Choice formats.

Play Style & Strategy

Mark Furniss is noted for his tactical flexibility and expertise in navigating the complexities of mixed-game tournament structures. His ability to excel in high-variance “Turbo” and “Hyper Turbo” formats demonstrates a keen mastery of short-stack strategy and ICM pressure. His strategy often prioritizes exploiting edge in technical split-pot games, a skill set that has directly led to his record-setting trophy haul across the Asian region.