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: 2025.12.30

Wipat Udomkanjananan is a Thai professional poker player who has rapidly become a prominent figure in the Southeast Asian poker circuit, known for his high frequency of deep runs in major regional festivals.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

According to The Hendon Mob, his total live earnings stand at $98,676. Udomkanjananan has been remarkably active in 2024 and 2025, consistently reaching final tables across various prestigious tours. His career-best live cash was achieved at the APPT Cambodia 2025, where he finished as the runner-up in the $750 Mystery Bounty event for $12,635.

His tournament resume is filled with notable results from across the region:

Poker Dream 9 Malaysia (2024): 9th place in the Monster Stack for RM 29,200 (∼$6,155).
Poker Dream 10 Vietnam (2024): 7th place in the Mystery Hunter for VND 140,700,000 (∼$5,553).
Manila Megastack 18 (2024): 1st place in the Knockout Turbo for PHP 255,650 (∼$4,575) and 2nd place in the Freezeout Challenge for PHP 474,000 (∼$8,482).
APT Phu Quoc (2024): 3rd place in the No Limit Hold’em side event for VND 105,870,000 (∼$4,193).
APPT Manila 2025: 8th place in the Okada Kickoff for PHP 190,000 (∼$3,337).

Biography & Poker Background

Originally from Thailand, Udomkanjananan has established himself as a “road warrior” on the Asian circuit. While he frequently competes in his home region, he is a regular fixture at major stops in the Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Malaysia. His career trajectory shows a significant uptick in volume since 2023, transitioning from a local competitor to a respected regular in tours such as the Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT), Asian Poker Tour (APT), and World Poker Tour (WPT) Prime.

Play Style & Strategy

Udomkanjananan is recognized for an aggressive and opportunistic play style, particularly effective in navigating the large and often volatile fields of Asian mid-stakes tournaments. He has demonstrated a high degree of technical proficiency in “Turbo” and “Freezeout” formats, where his ability to apply pressure and capitalize on short-stack situations has led to numerous final table appearances. His high In-The-Money (ITM) percentage of over 60% in recorded events underscores a disciplined approach to tournament survival and stack management.

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