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Updated: 2026.02.27

Luke Dainton is a professional poker player from England who has rapidly built a reputation as a productive force on the Asian tournament circuit. A dedicated “grinder” with a relentless schedule, Dainton has successfully navigated the highly competitive fields of the Far East, securing titles and deep runs across the Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT) , Asian Poker Tour (APT) , and various regional championships in Taiwan and Vietnam.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

With total live tournament earnings of nearly $150,000 (according to The Hendon Mob), Dainton recently crossed the $100,000 career milestone. His standout performance came in September 2025 at the Zodiac Series of Poker II in Taipei, where he finished 4th in the Snake Main Event for a career-best $50,887. His trophy cabinet also includes a victory at the 2025 APPT Manila Superstack Turbo for $4,289 and a recent win in early 2026 at The Titan Assembly in Taipei, where he took down a No Limit Hold’em event for $7,670.

Luke Dainton poker (photo courtesy of Gods of Poker) — Luke Dainton (photo courtesy of Gods of Poker)

Biography & Poker Background

Originally from England and now based in Thailand, Dainton’s career is defined by high-volume participation and a commitment to the “road warrior” lifestyle of a professional poker traveler. In 2025 alone, he recorded dozens of cashes across the Philippines, Vietnam, Taiwan, and South Korea. This relentless approach has seen him become a fixture at final tables in Taipei particularly, where he has demonstrated an ability to beat both large-field “Mini Main” events and specialized formats like Mystery Bounties and Super Stacks. His rapid rise from 2024 to early 2026 suggests a player who is consistently refining his edge against some of the toughest regional fields in the world.

Play Style & Strategy

Dainton is best described as a high-volume tournament specialist with a particular talent for navigating the variance of turbo and short-handed structures. His results show a high frequency of final table appearances, suggesting a strategy that prioritizes aggressive accumulation and “closing power.” Whether it’s navigating a 1,000-plus entry field in a TMT Main Event or dominating a fast-paced APPT Turbo, Dainton’s adaptability and stamina are his greatest assets. His consistent presence in the deep stages of events indicates a “never-give-up” mentality that allows him to extract maximum value from every tournament he enters.

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