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Anton Lu is a highly successful Australian professional poker player who has become a prominent force in the international high-stakes tournament scene. Known for his technical proficiency and consistency across major global tours, he is currently ranked 36th on the Australia All-Time Money List.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With approaching $1,800,000 in total live earnings, according to The Hendon Mob, Anton Lu is a member of the elite $1,000,000 milestone club. His 2025 season has been particularly prolific, accounting for over $429,653 in winnings.
His career-best live cash of ~$143,401 was achieved for a 12th-place finish in the €25,000 No Limit Hold’em – High Roller during the European Poker Tour (EPT) Monte Carlo in April 2024. Other major career highlights include:
- $110,000 – 11th place in the $50,000 High Roller at WSOP Paradise 2025.
- $105,600 – 4th place in a WSOP Online Bracelet Event in July 2025.
- ~$64,163 (KRW 89,400,000) – 3rd place in the Red Dragon Prestige Super High Roller at RDPT Jeju in May 2025.
- ~$62,451 (NT$ 1,869,900) – 1st place in a No Limit Hold’em event at APT Taipei in August 2025.
Biography & Poker Background
Originally from and residing in Melbourne, Australia, Anton Lu has transitioned from a regional standout into a global high-roller regular. He is a frequent competitor at the highest levels of the game, including the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series and the World Series of Poker (WSOP) in Las Vegas and Paradise.
His commitment to the professional circuit is reflected in his Global Poker Index (GPI) ranking of 447th in the world and 12th in Australia. He is noted for his high volume of play in prestigious Asian hubs like Taiwan, South Korea, and Vietnam, as well as European stops such as Prague and Monte Carlo.
Play Style & Strategy
Lu is recognized for his technical adaptability across a wide range of tournament formats, including Super High Rollers, Mystery Bounties, and Freezeouts. His results in 2025 show a strategic focus on high-buy-in, short-field events where ICM (Independent Chip Model) awareness and aggressive stack management are paramount.
His consistency in reaching final tables at the APT and RDPT suggests an exploitative strategy tailored to the specific dynamics of the Asian high-roller circuit. Furthermore, his success in the $125,000 buy-in events at WSOP Paradise and the Triton Series demonstrates a mental resilience and technical depth capable of competing against the world’s most elite professional fields.
