Michael Soyza biography
Michael Soyza is a Malaysian professional who started in a low-stakes home game in 2008 and spent three years in investment banking before turning to poker full-time.
He won an event at the Aussie Millions in 2016, the EUR 10,300 High Roller at EPT Barcelona in 2018 and the MSPT Venetian the same year. In 2019 he won a HK$500,000 Six Max event on the Triton tour for more than $1.4 million and finished 4th in the Triton London Main Event. He also finished 3rd in the EUR 100,000 Leon's High Roller at WSOP Europe in 2018.
Soyza has since become one of the biggest winners on the Triton Super High Roller Series, finishing 2nd in the $100,000 Main Event in Vietnam in 2023 for $2,207,000 and 2nd in a $100,000 event in Monte Carlo in 2024 for $2,305,000. He was a Natural8 ambassador and has more than $20 million in recorded live earnings.
Career summary
A former investment banker and one of Malaysia's top high rollers, Michael Soyza has more than $20 million in recorded live earnings.
Michael Soyza poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Triton HK$500,000 Six Max | 1st | $1,400,000+ |
| 2018 | EPT Barcelona EUR 10,300 High Roller | 1st | EUR 302,500 |
| 2024 | Triton Monte Carlo $100,000 8-Max | 2nd | $2,305,000 |
| 2023 | Triton Vietnam $100,000 Main Event | 2nd | $2,207,000 |
| 2019 | Triton London Main Event | 4th | $1,300,000 |
| 2018 | WSOPE EUR 100,000 Leon's High Roller | 3rd | EUR 521,471 |
Verified live tournament earnings: $20,900,000+.
Michael Soyza playing style
Soyza is an analytical, aggressive high roller known for big hero calls on the Triton tour.
Business & sponsorships
Former investment banker and former Natural8 ambassador.
Why Michael matters
Michael Soyza went from $7 buy-ins to playing Phil Ivey heads-up and is one of Malaysia's leading high rollers.
FAQ about Michael Soyza
What did Michael Soyza do before poker?
He worked in investment banking for three years.
What is Michael Soyza's biggest cash?
$2,305,000 for 2nd place in a $100,000 event at Triton Monte Carlo in 2024.
How much has Michael Soyza won playing poker?
Michael Soyza has won $20,900,000+ in live tournament earnings.
How many WSOP bracelets does Michael Soyza have?
Michael Soyza has not won a WSOP bracelet yet.
