Jun Li is a British professional poker player based in Oxford, England, who has established himself as a dominant force on the Asian tournament circuit, particularly within the Asian Poker Tour (APT) and high-stakes series in South Korea and Taiwan.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

With over $1,067,000 in total live earnings, Jun Li has firmly secured his place among the elite competitors in the international poker scene, surpassing the $1,000,000 career milestone in 2025. According to The Hendon Mob, his career best live cash of $139,610 was achieved in March 2024 at the APT Taipei, where he triumphed in a record-breaking field to win the Zodiac Classic championship.

The year 2025 has been remarkably prolific for Li, recording nearly $500,000 in winnings throughout the season. His recent triumphs and high-profile records include:

• Runner-up, APT Incheon High Roller (August 2025) for $107,555.
• 3rd Place, Korea Poker Cup Single Day High Roller (November 2025) for $18,991.
• 7th Place, 56th WSOP Poker Hall of Fame Bounty (July 2025) for $42,983.
• 9th Place, Triton Turbo Bounty Quattro 8-Handed in Jeju (September 2025) for $79,000.

Biography & Poker Background

Originally from the United Kingdom and currently residing in Oxford, Jun Li has transitioned from a regional standout to a regular on the major international circuits. While he is a staple of the Asian Poker Tour (APT), where he is considered a seasoned regular, he frequently travels to Las Vegas for the World Series of Poker (WSOP) and has recently expanded his reach to the elite Triton Poker Series in South Korea. His steady climb is reflected in his Global Poker Index (GPI) ranking, where he reached a career high of 388th in 2025.

Play Style & Strategy

Jun Li is known for a relentless and high-pressure tournament strategy, often entering final tables with a commanding chip lead. During his runner-up finish at the 2025 APT Incheon High Roller, he entered the final stage with nearly double the chips of his closest challenger and utilized aggressive stack management to dominate the early stages of the final table. His tactical approach combines a disciplined understanding of high-stakes dynamics with a fearlessness in large-field events, a skill that has led to a high frequency of deep runs in both High Roller and Main Event championships.