Yoke Woon is a Malaysian professional poker player who has become a prominent figure in the Asian poker circuit, particularly recognized for his dominance in mixed game formats and consistent performances at major festivals like the APPT and WPT.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
According to The Hendon M`ob, Yoke Woon has a total live earnings stand at $59,002. He achieved his career-best score of $8,957 in May 2025 during the Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT) Cambodia, where he claimed 1st place in the $1,000 Pot Limit Omaha event. Woon has established himself as a formidable specialist in non-hold’em variants, securing another 1st place finish in Vietnam during the 2019 Asia Poker League (APL) Pot Limit Omaha event for VND 78,740,000 (∼$3,370). His consistent results at the NagaWorld Integrated Resort in Phnom Penh have earned him a spot among the top 220 players on that venue’s all-time money list. Other significant cashes include a 4th place finish in the 2024 WPT Cambodia Deepstack Survivor Bounty for $2,526 and a 3rd place finish in the 2025 APPT Cambodia Pot Limit Omaha Turbo for $2,434.
Biography & Poker Background
Originally from Malaysia, where he currently resides, Yoke Woon has been active in the international live tournament scene for over a decade. His recorded tournament history dates back as early as 2012, where he was noted as a competitor in the APPT Cebu Main Event. Over the years, he has transitioned from a regional player to a regular fixture at high-profile Asian stops, specifically in Cambodia, Vietnam, and the Philippines. Currently ranked 133rd on the Malaysia All Time Money List, his longevity and high frequency of cashes rank him 83rd for total number of cashes among Malaysian players.
Play Style & Strategy
Woon is widely regarded for his technical proficiency in Pot Limit Omaha (PLO), a discipline where he has secured multiple titles and numerous final table appearances. His strategy often prioritizes navigating complex post-flop scenarios in mixed games, though he remains highly capable in No Limit Hold’em formats, as evidenced by his deep runs in WPT Prime and APPT bounty events. Known for a resilient and adaptable approach, he has proven his ability to outlast massive fields, ranging from high-buy-in PLO championships to fast-paced hyper-turbo variants.
