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Muk Pin Lai is a professional poker player from Malaysia who has emerged as a high-stakes regular within the Southeast Asian tournament circuit. He is currently ranked 60th on the Malaysia All Time Money List and is recognized for his frequent deep runs in the Poker Dream series.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With over $234,683 in total live tournament earnings, Muk Pin Lai is a consistent force in high-buy-in regional events. His career-best cash of $51,689 was achieved in 2024, reflecting his success in the elite Super High Roller fields.
Key tournament highlights include:
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Poker Dream 13 Malaysia (2024): Finished 6th in the Super High Roller for $51,689 (RM 231,000).
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Poker Dream 15 Malaysia (2025): Secured a 4th-place finish in the Super High Roller for $50,286 (RM 226,000).
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Poker Dream 11 Malaysia (2024): Captured 1st place in the High Roller event, earning $28,850 (RM 129,000).
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Poker Dream Malaysia (2023): Earned a podium finish, placing 3rd in the No Limit Hold’em High Roller for $33,429.
For a full record of his tournament results, visit the Muk Pin Lai Hendon Mob Profile.
Biography & Poker Background
Muk Pin Lai is originally from Malaysia, where he maintains his residence. He has become one of the most visible faces at Resorts World Genting in Kuala Lumpur, currently ranking 22nd on the venue’s All Time Money List. His rise in the poker world is closely tied to the growth of the Poker Dream tour, where he transitioned from a recreational player to a high-stakes contender over the last few years. He also competes internationally, with notable cashes at major stops like Jeju, South Korea.
Play Style & Strategy
Lai is known for his proficiency in High Roller and Super High Roller formats, where he often competes against the top professional talent in Asia. His results indicate a strategy tailored for smaller, elite fields, where he has demonstrated a high “win rate” for final table appearances. In addition to his high-stakes exploits, Lai shows considerable stamina in large-field Main Events, frequently navigating through thousands of entrants to secure deep cashes. His ability to balance the aggression needed for high-roller events with the patience required for massive tournament fields makes him a versatile and dangerous opponent.
