Originally from the Lake District, UK, I’ve spent the last few years living and breathing the Southeast Asian poker circuit. Since 2025, I’ve been a fixture on the floor at the APT, PokerStars, and WSOP events, serving as a lead reporter and media specialist for Somuchpoker. My work is about more than just recording action; I manage the social media and digital content that brings action rail to the fans. By combining a business education and creative background, I aim to look past the technical hand histories to capture the actual human grit and drama that happens during a deep run.

Updated: 2026.03.21

Timothy Chung is a Hong Kong professional poker player, widely recognized as a “club regular” and a dominant force in the British poker scene. Known for his deep ties to the Nottingham-based Dusk Till Dawn club, he is a major figure in the UK tournament circuit, currently residing in Birmingham, England.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

With total live earnings reaching approximately $2,836,935 (The Hendon Mob), Timothy Chung ranks 11th on the Hong Kong All Time Money List. He reached a major milestone in 2025, with his best live cash of $637,250 helping propel his career earnings past the $2 million mark.

His most prestigious victories and deep runs include:

Master Classics of Poker (MCOP) Main Event (2025): Won €203,800 (approx. $236,386) in Amsterdam.
WPT Prime UK Championship (2024): 1st place for £57,660 (plus a $10,000 WPT World Championship package) after outlasting a 274-player field.
WSOP Circuit UK Main Event: 3rd place for £97,065.
GUKPT Grand Final (2024): 4th place for £29,520.
Genting Poker Series Newcastle (2014): 1st place for £32,815.

Timothy chung poker — Credit: Andy Creasey

Biography & Poker Background

Born in Hong Kong, Chung moved to the United Kingdom and became a staple of the local poker community in Birmingham and Nottingham. His first recorded live tournament win dates back to August 2012, when he won a £150 Deepstack at Dusk Till Dawn for £15,373. Over the last decade, he has transitioned from a local hero to an international threat, cashing in major events from the WSOP in Las Vegas to Triton Poker series in South Korea and Cyprus.

Play Style & Strategy

Chung is described as a relentless and aggressive competitor. During his 2024 WPT Prime UK victory, he entered the final table with a massive chip lead—over double that of his nearest rival—and expertly leveraged that stack to dominate play, claiming the title in just 16 heads-up hands. His strategy often involves consistent pressure and high-level decision-making in short-handed and final table situations. Beyond No-Limit Hold’em, he has shown proficiency in other formats, recently recording a 2nd place finish in a Pot Limit Omaha (PLO) Turbo K.O. event during the 2025 WSOP International Circuit.