Lun Loon 🇲🇾

Based in Kajang, Malaysia, Lun Loon’s rise in the poker world is closely tied to the growth of high-stakes poker in Southeast Asia. While he is now a regular at $100,000 buy-in events, he built his foundation by competing in regional series across Vietnam, Taiwan, and South Korea. His breakout into the international spotlight began around 2022, when he started making final tables at the Triton Poker Series, which is widely considered the toughest tournament circuit in the world. His ability to compete at this level has pushed him into the top 10 of the Malaysian All-Time Money List, rubbing shoulders with other legends like Paul Phua and Richard Yong.

Loon is recognized for his aggressive and fearless approach, especially in high-variance games like Short Deck. He has a talent for navigating the math and unique equities of the game, which has made him one of the more specialized players on the high roller circuit. Whether he is playing No Limit Hold’em or Short Deck, Loon remains calm under the immense pressure of playing for six and seven-figure prizes. He is often praised by commentators for his technical accuracy and his willingness to take big risks to put himself in a position to win the whole tournament rather than just trying to sneak into the money.

According to The Hendon Mob, Lun Loon has won over $4.4 million in live tournament earnings. His most significant result to date came in 2023 during the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series in London. In the $125,000 Main Event, Loon battled through an elite field to finish in 8th place, taking home a career-best $510,000. Loon is particularly dangerous in the Short Deck format, where he has found immense success. In 2022, he finished as the runner-up in a $50,000 Short Deck event at the Super High Roller Series Europe in Northern Cyprus, earning $416,000. He followed this up in 2023 with another massive podium finish in London, placing 3rd in the $60,000 Short Deck Main Event for $386,800. Most recently, in early 2025, he continued his hot streak in South Korea, securing a 4th place finish in a $30,000 Short Deck event for $173,000 and a 5th place in another Short Deck event for $70,000. Lun Loon (photo credit: PokerNews)