Norbertas Popa is a Lithuanian professional poker player who has become a notable regular on the Asian and international poker circuits, frequently securing deep runs in major festivals across Cambodia, Taiwan, South Korea, and the Philippines.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
According to The Hendon Mob, his total earnings stand at $25,806. Popa has demonstrated significant versatility in high-paced and specialized tournament formats, particularly within the World Poker Tour (WPT) and Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT) circuits. His career-best live cash of $3,536 was achieved in February 2023 at the 2023 CTP Championship Series x Japan HighRoller in Taipei City, where he finished 4th in the NTD 30,000 No Limit Hold’em – JHR HighRoller Short Deck.
He is a recognized title-holder, notably winning a WPT Cambodia trophy in July 2024 by taking 1st place in the $200 No Limit Hold’em – Short Deck Hyper Turbo for $3,141. His resume is filled with podium finishes in high-variance structures, including a 2nd-place finish in a WPT Cambodia Hyper Turbo for $1,761 and multiple runner-up results at the Japan High Roller Festival XIII in Seoul, such as the Mini High Roller for KRW 2,526,000 (∼$1,921) and the Short Deck Turbo Bounty for KRW 2,902,000 (∼$2,219). Recently, in May 2025, he continued his success at APPT Cambodia, finishing 8th in the 6-Handed event and 25th in the Survivor KO.
Biography & Poker Background
Originally from Lithuania, Norbertas Popa has established himself as a prominent “poker nomad” in Asia, traveling extensively between major hubs like Phnom Penh, Taipei, and Seoul. He is a frequent participant in Asian Poker Tour (APT) and WPT Prime events, where he has built a reputation for excelling in regional festivals that feature specialized variants like Short Deck (6+). His trajectory shows a deep integration into the aggressive Asian market, where he consistently ranks as a top Lithuanian representative on regional money lists.
Play Style & Strategy
Norbertas Popa is known for a highly aggressive and technical tournament style, with a specialized proficiency in Short Deck and Hyper Turbo formats. His results, characterized by numerous final table appearances in “Ultra Hyper” and “Short Deck” events, suggest a profound understanding of shove-fold equity and the unique hand-ranking dynamics of 6+ Hold’em. This assertive approach allows him to thrive in high-pressure, fast-paced environments where he effectively leverages his technical edge to outlast diverse international fields, making him one of the most dangerous short-deck specialists currently competing on the mid-stakes Asian circuit.
