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Mark Warren (often listed as Mark Joseph Warren in Asian tournament circuits) is an American professional poker player who has built a reputation for high-volume consistency, particularly within the Florida regional scene and the emerging Southeast Asian markets like the Philippines and Cambodia.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
According to The Hendon Mob, his total live earnings stand at $63,627. His career-best cash of $9,748 was achieved in January 2023 in the United States. Warren has maintained a high level of activity through 2024 and 2025, recording numerous deep runs in both domestic and international festivals.
Notable 2024–2025 results include:
APPT Manila Championship: 4th place in the PHP 10,000 Super Deep event for PHP 112,500 (∼$1,939) and 9th in the PHP 30,000 Survivor Knockout.
Harrah's Pompano Park: Multiple 1st place finishes in recurring $150 Deepstack events, with scores of $1,890 and $1,182.
August Monster Multi-Flight: 8th place finish in West Palm Beach for $3,789.
Lucky Hearts Poker Open: 127th place in the $600 Deep Stack for $2,140.
Biography & Poker Background
Originally from Deerfield Beach, Florida, Warren is a fixture in the South Florida poker community, frequently competing at the Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood and Harrah's Pompano Park. He is currently ranked 3,299th on the Florida All Time Money List and has significantly improved his standing on the Global Poker Index (GPI), reaching a career-high rank of 12,556th in early 2025. His transition to the Asian circuit has seen him become a regular at premier venues such as Okada Manila and various stops in Cambodia, where he has successfully adapted his game to the aggressive regional style.
Play Style & Strategy
Warren is known for a resilient and opportunistic tournament strategy, often excelling in the high-pressure dynamics of Deepstack and Survivor Knockout formats. His ability to navigate deep into fields, exemplified by his final table appearance at the APPT Manila, demonstrates strong situational awareness and patience. Whether competing in a high-leverage No Limit Hold'em flip in Las Vegas or managing a chip stack through the late stages of an Asian championship, his tactical adjustments to varied regional play styles and technical proficiency in short-stack environments make him a formidable threat at any mid-stakes final table.
About the Editor
Derick Elomina is Somuchpoker's Lead Content Writer and Interview Specialist, reporting live from WSOP bracelet events and Asia Pacific poker festivals such as TMT, APT, RDPT and APL Jeju, alongside player features and interviews for the site's Stories section. He discovered poker at 14 playing home games with friends, and by 21 he had entered the industry as a field reporter, starting as a hand reporter before building his current role on the tournament floor.