“Joey” Tin Lam Wong is a prominent professional poker player from Hong Kong who has become a staple of the Asian tournament circuit. Ranked among the top 100 on the Hong Kong All Time Money List, Wong is recognized for his high volume and consistent deep runs across the region’s most prestigious poker festivals.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With total live earnings of $184,821, Joey Tin Lam Wong has established a significant presence in mid-to-high stakes tournaments throughout Asia. His career-best live score came in December 2024, when he won the GPI Asia Festival Jeju Main Event for $19,567.
Key highlights of his tournament career include:
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U Series of Poker (USOP) Osaka (2025): A massive series featuring a 2nd-place finish in the ULTRA High Roller and a 6th-place finish in the Amazing High Roller.
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GPI Asia Festival Jeju (2024): A dominant performance where he secured two 1st-place trophies in the Main Event and the Hyper Turbo within the same week.
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Red Dragon Poker Tour (2024): Earned over $10,000 in combined cashes in Jeju, including a runner-up finish in the MonsterStack Closer.
For a full breakdown of his tournament history, you can view the Joey Tin Lam Wong Hendon Mob Profile.
Biography & Poker Background
Originally from Hong Kong, where he still resides, Wong began his rise in the poker world by grinding regional events in Macau and Taiwan. Over the last two years, he has drastically increased his international footprint, becoming a frequent contender at major stops in South Korea, Vietnam, and Malaysia. His steady accumulation of cashes—now totaling 56—has seen him surpass the $100,000 earnings milestone and climb to 92nd on the Hong Kong All Time Money List.
Play Style & Strategy
Wong is widely regarded as a specialist in high-speed, high-pressure environments. He has found exceptional success in Turbo and Hyper Turbo formats, where his ability to make precise, high-variance decisions shines. His recent transition into the High Roller circuit—evidenced by his podium finishes in USOP Osaka—suggests a highly adaptable strategy that can compete with elite fields. Whether navigating massive Main Event fields or battling in condensed High Roller events, Wong’s aggressive late-stage play makes him a threat to any final table.






















