Born and raised in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Michael Soyza is quickly becoming a hot name in the poker world. As part of the Natural8 Poker Team, Soyza has already scored an incredible $14,569,514 in live poker career winnings. This figure places him third on Malaysia’s list of all-time top earners in poker. And judging by his latest performances, it won’t be long before he make it to the number one spot.
Big Wins in Triton High Roller Series
Soyza has been on fire in 2023. He kicked off with a bang on March 8, scoring second place in the $100,000 Main Event at the Triton Super Series in Hoi An, Vietnam, which pocketed him a massive $2,207,000. Then, just over two months later, he was back in the limelight. This time he took first place at the $75,000 buy-in NL Hold’em event at the Triton Super High Roller Series in Cyprus, winning $1,735,000. These two big wins once again confirm that Soyza has got what it takes to compete with the best.
Top Tournament Wins
Soyza isn’t a one-hit-wonder. He’s proved time and time again that he’s got the skill and the nerve to win big tournaments. Here’s a quick look at his top tournament wins.
- 2023 Triton Super High Roller Series Cyprus, Kyrenia – $ 75,000 No Limit Hold’em – 8-Handed (Event #8): $1,735,000
- 2019 Asia Pacific Poker Tour – APPT Korea, Incheon – No Limit Hold’em – APPT Super High Roller (Event #10): $157,164
- 2019 Triton Poker Super High Roller Series Jeju, Jeju – No Limit Hold’em – 6-Handed Day 1 (Event #3): $1,420,581
- 2018 European Poker Tour – EPT Barcelona – No Limit Hold’em (Event #5): $344,086
- 2018 DeepStack Championship Poker Series, Las Vegas – No Limit Hold’em – MSPT #75: $588,249
- 2018 Asia Pacific Poker Tour – APPT Korea, Incheon – No Limit Hold’em – APPT Main Event (Event #13): $148,629
- 2017 Macau Poker Cup 27, Macau – No Limit Hold’em – High Roller (Event #28): $260,552
- 2016 Aussie Millions Poker Championship, Melbourne – No Limit Hold’em Accumulator (Event #8): $102,118
- 2015 Aussie Millions Poker Championship, Melbourne – No Limit Hold’em Accumulator: $111,520
More than Just a Player
But Soyza isn’t just about playing poker. He’s also involved in the business side of things. He’s one of the owners of the Asian Poker Tour (APT), Asia’s most prestigious poker tour. Started in 2008, the APT is all about promoting poker across Asia and has held some big-time tournaments over the years.
The latest APT series held in Taipei, Taiwan from April 28 to May 7 was a game-changer. It smashed all previous records, making the Main Event the biggest tournament held in Asia since live tournaments stopped running in Macau. The Main Event pulled in a huge 1,434 entries and a prize pool of more than $2 million. The winner was Thai poker pro Punnat Punsri, who walked away with a record-breaking $365,270 first prize.
The APT isn’t about to slow down, either. The next series kicks off in Hanoi, Vietnam on May 26 and runs until June 4. Expect the APT to keep growing its poker action with bigger fields, larger buy-ins and higher guaranteed prizes!
Staying in Touch with Soyza
Despite his success, Soyza hasn’t let it go to his head. He’s still just as approachable and down-to-earth as ever. He often shares updates and behind-the-scenes stuff on social media. You can follow him on Twitter (@MichaelSoyza) and Instagram (@michaelsoyza).
Changing the Game
As Soyza continues to make waves in poker, he’s proving he’s not just a player, but a game-changer. His involvement with the APT shows how passionate he is about growing poker in Asia. To keep up with all the latest APT news, follow @AsianPokerTour on Twitter and @asianpokertour on Instagram.
Michael Soyza is proving he’s a force to be reckoned with, both at the poker table and in the world of poker business. With his solid track record, it won’t be long before he’s crowned the top-earning Malaysian poker player. The world of poker is eagerly watching to see what Soyza will do next.
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