Joshua Figuerres 🇵🇭

Originally from the Philippines, Figuerres began his ascent at local rooms like the Metro Card Club before transitioning to the global stage. He quickly established himself as a “high-volume” regular, frequently traveling to Taiwan, Vietnam, Cambodia, and South Korea. His rapid rise in 2025 and 2026 has propelled him into the top tier of the Philippines All Time Money List. Whether competing in the record-breaking fields of the Philippine Poker Millions or the elite environments of Triton One Jeju, his trajectory reflects a player who has mastered the nuances of the Asian poker landscape.

Known for a calculated and high-pressure tournament strategy, Figuerres excels in navigating large-field No Limit Hold’em events. His performance at WPT Prime Cambodia showcased his exceptional patience and ability to apply intense ICM pressure during the final table’s most critical phases. He is particularly effective in transition periods, expertly shifting gears between the conservative play required for deep-stacked championship levels and the aggressive exploitation needed for high-speed turbo and bounty formats.

According to The Hendon Mob, Joshua Figuerres has career total earnings of $380,506. His breakthrough moment on the international stage occurred in February 2026 at the World Poker Tour – WPT Cambodia in Phnom Penh. Figuerres delivered a powerhouse performance in the WPT Prime Cambodia event, navigating a massive field of 1,095 entries to secure a runner-up finish and a career-best payout of $103,000. His resume is filled with high-stakes success, including a dominant second-place finish in the VND80,000,000 No Limit Hold’em Super Stars event at the Vietnam Poker Tour – VPT Championship II, earning VND1,148,900,000 (∼$43,679). He also holds a title from the Taiwan Millions Tournament – TMT Championship II, where he won the Mini High Roller for NTD 338,800 (∼$11,063). Figuerres has proven his versatility with additional victories at APT Taipei and strong showings at the APPT Manila Championship. Joshua Figuerres