Alex Tan is the founder and lead strategy analyst at CardGuide MY, Malaysia's most trusted independent card game strategy portal. Born and raised in Kuala Lumpur, Alex developed an early interest in the mathematics of probability and card games, which he pursued formally through a Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics at Universiti Malaya.
Over the following decade, Alex became a recognised figure in the Malaysian poker circuit, competing semi-professionally at Genting Highlands and in regional online tournaments. During this period, he developed a deep frustration with the quality of card game strategy resources available to Malaysian players — most were written for Western audiences, ignored local casino rule variants, and frequently contained mathematically incorrect advice.
In January 2022, Alex founded CardGuide MY to address this gap. His philosophy is straightforward: every strategy recommendation must be derived from first principles, verified against real Malaysian casino conditions, and explained clearly enough that any player can understand and apply it .
Alex personally writes or reviews every guide published on CardGuide MY. He has conducted on-site research at Genting Highlands to verify strategy recommendations against actual Malaysian casino conditions, and maintains relationships with the Malaysian poker community to stay current with local rule changes and platform updates.
12 Years Playing Experience
2022 Founded CardGuide MY
♠ Texas Hold'em & Poker Strategy
Pre-flop ranges, position play, pot odds, and bankroll management for Malaysian casino and online conditions.
♦ Blackjack Basic Strategy
Mathematically optimal play charts verified against Genting Highlands and Malaysian online platform rule sets.
📊 Casino Mathematics & House Edge
Expected value calculations, house edge analysis, and return-to-player verification for all major card games.