Lester Edoc

Lester Edoc is a Filipino professional poker player widely regarded as one of Asia's most successful and consistent tournament grinders. With over $2.7 million in live earnings (according to The Hendon Mob), he ranks among the top 5 on the Philippines All Time Money List. His career is defined by longevity, adaptability, and a remarkable 21 Asian Poker Tour (APT) titles.

• Back-to-Back APT Main Event Champion (2018): Edoc famously won two consecutive APT Main Events in Manila, cementing his legacy on the Asian circuit.
• Inaugural PokerStars Red Dragon Manila Super High Roller (2020): He defeated Florencio Campomanes in a nearly three-hour heads-up battle to win ₱5,222,000 ($102,127) at Okada Manila, his largest-ever victory at the time.
• APT Taipei 2024 Single Day High Roller: Won ~$85,000.
• APT Taipei Superstar Challenge (2024): Runner-up for ~$159,000.
• 21 APT Titles: As of May 2026, he holds the record for the most APT titles, with a recent victory at APT Taipei 2026 (Event #81: $10,000 Main Event) adding to his tally.
• WSOP 2025 Cashes: Edoc recorded four cashes at the 2025 World Series of Poker, including 610th in the Main Event for $27,500 and 15th in Event #35 ($3,000 Freezeout) for $18,610.

Lester Edoc is renowned for his aggressive and fearless style. He often builds massive stacks early in tournaments and applies intense ICM pressure near the bubble. His ability to evolve from the early days of Filipino poker to the modern GTO era demonstrates his adaptability. He combines old-school live reads with technical aggression, making him a force in both traditional and high-roller events.

Originally from Baguio City, Philippines, Edoc started his poker journey running home games before turning professional. He now resides in Pasig and is a long-time Team Pro at the Metro Card Club. Known locally as "the man who needs no introduction," he has traveled extensively across Asia—to Taiwan, Vietnam, South Korea, and beyond—competing against the new generation of international grinders.

• 2026 APT Taipei: Won an APT title (21st career) and cashed in multiple events; also finished 5th in the APT Jeju Classic Superstar Challenge for $85,500.
• 2026 Triton One: Cashed 9th in a $2,000 NLH event for $9,700.
• 2025 WSOP: Four cashes totaling $53,243, including the Main Event for $27,500.

Edoc's total live tournament earnings exceed $2.7 million. His Asia-Pacific net worth is estimated at $877,314, with a biggest single cash in the region of $157,900. He has attended 56 events in Asia-Pacific, with 38 in-the-money finishes.