Hello, I am a Poker Journalist and Content Creator
I’m Gama Rae, a writer with over two decades of professional content and writing experience, now specializing in covering the poker scene throughout Asia.
My work includes live tournament reporting, feature interviews, player profiles, event recaps, and educational blog content designed to make poker more accessible to everyone.
I write about poker beyond chip counts and trophies. I cover every tournament with an understanding of preparation, resilience, personalities, and unforgettable moments.
I am open to more poker writing opportunities.
POKER live Reporting, Features & Interviews
Poker Tours covered:
Philippines:
- Pokerstars Manila Super Series 16 Main Event live reporting in October 202
- Asian Poker Tours (APT) Manila Main Event live reporting in November 2022
- Pokerstars Manila Megastack 15 Main Event live reporting in December 2022
Vietnam:
- Asian Poker Tours (APT) Da Nang tour live reporting in December 2022
- World Poker Championship (WPC) Hanoi live reporting in January 2023
- World Poker Tour (WPT) Prime Hanoi Vietnam feature articles in May 2023
Thailand:
- World Poker Tour (WPT) Prime Thailand Exhibition tour feature and event news in August 2025
Taiwan:
- Poker Dream 23 Taiwan live reporting from June to July 2026
(Full list of articles with links below)
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Poker Blog Posts
Poker is more than just cards and chips.
This blog talks about poker in simple terms. Whether you’re new to poker or just want to understand the game better, you’ll find easy-to-follow articles that make poker more approachable.
Poker Articles and Samples
LIVE HAND REPORTING
Poker Dream 23 Taiwan (Taipei) from June 26 to July 6, 2026
World Poker Championship (Hanoi) on January 2023
- WPC Kick-Off Event 2 Billion Vietnamese Dong Guaranteed ($85,000) (link)
- HSOP Main Event 3 Billion Vietnamese Dong Guaranteed ($127,000) (link)
- WPC Mystery Bounty 1,5 Billion Vietnamese Dong Guaranteed ($63,500) (link)
- WPC Main Event 10 Billion Guaranteed ($423,000) (link)
Features/Interviews
- The Ultimate World Series of Poker (WSOP) 2023 Las Vegas Guide (link)
- Breaking Barriers: Maria Ho’s Journey as a Hall of Fame Professional Poker Player and Respected TV Host/Commentator (link)
During World Poker Championship (Hanoi), January 2023
- World Poker Championship Team Pro’s Gab Yong Kim plans to prioritize European Poker Tour in 2023 (link)
- Grant Gardner shares his thoughts about Vietnam poker and having strong mental stamina (link)
- Yohwan “BoxeR” Lim resumes playing international poker tournaments, starting with the Hanoi World Poker Championship 2023 (link)
- Huck Seed Plays in the Hanoi Series of Poker Main Event Day 1A after over a decade hiatus (link)
Somuchpoker write-ups under ms. Tricia David (editor). My name is credited at the bottom of the posts.
News
- Jeju Poker Festival 2025 Wrap-up and Upcoming Red Dragon Poker Tour Plus on April 2026 (link)
- Final Weekend Begins: APPT Manila Championship Surges Toward a ₱155 Million ($2.7 Million) Guaranteed Finish (link)
- APT Jeju 2025 Wraps Up With Record Main Event and Breakthrough Champions
(link) - Taipei Hosts ZSOP The Final Snake 2025: Record-Breaking Main Event and Global Champions
(link) - Gods of Poker Debuts with Three Major Stops Announced (link)
- Poker Dream 18 (PD 18) Malaysia 2025 Recap – $1.13M Main Event, Malaysia Open, and Festival Champions (link)
- Sun Hao Ran is The First Main Event Champion in Thailand; WPT Prime Thailand Exhibition 2025 Concludes (link)
- Lee Duhan Leads WPT Prime Thailand Exhibition Championship into Day 3 Final Two Tables (link)
- WPT Prime Thailand Exhibition 2025 Championship with Record 2,337 Entries and ฿75 Million ($2.1 Million) Prize Pool – Day 2 Seat Draws and Travel Fund Distribution (link)
- WPT Prime Thailand Exhibition Championship Day 1B to Day 1D Chip Counts Going into Day 2 (link)
- Discover Thailand’s Top Cultural and Historical Sites in Bangkok, Pattaya, and Ayutthaya—Must-Visit Destinations Beyond the WPT Prime Thailand Exhibition (link)
- Andreewitsch “Ilja” Neuenschwander Triumphs in WPT Prime Thailand Opener; Full Results and August 3 Event Schedule (link)
- WPT Prime Thailand Exhibition The Opener Event: Final Table Preview (link)
- National Girlfriend’s Day: Spotlight on ITM Female Players of the WPT Prime Thailand Exhibition The Opener Event Day 2; End of August 1 Updates (link)
- Historic WPT Prime Thailand Exhibition Opening Ceremony Today (link)
- Dominick “Dino” French and Other Top Flaghunters Spotted at WPT Prime Thailand 2025 The Opener Event (link)
- World Poker Championship Hanoi offers a $1,000,000 guaranteed prize pool (link)
- World Poker Championship Kick-off Event Day 1A list of players (link)
- World Poker Championship Kick-off Event Day 1B list of players (link)
- World Poker Championship Kick-off Event Day 1C list of players (link)
- WPC Kick-Off Event ends with a heads-up ICM deal (link)
- HSOP Main Event creates a prize pool of 4,13 Billion Vietnamese Dong (~$176,063) (link)
- Nguyen Van Que wins HSOP Main Event ₫756,000,000 ($32,357.58) (link)
- The Mystery Bounty champion, Ngo Long, wins a trophy and a total of ₫629 million (~$27,047) (link)
- Day 2 Qualified Players List, Seat Draws and Prizes (link)
- World Poker Championship Main Event Day 2 (link)
- The Successful World Poker Championship Main Event Finishes with Dao Ngoc Thang (Vietnam) taking the trophy and ₫1.5 billion ($66,221) (link)
- WPT Prime Main Event Day 1A Kicks Off Breaking Inaugural Record (link)
- WPT Prime Vietnam Main Event Day 1B’s Massive Turnout Poised to Break Records (link)
- Getting Ready for the WPT Prime Vietnam Main Event Day 2: Competing for the đ25,343,869,000 ($1,079,611) prize pool (link)
- The WPT Prime Vietnam 2023 Final Table is Ready (link)
- Vietnamese Player, Duy Thuc Nguyen, Triumphs at World Poker Tour Prime Vietnam 2023 Main Event, Seizing đ4.173b ($177,764) Prize (link)