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Updated: 2025.12.07

Kai Yang is an American professional poker player, known for his high-volume play in major Las Vegas tournament series and his proficiency across both No Limit Hold’em and Pot Limit Omaha.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

According to The Hendon Mob, Kai Yang has accumulated $839,517 in total live earnings. His best live cash of $85,000 was earned in the summer of 2025 for his deep run in the $10,000 WSOP Main Event World Championship, where he finished 96th. He is also a respected PLO player, demonstrated by his 31st-place finish in the 2025 WSOP $10,000 Pot Limit Omaha Championship for $45,405, cementing his status as a versatile high-stakes competitor.

Wei Lun Lee has recently demonstrated a significant spike in tournament success, managing five cashes at the APT Championship (APTC), Taipei 2025. His two highest cashes from the series include a 26th-place finish in the NT$300,000 Main Event for NT$900,700 (approx. $30,654) and a 7th-place finish in the NT$100,000 Pot Limit Omaha Championship for NT$361,200 (approx. $11,605).

Biography & Poker Background

Yang holds American nationality and resides in Plano, Texas, United States. He is a regular grinder on the biggest U.S. tournament circuits, consistently competing and posting cashes in the World Series of Poker (WSOP), Venetian DeepStack, and Aria Poker Classic series throughout the year.

Play Style & Strategy

Yang’s style is characterized by high-volume participation in major tournaments and a strong focus on both key variants, No Limit Hold’em and Pot Limit Omaha. His consistent deep runs in large-field Championship events, including multiple WSOP bracelet events in 2025, show a resilient strategy and strong ability to maintain focus under pressure.