Ivan Leow biography
Ivan Leow was a Malaysian poker player and one of the co-founders of the Triton Poker Series, the high roller tour that became home to the biggest buy-in tournaments in the world.
He began playing live tournaments in 2015 and quickly became one of Asia's top high rollers. His best year was 2018: he won the HK$500,000 Short Deck event at Triton Jeju for $1,079,367, the Super High Roller at partypoker MILLIONS Russia for $1,133,555 and the EUR 100,000 Leon's High Roller at WSOP Europe for $1,422,140. In August 2021 he finished runner-up in the Super High Roller Bowl Europe for $2.46 million, the biggest score of his career. Remarkably, 44 of his 51 documented cashes were final tables, including a dozen at Triton.
Leow died suddenly on September 17, 2022, at the age of 39, of an apparent heart attack during the Triton stop in Cyprus. He had about $13.1 million in live tournament earnings and was third on Malaysia's all-time money list.
Career summary
A co-founder of the Triton Poker Series with about $13.1 million in live earnings, Ivan Leow was one of Asia's best high rollers before his sudden death in 2022.
Ivan Leow poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | WSOPE EUR 100,000 Leon's High Roller | 1st | $1,422,140 |
| 2018 | partypoker MILLIONS Russia Super High Roller | 1st | $1,133,555 |
| 2018 | Triton Jeju HK$500,000 Short Deck | 1st | $1,079,367 |
| 2018 | OPC Macau High Roller | 1st | HK$1,442,300 |
| 2021 | Super High Roller Bowl Europe | 2nd | $2,460,000 |
Verified live tournament earnings: $13,100,000+.
Ivan Leow playing style
Leow was a strong closer: almost all of his cashes were final tables, and he excelled in both no-limit hold'em and short deck.
Business & sponsorships
Co-founder of the Triton Poker Series.
Why Ivan matters
Ivan Leow helped build the Triton Poker Series and was one of its most popular players until his sudden death at the Triton stop in Cyprus in 2022.
FAQ about Ivan Leow
What was Ivan Leow's role in Triton Poker?
He was one of the co-founders of the Triton Poker Series.
When did Ivan Leow die?
On September 17, 2022, aged 39, during the Triton Poker stop in Cyprus.
How much has Ivan Leow won playing poker?
Ivan Leow has won $13,100,000+ in live tournament earnings.
How many WSOP bracelets does Ivan Leow have?
Ivan Leow has not won a WSOP bracelet yet.
