Paul Phua has a desire to learn and improve. He’s focused on actually playing better, and doesn’t mind admitting mistakes if he makes them. So now he is always one of the best poker players in almost any poker game he sits down in (and he often doesn’t pick easy games).

Paul Phua is probably the best non-pro I’ve ever played poker against. And you can call him a “non-pro” only because he’s such a successful businessman too. He’s certainly better — maybe much better — than a large percentage of professional players.

Paul Phua may be the best poker player in the world who isn’t a ‘professional’. His dedication to also learning new things and improving his poker game is impressive and admirable. The effort he has put in has been reflected in his results.

Paul always plays with a smile on his face and has an amazing passion for poker. They are both things that make him a positive for the game moving forward. His discipline and commitment to improving whilst playing against the best players in the world is not only impressive, but also a sign of his commitment to being a great professional.

Despite coming to the game later in his life than most top players, Paul Phua has quickly established himself as a world class player. He has strong results in the toughest and highest stakes tournaments and cash games all over the world.

Paul Phua is a great poker player who I’ve played with numerous times. For years he’s played in some of the biggest cash games both live and online, and from what I have seen is one of the biggest winners.