Teck Yeow Yap is a Singaporean professional poker player known for his strong performance in mixed game formats and short-handed variants, widely recognized as a rising regular in the Asian tournament circuit.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
According to The Hendon Mob, Teck Yeow Yap has accumulated over $4,000 in total live tournament earnings. His career-best live cash of TWD 48,500 (~$1,491) was achieved in April 2025 at the Asian Poker Tour (APT) Taipei , where he secured a 4th-place finish in the Hyper Turbo – PL Omaha High event. He currently holds a steady position on the Singapore All Time Money List, ranking 531st overall.
Yap has demonstrated significant versatility in the 2025 season, particularly in high-speed and technical structures. Most recently, in November 2025, he secured a 3rd-place podium finish at the APT Championship Taipei in the Limit Triple Draw Mix (A-5, 2-7, Badugi) event for approximately $2,000. Earlier that year, in March 2025, he also recorded a deep run at the Zodiac Series of Poker (ZSOP) in Taipei, finishing 26th in the Zodiac Pig Monster Stack for $845. These consistent results across varied game types contribute to his status as a formidable multi-format threat in the regional scene.

Biography & Poker Background
Originally from Singapore, where he still resides, Yap has become a central figure in the expanding East Asian poker hubs. He built his early reputation as a resilient circuit grinder before transitioning to the international stage, traveling frequently to Taiwan, Macau, and the Philippines to compete in major festivals. His background in both No Limit Hold’em and Pot Limit Omaha has allowed him to maintain a high “In The Money” (ITM) rate at prestigious stops like the Asian Poker Tour (APT).
Play Style & Strategy
Teck Yeow Yap is known for a calculated and adaptable play style, particularly excelling in the high-pressure dynamics of Hyper Turbo and Mixed Game formats. His success in Triple Draw and PLO variants demonstrates an advanced understanding of non-Hold’em game theory and strong ICM awareness during short-stacked final table scenarios. By effectively leveraging his technical proficiency across multiple variants, Yap applies maximum pressure on opponents who may lack depth in niche formats, making him a dangerous competitor in modern “New Era” tournament structures.














