Derick Elomina discovered poker at 14, playing home games with his high school friends. What began as a pastime quickly grew into a passion that shaped his career. By 21, he entered the poker industry as a field reporter — just old enough to step foot inside the casino. Starting as a hand reporter, he steadily honed his craft, blending sharp observation with growing writing skills. Known for his dedication, he constantly roams the floor to capture the action, conduct interviews, and deliver live updates. With a strong commitment to the game and a passion for telling poker’s stories, Derick continues to build his path in the industry.

Updated: 2025.12.16

Wei Jen “William” Wang is a Taiwanese professional poker player and tournament champion who has rapidly ascended the ranks of the Asian poker circuit, establishing himself as one of the most consistent performers in Taipei’s competitive scene.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

According to The Hendon Mob, Wei Jen Wang has amassed $208,508 in total live earnings, placing him 94th on the Taiwan All Time Money List. His career-defining performance occurred in May 2025 at the Asia Poker Championship (APC) in Taipei, where he outlasted the field in the Main Event to secure his biggest career score of NT$ 1,633,800 ($53,933).

Wei Jen Wang further solidified his reputation as a closer by winning the SPT Strategic Poker Tour “Zeus Main” event in October 2025, adding another NT$ 600,000 ($19,634) to his bankroll. These victories are supported by a high volume of consistent results, including a recent win at the AJPC Samurai Circuit Head Hunter event and multiple final tables across the Taiwan Millions Tournament (TMT) series.

Biography & Poker Background

From Taiwan with over 10 years of experience playing cash game, William is a central figure in the poker community. He started his career winning local events and then took down two Main Event in 2025 this year.Beyond his own play, William is the founder of WillPower Academy, a poker team and community focused on coaching Taiwan players.

He is also a content creator and vlogger, documenting the life of a traveling Poker pro. He is famous for his incredible stamina, often playing nearly every event in a tournament series, sometimes logging over 100 tournaments a year. William is also the signed pro of CHIPCHIP, a crypto poker platform where you play with friends using cryptocurrency. The platform aims to make players real stakeholders through its token economy.

Play Style & Strategy

William is known for a high-volume, aggressive play style. He plays exploit style instead of just playing GTO. He advocates for a studious approach to the game, emphasizing the use of training content and coaching for new players. His ability to adjust to the differing play styles across different type of players has shown multiple times over different series and events on live streaming.

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