- Guaranteed Prize Pool
- MYR 13,300,000
- Total Prize Pool
- $4,665,506
- Number of Events
- 72 (119)
- Number of Entries
- 9,704
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8,000 MYRPoker Dream 19 Malaysia: A Premier Poker Event Awaits
Poker Dream returned to the prestigious Resorts World Genting for Poker Dream 19 Malaysia, delivering one of the most exciting series of 2025. Running from October 23 to November 3, the festival featured a massive MYR 5,000,000 Guaranteed Main Event and attracted elite players from across Asia and beyond.
This guide serves as the definitive archive and overview of the event, detailing the key results, venue information, and festival highlights.
Key Festival Highlights
Poker Dream 19 solidified its reputation as a premier stop on the Asian poker calendar.
- Main Event: The flagship tournament featured a buy-in of RM 3,200 and a massive MYR 5,000,000 Guarantee, crowning Chik Fatt Carter Chan as the champion.
- High Stakes Action: The series saw intense action in the High Roller arena, with Chi Ngong Tang taking down the Super High Roller title.
- Record Fields: The opening Malaysia Open (MYR 2M GTD) set the tone for the series with huge turnout across multiple starting flights.
Poker Dream 19 Major Winners
We are proud to announce the major champions crowned at Poker Dream 19 Malaysia:
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Hong KongVenue & Location
The festival took place at the world-class Resorts World Genting, located in the cool highlands just outside of Kuala Lumpur.
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PahangResorts World Genting is a truly unique “City in the Clouds,” standing as the only legal land-based casino destination in Malaysia . Perched at the peak of the Genting Highlands, this integrated resort offers a gaming experience unlike any other, with high-altitude views and a cool, refreshing climate. For poker players, the resort made history in 2020 by introducing the country’s first legal live poker games, quickly becoming a must-visit hub for enthusiasts in Southeast Asia.
Why Resorts World Genting?
- The Only Legal Option: As Malaysia’s sole licensed casino, it provides the only 100% legal environment for live cash games and tournaments in the country.
- Global Tournament Stage: A recurring host for the prestigious Poker Dream series, drawing the region’s top talent.
- World-Class Scale: Part of a massive complex featuring over 400 gaming tables and 3,000 slot machines across two distinct casinos: Genting Casino and the modern SkyCasino.
GAMES
NLHE & PLO
STAKES
RM 5/10 to High
ACCESS
Cable Car & Road
The Genting Poker Experience
The poker action at Resorts World Genting is centered in a modern, 24/7 environment located on the main gaming floors. While the resort offers a wide array of baccarat and roulette, the poker room specifically caters to the tactical player. It spreads consistent No-Limit Texas Hold’em and Pot-Limit Omaha cash games with a competitive 5% rake. The room is known for being well-equipped with amenities like state-of-the-art seating and USB charging ports at every seat to support long sessions.
The venue’s true potential is realized during major international festivals. Series like Poker Dream have seen Resorts World Genting break regional records, with prize pools often reaching millions of MYR. These events typically utilize the resort’s sophisticated convention spaces, such as the Genting International Convention Centre (GICC), to accommodate hundreds of players in a professional, world-class setting.
Venue Logistics
📍 Location: Situated in the Genting Highlands, roughly an hour’s drive North of Kuala Lumpur.
🏨 Accommodations: The resort offers thousands of rooms across multiple hotels, from the high-end Crockfords to the more accessible First World Hotel.
📝 Entry & Membership: Players must be at least 21 years old and non-Muslim to enter the casino. A Genting Rewards card is required for most transactions and can be obtained at membership counters on-site.
♠️ Official RW Genting Updates
Follow the resort for current gaming promotions and event announcements.
Schedule & Structures
Although the event has concluded, you can view the full historical schedule and structure sheets below. View Full Poker Dream 19 Schedule
Conclusion
Poker Dream 19 Malaysia was a landmark event for 2025. Whether you were grinding the Main Event or following the action from home, the series delivered high-octane poker at one of Asia’s most iconic venues. Stay tuned to SoMuchPoker for upcoming Poker Dream dates and schedules!
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