POKER
A force to reckon with, streams to save the day! By Mrinal Gujare
P
ete Chen is a name that most aspiring poker players in Asia would definitely know. The Natural8 Team Hot ambassador’s motivation stems from his own growth in the game and it is this passion that keeps the fire in him alive. This This No-Limit Hold’em champ who also aces Pot-Limit Omaha, HORSE and the 8-Game Mix shared some insights and laughs about his achievements in poker and also humbly opened up about the COVID-19 relief efforts he has undertaken. 24
GUTSHOT
JUNE
2021
How and when did you decide on playing poker professionally? I first played poker, mostly home games with my friends in 2008. However, in 2014, I decided to drop out of college and move to Macau to play poker. I set a target of earning HKD $1 million in one year. If I win, I will keep playing poker. If I fail, I would have gone back to Taiwan to finish my bachelor’s degree and find a job.
poker player to book major wins like this to stay motivated? I believe that if a poker lover needs to stay motivated by getting money, then he can’t be called a poker lover. Even if I lose a lot of money from playing poker, I would keep playing and take every game seriously. I stay motivated by seeing my progress, by winning, learning, and playing poker.
Your biggest cash was at the 2017 WSOP $5,000 No Limit Hold’em in Vegas, where you won $382,122. Is it vital for a
Did the COVID-19 pandemic affect your game? Many live games have been canceled since 2020 because of
