Rudy Edenata Former APT High Roller Champion
Rudy Edenata made history in February 2026, becoming the first Indonesian player to win an APT Mega Lion title when he claimed the APT High Roller at APT Jeju. Now, back on the idyllic island, Edenata is once again hunting for another lion to add to his pride.
At the time of his breakthrough victory, Edenata was still a relative newcomer to the game. “I’ve only been playing poker for six months. Mostly tournaments. I rarely play cash games. Since I started playing tournaments six months ago, this trophy means a lot to me. It gives me more confidence for my next tournament. I want to study more and keep playing,” he said after his win.
He followed that first major breakthrough with a clear determination to keep learning and improving. Reflecting on the significance of the victory, he added, “I feel very happy because this is my first big tournament. I have about four trophies, but they’re from small events. This is the biggest event I’ve ever played.”
Rudy Edenata
He has certainly backed those words up. Since then, Edenata has established himself as a regular presence on final tables across Asia’s poker circuit, collecting trophies and steadily building a name for himself along the way.
His rise has been steep, to say the least. Once a relative newcomer to the live poker scene, Edenata’s rapid ascent has seen him shed the “newbie” tag and emerge as one of Indonesia’s most accomplished tournament players.
He has continued to make deep runs across the region, adding numerous titles and final-table finishes to his résumé. His live tournament earnings have now climbed to $821,733, placing him fourth on Indonesia’s all-time money list.
And while his journey is far from over, Edenata has come a long way from the player who arrived in Jeju with just six months of tournament experience and a handful of small-event trophies.
Now, he is back where his rise to prominence began - with another APT lion in his sights.