Wan Ning Tan (often listed as Tan Wan Ning) is a Malaysian poker player who has quickly emerged as a consistent performer in the Southeast Asian live tournament circuit, particularly within the Poker Dream and Taiwan Millions Tournament (TMT) series.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With total live earnings of $18,633, Wan Ning Tan has built a solid resume primarily through a highly active 2025 campaign. Her career-best live cash of $5,254 (NT$ 162,000) was achieved in October 2025 after securing a 1st-place victory in the Mystery Bounty event at the Taiwan Millions Tournament (TMT) Championship II.
Other notable achievements include:
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1st Place: Poker Dream 18 Malaysia Ladies Event ($3,000).
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1st Place: 18th Taiwan Millions Tournament (TMT) Head Hunter ($2,317).
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2nd Place: Poker Dream 19 Malaysia Ladies Event Freeroll.
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3rd Place: 18th TMT Ladies Event.
For a full breakdown of her tournament cashes, you can view the Tan Wan Ning Hendon Mob Profile.
Biography & Poker Background
Originally from Malaysia, Tan has become a frequent traveler on the Asian poker circuit, with significant volume recorded in Malaysia and Taiwan. While she began appearing in tournament results in early 2025, she rapidly established herself as a “Ladies Event” specialist, securing multiple podium finishes and titles in these dedicated fields across the Poker Dream and CTP (Chinese Texas Hold’em Poker Club) brands. In 2025 alone, her consistent performance propelled her to rank 312th on the Malaysian All Time Money List.
Play Style & Strategy
Tan is recognized for her versatility in specialized tournament formats, including Ladies Championships, Mystery Bounties, and Head Hunter (Knockout) events. Her multiple wins in bounty-style tournaments suggest an aggressive and mathematically sound approach to attacking prize pools with unique structures. Additionally, her deep runs in large-field events like the TMT Main Event—which featured over 8,000 entries—demonstrate the patience and stamina required to navigate massive modern poker fields.




















