Hui Chen “Kitty” Kuo is a Taiwanese professional poker player and one of the most recognizable personalities on the global circuit. Known for her fearless aggression, table talk, and vibrant social media presence, she is a multiple-time WPT finalist and one of the top-ranked female players in the world.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
According to The Hendon Mob, Kitty Kuo has amassed over $3.8 million in total live earnings, ranking her 5th on the Taiwan All Time Money List and #1 among female players from the region.
Her resume is decorated with deep runs in the world’s toughest tournaments. Her career-best score came from a 2nd place finish at the WPT Bobby Baldwin Classic (2018), where she earned $248,380 after a heads-up battle with Darren Elias. She also finished as the Runner-Up in the WPT Malta Main Event and has final-tabled the Aussie Millions Main Event (6th place for ~$234,000).
In 2025, she remains a staple at major festivals, regularly competing in the World Series of Poker (WSOP) in Las Vegas and the World Poker Tour (WPT), continuing to add consistent cashes to her multimillion-dollar record.
Biography & Poker Background
Originally from Taipei, Taiwan, but residing in Las Vegas, Kuo transitioned from a background in electrical engineering to poker after winning the Red Dragon Cup Ladies Event in Macau in 2009.
She quickly moved from Asian regional events to the global stage. Kuo is widely considered the “Queen of Asian Poker” due to her longevity and ability to compete with the best in High Roller fields. She has served as an ambassador for major poker brands (formerly Natural8) and is famous for her candid and often humorous commentary on Twitter (X) regarding the poker lifestyle.
Play Style & Strategy
Kuo is renowned for her intuitive and exploitative play style. She is not afraid to mix it up with aggressive bluffs and uses “speech play” to extract information from opponents. Unlike many GTO-focused robots, Kuo relies heavily on live reads and table dynamics, making her a dangerous and unpredictable opponent to play against.
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