The inaugural WPF + TDA Continental Summit: Asia Edition, held on July 21, 2025 at the CTP Asia Poker Arena in Taipei, marked a milestone moment for poker across the region. More than just a forum for standardizing rules, the summit sparked a lively and insightful discussion that reflected just how far Asian poker has come and where it’s headed next.
This collaborative event, brought together by the World Poker Federation (WPF), the Tournament Directors Association (TDA), and the Asian Poker Sports Association (APSA), gathered a diverse mix of tournament directors, industry leaders, and local experts across the continent. Leading the summit was Hong Kong Poker Players Association’s Ray Chiu, who guided discussions alongside TDA founder Matt Savage and board members Neil Johnson and Lloyd Fontillas. Voices from the ground like Mylene Advincula of Metro Card Club and Japan’s Nobuyoshi Takizawa offered firsthand insights shaped by years of experience on Asia’s bustling floors.