Wai Kin Yong biography
Wai Kin Yong was born on December 25, 1987, in Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia, and lives there today. He is the son of businessman and high roller Richard Yong, one of the founders of the Triton Poker series. He started playing at university and began his poker career in 2011.
His breakthrough came at the 2016 Triton Super High Roller Series in Manila, where he won the HK$500,000 Main Event for $2,080,557. In 2019 he had his best year in London: he won the GBP 100,000 No-Limit Hold'em event for $3,161,868 and finished 2nd in the GBP 100,000 Short Deck event for $2,238,700. He also won a $50,000 Short Deck event at MILLIONS Sochi in 2020 and another Short Deck title at Triton London in 2023.
With more than $14 million in live tournament earnings, Yong is one of Malaysia's most successful players and a regular in both no-limit hold'em and short deck on the Triton tour.
Career summary
A multiple Triton champion with more than $14 million in live earnings, Wai Kin Yong is one of Asia's top high roller players and a specialist in both no-limit hold'em and short deck.
Wai Kin Yong poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Triton London Short Deck Ante Only | 1st | $350,000 |
| 2020 | MILLIONS Sochi $50,000 Short Deck | 1st | $800,000 |
| 2019 | Triton London GBP 100,000 No-Limit Hold'em | 1st | $3,161,868 |
| 2016 | Triton Manila HK$500,000 Main Event | 1st | $2,080,557 |
| 2024 | Triton Montenegro $125,000 No-Limit Hold'em | 7th | $800,000 |
| 2019 | Triton London GBP 100,000 Short Deck | 2nd | $2,238,700 |
Verified live tournament earnings: $14,000,000+.
Wai Kin Yong playing style
Yong is a fearless high roller who is comfortable with big swings and is one of the stronger short deck players on the Triton circuit.
Business & sponsorships
Professional poker player.
Why Wai matters
Wai Kin Yong grew up around the biggest games in Asia and has become one of the most successful players on the Triton Super High Roller Series.
FAQ about Wai Kin Yong
Who is Wai Kin Yong's father?
Richard Yong, a Malaysian businessman, high roller and one of the founders of the Triton Poker series.
What is Wai Kin Yong's biggest win?
He won $3,161,868 in a GBP 100,000 No-Limit Hold'em event at Triton London in 2019.
How much has Wai Kin Yong won playing poker?
Wai Kin Yong has won $14,000,000+ in live tournament earnings.
How many WSOP bracelets does Wai Kin Yong have?
Wai Kin Yong has not won a WSOP bracelet yet.
