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Lei Yu is a prominent Chinese professional poker player who has rapidly emerged as a dominant force on the global high-stakes circuit. Based in Tianjin, Yu is widely recognized for his aggressive tournament play and his status as a key member of the Red Dragon Poker Team.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
According to The Hendon Mob, his total earnings stand at $3,737,838. He secured his career-best live score in 2025 at the Encore Boston Harbor, finishing 1st in the $10,400 No Limit Hold’em – Wynn Summer Championship for $702,010.
Yu’s 2024 and 2025 seasons were marked by a series of elite performances. In December 2024, he captured his maiden WSOP Bracelet at WSOP Paradise in the Bahamas, navigating a field of 363 entrants to win the $5,000 Deepstack No Limit Hold’em event for $293,050. He also established himself in the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series , notably finishing 8th in the $100,000 Main Event in Jeju for $575,000. On the World Poker Tour (WPT) circuit, Yu claimed victory in the 2024 WPT Korea Single Day High Roller, taking home KRW 181,250,000 (∼$134,644).
Biography & Poker Background
Originally from China, Yu has spent years honing his craft before reaching the pinnacle of the international circuit. While he has been a consistent presence at major Asian festivals like the Asian Poker Tour (APT) and the PokerStars Red Dragon series, where he finished 4th in the 2020 Manila Super High Roller for PHP 1,658,000 ($32,426), he has recently transitioned into a global competitor. His breakout years in 2024 and 2025 have seen him move into the top 30 of the China All-Time Money List.
Play Style & Strategy
Yu is known for a high-pressure, aggressive tournament strategy, a trait that allowed him to spin a short stack of just nine big blinds into a WSOP victory. He excels in high-stakes, short-handed environments and is recognized for his fearlessness when making deep runs in elite fields. His ability to adapt from the technical, GTO-heavy requirements of the Triton series to the exploitative demands of large-field events like the WSOP makes him one of the most versatile professionals currently representing the Red Dragon Poker Team.
