Sven Dermott is an Irish professional poker player who made a notable seventh-place finish for $23,000 at APPT Cambodia in NagaWorld Integrated Resort. Active on the international circuit across Southeast Asia and Europe, he is a formidable tournament competitor.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

According to regional tournament databases and international tracking on The Hendon Mob, Dermott has built an impressive record across European and Asian poker festivals. His top career tournament results in reverse chronological order include:

• August 2026: Bagged 524,000 chips (3rd in chips) on Day 1A of the WPT Cambodia Championship Warm Up $550 Event at NagaWorld in Phnom Penh.
• May 2025: Deep run in APPT Cambodia Flight C in Phnom Penh.
• November 2024: 7th place in the APPT Cambodia Main Event in Phnom Penh for $23,000, capturing his career-best live score.

Biography & Poker Background

Dermott comes from Ireland, where he developed a passion for multi-table tournament poker before taking his game to major international circuit stops.

Dermott initially honed his skills in European card rooms before expanding his schedule to the booming tournament scene in Southeast Asia. In November 2024, he achieved a major breakthrough in Phnom Penh, Cambodia , navigating through a tough international field at NagaWorld Integrated Resort to reach the final table of the APPT Cambodia Main Event, finishing seventh for a career-high $23,000. Dermott returned to Phnom Penh in August 2026 for the WPT Cambodia Passport to the World Championship series. On Day 1A of the $550 Championship Warm Up, he put on a dominant display-scoring key late-stage eliminations with completed flushes-to bag 524,000 chips (66 big blinds) and advance to Day 2 among the top chip leaders.

Play Style & Strategy

Dermott plays a dynamic, aggressive, and highly opportunistic No-Limit Hold’em tournament strategy. Particularly effective in multi-flight championship events and deepstack structures, he excels at applying relentless late-stage pressure to force folds from shorter stacks. His sharp tactical awareness, ability to capitalise on drawing opportunities, and composure under high-pressure bubble conditions allow him to consistently build massive stacks for deep tournament runs.

Social Media & Online Presence

• SomuchPoker Player Profile