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: 2026.02.18

Yoke Wei Woon is a Malaysian professional poker player known for his exceptional versatility in both No Limit Hold’em and Pot Limit Omaha, widely recognized as a consistent regular in the Southeast Asian circuit.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

According to The Hendon Mob, Yoke Wei Woon has accumulated $70,057 in total live earnings. During the WPT Cambodia 2026 festival at NagaWorld, he secured a victory in the Early Bird Megastack for $2,509 and recorded deep runs in several Pot Limit Omaha events, including a 2nd-place finish in the PLO Turbo 30 Sec for $2,648. His career-best live cash of $8,957 was earned by winning the $1,000 Pot Limit Omaha title at the APPT Cambodia 2025. He also holds multiple titles from the APPT and WPT, further solidifying his status as a high-volume winner in mixed-game formats.

Biography & Poker Background

Originally from Malaysia, Woon has been a steady presence on the live Asian circuit for over a decade. He is a frequent traveler to major regional hubs, focusing his play primarily in Cambodia, Vietnam, and the Philippines. Unlike many specialists, he built his reputation by mastering multiple variants, transitioning seamlessly between the massive fields of the World Poker Tour (WPT) and the specialized mixed-game environments of the Asian Poker Tour (APT) and Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT).

Play Style & Strategy

Woon is known for a highly adaptive and technical play style, excelling particularly in Pot Limit Omaha and short-handed tournament dynamics. His strategy often revolves around clinical post-flop play and the ability to navigate high-variance scenarios common in “Action Clock” and “Hyper Turbo” formats. He demonstrates exceptional ICM awareness, effectively leveraging his stack to apply pressure during the bubble and final table stages of mid-stakes events. This versatility across different games and speeds makes him one of the most resilient regulars on the modern Asian tour.

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